Secrecy surrounds arrest of prominent New Zealander
Secrecy surrounds the arrest of a prominent New Zealander.
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Christchurch rest home not first to lose patient
Christchurch woman not the first dementia patient to go missing in NZ this year
A man whose wife went missing from a rest home while in respite care for dementia last month was horrified to learn of Christchurch woman Elisabeth Nicholls' death.
Govt looks to electronic monitoring of asylum seekers
Govt looks to electronic monitoring of asylum seekers
The government wants to electronically monitor some asylum seekers and migrants, and is preparing for mass arrivals of asylum seekers by plane.
Harsher sentences not effective deterrent for first responder attacks: Labour
Harsher sentences not effective deterrent for first responder attacks: Labour
Labour says tougher sentences for those who attack first responders are not an effective deterrent.
'Big character' killed by falling tree
'Big character' killed by falling tree
The man killed by a falling tree during floods across the South Island was a fifth generation hop farmer and "big character" in both the industry and his region.
Home surrounded in Tasman flooding
Home surrounded in Tasman flooding
From State Highway 60, Pouesi and Hillary Fitisemanu's Riwaka home was completely surrounded by water this weekend.
New 'rules of engagement' with alcohol lobby
New 'rules of engagement' with alcohol lobby
New "rules of engagement" for health officials dealing with the alcohol industry are coming after a senior staffer complained a public health manager had been "way too friendly" with booze lobbyists.
Whānau of missing 17-year-old 'distraught'
Whānau of missing 17-year-old 'distraught'
Whetu Bennett was last seen outside an Auckland mall early on Tuesday afternoon.
More heavy rain on the way for flooded regions
More heavy rain on the way for flooded regions
Following a helicopter survey, Tasman's deputy mayor says damage to the Motueka Valley is more extensive than could be seen from the ground.
Lotto 2494
Lotto 2494
Results from Saturday night's Lotto draw.
Soggy showdown: Resident confronts council boss
Soggy showdown: Resident confronts council boss
A Spring Creek resident confronted the boss of the Marlborough District Council as he and the mayor visited the flooded township after a "precautionary" 24-hour evacuation order was lifted.
Pair rescued from car rooftop in Canterbury
Pair rescued from car rooftop in Canterbury
Two men have been rescued by helicopter after they became stranded on the rooftop of their car in a flooded river in Canterbury.
Residents advised to remain cautious after floods
Residents advised to remain cautious after floods
A Civil Defence controller for Nelson/Tasman has urged residents to be cautious and vigilant of their surroundings after flooding this weekend.
Sentencing reforms to 'restore law and order' come into effect
Sentencing reforms to 'restore law and order' come into effect
The reforms will cap discounts judges can give to an offender and introduce aggravated factors at sentencing.
Death of prisoner in Auckland treated as homicide
Death of prisoner in Auckland treated as homicide
Multiple investigations have been launched after a man died at Mt Eden Corrections Facility in Auckland.
Teens 'critical' after car crashes near house
Teens 'critical' after car crashes near house
Two teenagers remain in critical conditions after the car they were in left the road and ploughed into property near Auckland.
Person dies while clearing flood damage
Person dies while clearing flood damage
A person has died while trying to clear flood damage in the Nelson area, police have confirmed.
Taranaki homes damaged in strong winds
Taranaki homes damaged in strong winds
Residents in the Taranaki town of Waitara are assessing damage after strong winds ripped through the area.
NZ First MP Tanya Unkovich quits Parliament
NZ First MP Tanya Unkovich quits Parliament
New Zealand First List MP Tanya Unkovich has resigned, saying she serves New Zealanders better in the private sector.
One dead, one critically hurt after suspicious crash in Auckland
One dead, one critically hurt after suspicious crash in Auckland
Police say a person has died and another is in a critical condition following a suspicious crash in Auckland overnight.