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Drunk driver who killed two in crash escapes conviction

Alex Greig appeared in the High Court at Christchurch on Wednesday after he was earlier found...

Drunk driver who killed two in crash escapes conviction

A drunk, unlicensed driver who killed two people in a crash has been released into the community without a conviction due to a brain injury he suffered in the collision.

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Results from last night's Lotto draw

Woman bashed with hammer after child seen eating cigarettes

Sarangi Karamea Jaque-Oddell Lim pictured at an earlier court appearance. Photo: Belinda Feek

Woman bashed with hammer after child seen eating cigarettes

A woman bashed with a hammer in a car park after she questioned why a child was eating cigarettes says it was the “saddest day of her life”.

Vehicles damaged in fire at property linked to cold case

Fire and Emergency crews were called to the Canvastown property near SH6 at 9.50am. Photo:...

Vehicles damaged in fire at property linked to cold case

A fire which tore through dozens of cars on a rural property between Nelson and Blenheim has been contained.

Deportation of 84-year-old widow to Iran halted

Shay Nejadeh believes he has been singled out for stringent security checks because he was born...

Deportation of 84-year-old widow to Iran halted

An 84-year-old widow "terrified" at the prospect of being deported to Iran has won an appeal and been granted NZ residency.

CCTV images of missing Christchurch teen released

Marley was last seen on Whitewash Head Rd on Friday. Photo: Police

CCTV images of missing Christchurch teen released

Two images showing the last time Christchurch 17-year-old Marley was seen have been released as the search for the missing teen focuses on the coastline near Godley Head.

Simmonds accused of using position to influence process

Environment Minister Penny Simmonds. Photo: RNZ

Simmonds accused of using position to influence process

Government minister and Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds says it is "wholly appropriate" to engage with the primary sector.

Firefighters' union to go on strike

The union says workers want progress in pay, staffing and resourcing. Photo: RNZ

Firefighters' union to go on strike

Fire and Emergency NZ says it is "disappointed" after the firefighters' union announced strike action ahead of planned bargaining.

Govt stops short of major energy reform

The government has indicated it is willing to back major electricity projects with fresh investment, though the questions of what, when, or how much remain unanswered.

RNZ youth platform to close

RNZ youth platform to close

The closure of TAHI is part of changes to how the broadcaster covers music, arts and culture.

New fire trucks don't fit important rescue gear

Gear that usually goes on a truck could not be fitted into the smaller storage on the new fire...

New fire trucks don't fit important rescue gear

The country's newest fire trucks can not be used at rescues because they are too small to fit all the lifesaving gear they need to carry.

Still no sign of former Dunedin woman

Still no sign of former Dunedin woman

The Dunedin family of a woman who went missing in Auckland more than a month ago say there's been no sightings and no bank movements since she disappeared.

Man in court over critical injury assault

A man will appear in court today charged with causing grievous bodily harm after a person was critically injured at a Christchurch property.

Psychologist and TV presenter Nigel Latta dies

Psychologist and TV presenter Nigel Latta dies

Nigel Latta was known for his deep dives into the psyches of criminals, troubled teens and parents, and for tackling complex social issues.

Climate change forces reassessment

The world’s rising climate temperatures and warming oceans have forced Earth Sciences New Zealand (ESNZ) to change the way it monitors the El Nino-Southern Oscillation (Enso) — one of our main...

Not her destiny

Lynia Morseu-Tol says she no longer views Destiny as a church, but a cult. Photo: Phil Johnson

Not her destiny

An abuse survivor and former Destiny Church member steps forward to tell her story.

Court dates for amorous pair in the air

A man and a woman have landed in court after an overt display of affection on an Air NZ flight....

Court dates for amorous pair in the air

A man and a woman have landed in court after an an overt display of affection on an Air NZ flight.

Two new cases of measles in Northland

Two new cases of measles in Northland

There are several new locations of interest, primarily in Queenstown and Cromwell in Central Otago, as well as Northland.

Rural freshwater at risk, study shows

New Zealand has a maximum acceptable value for nitrate in drinking water of 50mg/L. Photo: Getty...

Rural freshwater at risk, study shows

Canterbury, Southland and Waikato had the highest amounts of contamination, NZ's largest study into drinking water shows.

Govt meets three healthcare milestones

Despite multiple assessments Mrs A's cancer went undiagnosed for months. Photo: Getty Images

Govt meets three healthcare milestones

The government has met three out of five milestones in the first year of measuring its health targets, and the Health Minister is celebrating shorter waits and faster cancer treatments.

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