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Police did not check on report of axe attack

Elliot Cameron at his sentencing for the murder of Faye Phelps. Photo: Pool/ NZME / George Heard

'Too little information': Police did not check on report of axe attack

Police did not check a report from nurses that a mental health patient had attacked a woman with an axe because they say they were provided with "little other information".

Man charged with murder of Northland toddler named

Catalya Remana Tangimetua-Pepene. Photo: Supplied

Man charged with murder of Northland toddler named

A 45-year-old man has denied murdering a toddler in a case that rocked their home town of Kaikohe in Northland.

Missing woman 'may have walked some distance'

Elisabeth “Lis” Nicholls. Photo: NZ Police

Missing woman 'may have walked some distance'

A 79-year-old Christchurch woman missing for a week "may have walked some distance" from her retirement village home, police say.

US criticises allies as NZ bans top Israeli ministers

Foreign Minister Winston Peters. Photo: RNZ

US criticises allies as NZ bans top Israeli ministers

Foreign Minister Winston Peters says the Israeli pair "actively undermine peace and security", but the US has called sanctions "extremely unhelpful".

Sudden death: Mum believes son had allergic reaction

Sudden death: Mum believes son had allergic reaction

Paula Brown is waiting for answers about what happened to her son at a respite facility before he died of cardiac arrest.

US student missing from Palmerston North

Concerns for US student missing from Palmerston North

Private investigators are concerned for the safety of a missing US aviation student who vanished from Palmerston North over a week ago.

Warning of phone scammers impersonating cops

Police reviewed more than 6000 records. Photo: RNZ

Warning of phone scammers impersonating cops

Police are warning New Zealanders to keep an ear out for cold callers impersonating police officers.

QEII National Trust set to dramatically scale back work

The Remarkables Station near Queenstown is protected with a QEII covenant - having been gifted to...

QEII National Trust set to dramatically scale back work

Landowners are being told their requests for help conserving precious native land may have to wait, as the QEII National Trust faces a funding crunch.

Severe storms, flooding likely in parts of North Island

Much of the upper North Island is forecast to be hit by severe thunderstorms and possible surface flooding late on Tuesday.

Elderly man killed in Upper Hutt house fire

Emergency services were called to Tararua St just before 2.30am on Tuesday and found the home...

'A great loss': Elderly man killed in Upper Hutt house fire

Police have confirmed an elderly man is dead after a house fire in Upper Hutt overnight.

Two charges against Christchurch soldier dropped

Corporal Manu Smith during the hearing. Photo: Pool / Stuff / Kai Schwoerer

Two charges dropped against soldier accused of covert filming

Two of the charges against a Christchurch soldier accused of taking sexual videos without consent have been dropped.

Answers sought after woman killed with axe

Faye (Frances Anne) Phelps and her late husband Bill. Photo: Supplied

Answers sought after Hillmorton patient killed woman with axe

A cousin of an elderly mental health patient who murdered a pensioner at her Christchurch home believes more could have been done to ensure the man was supported in the community.

Man found dead in Wellington was dubstep musician

The man who died at a property in Newtown in Wellington on Saturday night was 40-year-old dubstep musician Oliver Hayes.

Man admits murdering baby, trying to kill woman and child

Police and forensics staff at the scene following the incident. Photo: RNZ

Man admits murdering baby, trying to kill woman and child

A 34-year-old man has admitted murdering a baby and trying to kill a woman and another child in a New Year’s Day attack this year.

Mental health patient gets life in jail for axe murder

Elliot Cameron in the High Court at Christchurch this morning for sentencing. Photo: Pool / NZME ...

Mental health patient gets life in jail for axe murder

An elderly mental health patient who murdered a pensioner at her Christchurch home with an axe says he's "extremely sorry that I've done what I did" - but doesn't recall the event.

The Regulatory Standards Bill: What is it and why the controversy?

The Regulatory Standards Bill was introduced by ACT Party leader David Seymour. Photo: RNZ Graphic

The Regulatory Standards Bill: What is it and why the controversy?

Explainer - A new bill would make big changes to how legislation is drafted in New Zealand, but has also drawn considerable criticism as it works its way through Parliament.

Scientists hit back over PM's 'worthies' comment

A British scientist says it's concerning Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has dismissed him and other climate scientists as "worthies" for raising concerns about plans to lower NZ's methane emissions target.

Heavy fog disrupts flights at Auckland Airport

Heavy fog blanketed central Auckland this morning. Photo: RNZ

Heavy fog disrupts flights at Auckland Airport

Dozens of domestic flights at Auckland Airport have been delayed or cancelled due to a thick fog enveloping the city.

Dewar jailed over $113k theft

Former Rotorua top cop John Dewar in the Hamilton District Court today when he was jailed for 26...

Dewar jailed over $113k theft

Former rogue cop John Dewar has been sent back to prison after a jury found him guilty of stealing $113,000 from a finance company of which he was the boss.

Woman suffers undiagnosed tooth infection for months

Woman suffers undiagnosed tooth infection for months

A woman whose dental implant and bone-graft failed and who suffered an undiagnosed infection for eight months says she still has pain, headaches and brain fog four years on.

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