Prisoner convicted of sexually violating cellmate claims injuries were self-inflicted
He has taken his fight against conviction to the Supreme Court, and lost.
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‘Hell of a noise’: Air New Zealand flight aborted during take-off
Passengers left feeling frightened after hearing 'banging and crashing'.
Internal review carried out into workplace culture at Southland’s mental health service
The review comes amid concerns about the safety of the service for staff and patients.
Murderer, rapist alleges ‘serious assault’ at NZ’s toughest prison
Man who raped and murdered Chch woman Emma Agnew claims he was seriously assaulted in jail
Ngāi Tahu welcomes Māori council seat proposal as Tamaki Makaurau asks for feedback
Iwi hopes more Māori seats become part of all councils in the future.
Woman missing for eight weeks likely died within a day of last sighting, report finds
Shirley Warrington was found in dense bush eight weeks after she went missing.
Akaroa - New Zealand’s French Connection
Akaroa wears its French history on its tricolor sleeve.
Waste company throwing kerbside recycling in with rubbish looks overseas for workers
Staff shortages have forced rubbish collectors to dump recycling and rubbish in landfills.
Watch: 'Meat! Meat! Meat!' - Kids parade pest kills for shocked protesters
Scene comes after cat killing category reinstated at a South Island hunting competition.
'My fear came true': 25 migrants sharing one house 'illegally' fear evictions
Landlords are 'taking advantage' of desperate people, woman claims.
From ecologist to 6th on the list: Greens candidate Lan Pham on impressive entry into politics
Our government is 'just waiting for good, decent people who want to make a difference'.
Warning signs missed: Swollen river swept students to their deaths
River crossing failures are a leading cause of tramper fatalities in New Zealand.
Assault on Corrections officer has lasting effect
Assaulted Corrections officer become 'a prisoner in his own home', court heard.
Restaurant with no set opening hours or menu booming
'It’s very unique and he hasn’t put up prices since 2014.'
Police bring down mob in smalltown NZ: How a drive-by shooting of teens led to downfall
At least 18 members have been arrested following a spate of violence in the region.
'Dangerous conditions': Roads closed, water shortage as red warning hits Gisborne
The rain is expected to cause "dangerous conditions, significant flooding".
Facial recognition tech reveals NZ's happiest tourist spot
Smiles abound in this South Island spot.
More human remains found at Pike River: 'They may even be my boy' - father
Latest find means 12 of the 29 men killed in 2010 disaster have now been located.
The ski essentials you'll need this season, according to a Mt Hutt Rescue patroller
First-timer or a seasoned professional? Doesn't matter – preparation is key.
Contagious patient's $62 Uber ride home: Hospital said no to free taxi
An RSV patient spent $62 on an Uber home after arriving at hospital in an ambulance.
Rangiora homicide: Man pleads not guilty to murder
Richard Leman's dismembered body was found inside the boot of a parked car.
Man admits importing 2kg of meth from Laos and United Kingdom
The drugs were in packages which were declared as containing a bike and compressors.
'They will come here and kill you': Gang death threat made in home invasion
Victims of a home invasion were told the Mongrel Mob would kill them if they told police.
Leeann Watson: Immigration alone can’t bridge NZ’s ‘employability gap’
OPINION: The education system is failing both Kiwi kids and companies, says Leeann Watson.
ARA Timaru polytechnic evacuated, closed for the day after threat
About 100 staff and students were left standing outside the Arthur St building.
Cat-hunting tournament returns to Canterbury after public backlash
Safe For Animals slams the tournament's return.
Crash victim remembered as ‘kind and caring’ man
He'd suffered more than 15 concussions and a career-ending injury before the crash.
Teen's desperate bid to rescue brother as flames destroy home
The Christchurch community rallied in force from the moment the fire sparked.
Serious injuries near Mount Cook after car falls down bank
It's understood three patients are being treated.
Four accused of burglary before fatal Otago crash named
Police tried to pull over 'vehicle of interest' but it crashed.
Infamous villa linked to grisly murder probe up for sale
Fire-damaged home searched twice by police during homicide inquiry.
Christchurch man faces 58 charges over alleged $200k theft of grant funding
The charges include forgery, theft of grant funds and dishonestly using a document.
Kaikōura seabed shows ‘astonishing resilience’
The 7.8 earthquake nearly 'completely wiped out' some of the ecosystems.
Trapping ‘library’ receives council grant
Taieri Mouth Amenities Society has been awarded a grant of $37,000.