Oranga Tamariki 'fraud': Pair charged with $2 million scam
Pair also face charge of money laundering $791,500.
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‘Back from the dead’: Dog reunited with family 11 days after horror fatal crash
Ace was tracked in wild bush by a former Search and Rescue operative.
Police withdraw assault charge in relation to Christchurch man’s death
The man was charged after the death of Rangi Kingi in February.
Man pleads guilty after firing at targets of Jacinda Ardern and other politicians in video
The video shows an individual repeatedly shooting images of politicians.
Canterbury worker hospitalised after getting caught in a conveyor belt
The man freed himself before emergency services arrived.
Teen admits his 'wild' driving killed his friend last year
John David Ross, 19, killed his passenger in a crash in February last year.
Police crack down on bad driving
Dunedin police also carried out drinking checkpoints across the city.
Christchurch to welcome winter with light displays, music and fireworks
Tīrama Mai offers a host of events to celebrate Matariki.
Nelson police catch 16 people drink driving in one week
Police said they were 'disappointed' by the number of offenders during the operation.
Suspicious fire at house searched as part of grisly homicide investigation
The house is subject to an ongoing investigation into the murder of Richard Leman.
Dirt bike rider dies in hospital after King’s Birthday weekend crash
Police launched a sting operation that weekend to crack down on illegal dirtbike action.
Blood from a stranger saved the life of young Arrowtown boy
Little Bodhi has had his life changed forever by a strangers kind act.
A glass of its own: Stay in a luxurious PurePod eco-cabin
The PurePods' CEO guides us through a stay at the new Central Otago cabins.
Weather: Fine and dry conditions continue for rest of week
New Zealand is taking a break from the wild weather of the past few months.
The town NZ forgot: Meet those refusing to leave the abandoned post-disaster zone
Kurt Bayer reports on a stoic group who refuse to leave ‘paradise’.
Euro vision: Sir Grahame Sydney hosts tour of Europe’s top art galleries
Legendary NZ painter to explain Van Gogh, Rembrandt and Monet on exclusive new tour.
Wedding chopper crash: Newlyweds file lawsuit against Robinson helicopters
Young couple and photographer suffered severe injuries in crash just after vows.
National's unplanned request to film with police put officers in ‘difficult position’ - Coster
The Police Association president has also said what National did was inappropriate.
Coroner says no evidence man was involved in wife’s death despite ‘gaps’ in story
Death of mum-of-five ruled suicide despite family concerns husband may have been involved.
Gore council divide: CEO speaks out over bullying allegations
Rift between NZ’s youngest mayor and chief executive means they no longer talk.
Sawn-off firearm found in car after driver crashes fleeing police
About a dozen police officers are at the scene.
Rangiora homicide victim's body dismembered, several parts still missing
Richard Leman's body was found inside a parked car seven weeks ago.
'Incompetent forger' worked as Gore mayor's PA
Shanna Marie Crosbie has been convicted of forging prescriptions.
Focus: Supermarket trolley locks installed as public backlash grows against dumpings
Countdown has rolled out trolley locks at 12 undisclosed stores amid public backlash of dumping within communities. Video / NZ Herald
Woman from Tainui, Dunedin accused of murder appears in court
The identity of a 61-year-old Dunedin woman accused of murder will remain suppressed.
Stolen car found at beach 'dead as a doorknob'
The car was one of six reported stolen in Dunedin overnight on Sunday.
Māori trades and training programme in Otago gets green light
Aukaha's programme will receive part of $40m boost for new Māori trades and training.
Man appears in court on murder charge after body found in parked car
‘Total fear’: Sister to dad-of-three found dead in parked car speaks out.
'Fight of our lives': Climate scientist ‘optimistic and pessimistic’ about future
James Renwick's new book delivers "future forecast" for NZ, but there's time to change it.
Woman defends train driver blamed for crash that claimed 21 lives including her dad, brother
The Hyde rail disaster killed 21 people and injured 47 more in Central Otago in 1943.
Snow before you go: Make the most of Queenstown this winter
Poles at the ready, ski-lovers, the snow season is upon us.
One person dead after single-vehicle crash south of Timaru
The crash was reported to the police around 6pm.
Body in the car case: Sister speaks of seven weeks of ‘total fear’
Richard Leman's body was found inside a parked car, today a man was charged murder.
Three people survive chopper crash landing after engine failure
The helicopter pilot issued a mayday call this morning after the engine failed.