Police investigating sudden death in Christchurch
Christchurch police are investigating a sudden death in the central suburb of Beckenham.
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NZ modern slavery victims estimated at 8000: report
NZ modern slavery victims estimated at 8000: report
An anti-trafficking expert says the idea that only 31 people are trafficked each year in New Zealand is very unlikely, given that an estimate puts modern slavery here at 8000 victims.
NZ international sportsman fined, disqualified for drink driving
NZ international sportsman fined, disqualified for drink driving
An international Kiwi sportsman was caught drink-driving after he strayed from his usual course of paying for a ride after a night’s drinking.
Protest urges Israeli sanctions, Palestinian statehood
Protest urges Israeli sanctions, Palestinian statehood
About 1000 people have marched from Wellington's Pukeahu War Memorial Park in the pouring rain, calling for the government to sanction Israel and recognise Palestinian statehood.
Paid parking trial on way for tourist hotspots
Paid parking trial to start soon at South Island tourist spots
The Department of Conservation expects to make $1 million from a paid car parking trial at two South Island tourist hotspots this summer.
Govt lowers free screening age for bowel cancer
Govt lowers free screening age for bowel cancer
The age for free bowel screening will drop for people in Auckland, Northland, and the South Island from Monday.
Homeless forced to leave church grounds
Homeless forced to leave church grounds
About 10 people had been living in a car park at Holy Trinity Avonside in Christchurch.
Govt plan to make weapons for export
Govt plan to make weapons for export
Defence Minister Judith Collins wants to see New Zealand develop lethal weapons for international export through the help of tech companies.
Inquest hears effect of Whakaari eruption on victims
Inquest hears effect of Whakaari eruption on victims
The coronial inquiry into the Whakaari / White Island eruption has heard that, although the island is the most active in NZ, the country did not seem ready for the disaster.
Search intensifies for missing teenager
Search intensifies for missing teenager
The search for missing Christchurch teenager Marley continues, with police asking the public to stay away from Scarborough and Godley Head while a helicopter is operating.
Sex predator pleads not guilty to approaching schoolgirls
Sex predator pleads not guilty to approaching schoolgirls
A sexual predator accused of approaching Christchurch schoolgirls has pleaded not guilty to a charge of breaching parole.
Retailer ordered to stop selling car seats over safety fears
Retailer ordered to stop selling car seats over safety fears
The Commerce Commission has ordered retailer PD Mart, formerly known as Panda Mart, to halt the sale of car seats over safety concerns.
Gaza flotilla supporters protest outside Peters' Auckland home
Gaza flotilla supporters protest outside Peters' Auckland home
Protesters gathered outside Foreign Minister Winston Peters' home in Auckland in support of those on board the Global Sumud Flotilla.
Detective allegedly accessed rape complainant file
Detective allegedly accessed rape complainant file
The Detective Constable is understood to have begun a relationship with a woman he met when she made a sexual assault complaint to police.
Hospitality leaders fear NCEA overhaul will worsen staff shortages
Hospitality leaders fear NCEA overhaul will worsen staff shortages
The hospitality sector fears the government's NCEA overhaul will worsen staff shortages and undermine its drive to grow the tourism industry.
'Kleptomaniac' mum avoids prison sentence
'Kleptomaniac' mum avoids prison sentence
A Christchurch mum of four who claims kleptomania is behind a string of thefts that led to her children being taken away has been told her crimes show she has no regard for them.
Big rise in numbers voting in local body elections
Big rise in numbers voting in local body elections
Voting numbers so far for this month's local body elections are significantly higher than what they were in the lead up to the last elections.
'Recipe for disaster': Intoxicated teen behind wheel in double fatality
'Recipe for disaster': Intoxicated teen behind wheel in double fatality
Circumstances that were "all too familiar" led to the death of two teens in Acacia Bay, Taupō - an inexperienced, unlicensed driver who'd consumed alcohol and drugs, and got behind the wheel.
Six hurt in two-vehicle crash
Six hurt in two-vehicle crash
Six people were taken to hospital after a crash on State Highway 2 in the Bay of Plenty last night.
Aurora puts on show across South Island
Aurora puts on show across South Island
Aurora fans have been treated to a bright display lighting up the skies, with photographers capturing the spectacle across the South Island.