Nigel Latta's widow finding her way
Almost six months after parenting expert Nigel Latta died of cancer, his wife clinical psychologist Dr Natalie Flynn is having more good days.
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Arrest after two found dead at Hamilton property
Arrest after two found dead at Hamilton property
Police investigating two deaths in Hamilton East have arrested a 34-year-old man.
Former Highlander died with brain disease
Former Highlander Shane Christie died with brain disease linked to repeated head knocks
Former Highlander Shane Christie had advanced chronic traumatic encephalopathy when he died, a post-mortem examination has revealed.
Households face $55 a week rise in living costs
Households face $55 a week rise in living costs: report
Households face a $55 a week rise in living costs this year partly because of the Middle East conflict, according to ASB economists.
Interislander delays expected to be over by weekend
Interislander delays expected to be over by weekend
KiwiRail says higher than usual freight and passenger numbers are leading to delays on Interislander ferries.
Police employee took booked vehicle on camping trip
Police employee took booked vehicle on camping trip
A police employee misused a police vehicle by taking it to go camping with a friend, despite it being booked for a search and rescue exercise.
Holiday alcohol restrictions lifted
Holiday alcohol restrictions lifted
The relaxing of alcohol restrictions on public holidays has cleared the last legislative hurdle and will come into force in time for Easter weekend.
NZ signs defence declaration with Cook Islands
NZ signs defence declaration with Cook Islands
New Zealand will resume about $29.8 million in annual funding to the Cook Islands.
Top exec who paid underage girl for sex named
Top exec who paid underage girl for sex named
A former Auckland executive who was convicted of receiving "commercial sexual services" from a person aged under 18 can now be named.
Cigarette concerns after vape study
Cigarette concerns after vape study
While vapes may cause cancer - as a recent Australian review of evidence concluded - they remain a far less dangerous vice than traditional cigarettes, a local anti-smoking lobby group says.
BSA decision 'bordering on fascist': Peters
BSA decision 'bordering on fascist': Peters
Winston Peters says the Broadcasting Standards Authority is "bordering on fascist" after it concluded it has jurisdiction over online media service The Platform.
'Extremely unlikely' man who fell from Cook Strait ferry survived
'Extremely unlikely' man who fell from Cook Strait ferry survived
Police say it is extremely unlikely that a man who went overboard from a Cook Strait ferry earlier this week has survived.
Penny Simmonds promoted to Cabinet
Penny Simmonds promoted to Cabinet
Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds has been elevated to Cabinet.
Bill to ease holiday alcohol restrictions passes final reading
Bill to ease holiday alcohol restrictions passes final reading
Legislation to ease alcohol restrictions over Easter, Anzac Day, and Christmas has passed its third and final reading at Parliament.
Fears new subdivision could 'fragment' township
Fears new subdivision could 'fragment' township
The public may not get a say on whether a large 700-800 home subdivision on 126ha of farmland in Canterbury goes ahead.
Ex-cop's life spiralled into violence
Ex-cop's life spiralled into violence
The court was told how the former NZ police constable confronted an ex-colleague, and asked him "what the f*** are you smiling at?" before punching him multiple times in the face.
Stocks slightly down in latest fuel update
Stocks slightly down in latest fuel update
There is a slight decrease in national fuel stock across petrol, diesel and jet fuel since the last update, but "supply remains within normal levels".
Kiwis not getting their five-plus a day: vege boss
Kiwis not getting their five-plus a day: vege boss
At a time when both Wattie's and McCain have announced factory closures, supermarket retailer Woolworths says sales of frozen vegetables have been declining.
Son spends food budget on video game 'gems'
Six-year-old spends Dad's food budget on video game 'gems'
A six-year-old who spent $800 buying "gems" for his video games left his father without enough money to pay for food.
Easter alcohol sale restrictions could be gone by weekend
Easter alcohol sale restrictions could be gone by weekend
Some restrictions on Good Friday and Easter Sunday alcohol sales could be gone as soon as this long weekend.