Concerns for US student missing from Palmerston North
Private investigators are concerned for the safety of a missing US aviation student who vanished from Palmerston North over a week ago.
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Warning of phone scammers impersonating cops
Warning of phone scammers impersonating cops
Police are warning New Zealanders to keep an ear out for cold callers impersonating police officers.
QEII National Trust set to dramatically scale back work
QEII National Trust set to dramatically scale back work
Landowners are being told their requests for help conserving precious native land may have to wait, as the QEII National Trust faces a funding crunch.
Severe storms, flooding likely in parts of North Island
Severe storms, flooding likely in parts of North Island
Much of the upper North Island is forecast to be hit by severe thunderstorms and possible surface flooding late on Tuesday.
Elderly man killed in Upper Hutt house fire
'A great loss': Elderly man killed in Upper Hutt house fire
Police have confirmed an elderly man is dead after a house fire in Upper Hutt overnight.
Two charges against Christchurch soldier dropped
Two charges dropped against soldier accused of covert filming
Two of the charges against a Christchurch soldier accused of taking sexual videos without consent have been dropped.
Answers sought after woman killed with axe
Answers sought after Hillmorton patient killed woman with axe
A cousin of an elderly mental health patient who murdered a pensioner at her Christchurch home believes more could have been done to ensure the man was supported in the community.
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.