Loafers Lodge murder-accused previously convicted of attempted arson
The man accused of lighting the fatal Loafers Lodge fire told a forensic psychiatrist voices in his head told him to burn the place down, a court has heard.
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Mum confronts attacker who killed her baby on New Year's Day
Mum confronts attacker who killed her baby on New Year's Day
A woman has confronted the man who killed her baby and stabbed her and a toddler in a New Year's Day attack in Hamilton.
Kiwi volunteer firies battling Canadian blazes
'Right on the fire-front': Kiwi volunteer firies battling Canadian blazes
Five long weeks of battling wildfires in Canada day after day had an impact on seasoned Canterbury volunteer firefighter Tim Clark.
Pupils take action to slow speeding drivers
Pupils take action to slow speeding drivers
Pupils at a Christchurch school have petitioned the local community for action to slow traffic that is "too fast and too dangerous".
'Wrong message': Clark, Key at China's military parade
'Wrong message': Clark, Key at China's military parade
A Canterbury University professor has criticised Helen Clark and John Key's appearance at a military parade in China attended by the likes of Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un.
'Unprecedented demand': St John hit with record callouts
'Unprecedented demand': St John hit with record callouts
Hato Hone St John has had the busiest winter on record with a rise in respiratory illness creating "unprecedented demand" for ambulances.
Parents' plea after son's drink-driving death
Parents' plea after son's drink-driving death
The night 16-year-old Silas Sims died he and his friends were sold alcohol multiple times despite being under-age and drunk.
Homeless workers resorting to living in cars
Homeless workers resorting to living in cars
"Sadly nowadays if you have got a car, it is more shelter than some have got."
Major changes for disability support system
Major changes for disability support system
Assessment processes and allocations for services helping the disabled are set to be standardised throughout NZ, the govt has announced.
Split Enz to reform for Christchurch festival
Split Enz to reform for Christchurch festival
The iconic New Zealand band will perform together for the first time in almost 20 years for the Hagley Park party.
Thousands of dogs put down in Auckland as roaming numbers rise
Thousands of dogs put down in Auckland as roaming numbers rise
Thousands of dogs have been put down in Auckland in a year as the region grapples with the problem of roaming animals and an increase in attacks on people.
Call for govt to redistribute gas supply
Call for govt to redistribute gas supply
The building industry wants the government to take gas supply from NZ's biggest user and redistribute it to local manufacturers.
Aurora viewings possible in southern skies
Aurora viewings possible in southern skies
An Aurora Australis display may once again grace NZ's night sky, and the best viewing is likely to be from southern locations.
16 people now charged over death of Rotorua man
16 people now charged over death of Rotorua man
Four more people have been charged in relation to the death of a Rotorua man, after 12 people were charged with his murder last week.
Baby wipes recalled over risk of mould
Baby wipes recalled over risk of mould
A brand of baby wipes is being recalled due to possible mould growth which if used could lead to irritation, infection or allergic reaction.
Waiting for life-saving heart transplant
Waiting for life-saving heart transplant
The mother of an 18-year-old waiting for a life-saving heart transplant says she's scared of losing her son to the same condition that killed her two brothers.
ACT wants out of Paris Agreement, National says no
ACT wants out of Paris Agreement, National says no
The ACT Party is calling for New Zealand to pull out of the "broken" Paris climate accord as long as it insists on emissions targets that are "disconnected from science".
Police, OT failed West Coast baby killed by meth-using dad - Coroner
Police, OT failed West Coast baby killed by meth-using dad - Coroner
Government agencies failed in their duty to protect a 10-month-old baby who was murdered by his father while high on methamphetamine.
Former Highlander Shane Christie farewelled
'Rest easy, our great mate': Former Highlander Shane Christie farewelled
Former Highlander Shane Christie has been remembered as a courageous leader and a staunch advocate for rugby player welfare at his funeral service in Nelson today.
Uni advisory group calls for tougher entry requirements
Uni advisory group calls for tougher entry requirements
The government has rejected an advisory group's call for a more elite university system with tougher entry requirements and a separate funding system from other tertiary institutions.