Property owner jailed after 'kidnapping' meter reader
A power company meter reader “kidnapped” by an aggressive property owner says the event has “projected a darkness on her everyday life”.
Pharmac considers extension to free vaccination programme
Pharmac considers extension to free vaccination programme
Pharmac says it's exploring ways to extend a free meningoccocal B vaccine programme, with an estimated 100,000 eligible pre-schoolers still not protected.
Dealer sickened by plan to destroy half a million books
Dealer sickened by plan to destroy half a million books
The country's largest second-hand book business wants to save half a million books from being disposed of by the National Library of New Zealand.
Labour leapfrogs National, coalition keeps power
Poll shows Labour ahead of National, but coalition keeping power
Labour would be the largest party in Parliament - but the coalition would still cling on to power, according to a new poll.
Collins coy over possible Aukus pact review
Collins coy over possible Aukus pact review
The Defence Minister says there's no reason for New Zealand to comment on reports the Pentagon is reviewing the Aukus defence alliance.
Soldier sentenced over intimate recording of woman
Soldier sentenced over intimate recording of woman without consent
A soldier has been sentenced to two months detention in a military jail for making an intimate visual recording of a woman without her consent.
Study reveals which sunscreens don't meet SPF claims
Study reveals which sunscreens don't meet SPF claims
A new study has found more than half of sunscreens tested didn't reach their SPF claims, including one marked SPF50+ that only clocks an SPF of 4.
Drone almost hits plane at Auckland Airport
Drone almost hits plane at Auckland Airport
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission is calling for tighter rules and standards after a drone nearly collided with a passenger plane.
Man's ‘campaign of violence and terror’ against woman and child
Man's ‘campaign of violence and terror’ against woman and child
A mother was in tears as she shut her eyes and blocked her ears in when a man’s campaign of terror over her family was revealed in Christchurch court.
Tourism NZ campaign has familiar 100% Pure flavour
Tourism NZ campaign has familiar 100% Pure flavour
Tourism New Zealand has launched a new global campaign with a familiar twist, inviting the world to find their 100% Pure New Zealand.
Aratere ferry passengers stuck on board for hours
Aratere ferry passengers stuck on board for hours
Passengers on the beleaguered Aratere ferry were stuck on board for hours overnight after it broke down on its way to Wellington.
One dead in rural Canterbury crash
One dead in rural Canterbury crash
A person is dead after their vehicle rolled in rural Canterbury this afternoon.
'I saw the logburner fly across the room'
'I saw the logburner fly across the room': Car crashes into Canterbury home
Canterbury homeowner Todd Webley was watching TV on Saturday night when he heard the sound of a loud engine getting closer to his house.
Missing US student found safe and 'in good health'
Missing US student found safe and 'in good health'
Private investigators looking for an American aviation student missing from Palmerston North for more than a week say he has been found "in good health".
High-profile landlord charged with strangulation, threatening to kill
High-profile landlord charged with strangulation, threatening to kill
A well-known Wellington landlord is facing multiple charges including strangulation, threatening to kill, and making and distributing an intimate recording.
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Soldier guilty of filming woman without consent
Soldier guilty of filming woman without consent
A soldier has been found guilty of taking intimate images of a woman without consent.
Mix of meth and cold water killed crane diver
Mix of meth and cold water killed crane diver
Jarreth Colquhoun died after saying he could successfully make the jump off a Wellington crane - a belief perhaps fuelled by drugs, a coroner has found.
Police did not check on report of axe attack
'Too little information': Police did not check on report of axe attack
Police did not check a report from nurses that a mental health patient had attacked a woman with an axe because they say they were provided with "little other information".
Man charged with murder of Northland toddler named
Man charged with murder of Northland toddler named
A 45-year-old man has denied murdering a toddler in a case that rocked their home town of Kaikohe in Northland.