Lawyer took $200k of clients' money to escape abuse
A lawyer who says she feared for her life at the hands of an abusive husband took at least $200,000 from her clients, partly to escape the relationship.
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National, Labour lose ground in latest poll
National, Labour lose ground in latest poll
The coalition could hold on to power, while National, Labour and ACT all lose support in the latest 1News-Verian poll.
Climate scientists decry govt's approach to methane
Climate scientists decry govt's approach to methane
The prime minister has dismissed international climate scientists as "worthies" for criticising the government's approach to methane.
Thousands of people and pets sign petition to ban fireworks
Thousands of people and pets sign petition to ban fireworks
More 90,000 humans - and tens of thousands of animals - have signed a petition in support of a ban on the public sale of fireworks.
'I was frustrated': Bishop explains music award comments
'I was frustrated': Bishop explains music award comments
Senior government Minister Chris Bishop says he was frustrated by the politicisation of Stan Walker's performance at the Aotearoa Music Awards, when he said "what a load of crap".
Media fight injunction on McSkimming inquiry details
Media fight injunction on McSkimming inquiry details
The High Court is set to hear arguments about whether media should be allowed to report the nature of allegedly objectionable material found on Jevon McSkimming's work computer.
Body found beside burnt-out car
Body found beside burnt-out car
A witness to a fatal car fire near a beach in Auckland says there was an overpowering smell of fuel in the area moments before an explosion.
Nobody charged over violent death of four-year-old
Nobody charged over violent death of four-year-old
Four-year-old Ashton Cresswell was a tiny, vulnerable child who died from "shameful" violence and neglect but nobody was charged with causing his death.
Cool change: snow and rain for South Island
Cool change: snow and rain for South Island
Snowfall warnings are in place for alpine roads in Canterbury, Otago and Southland as a wintry blast sees temperatures fall this week.
Child's driveway death part of tragic trend - coroner
Child's driveway death part of tragic trend - coroner
The deaths of children in driveways is "all too common" in this country, says a coroner, after a 6-year-old was run over by the reversing car of a neighbour.
Collins refuses to apologise to Lake Alice survivor
Collins refuses to apologise to Lake Alice survivor
A senior government minister has refused to apologise to a Lake Alice abuse survivor for telling the United Nations more than 10 years ago that there was no state torture in New Zealand.
Man who killed German backpacker eligible for parole
Man who killed German backpacker eligible for parole
It has been almost 20 years since a young German backpacker was murdered in a picnic area of a national park.
Youth worker loses appeal, dismissal for excessive force upheld
Youth worker loses appeal, dismissal for excessive force upheld
A youth worker who was initially awarded nearly $30,000 for unfair dismissal after pushing a teenager who called her a derogatory name has now lost her case on appeal.
Guardians of the galaxy: Tekapo couple honoured
Guardians of the galaxy: Tekapo couple honoured
For 50 years Pam Kilmartin and Alan Gilmore have quietly worked to track asteroids that could pose a threat to Earth.
'I've had a wonderful life': Former PM turns 90
'I've had a wonderful life': Former PM turns 90
Jim Bolger, who was the prime minister between 1990 and 1997, turned 90 on Saturday.
Six new dames and knights in honours
Six new dames and knights in honours
A total of 188 New Zealanders who have made their mark on New Zealand have received awards for their services, in the King's Birthday Honours list released today.
King's Birthday honours list 2025
King's Birthday honours list 2025
The list of people in New Zealand awarded honours this King's Birthday weekend. A more detailed list of local recipients, or people with local connections, can be found in the Dunedin section.
Defence Minister Judith Collins endorses Trump's Golden Dome
Defence Minister Judith Collins endorses Trump's Golden Dome
The chorus of defence contractors interested in working on the proposed missile defence system is growing, with the New Zealand-founded company Rocket Lab in the running.
Four dead in separate crashes this long weekend
Four dead in separate crashes this long weekend
With the road toll period not over until Tuesday, the numbers already make for grim reading.
Seymour reflects on past in first speech as deputy PM
Seymour reflects on past in first speech as deputy PM
In his first public address since being sworn in as Deputy Prime Minister, David Seymour reflected on the past decade with supporters at a party event on Sunday.