Punishment of 3-year-old girl was 'prolonged bullying’
Man's offending will have had a 'profound effect' on the young girl, judge says.
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'Meagre': Predicted rainfall levels well below average for rest of month
Christchurch and Wellington could see a high of only 17C on Sunday.
Police presence at Christchurch mosques after phone threat
Police say they have not found anything of concern at the two sites.
Southland community state of emergency declared, threats to life and homes
Heavy rain and sea swell has caused increased erosion at Bluecliffs.
King Cobras gang members plead guilty to vicious attack outside gay bar
One of the victims suffered a fractured skull in the attack outside a gay bar.
Australian billionaire's superyacht spotted in Dunedin
The Arctic P is believed to have a 4-D immersive cinema.
From sexual abuse and anorexia to Coast to Coast champion - Simone Maier's incredible journey
Maier is chasing her fourth consecutive Coast to Coast win this weekend.
Large forest fire in Tasman expected to be contained by tomorrow evening
Heavy-machinery operators worked through the night to cut firebreaks.
Murder or self-defence? Details of housing complex murder, violent crime spree revealed
Motu Smith is on trial for allegedly murdering his neighbour, a former gang member.
Australian comedian Hamish Blake competing in debut Coast to Coast
The comedian faces his toughest challenge yet when he attempts the gruelling 234km race.
‘He was living his dream life’: UK tourist killed in NZ crash remembered
The 26 year old died in a single-vehicle crash in the South Island on January 28.
Airport closed after Air NZ flight take-off rejected due to concerns of bird activity
The Air New Zealand flight from Timaru to Wellington was due to depart at 6.30am.
Back to school: Rangiora High School reopens amid Covid-19 outbreak
The school closed after 39 staff were believed to have contracted the virus.
Pro-Palestine protesters arrested after clashes with police
Four men to appear in court after tunnel blocked and red liquid poured on the road.
Evidence of rats still clear at Dunedin supermarket
The infestation came to national attention after store staff alleged a lack of action.
Canterbury scrub fire contained, remains at five hectares
Residents were evacuated and some lost power as the scrub fire blazed near SH1.
Watch: Large Canterbury blaze spans hectares, public health warning for smoke
Crews from seven brigades and two helicopters are in attendance.
Police accused of aggression after arrests at Christchurch protest
Approximately 60 people took part in the pro-Palestine protest at Lyttelton Port.
Kirwee, Canterbury forest fire: 50 firefighters extinguish blaze
Fire and Emergency said there have been no significant flareups overnight.
Banks Peninsula will host thousands at today's Waitangi Day celebrations
2000 to 6000 people are expected at Okains Bay today.
The value of financial assets owned by 10 big post-settlement iwi
Asset returns decreased and half the iwi reported financial losses.
Forest fire contained: Not out of the woods yet as mercury to soar above 30C
Fire crews brace for big day across tinder-dry Canterbury.
Gurjit Singh killing: 33-year-old man charged with murder, to appear in court
Gurjit Singh's body was found outside his Dunedin home with multiple stab wounds.
'Soul-destroying' sexual abuse dismissed as 'low-level' by MSD - victim
The woman claims her fight for justice was made all about money and the system failed her.
Double knife attacker released from jail immediately after trial
The man was arrested after drunkenly attacking people at his Invercargill home.
'Super-spreader event' shuts school: 39 staff get Covid at teacher-only day
School hopes today and Waitangi Day will act as a circuit-breaker.
Wildfire warning issued across NZ for Waitangi weekend
Fenz: Don't be the person who ignores advice and starts a wildfire.
'Discarded': Motorcyclist hit by teen driver upset at police
Canterbury crash victim feels left out of the justice process after he was hit by a car.
Tourists’ camper teeters on bridge over riverbed
The campervan was left dangling from a bridge near a campground.
Prescription blunder leaves Alexandra woman ‘angry and scared’
Medical botch-up led to woman having to delay having children.
Two fires sparked by lightning on West Coast extinguished
High volume of lightning strikes recorded, sparking two fires on the West Coast.
Stranded in the US: Kiwi woman's blood clot lands her with $300k+ bill as travel insurance denied
Nicole Erickson and her husband were about to attend a wedding when she fell ill.
Cold and windy forecast for first weekend in February
High winds are expected for the Auckland Harbour Bridge.
Harbour Bridge warning as strong winds hit
High winds are expected for the Auckland Harbour Bridge.