Seven injured in Northland crash
Seven people have been injured, four seriously, in a single-vehicle crash in Northland.
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Duchess honoured over family violence service
Duchess honoured over family violence service
The Duchess of Cornwall visited the Battered Women's Trust in Christchurch today, where she was presented with a refuge diamond pin.
Killer named despite suppression orders
Grace Millane's killer named despite suppression orders
Overseas news publications are naming the man convicted of Grace Millane's murder, despite his name still being suppressed.
James Blunt to play Christchurch concert
James Blunt to play Christchurch concert
Chart-topping singer-songwriter James Blunt will hit Christchurch next November.
Grace 'will be missed forever'
Grace 'was our sunshine and she will be missed forever'
The lives of a family ripped apart in a "barbaric way" by a lying killer received justice yesterday as the jury returned a guilty verdict for the man accused of murdering Grace Millane.
Electric vehicle charging station explodes
Electric vehicle charging station explodes
Authorities are investigating this morning after an electric vehicle charging station exploded in North Canterbury yesterday.
Heatwave conditions set to hit NZ next week
Heatwave conditions set to hit NZ next week
Sweltering dry temperatures and possible heatwave conditions are being forecast for much of the country in the coming weeks.
Gun toting landlord fined after standoff with axe-armed tenant
Gun toting landlord fined after standoff with axe-armed tenant
A landlord has been hit with a $2600 fine for arriving unannounced with a rifle and giving his tenants a hell of a fright.
Jury unanimous: Guilty verdict in Millane trial
Jury unanimous: Guilty verdict in Millane trial
Grace Millane was murdered by the man she met on a Tinder date, the jury has ruled.
NZF donations: Winston unleashes on 'fake news'
NZF donations: Winston unleashes on 'fake news'
Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters has continued his attack on the media and the National Party while en route to the G20 ministers' meeting in Japan.
Six minutes to save her: Child's life hangs in the balance
Six minutes to save her: Child's life hangs in the balance
Alexi's parents have six minutes to act if there's a problem with their child's intravenous medication.
One dead after light plane crash in Canterbury
One dead after light plane crash in Canterbury
One person has died following a light plane crash at Lake Ellesmere in Canterbury.
Grace Millane: Jury retires to consider verdict
Grace Millane: Jury retires to consider verdict
The jury in the trial of the man accused of murdering British backpacker Grace Millane has retired to deliberate on its verdict.
Man sentenced after punching teen rugby referee
Man sentenced after punching teen rugby referee
A spectator has been sentenced to community work and ordered to pay $1000 after assaulting a teenage referee at his son's under-12s rugby game.
Defence closes case in Grace Millane trial
Defence closes case in Grace Millane trial
The defence has closed its case for the man accused of murdering Grace Millane, asking the jury to deliver a not guilty verdict.
Lucky escape from car wreckers for abandoned kittens
Lucky escape from car wreckers for abandoned kittens
There was a lucky escape for two kittens who were found in a vehicle ready for demolition at a Wellington car wrecker.
Millane trial: Crown says accused 'eroticised' death
Millane trial: Crown says accused 'eroticised' death
The Crown has closed its case against the man accused of murdering Grace Millane, telling the jury the defendant "eroticised" the death of the British backpacker.
Woman accused Angela Blackmoore murder out on bail
Woman accused Angela Blackmoore murder out on bail
A 47-year-old woman accused of murdering Christchurch woman Angela Blackmoore nearly 25 years ago has been released on bail.
Police appeal for dash cam footage of fatal crash
Police appeal for dash cam footage of fatal crash
Police are appealing for dash cam footage taken at the time Christchurch cyclist Fyfa Dawson was killed after being hit by a truck.
Warm, dry end to November for most of NZ
Warm, dry end to November for most of NZ
It's set to be a very hot, dry end to November with some areas due for no rain at all before December 1.