Loafers Lodge fire 'a very insane thing to do' - lawyer
A psychiatrist has told a High Court jury the man accused of lighting the fatal Loafers Lodge fire was insane at the time and had no intention of hurting anyone.
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Suitcase murder trial: Accused's spending skyrocketed before deaths
Suitcase murder trial: Accused's spending skyrocketed before deaths
A forensic accountant has told the High Court at Auckland the spending of a woman accused of murdering her children and hiding their bodies in suitcases skyrocketed after her husband's death.
Priests chain themselves to electorate office over Gaza
Priests chain themselves to electorate office over Gaza
A group of clergy members have chained themselves together outside the finance minister's office in Wellington, calling for government action against Israel.
Fears 24/7 family hospital hours response to staff shortage
Fears 24/7 family hospital hours response to staff shortage
Health New Zealand says changes to allow family members to stay with hospital patients around the clock is about valuing family support.
Teacher strike action to begin
Teacher strike action to begin
Year 12 and 13 students will not be taught or supervised today by union members as teachers begin a week of industrial action.
Milestone for Māori Language Week
Milestone for Māori Language Week
Māori Language Week begins today with a parade, webinar series and a digital time capsule planned for later in the week.
Inquiry expected into Phillips case: Luxon
Inquiry expected into Phillips case: Luxon
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he expects there will be an inquiry into the handling of the Tom Phillips case by government agencies.
Warning to obey speed limit as mother killed on ski biscuit
Warning to obey speed limit as mother killed on ski biscuit
The coroner wants people to heed speed restrictions, after a woman died by hitting a bridge support, while being towed on a ski biscuit by a jetski.
'Showstopper events' back on radar after funding package
'Showstopper events' back on radar after funding package
A veteran music promoter says New Zealand is back in the game for "showstopper events", thanks to a $40 million funding package from the government.
Chopper used in pursuit
Chopper used in pursuit
A man will appear in Christchurch District Court after a police pursuit in the early hours of yesterday.
Lotto 2516
Lotto 2516
Results from Saturday night's Lotto draw.
Why Health NZ is increasing hospital visiting hours to 24/7
Why Health NZ is increasing hospital visiting hours to 24/7
Health New Zealand says changes to allow family members to stay with hospital patients around the clock is about valuing family support.
Landlord wading in debt after tenant quits lease, damages property
Landlord wading in debt after tenant quits lease, damages property
A landlord says she has been left exhausted, stressed and in debt over damage caused to her property by a tenant who also left owing more than $9000 in rent.
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Anger over 10% wage deduction
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Anger over 10% wage deduction
Desperate learning support workers are struggling to pay mortgages and put food on their tables after a "harsh" move by the Ministry of Education to cut their wages by 10%.
One dead after crash in Manawatū
One dead after crash in Manawatū
One person has died after a single-vehicle crash in Newbury, Manawatū this morning.
Children sleeping nearby as candidate's hoarding shot at
Children sleeping nearby as candidate's hoarding shot at
A resident on a property close to where ACT candidate Matt Yovich's hoarding was shot multiple times last week says they understand two children were asleep at the end of a house closest to where the shots were fired.
Chopper used to catch man fleeing police in Christchurch
Chopper used to catch man fleeing police in Christchurch
A police helicopter was used to help officers chase down a driver who fled after having his vehicle's tyres spiked in Christchurch overnight.
Coalition unveils $70 million boost for events, tourism
Coalition unveils $70 million boost for events, tourism
The government has announced a suite of funding packages amounting to $70 million to boost events and tourism.
Police investigating items at Tom Phillips' campsites
Police investigating items at Tom Phillips' campsites
A dedicated police team is examining items from the campsites used by Tom Phillips and his children over their four years on the run.
Drug-driver avoids jail after double-fatal crash
Drug-driver avoids jail after double-fatal crash
The mother of a teenager killed when Kyan Stack drove under the influence of drugs has told a Christchurch court about the pain and suffering he caused their family.