Intellectually disabled man with a history of violent and sexual offending left homeless
The man’s lawyer says the longer he’s homeless the greater the chances he reoffends.
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Are you brave enough to take on NZ's largest inflatable water park?
New Zealand is now home to one of the largest inflatable slide towers in the world.
Weekend rain warnings to lift, mid-week cold snap expected
The outlook is good for today's Santa Parade in Auckland.
Body in the boot homicide: Alleged killer named
Richard Leman's dismembered body was found inside the boot of his own car.
'Landscape poisoned by fast food giant' - Wanaka locals' petition to stop McDonalds
A petition has been launched against plans to bring Maccas to Wānaka.
Father brought to tears during young daughter’s account of alleged abuse by family friend
A cellphone recording revealed the young girl telling her father.
Nelson City Council says name change not on the cards for four to 10 years
Whakatū Marae is urging the council to rename the 'colonial' Founders Heritage Park.
'We're really scared': Christchurch synagogue vandalised, politicians criticised
Jewish Council spokesman Ben Kepes wants authorities to take threats more seriously.
Kiwi sports star faces 7 years jail after taking car, wilful damage at Christchurch home
He is accused of wilful damage and taking a $10,000 car but has name suppression.
'Bitter campaign': Petition calling for Gore council exec to go labelled 'vindictive'
Most councillors voted to prevent the organiser from speaking at the meeting.
‘This is the real story’: Girl says she was sexually abused by parents' friend
A Cromwell man has denied indecently groping a friend’s 6-year-old.
Schoolboy badly burned at camp out of coma, talking again
The 9-year-old was on a school camp when the incident happened.
'Absolutely dumbfounded': NZ entrepreneur to pay gran's $3k fine for chicken sandwich
The pensioner was 'overwhelmed' and in tears when she received the news.
Reward offered for sound return of expensive machine
A trail making machine was stolen from the Gentle Annie campground.
Family relieved missing woman found safe after Gibbston Valley crash
Colleen Reid was reported missing yesterday.
Man brutally attacked in 'racially motivated' Dunedin bus hub bashing
City safety officers intervened, but the man continued the assault before fleeing on foot.
77yo stung $3k for 'forgotten' chicken sandwich at border
Pensioner distraught after paying stiff penalty for airport snack.
Fears for missing Dunedin grandmother
Colleen Reid was believed to be driving from Dunedin to Queenstown yesterday.
Trial under way for man accused of sexual offending against children
One of the complainants was aged 12 at the time of the alleged offending.
Scarfies rental woes: 'Students will stop coming to Dunedin'
Fears soaring student flat rent prices could send them elsewhere.
This shop offering staff unlimited holidays and sick leave
No one has yet abused the unlimited annual leave, shop's managing director said.
Name suppression leaves dead toddler 'invisible' - whānau
Heavy court suppressions have left dead boy 'faceless and nameless'.
'He was hurting for us': Rider killed in Pike River memorial ride crash remembered
Craig Percasky had married his long-term love four years before his tragic death.
Drug deal gone wrong ends in car crash
The pair reportedly attempted to buy cannabis before they were attacked at a house.
Two out-of-control scrub fires keep South Island crews busy
A large vegetation fire is burning on the Port Hills, near the tunnel to Lyttelton.
Shock resignation: Christchurch city council chief executive steps down
It comes after behind-closed-doors talks last week.
Death of motorcyclist on Pike River memorial ride difficult to bear, friend says
Craig Percasky, from Kaiapoi, collided with another vehicle around 10am yesterday.
Motorcyclist dies after crash on Lindis Pass in South Island
Motorists are being advised to take an alternate route after the crash.
Adore gin? Experience Marlborough's new Distillers Cottage and Gin Shack
Introducing Marlborough's newest Gin Shack and Tasting Room.
Pilot in fatal chopper crash 'became disorientated in dark'
Dan Harrison, 36, was flying his helicopter near Lawrence when he crashed.