Otago Daily Times: National News

An ex pat New Zealander accused of murdering his wife has gone on trial in Canada.

An Auckland grandfather was two-and-a-half times over the legal alcohol limit when he let his 7-year-old grandson drive his car - a situation police say is becoming more common.

Emergency services were called to a suspicious fire at the Fuji Film warehouse in Auckland early today.

A dangerous high-security prisoner who killed a Corrections officer has been sentenced for assaulting two more but will spend no extra time in prison, a penalty labelled "disgraceful" by the union representing prison guards.

Legal high pioneer Matt Bowden has hinted he may return to the industry once the Government makes changes to legislation to make it safer.

Christchurch people want Prime Minister John Key to butt out of local politics surrounding the city rebuild.