Body found near Scottish island where Kiwi monk went missing
A body has been found in the water near a remote Sottish island where a New Zealand monk disappeared last month.
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Man accused of sex crimes hampering inquiry: police
Man accused of sex crimes hampering inquiry: police
The officer in charge of the investigation says the accused and his wife have "created a culture of fear".
Officer recalls moment car struck Lyn Fleming
Officer recalls moment car struck Lyn Fleming
A policeman has told of how two of his fellow officers did not have enough time to get out of the path of a speeding car that sent them flying in a Nelson carpark.
Otago, Canterbury tickets claim $500k Lotto wins
Otago, Canterbury tickets claim $500k Lotto wins
Players from Otago and Canterbury have each won $500,000 with Lotto First Division in tonight’s draw.
Couple imported, sold thousands of illegal weapons
Auckland couple imported, sold thousands of illegal weapons
An Auckland couple have been sentenced for importing and selling thousands of illegal weapons and drug paraphernalia.
Teen collared after Canterbury crime spree
Teen collared after Canterbury crime spree
A teenager's crime spree in Canterbury included taking keys from a car in Hanmer Springs and using them to burgle a house in Christchurch the same night, police say.
Apology after Voyager dumped as media awards sponsor
Apology after Voyager dumped as media awards sponsor
Voyager founder and CEO Seeby Woodhouse has apologised for retweeting a post which led to the dumping of his company as sponsor of the New Zealand Media Awards.
One dead, one injured after riders knocked off dirt bikes
One dead, one injured after riders knocked off dirt bikes
Police are investigating after two riders were knocked off their dirt bikes in Northland, leaving one dead and another with serious injuries.
Government to scrap Broadcasting Standards Authority
Government to scrap Broadcasting Standards Authority
The Broadcasting Standards Authority will be scrapped in favour of having the media self-regulate, the media and communications minister has confirmed.
New test for NZ citizenship
New test for NZ citizenship
Migrants applying for citizenship in NZ will have to pass a new multi-choice test under a government initiative to begin in late 2027.
Heavy rain may bring flooding and slips
Heavy rain may bring flooding and slips
A front will bring heavy rain to parts of the South Island from later today with up to 400 millimetres predicted in some areas.
'Big explosion' at Auckland beach
'Big explosion' at Auckland beach
A loud explosion has been heard at Auckland's Long Bay beach after an unidentified canister washed up.
GP funding model 'beyond broken'
GP funding model 'beyond broken'
A Whangārei doctor says the funding model in general practice is "beyond broken" and accused the Ministry of Health of having an "anti-GP ideology".
$1.4m approved to remove asbestos sand
$1.4m approved to remove asbestos sand
The Education Ministry says it will help 65 schools cover the bill for last year's clean up of asbestos-contaminated sand.
One NZer on stricken ship
One NZer on stricken ship
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade says it is aware of a New Zealander on board the MV Hondius cruise ship, which is experiencing a suspected deadly hantavirus outbreak.
Officer was unhappy about traffic management on night she was killed
Officer was unhappy about traffic management on night she was killed
The police officer critically injured by the car that hit and killed his colleague Lyn Fleming, says she told him she was worried not enough had been done to manage traffic in central Nelson that New Year's Eve.
Driver guilty of indecent assault after trapping woman on bus
Driver guilty of indecent assault after trapping woman on bus
A bus driver shut off the indoor lights of his bus late one night, refused to open the doors and asked a lone passenger if he could kiss her hand.
'Let the kid on': Act Party wants to change school bus rules
'Let the kid on': Act Party wants to change school bus rules
The Act Party wants children to be able to hop on any passing school bus as long as there's space on board.
Inquest hears teacher's fight to save students in caving tragedy
Inquest hears teacher's fight to save students in caving tragedy
A teacher has described the moment he thought he was going to die while trying to save students on a deadly trip to Abbey Caves.
Mystery door on beach 'a marketing stunt'
Mystery door on Wellington beach 'a marketing stunt'
Police now say a plane door found on a beach near Wellington's Ōwhiro Bay was a "marketing stunt".