Musician found guilty of domestic violence continues fight for name suppression
A well-known musician found guilty of domestic violence in February is continuing to fight to keep his name a secret.
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Flying 'shouldn't just be for the wealthy'
Govt eyeing more affordable domestic airfares
The government is not ruling out underwriting the expansion of small regional airlines to help maintain routes and keep the price of flying competitive.
Philippines denies China seizure of disputed reef
Philippines denies China seizure of disputed reef
The Philippines said on Monday there was no truth to news reports that Beijing had seized control of a disputed reef in the South China Sea.
Wellington's Golden Mile upgrade poised to begin
Wellington's Golden Mile upgrade poised to begin
Nearly six years on from when work first started on the capital's Golden Mile upgrade, ground has been broken.
One dead, several injured after Florida ferry crash
One dead, several injured after Florida ferry crash
One person was killed and several injured after a ferry carrying 45 passengers in Clearwater, Florida was struck by a boat which then fled the scene, local officials say.
Gang links reportedly probed after funeral home fire
Gang links reportedly probed after funeral home fire
Police are reportedly investigating whether a fire at an Auckland funeral home is linked to a dispute over the body of patched Mongrel Mob member
Dad who killed young son in crash released
Father who killed young son in crash released from jail
A Canterbury father who killed his six-year-old son in a car crash has been released from prison.
Panic in Pakistan as India vows to cut off water supply
Panic in Pakistan as India vows to cut off water supply
For the first time, India has suspended the World Bank-mediated Indus Waters Treaty of 1960 that ensures water for 80% of Pakistani farms, sparking major concerns.
Locals uneasy after spate of gang crimes in Wairoa
Locals uneasy after spate of gang crimes in Wairoa
There's a sense of unease in Wairoa after two private properties were shot at by gangs in the past 10 days.
Brother sexually violated younger sister
Brother sexually violated younger sister
A teenage girl was sexually violated by her older brother after he plied her with drugs and alcohol during a Christmas trip to his home in Nelson.
Southerners 'not enthusiastic' about pool inspections
Southerners 'not enthusiastic' about pool inspections
The cost of getting a pool registered in Invercargill has irked some residents not wanting to pay up.
Supreme Court rejects rapist's 'sexsomnia' appeal
Supreme Court rejects rapist's 'sexsomnia' appeal
The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal brought by a rapist who claimed he had sex unknowingly with his victim while he was asleep at his Christchurch flat.
Health NZ 'deeply disappointed' strike to go ahead
Health NZ 'deeply disappointed' strike to go ahead
Last-ditch mediation between Health NZ and the senior doctors' union has failed to avert an unprecedented 24-hour strike.
Wild week of weather ahead for most of NZ
Wild week of weather ahead for most of NZ
A wild week of weather is on the way for much of the country, but the South looks set to skip the worst of it. Further north, Canterbury could see some snow.
Fatal medical event closes Christchurch recreation complex
Fatal medical event closes Christchurch recreation complex
A Christchurch swimming pool complex has been closed this morning after emergency services responded to a serious medical event.
Workplace death leaves 'enormous hole' for family
Workplace death leaves 'enormous hole' for family
A Dunedin father who died in a workplace accident last week has been remembered as a "family man" and a friend to all who met him.
Govt announces self-certification for building projects
Govt announces self-certification for building projects
The government has announced a new scheme to accelerate building projects with self-certification and inspection targets.
Final controls lifted at poultry farm hit by avian flu
Final controls lifted at poultry farm hit by avian flu
The Ministry for Primary Industries has lifted all movement controls from an Otago poultry farm after an outbreak of avian influenza last year.
Pacific Edge's cancer test excluded from US Medicare funding
Pacific Edge's cancer test excluded from US Medicare funding
Dunedin-based cancer diagnostic firm Pacific Edge has been dealt a severe financial blow after its key testing procedure was excluded from coverage by the US Medicare scheme.
Youths take joyride in allegedly stolen vehicles
Youths take joyride in allegedly stolen vehicles
A pair of youths were out on an afternoon joyride in two allegedly stolen vehicles when they were caught by police.