Man found dead in Wellington was dubstep musician
Man found dead in Wellington was dubstep musician
The man who died at a property in Newtown in Wellington on Saturday night was 40-year-old dubstep musician Oliver Hayes.
Man admits murdering baby, trying to kill woman and child
Man admits murdering baby, trying to kill woman and child
A 34-year-old man has admitted murdering a baby and trying to kill a woman and another child in a New Year’s Day attack this year.
Mental health patient gets life in jail for axe murder
Mental health patient gets life in jail for axe murder
An elderly mental health patient who murdered a pensioner at her Christchurch home with an axe says he's "extremely sorry that I've done what I did" - but doesn't recall the event.
The Regulatory Standards Bill: What is it and why the controversy?
The Regulatory Standards Bill: What is it and why the controversy?
Explainer - A new bill would make big changes to how legislation is drafted in New Zealand, but has also drawn considerable criticism as it works its way through Parliament.
Scientists hit back over PM's 'worthies' comment
Scientists hit back over PM's 'worthies' comment
A British scientist says it's concerning Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has dismissed him and other climate scientists as "worthies" for raising concerns about plans to lower NZ's methane emissions target.
Heavy fog disrupts flights at Auckland Airport
Heavy fog disrupts flights at Auckland Airport
Dozens of domestic flights at Auckland Airport have been delayed or cancelled due to a thick fog enveloping the city.
Dewar jailed over $113k theft
Dewar jailed over $113k theft
Former rogue cop John Dewar has been sent back to prison after a jury found him guilty of stealing $113,000 from a finance company of which he was the boss.
Woman suffers undiagnosed tooth infection for months
Woman suffers undiagnosed tooth infection for months
A woman whose dental implant and bone-graft failed and who suffered an undiagnosed infection for eight months says she still has pain, headaches and brain fog four years on.
Govt invests another $13.5 million in tourism
Govt invests another $13.5 million in tourism
The government has announced another multimillion-dollar funding boost for Tourism New Zealand in a bid to attract 72,000 more visitors to our shores.
Women, dogs hurt in alleged hit-and-run
Women, dogs hurt in alleged hit-and-run
A man has been charged with careless driving after an alleged hit-and-run in Paremoremo, Auckland on Sunday morning.
Front gates stolen during peak traffic
Front gates stolen during peak traffic
A Canterbury man has been arrested after allegedly stolen front gates were discovered "partially attached" to his fence.
Christchurch soldier accused of covertly filming women
Christchurch soldier accused of covertly filming women
A soldier accused of filming women during sex without their permission laughed about the accusations when confronted about them, a court martial has heard.
Former rogue cop jailed for company thefts
Former rogue cop jailed for company thefts
Former rogue cop John Dewar has been sent back to prison after a jury found him guilty of stealing $113,000 from a finance company he was the boss of.
Fourth person charged with manslaughter over Loafers Lodge fire
Fourth person charged with manslaughter over Loafers Lodge fire
A fourth person has been charged with manslaughter in relation to the Loafers Lodge fire that killed five of the building's 92 residents.
Elderly Chch woman still missing, new leads sought
Elderly Chch woman still missing, new leads sought
Police are searching for new leads in their bid to locate a vulnerable elderly Christchurch woman who has been missing since Wednesday.
Canterbury river death victim named
Canterbury river death victim named
Police have named the person who died in a water incident at a Canterbury river.
PM unsure how Aussie ship knocked parts of NZ offline
PM unsure how Aussie ship knocked parts of NZ offline
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon remains unaware of how an Australian warship was allowed accidentally to knock out mobile internet access across Taranaki and Marlborough last week.
Snow begins to clear on South Island roads
Snow begins to clear on South Island roads
Snow that forced the closure of parts of State Highway 8 and State Highway 80 is starting to finally clear, MetService says.
Young drivers' offending cut in half over decade: AA
Young drivers' offending cut in half over decade: AA
Young drivers are committing fewer driving offences than a decade ago, but road deaths remain high, according to new research from the Automobile Association.
Hospices warn critical services under threat amid funding crisis
Hospices warn critical services under threat amid funding crisis
Hospices are warning that critical services for the dying are under threat, with nothing for palliative care providers in the Budget.