Backpacker's 27th birthday celebrated five years after murder
Grace Millane would have turned 27 today - had she not been murdered while visiting Auckland on her OE.
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Police at scene of 'water incident' in Auckland
Police at scene of 'water incident' in Auckland
One person has died and another taken to hospital following a water-related incident at Rothesay Bay on Auckland’s North Shore.
Vietnamese nationals to be deported after drug bust
Vietnamese nationals to be deported after drug bust
A multi-agency investigation has dismantled a drug and money laundering operation in Auckland being operated by Vietnamese nationals.
Consumer NZ's best and worst gift card deals
Consumer NZ releases best and worst gift card deals for Xmas
Santa has a 'naughty or nice' list - and so does Consumer NZ this Christmas.
Luxon reiterates school mobile phone ban
Luxon doubles down on promise to ban phones in schools
National leader Christopher Luxon has used his first school visit as prime minister to reiterate his intention to ban mobile phones during class time.
Teenagers killed after crashing into roadworks
Teenagers killed after crashing into roadworks
Two teens have died and another was critically injured after their car crashed into roadworks at speed.
Stunning aurora lights up skies in South
Stunning aurora lights up skies in South
Southern stargazers were treated to another stunning aurora display overnight.
Petrol station closes due to ‘tough market’
'Costs are going up but profits haven’t': Petrol station closes due to ‘tough market’
It was the end of an era for a small town South Island petrol station when it closed its doors for good yesterday.
Flat manager left to clean up the mess
Flat manager left to clean up the mess
The University of Otago has refused to help clean up a notorious student flat - despite the property being used as a dumping ground for rubbish.
Crime spike fear if pseudoephedrine back on sale
Crime spike fear if pseudoephedrine back on sale
Bringing back over-the-counter cold medicines with pseudoephedrine could make chemists a target for robberies and ram-raids, a pharmacist warns.
'Overwhelmed' with support after miscarriage
Kiwi TV star Kim Crossman 'overwhelmed' by support after miscarriage
New Zealand TV star Kim Crossman bravely opened up about her recent miscarriage this week, posting an image of her in hospital and explaining her decision to go public with the news.
Teen mum inflicts brain injury on baby, only feeds him sugar and water
Teen mum inflicts brain injury on baby, only feeds him sugar and water
A teenage mother who failed to get treatment for her 5-month-old baby after he suffered multiple non-accidental head injuries in her care then fed him only sugar and water for a week.
Stolen digger used in bid to steal petrol station ATM
Stolen digger used in bid to steal petrol station ATM
Luke Randall drove a stolen digger across town to a petrol station where he attempted to steal an ATM machine but instead caused $170,000 in damages before running off.
Kiri Allan explains not guilty plea
Kiri Allan pleads not guilty to car crash charges
Former justice minister Kiri Allan has explained why she's pleaded not guilty to a charge of failing to accompany police on the night she crashed her car in Wellington.
Affair with teen babysitter 'consensual'
Man accused of indecent assault, rape claims affair with teen babysitter was 'consensual'
A South Island man accused of sexually abusing his babysitters says he was having a consensual affair with one of them.
Baker photo fraudulently used to sell blood product
Baker photo fraudulently used to sell blood product
Otago University epidemiologist Michael Baker is concerned about his image being fraudulently used to sell a product called 'Blood Balance'.
Family business to close after payment delays
Family business to close after payment delays
A family-owned business that provided signage for the Fifa Women’s World Cup is set to close after long delays in getting paid for their work left them demoralised and worn down.
Man who dragged partner along driveway sentenced
Man who dragged partner along gravel driveway by her hair avoids prison sentence
A man who dragged his partner along a gravel driveway by her hair says he is "attracted to broken girls".
Dictionary words of the year revealed
Dictionary words of the year revealed
What words have people been searching the dictionary for in 2023?
Councillor posts flyers of leaders in genitals
'Activist' councillor posts flyers of Luxon, Seymour and Peters as genitals
A city councillor has defended her decision to post flyers showing Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and his two deputies inside the image of male genitals.