$10,000 to return turtle's body to hapū
Te Papa and the Department of Conservation say returning the body of a 350kg turtle to Canterbury hapū at a cost of $10,000 was the right thing to do.
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Three new Covid cases in managed isolation
Three new Covid cases in managed isolation
There are three new cases of Covid-19 to report in managed isolation in New Zealand and no new cases in the community.
Tuberculosis alert at Auckland University
Tuberculosis alert at Auckland University
Health authorities are tracking down University of Auckland staff and students who may have had contact with a student with infectious tuberculosis.
'Thank you everybody for helping find me!'
Axle's message for NZ: 'Thank you everybody for helping find me!'
Axle Hamblyn is probably the most talked-about toddler in New Zealand.
Milk tanker blocks road after crash
Milk tanker blocks road after crash
A mixture of milk and mud covered a rural Southland road this afternoon when a milk tanker crashed.
One new Covid-19 case in MIQ
One new Covid-19 case in MIQ
There are no new cases of Covid-19 in the community in New Zealand today but one in managed isolation.
Cricket bat murderer avoids life without parole
Cricket bat murderer avoids life without parole
A former Christchurch man who beat his friend to death with a cricket bat and dumped his body out of town has avoided a sentence of life imprisonment without parole.
New alpine lizard species uncovered in South Island
New alpine lizard species uncovered in South Island
An intensive hunt for lizards in the South Island has led to the discovery of what could be several new skink and gecko species.
Police release photos of wanted duck shooters
Police release photos of duck shooters after women suffer shotgun injuries
Police have released photographs of two men they want to speak to after a pair of women received shotgun pellet injuries while walking along a track beside the Clutha River in Alexandra.
Former officer jailed for assault
'A thug and a coward': Former police officer jailed for beating up a 75yo man
A former police officer has been described as a “thug and a coward” by the 75-year-old man he beat up.
Quarantine-free travel from New South Wales to NZ paused
Quarantine-free travel from New South Wales to NZ paused
Chris Hipkins has paused quarantine-free travel from NSW to NZ while the source of infection of the two cases announced in Sydney in the last two days is investigated.
Zhong murder-accused's name to remain suppressed
Zhong murder-accused's name to remain suppressed
The man accused of murdering Auckland businesswoman and Central Otago winery owner Elizabeth Zhong will have his name suppression maintained for now.
One new case of Covid in MIQ, 3 historical cases
One new case of Covid in MIQ, 3 historical cases
There is one new case of Covid-19 in managed isolation and no new cases in the community, the Ministry of Health has reported.
Police took civilians on unauthorised ride-alongs
'Officers' behaviour breached policy': Police took civilians on unauthorised ride-alongs
Police in Otago took members of the public on unauthorised ride-alongs, an investigation has found.
Person being extricated after crash in Southland
Person being extricated after crash in Southland
Emergency services are at the scene of a two-vehicle crash in Southland, with reports one of the vehicles was on fire.
Caravan destroyed in crash on highway
Caravan destroyed in crash on highway
The highway between Marlborough and Nelson was blocked for several hours after a vehicle towing a caravan rolled.
'Green fairies' increasingly being charged, lawyer says
'Green fairies' increasingly being charged, lawyer says
A South Island lawyer fighting cannabis prosecution cases says she is seeing a surge in the number of people being taken to court for using or supplying the drug as a medicine.
Not-so-good Samaritan? Alleged robber, victim both face charges
Not-so-good Samaritan? Alleged robber, victim both face charges
A man has been arrested and charged after a violent attack on a "good Samaritan" in Queenstown in March, but the alleged victim will also be charged after police established the attack was not random and he knew the accused.
Marathon fundraising effort
Non-stop from Milford to Mt Cook: Marathon fundraising effort
Ultra-marathon runner Glenn Sutton is a bit nervous but keen to get started on his latest running challenge - 580km non-stop from Milford Sound to Mt Cook.
Fog causes flight disruptions
Fog causes flight disruptions
The thick blanket of fog has caused disruptions at Christchurch Airport.