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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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.
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.
Thousands turn out for Auckland protest march
Thousands turn out for Auckland protest march
Main roads in Auckland's CBD are being reopened by police after a pro-Palestinian demonstration.
Health worker lost licence after sharing child abuse images
Health worker lost licence after sharing child abuse images
A female health practitioner shared images of children being abused online and discussed her desire to have her own child so the child could then also be abused.
Governor-General has term extended
Governor-General has term extended
The Governor-General's term is being extended, because her original end date may clash with next year's election.
Public warned to not trespass on Phillips' bush hideouts
Public warned to not trespass on Phillips' bush hideouts
Police are warning that anyone entering the remote bush campsites used by fugitive Tom Phillips and his children could face prosecution for trespass.
High winds force change of route for protest
High winds force change of route for protest
Pro-Palestine protesters say they are abandoning their march across the Auckland Harbour Bridge tomorrow due to high winds, and have instead organised an alternative route.
Mother of Phillips children in court on day of search
Mother of Phillips children in court on day of search
The mother of the missing Marokopa children was in court on a driving charge just hours after her former husband Tom Phillips was shot dead, and while police were searching for the remaining children.
Man died in bathroom at Christchurch bar
Man died in bathroom at Christchurch bar
A man has been found dead at a Christchurch bar about two hours after he had asked to use the bathroom.
Many unanswered questions in Phillips shooting aftermath
Many unanswered questions in Phillips shooting aftermath
Tom Phillips is dead after a police shooting, and his three children have been found alive. The immediate danger is over. The questions are not.
Airline steps in to take over regional route
Regional airline takes over South Island route
Originair has announced it will start flying from Blenheim to Christchurch seven days a week from October 19.
'Threat of harm' closes South Island high school
'Threat of harm' closes South Island high school
Timaru Boys’ High School has been closed for the day following an "anonymous" email threat.
Secondary teachers reject pay offer and vote to strike
Secondary teachers reject pay offer and vote to strike
Secondary teachers will strike next week after rejecting an improved pay offer.
Shot police officer 'innocent person doing their job': Tom Phillips' family
Shot police officer 'innocent person doing their job': Tom Phillips' family
The family of Tom Phillips are "absolutely gutted" the Marokopa man shot a police officer and hope the officer is able to make a full recovery, a spokesperson says.
Homeowners who bought at peak of market facing steep losses
Homeowners who bought at peak of market facing steep losses
Homeowners face being hundreds of thousands of dollars out of pocket trying to sell up after buying homes at the peak of the market a few years ago.
Police mull legal action over release of Tom Phillips audio
Police mull legal action over release of Tom Phillips audio
The head of the police union says a Stuff story police are considering taking legal action against features "crucial evidence" for investigations into the Tom Phillips case.