Man jailed for trying to decapitate father with axe
An argument over a water tank ended with a man trying to kill his father with an axe.
17 police staff still under investigation
17 police staff still under investigation over 'misuse and inappropriate content'
By Sam Sherwood of RNZThree police staff investigated in relation to "misuse and inappropriate content" have been cleared of any wrongdoing. Last week, police confirmed 20 police staff were...
NZ women nabbed at Aussie airport 'had 36kg of meth in suitcases'
NZ women nabbed at Aussie airport 'had 36kg of meth in suitcases'
Two young New Zealand women have been busted for allegedly smuggling methamphetamine worth $38 million into Australia in their suitcases.
Hunt continues for son, six weeks after mother's death
Hunt continues for son, six weeks after mother's death
Six weeks after a woman was killed in Pahīatua, police are continuing to search for her son who is wanted in connection with her death.
Mum who killed children and hid bodies jailed
Mum gets life for murdering children and hiding bodies in suitcases
An Auckland mother who murdered her son and daughter before hiding their bodies in suitcases has been sentenced to at least 17 years' jail.
Govt warned against teen welfare crackdown
Govt warned against teen welfare crackdown
Officials urged the govt against its welfare crackdown on 18-and-19-year-olds, warning it could increase the risk of long-term benefit dependency, newly released advice shows.
Man charged over death of popular rural postie
Man charged over death of popular rural postie
A man has been charged after the death of a well-known rural postie on his last day of work before retirement.
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A grades set to be most awarded: research
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A grades set to be most awarded: research
Getting an A grade for university coursework used to be reserved for the highest achievers.
'Great concerns' for missing Christchurch teen
'Great concerns' for missing Christchurch teen
Police and the family of a 14-year-old Christchurch girl been missing for more than a week have "great concerns for her welfare".
'Sugar daddy' exec paid underage teen $1000 for sex
'Sugar daddy' exec paid underage teen $1000 for sex
An Auckland executive who has admitted paying a teenage girl for sex met the teen on Snapchat, where he described himself as a "sugar daddy".
Couple taking council to court over buyout refusal
Couple taking council to court over buyout refusal
An Auckland couple who had to kayak from their Huapai home to escape flash flooding are taking the council to court over its refusal to buy their property after devastating storms.
Man charged with arson at recycling facility
Man charged with arson at recycling facility
Shipping containers near an Auckland business park that caught fire earlier this week were ablaze again this morning.
Chatham Islands wind farm to slash power prices, cut emissions
Chatham Islands wind farm to slash power prices, cut emissions
Chatham Island locals hope a new wind farm will help to slash power prices, cut carbon emissions and reduce their reliance on diesel.
Motorcyclist killed in Canterbury crash
Motorcyclist killed in Canterbury crash
A motorcyclist has been killed in a crash with a car near the rural Canterbury town of Hinds, south of Ashburton, this evening.
Physio removed his top while massaging woman
Physio removed his top while massaging woman
A woman who was massaged by a shirtless physio says she regretted not coming forward earlier after hearing about his conduct towards another female client.
Regional councils would go in major overhaul
Regional councils would be scrapped in major local government overhaul
Mayors of city and district councils would take over the duties of regional councils, in a coalition proposal pitched as the biggest shake-up of local government in three decades.
Bishop 'definitely not' planning to roll Luxon
Bishop 'definitely not' planning to roll Luxon
Senior National MP Chris Bishop has denied plotting a leadership challenge, insisting that Christopher Luxon remains the best person to be prime minister.
Chef who sexually harassed young female workers fired
Chef who sexually harassed young female workers fired
A Christchurch chef found guilty of sexually harassing young female workers at the restaurant where he worked has been fired.
Family mourns 11-year-old boy who died on fishing trip
Family mourns 11-year-old boy who died on fishing trip
The heartbroken whānau of an 11-year-old boy who died during a fishing trip in Northland have described him as clever, cheeky, loving and full of spirit.
Police defend releasing details of discovered body
Police defend releasing details of discovered body
Police are defending the release of details about a body found in the search for a missing Dunedin woman, after criticism from her family.