Inquest hears effect of Whakaari eruption on victims
The coronial inquiry into the Whakaari / White Island eruption has heard that, although the island is the most active in NZ, the country did not seem ready for the disaster.
William proud of Kate, plans to change monarchy
William proud of Kate, plans to change monarchy
Prince William says protecting his family was the most important thing for him when wife Catherine and father King Charles III became ill, and wants to modernise the monarchy when he becomes sovereign.
Strategy for defence industry revealed
Strategy for defence industry revealed
The plan will lift NZ's defence spending to more than 2% in the next eight years.
Search intensifies for missing teenager
Search intensifies for missing teenager
The search for missing Christchurch teenager Marley continues, with police asking the public to stay away from Scarborough and Godley Head while a helicopter is operating.
Sex predator pleads not guilty to approaching schoolgirls
Sex predator pleads not guilty to approaching schoolgirls
A sexual predator accused of approaching Christchurch schoolgirls has pleaded not guilty to a charge of breaching parole.
Retailer ordered to stop selling car seats over safety fears
Retailer ordered to stop selling car seats over safety fears
The Commerce Commission has ordered retailer PD Mart, formerly known as Panda Mart, to halt the sale of car seats over safety concerns.
Gaza flotilla supporters protest outside Peters' Auckland home
Gaza flotilla supporters protest outside Peters' Auckland home
Protesters gathered outside Foreign Minister Winston Peters' home in Auckland in support of those on board the Global Sumud Flotilla.
'Shame on you': Peters slips past protesters at Port Chalmers
'Shame on you': Peters slips past protesters at Port Chalmers
Winston Peters used a side entrance to evade a large group of protesters chanting "Shame on you" at Port Chalmers this morning.
Dunedin rain 'may approach warning level'
Dunedin rain 'may approach warning level'
If you're planning any outdoor activities this weekend in Dunedin look away now.
Dunedin man breaks leg crashing stolen motorbike
Dunedin man breaks leg crashing stolen motorbike
A Dunedin man's night-time ride on a stolen motorbike ended in hospital when he broke a leg crashing it.
Desperate search for boy missing in Australia outback
Desperate search for boy missing in Australia outback
The likelihood of finding a little boy lost in the outback is fading as family and searchers cling to hopes he has found shelter and is waiting to be rescued.
Detective allegedly accessed rape complainant file
Detective allegedly accessed rape complainant file
The Detective Constable is understood to have begun a relationship with a woman he met when she made a sexual assault complaint to police.
Hospitality leaders fear NCEA overhaul will worsen staff shortages
Hospitality leaders fear NCEA overhaul will worsen staff shortages
The hospitality sector fears the government's NCEA overhaul will worsen staff shortages and undermine its drive to grow the tourism industry.
'Kleptomaniac' mum avoids prison sentence
'Kleptomaniac' mum avoids prison sentence
A Christchurch mum of four who claims kleptomania is behind a string of thefts that led to her children being taken away has been told her crimes show she has no regard for them.
Big rise in numbers voting in local body elections
Big rise in numbers voting in local body elections
Voting numbers so far for this month's local body elections are significantly higher than what they were in the lead up to the last elections.
'Recipe for disaster': Intoxicated teen behind wheel in double fatality
'Recipe for disaster': Intoxicated teen behind wheel in double fatality
Circumstances that were "all too familiar" led to the death of two teens in Acacia Bay, Taupō - an inexperienced, unlicensed driver who'd consumed alcohol and drugs, and got behind the wheel.
Six hurt in two-vehicle crash
Six hurt in two-vehicle crash
Six people were taken to hospital after a crash on State Highway 2 in the Bay of Plenty last night.
Dunedin Hospital bullying revealed
Dunedin Hospital bullying revealed
Bullying at Dunedin Hospital has been revealed in documents released following reports some staff at Southland Hospital had been told they couldn't chat to each other for more than five minutes.
Police name synagogue attacker who killed two
Police name synagogue attacker who killed two
The suspect in the deadly attack outside a synagogue in Manchester in northern England is believed to be Jihad al-Shamie, a 35-year-old British citizen of Syrian descent.
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'He’s got the potential to do it again': Shock as niece’s murderer released
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'He’s got the potential to do it again': Shock as niece’s murderer released
The uncle of an 8-year-old girl who was brutally raped and murdered in Invercargill has discovered the killer may be living in his community.