'We are not barbaric': Kiwi pilot's captor defends actions
The abductors claim they only wanted the chance to free West Papua.
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Jarrod Gilbert: What does a new stadium mean for crime?
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Forklift driver killed in Port Nelson accident was 'one of a kind' speedway member
Ian Musgrove was farewelled by his community on October 8.
Cricket bat killer explains 'disgusting act' 12 years on
Man who bashed stepdad to death finally offers some insight.
Serious injuries after jet boat crash on South Island river
Emergency services were called to North Bank, Marlborough, about 3.30pm today.
Father dies hours after being sent home by Westport hospital
Woman whose husband's death is being reviewed by Te Whatu Ora says she has heard nothing.
Aurora's back: Spectacular colours take over New Zealand's night sky
The aurora was visible in the lower North Island and the South Island last night.
Independent bookstores celebrating despite tough retail environment
Aotearoa New Zealand Bookshop Day recognises the pivotal community role of bookstores.
Howick College crowned national champs in thrilling final
It will be remembered as one of the most dramatic finishes the national champs has seen.
'Never allowed back': CEO speaks out after One NZ staff assaulted
Customer who assaulted staff 'trespassed and disconnected' from company.
How to see the aurora tonight: More light shows likely to dazzle
The aurora may be visible in the lower North Island and the South Island tonight.
Mosque gunman a ‘good actor’ during firearms licence process
Terrorist 'appears to be a sound person who shows good attitudes and safety sense'.
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Kiwi and husband huddled in closet as Hurricane Milton tore through
Kelsey Roemhildt has lived in Tampa, Florida, with her husband since July 2022.
'Covered in blood': Taxi driver stabbed, goes to McDonald’s for help
An Auckland woman appeared in court this morning charged over the assault.
Tense scenes as mosque attack terrorist's gun licence referees speak at inquest
One man told a lawyer to 'sit down' and refused to answer her question.
‘Taken too soon’: Grandparents named as victims of fatal crash
Couple, who had eight grandchildren, died after two-vehicle smash in Kirwee.
‘Everyone is struggling to cope’: Shell-shocked family remember slain elderly woman
An 83-year-old was found dead at her Mt Pleasant home on Monday.
One dead after serious truck, car crash; SH1 near Christchurch reopened
One person was severely injured and sadly, died at the scene.
Milford Sound kayaker dies in Cleddau River accident
Police say Nuhaj worked as a tourist guide and was an experienced kayaker.
Beachside mansion owner upsets locals with efforts to scare off seagulls
The high-pitched sound is designed to keep seagulls away.
Dunedin mayor hits the highway in ambulance to save new hospital
Jules Radich is taking the Save Our Southern Hospital fight out on the road.
Firearms licensing process meant Christchurch terrorist considered 'fit and proper'
Inquest examining terrorist's ability to obtain guns used in attack.
'This protest crossed that line': Renowned University of Otago building damaged during pro-Palestine protest
The building was locked down as a precaution.
'You will live with this tragedy': Father avoids jail over crash that killed his children
The tragedy happened when the family was going to see the snow for the first time.
'Incredibly sad': Woman found dead at Christchurch property ‘did a lot' for community
The woman had been part of the local neighbourhood watch for decades, her neighbour said.
'No words can describe the pain': Marlborough crash victim mourned by family
"Until we meet again, fly high, our beautiful boy."
Paul Doorn announced as Dunedin Venues Management new CEO
Paul Doorn succeeds Terry Davies, who has served as CEO since March 2014.
'It's pretty rough': Colleagues witness ‘devoted’ dad's exploding tyre death
The man was doing a routine fitting when the tyre burst.
Man charged with Christchurch murder known to alleged victim
Emergency services were called to a home on Mt Pleasant Rd at 5pm yesterday.
Drizzle forecast for entire country, heavy showers in Auckland amid sudden 10C drop in temps
Polar jet stream pulls series of cold air surges across NZ today, Sunday, early next week.
'Our next Silver Ferns': Netball's elite and their superstar coaches
Former Silver Ferns are coaching the next generation at the National School Champs.
'Irreplaceable void': Three young victims of triple-fatal Marlborough crash named
Five people were in the car and two were able to get out safely, but three were killed.
Coroner probes gun licence process for Christchurch terrorist
The inquest into the March 15 mosque attacks continues with gun licence evidence.
Man charged with murder after woman's body found at Christchurch house
Emergency services were called to a home on Mount Pleasant Rd at 5pm yesterday.