Mum had 18 drinks the night before crash that killed 6yo daughter
A mum who drank 18 premixed vodkas, then drove the next morning with her two children in the backseat is living with the death of her six-year-old.
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Rates cap decision before year end: plan
Rates cap decision before year end: plan
The final quarterly plan for the year comprises 33 actions for the coalition to carry out.
Protesters chain themselves to Christchurch convention centre
Protesters chain themselves to Christchurch convention centre
Twenty-two people have been arrested at a demonstration outside an aerospace summit in Christchurch.
Rescued penguins given second chance
Rescued penguins given second chance
Four little blue penguins have landed in Christchurch on their way to the West Coast Wildlife Centre.
Tom Phillips: Another injunction granted
Tom Phillips: Another injunction granted
The hunt continues for people who were assisting fugitive dad Tom Phillips as he evaded authorities, a month after being fatally shot by police.
Distressing 111 calls played at Cyclone Gabrielle inquest
Distressing 111 calls played at Cyclone Gabrielle inquest
Some people who were stranded on roofs in Hawke's Bay during Cyclone Gabrielle as the floodwaters rose waited nearly an hour to be connected to 111, an inquest has heard.
Christchurch rape victim says trauma left her 'trapped and terrified'
Christchurch rape victim says trauma left her 'trapped and terrified'
A woman has told the man who abducted and raped her that his refusal to accept responsibility contributed to a permanent change in her brain chemistry.
Actor regrets sharing Peters' address
Actor regrets sharing Peters' address
The activist and actor who shared Winston Peters' street address online says she regrets the "oversight" but claims the NZ First leader is now using it as a "diversion tactic".
Fake talent agent sexually assaulted woman after promising modelling career
Fake talent agent sexually assaulted woman after promising modelling career
A young woman lured by the promise of a modelling career overseas ended up being sexually assaulted by a man posing as a talent agent.
Police appeal in search for missing teacher
Police appeal in search for missing teacher
Police and Search and Rescue are looking for Jayleb-Che, aged 36, who has been missing since September 30 in Rotorua.
Controversial police restructure canned
Controversial police restructure canned
Police have decided to cancel a proposed restructure of its services in Canterbury after staff and community feedback.
Job market 'worst since 2005'
Job market 'worst since 2005'
The prime minister claims jobs for young people are still out there, but one of NZ's largest recruitment agencies says the employment market is the tightest it has been in decades.
Coward punch killer mocked victim as he lay dying
Coward punch killer mocked victim as he lay dying
The coward-punch killer of a much-loved Taranaki man filmed his victim and taunted him while he lay dying on the ground.
Willis urges Greens to 'call the dogs off'
'Call the dogs off,' Willis urges Greens
Nicola Willis has implored Chlöe Swarbrick to "call the dogs off" and tell activists to stop protesting outside MPs' homes after a window was smashed at Winston Peters' house.
How to see tonight's supermoon
Supermoon set to put on a show tonight
Stargazing Kiwis are in for a treat tonight with the first supermoon of the year.
Two NZers on boat in new flotilla trying to reach Gaza
Two NZers on boat in new flotilla trying to reach Gaza
A New Zealander on a boat that is trying to reach Gaza says she feels a mixture of fear and pride at the thought they are "doing the right thing".
Senior doctors and dentists to join massive strike
Senior doctors and dentists to join massive strike
Senior doctors and dentists are joining a strike set for later this month likely to involve tens of thousands of workers.
VTNZ officers allegedly took cash bribes for driver licences
VTNZ officers allegedly took cash bribes for driver licences
More than 300 people will have to re-sit their driving tests after Vehicle Testing New Zealand (VTNZ) officers allegedly took money in return for passing applications.
Christchurch Casino fined $5 million
'Serious systemic deficiencies': Christchurch Casino fined $5 million
Christchurch Casino has been handed a $5m penalty for breaching its obligations under anti-money laundering and terrorism financing laws.
Arrest after window smashed at Winston Peters' home
Arrest after window smashed at Winston Peters' home
A man has been arrested after a window was smashed at New Zealand First leader Winston Peters' house during a protest.