Man in court over Chch kidnapping attempt
A fisherman has appeared in court accused of kidnapping a woman in Christchurch this morning.
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Spark customers details for sale on dark web
Spark customers details for sale on dark web
Spark has sent around 21,000 customers a warning that their details are on a list of stolen logins for sale on the dark web - a section of the internet where illegal goods are often trafficked.
NZ First proposes 'on the spot' fines for shoplifters
NZ First proposes 'on the spot' fines for shoplifters
New Zealand First is calling for police officers to be given the power to hand out instant on-the-spot fines to shoplifters.
Ardern to appear on US TV to promote NZ
Ardern to appear on US TV to promote NZ
The Prime Minister leaves for the United States tomorrow for her first formal trip to the United Nations.
Massey head not resigning
Massey head not resigning
Massey University's vice-chancellor has told students and staff she has no intentions of resigning after she misled the public over the cancellation of a Don Brash speech on campus last month.
Papamoa intruders armed with axe, crowbar
Papamoa intruders armed with axe, crowbar
Two Bay of Plenty residents have been attacked in their own home by intruders armed with an axe and crowbar.
Kiwi girl 'critical' after shark attack
Kiwi girl 'critical' after shark attack
Two tourists including a Kiwi girl have been critically injured in separate shark attacks in the Whitsunday Islands in north Queensland.
Accused teen named in Woodend murder case
Accused teen named in Woodend murder case
A teenager who denies murdering a 20-year-old man, whose body was found on a Canterbury lifestyle block after a two-day police hunt, can be named for the first time today.
Kids to be tested for dyslexia, giftedness
All kids to be screened for dyslexia, giftedness
All children will be screened for dyslexia, giftedness and other special learning needs and recorded in a national database, under a new Government plan.
Carterton school illness unlikely from plane
Carterton school illness unlikely from plane
Ten kids remain in hospital as the cause of a mystery illness at a Carterton school deepens.
Ginger beer recall amid alcohol fears
Ginger beer recall amid alcohol fears
Beverage company Lion is recalling Mac’s Non-Alcoholic Ginger Beer after concerns some bottles have been accidentally filled with alcohol.
Synthetic cannabis poisoning: Seven treated in one day in Christchurch
Synthetic cannabis poisoning: Seven treated in one day in Christchurch
Christchurch Hospital has been inundated by a surge of people with severe poisoning from synthetic cannabis, doctors say.
Tearaway kids running riot in classrooms
Tearaway kids running riot in classrooms
A principals' association president was hoping a Ministry of Education meeting to review guidelines on the restraint of children, would result in change. He was disappointed.
Murder charge over baby's death in 2016
Murder charge over baby's death in 2016
A man has been charged with murder over the death of a baby girl nearly two years ago.
Whaitiri removed as minister
Whaitiri removed as minister after bullying allegations
Labour MP Meka Whaitiri has been sacked as a minister over allegations of a fracas with a staff member but the Prime Minister has left the door open for her to return to Cabinet.
Survivor at heart of 'Unfortunate Experiment' dies
Survivor at heart of 'Unfortunate Experiment' dies
Clare Matheson, a survivor of one of New Zealand's worst medical experiments, has died. She was 81.
Home detention for realtor over commissions fraud
Home detention for realtor over commissions fraud
A real estate agent now resident in Wanaka has today been convicted for her role in accepting $150,000 of commissions for houses she didn't sell.
Pike River Mine re-entry closer
Pike River Mine re-entry closer
It seems ever more likely a team will head into the Pike River Mine after experts found no "showstopping" obstacles preventing re-entry.
What are the odds? 40 First Division winners
What are the odds? 40 First Division winners
Forty of New Zealand's luckiest, or unluckiest, players have pocketed $25,000 each in Lotto's First Division draw.
HNZ to apologise, pay tenants for meth test misstep
HNZ to apologise, pay tenants for meth test misstep
Housing New Zealand tenants who were wrongly penalised for meth contamination in their state homes will be reimbursed and receive a formal apology from the agency.