Man jailed for first dog‑attack manslaughter in NZ
In a historic first for New Zealand’s justice system, a man has been jailed for manslaughter after his aggressive dogs fatally attacked Neville Thomson.
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Obituary: Joan Metge, anthropologist
Obituary: Joan Metge, anthropologist
Educator Joan Metge was one of New Zealand’s most respected scientists, earning the rare honour of having a Royal Society of New Zealand medal named after her.
Teen rapist violated another girl
Teen rapist violated another girl hours after being released on bail
Teen rapist Jayden Meyer has been found guilty of sexually violating another teenage girl.
Trial of accused cop killer moved to Christchurch
Trial of accused cop killer moved to Christchurch
The man charged with murdering Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming in Nelson has had his case transferred to Christchurch.
New Zealand to reimpose sanctions on Iran: Peters
New Zealand to reimpose sanctions on Iran: Peters
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced New Zealand will reimpose sanctions on Iran, in line with the United Nations.
Cyclist critical after crash in central Christchurch
Cyclist critical after crash in central Christchurch
A cyclist has been taken to hospital in a critical condition after a collision with a car in central Christchurch this afternoon.
Injunction over details in Tom Phillips case continues
Injunction over details in Tom Phillips case continues
An injunction preventing the media from publishing certain details related to the investigation into Tom Phillips and his family remains in place.
Striking doctors: Minister may consider law change
Striking doctors: Minister may consider law change
Simeon Brown is standing by his criticism of doctors as the feud over a mega strike escalates, saying he might consider a law change.
Widow seeks tougher penalties for repeat drink-drivers
Widow seeks tougher penalties for repeat drink-drivers
The widow of a Canterbury man killed in a crash says it's ridiculous the drunk and disqualified driver responsible was behind the wheel after being convicted of drink-driving that day.
Auckland University in U-turn on mandatory Treaty course
Auckland University in U-turn on mandatory Treaty course
The University of Auckland has reversed its decision to make a paper on the Treaty of Waitangi compulsory for all first-year students after a single semester.
Six hospitalised after drinking campground water
Six hospitalised after drinking water at Canterbury campground
Contamination of a private drinking water supply at a North Canterbury campground put six people in hospital and made at least 10 others ill.
'Humble, dedicated, passionate': MPs pay tribute to Jim Bolger
'Humble, dedicated, passionate': MPs pay tribute to Jim Bolger
Parliament has paid tribute to Jim Bolger with speeches, song and earnest reflection after the former prime minister died yesterday.
Management roles could be axed at Te Papa
Management roles could be axed at Te Papa
Almost half of Te Papa's management roles are proposed to be axed under a "significant" restructure.
Karla Cardno's killer again denied parole
Karla Cardno's killer Paul Dally again denied parole
The man who who kidnapped, raped and murdered Karla Cardno in Lower Hutt in 1989 has again been denied parole.
Firefighters' strike: What should you do in an emergency?
Firefighters' strike: What should you do in an emergency?
Fire officials are warning that response times to fires could take longer than usual tomorrow as career firefighters across the country go on strike.
Armed police patrol near school after woman found dead
Armed police patrol near school after woman found dead
Armed police are on patrol near a school and a homicide probe has been launched after a woman was found dead in a North Island home.
'Zombie' spiders being killed by parasitic worms
'Zombie' spiders being killed by parasitic worms
Imagine worms growing inside you, morphing your body and forcing you towards water. That is the grim fate of some endemic spiders around Canterbury.
'Extraordinary': Cop fought man in burning garage while boots were ablaze
'Extraordinary': Cop fought man in burning garage while boots were ablaze
A police officer who fought to restrain a man in a burning garage while his boots were ablaze is one of a pair who been given awards for their actions that night.
Police probe continues into six-vehicle SH1 crash
Police probe continues into six-vehicle Canterbury highway crash
Police say the circumstances of a six-vehicle nose-to-tail crash on State Highway 1 in Canterbury last week remain under investigation.
Mother's shock at IRD taking $1000 a week from account
Mother's shock at IRD taking $1000 a week from account
How much is it reasonable for Inland Revenue to take from an account to recover debt?