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Widow attempts to clear convicted murderer husband's name

Julie Appelgren has instructed a new legal team comprising lawyers Nick Chisnall KC, Kerry Cook,...

Widow attempts to clear convicted murderer husband's name

The widow of convicted murderer Ross Appelgren is returning to the Court of Appeal in an attempt to clear his name, more than a decade after he died.

Labour to campaign on capital gains tax, no wealth tax

Labour to campaign on capital gains tax, no wealth tax

Labour has agreed to campaign on a capital gains tax (CGT) covering just property - excluding the family home and farms - to help fund three free doctor visits for everyone.

Foot bone reveals bite-sized bowerbird may have lived here

An Australian male satin bowerbird. PHOTO: DANIEL FIELD

Foot bone reveals bite-sized bowerbird may have lived here

The discovery of a tiny fossilised foot bone in St Bathans was all it took to set Otago researchers on the path to find a new, long-extinct songbird species in New Zealand.

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Prepare thoroughly, ACC urges trampers

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Prepare thoroughly, ACC urges trampers

Now that the days are getting longer and the weather — generally speaking — is getting warmer, trampers are eager to start heading for the hills.

Family 'deeply concerned' for missing 14-year-old Chch girl

Family 'deeply concerned' for missing 14-year-old Chch girl

The family of a missing 14-year-old Christchurch girl are "deeply concerned" for her welfare.

Measles case confirmed at high school

Measles case confirmed at high school

Four staff and about 60 students at Wellington Girls' College have been identified as possible contacts with a person with measles.

'Plugging holes in a dam': native birds facing extinction

A 1999 rat plague wiped out the last population of mohua yellowhead in the northern South Island....

'Plugging holes in a dam': native birds facing extinction

Scientists warn a big drop of seeds from beech forests will create a plague of pests, resulting in an extinction-level event for native birds.

Homicide probe after man with gunshot injuries dies

Homicide probe after man with gunshot injuries dies

Police have launched a homicide investigation after the death of a man who was critically injured in Te Puke on Saturday.

Schoolboy stabbed in suspected kidnapping attempt

The boy was assaulted outside Hamilton's Fraser High School. Photo: Google Maps

Schoolboy stabbed in suspected kidnapping attempt

A Hamilton mother worries for the safety of her family and the public, after her son was attacked outside his high school.

Christchurch nuns awarded $65k from 'vague' will

Justice David Gendall said the original wording of the charitable gift remained especially vague....

Christchurch nuns awarded $65k from 'vague' will

A man who died in 1987 left his house and furniture to his wife and children, if he was blessed enough to have them.

Severe weather 'piling in' for much of NZ

Severe weather 'piling in' for much of NZ

More “significant weather” is on the way for parts of New Zealand, as many people pick up from destructive winds that lashed the country on Thursday.

Police in Canterbury going after suspicious fire-lighters

Locals clean up after a fire on Harnetts Rd, north of Kaikoura, this week. Photo: Biddy Getz

Police in Canterbury going after suspicious fire-lighters

Police are looking to prosecute anyone who lights an illegal fire in Canterbury while the total fire ban is in force.

Obituary: Tumu Te Heuheu, Māori leader

Sir Tumu Te Heuheu Tūkino VIII. Photo: supplied/The Hui

Obituary: Tumu Te Heuheu, Māori leader

Sir Tumu Te Heuheu carried the mantle of ariki and paramount chief of Ngāti Tūwharetoa for nearly three decades.

What happens when emergency strikes but you're not yet mayor?

The charred remains of a powerline north of Kaikōura. Photo: MainPower

What happens when emergency strikes but you're not yet mayor?

Craig Mackle admits it has been a weird feeling being the mayor-elect for this week’s major weather events.

Appeal for info on Kiwi boy missing in Canada

Kai Pavlovic relocated with his mother and stepfather to Vancouver in 2023. Photo: : Supplied...

Appeal for info on Kiwi boy missing in Canada

The family of an 11-year-old boy with relatives in NZ and Canada are appealing for information, nearly a month after concerns were raised about his whereabouts with police in British Columbia.

Measles 'patient zero' found on ferry sailing

Health officials say there are now eight known cases of measles in New Zealand and they've found the source of an outbreak on a Cook Strait Ferry.

Tom Phillips' 'primary campsites' found

Police believe the Phillips family moved regularly between these sites Photo: NZ Police /...

Tom Phillips' 'primary campsites' found

Police have found several additional campsites used by Tom Phillips as he evaded authorities.

State of emergency lifted for much of Canterbury

Corrections Minister Mark Mitchell. Photo: RNZ

State of emergency lifted for much of Canterbury

A state of emergency has been lifted for most of the Canterbury region following severe weather. One remains in place for the Kaikōura district due to recent fires.

Mayor backs call for state subsidised regional flights

Nándor Tánczos advocated the government stepping in on the basis that airports were critical...

Mayor backs call for state subsidised regional flights

There is firm support from Whakatāne's mayor for state subsidies of regional flights.

'Bragging' to students about sexual endeavours

Relief teacher recorded 'bragging' to students about sexual endeavours

A 68-year-old relief teacher who was recorded by students “bragging” about his sexual escapades has blamed them for baiting him into the conversation.

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