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Ex-Shortland Street actor loses 10kg in 12 days on hunger strike
Will Alexander is protesting the Government's response to the war in Gaza.
Edgeware Rd party killer denied parole, to stay in prison for 'a long time'
Lipine Sila has made little progress in the 17 years he's been in jail, says Parole Board.
'Power cuts and damage': 100km/h gales, thunderstorms to lash top of North Island
People are being told to prepare ahead of time by tying down loose objects.
'I was terrified': Witnesses recall crush that killed Sophia Crestani
The inquest into the death of the 19-year-old student continues in Dunedin.
'Very excited': Planting project to boost Central Otago’s native biodiversity
Planting project at Central Otago’s Half Mile Recreation Reserve starts next month.
Charity that housed 'sadistic' murderer loses secrecy bid
Canterbury charity had battled to keep its name secret since the 2022 murder.
‘Help us please’: Party-goers’ distressed police calls played in Sophia Crestani inquest
Sophia Crestani, 19, died after emergency workers at the scene struggled to get in.
Shane Jones’ secret lunches with West Coast mine bosses not publicised
Regional Development Minister says he wanted to avoid a media circus.
'Her death must not be in vain': Parents speak ahead of inquest into uni student's party death
The family of Sophia Crestani are still heartbroken more than four years after her death.
Get off the road: Powerful e-scooters used illegally; users call for law change
E-scooter imports have soared yet riders may be unaware they are using them illegally.
'Slow', 'lazy': Mum blasts fellow parents' bad behaviour on school sport sidelines
Children as young as 7 were mocked and laughed at by parents, a Christchurch mum says.
Van driver dies in hospital two days after serious crash near Blenheim
The man was critically injured after a crash between his van and a ute on Wednesday.
'Govt sanctioned cultivation of cannabis': Judge's concern about legal scheme
Licensed cannabis growers can currently legally obtain illicit seeds and plants.
'It’s a cold, lonely world': Inside Dunedin's tent city
As winter nears, a growing camp in Dunedin underscores a surge in homelessness.
Dunedin stabbing victim ‘full of energy and promise’
Bus stop where a Trinity Catholic College student was stabbed has seen trouble before.
Coroner hears young man mocked, shamed and beaten during his life at Gloriavale
Sincere Standtrue's sister reveals the way he was treated at Gloriavale before he died.
Town hall wrecked after 'dramatic' ute crash
Orawia town hall left with enormous hole after ute crashes through it.
Bain massacre: 30 years on from infamous family killings
A Moment In Crime takes a look at the infamous murder case.
Lotto Powerball: How did you fare in $26 million draw?
No multi-millionaire after $26 million draw - but did your ticket win a minor prize?
US tip-off leads to Christchurch man's arrest for allegedly owning child sex material
Customs raided the man's home this morning - he was allegedly uncooperative.
'A bitter pill to swallow': Anger, pain as killer sentenced to life in prison
Motu Smith has been sentenced after murdering his neighbour.
‘Atrocious’ weather a possible factor in double fatal crash, police say
The crash in rural Canterbury left two dead and one in serious condition.
Two people dead after crash in Canterbury
The crash happened in Kirwee on Tuesday afternoon.
Person critically injured is airlifted to hospital after Canterbury crash
The crash in rural Canterbury happened around 1.30pm.
Lachie Jones inquest: Police dog handler says no sign boy climbed over fence
The police hat Lachie had been wearing was floating in the water nearby.
Christchurch terror attacks: Emergency door lock may have added to confusion - builder
The inquest into the deaths of the 51 worshippers has resumed.
Man found dead in Invercargill in ‘unexplained’ circumstances is named
Police attended after a body was found yesterday, a post mortem will take place tomorrow.
Coroner rules Dunedin man’s death from Covid vax may have been prevented
HDC finds failing to provide information was a prima facie breach of the health code.
Coroner to rule whether Gloriavale death was suicide, accident or toxic exposure
Sincere Standtrue died at Chch Hospital in November 2018 after an incident at Gloriavale.
Fears Queenstown’s homeless problem is about to snowball
Dozens of people are living in tents around the tourism hub.
What you need to know as Christchurch inquest resumes
The Christchurch mosque attack inquest will focus on why emergency doors didn't open.
Investigation under way after man found dead in Invercargill
A post-mortem examination is due to be carried out on Tuesday.
No lucky Lotto winner - $23 million prize jackpots to $26 million
The jackpot remains unstruck.