Woman dies after being trapped under tree
A woman has died in hospital after she was trapped by a fallen tree in Waikato.
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Another black mark for former nurse found with child porn
Another black mark for former nurse found with child porn
A former nurse jailed for possessing hundreds of child sex abuse images and then stripped of his licence has been further censured.
Members of public nab alleged tomahawk offender
Members of public nab alleged tomahawk offender
A suspended driver, who allegedly threatened someone with a tomahawk before crashing a car and fleeing, has been caught by members of the public.
Tornado hits Levin as wild weather bears down
Tornado hits Levin as wild weather bears down
A tornado ripped through the Horowhenua town this morning, causing widespread damage.
$350 payment for 2.1 million Kiwis
$350 payment for 2.1 million Kiwis
The Government has given struggling New Zealanders short-term relief from the increasing cost of living.
Watch: Budget targets health, cost of living
Watch: Budget targets health, cost of living
Finance Minister Grant Robertson has tacked to the centre, bolting an emergency $1 billion cost of living package to his $5.9b health-focused Budget.
'Backwards', 'brain drain' - Opposition MPs lay into Budget
'Backwards', 'brain drain' - Opposition MPs lay into Budget
Opposition MPs have voiced their disdain for Budget 2022, with National labelling it "backwards" and Act naming it the "brain-drain Budget".
First-home buyer loan scheme shaken up in budget
First-home buyer loan scheme shaken up in budget
Housing Minister and Wigram MP Megan Woods says Budget 2022 will help more people get onto the property ladder by funding about 7000 extra first home grants and 2500 more first home loans every year.
Budget 2022: Health gets $13.2b boost to address inequities, sector reforms
Budget 2022: Health gets $13.2b boost to address inequities, sector reforms
The health sector was among the big winners in today's Budget, receiving a $13.2 billion boost over the next four years.
Invercargill attack: appeal to watch TV programme
Invercargill attack: appeal to watch TV programme
Police investigating a serious assault on a speed camera operator in Invercargill want the public to watch a TV programme tonight in hopes of identifying the attacker.
Budget 2022: What you need to know
Budget 2022: What you need to know
There was a lot of spending in Budget 2022 - here are the main items that could impact you.
Hammeroid name chosen from piles of entries
'Hammeroid' name chosen for hospital from piles of entries
Loud banging noises from the pile driver being used to build the new hospital in Dunedin may become a pain in the backside.
Big Lotto win turns sour
Big Lotto win turns sour, family caught up in house dispute
A once "close-knit" family has been torn apart following a big Lotto win 13 years ago - and a subsequent court battle over a home that was purchased with the help of the payout.
Victim felt violated and ‘powerless’
Victim felt violated and ‘powerless’
A man who sexually assaulted a woman who gave him a lift home from a bar left her feeling powerless and violated, a court has heard.
What to expect from NZ's biggest Budget
What to expect from NZ's biggest Budget
Health is expected to be the big winner when Finance Minister Grant Robertson unveils his Budget this afternoon.
Rubbernecker fined for filming motorway crash scene
Rubbernecker fined for filming motorway crash scene
A "rubbernecking" man was fined for filming a crash scene while driving on Dunedin’s Southern Motorway yesterday.
False rape complaint made after sex with brother
Woman has sex with brother, files false rape complaint - and he ends up in jail
A NZ woman who had consensual sex with her brother then laid a false rape complaint with police.
Man arrested after teens' photos posted online
Nelson man allegedly altered teen girls' photos and posted them to adult websites
A man has been arrested after he allegedly altered stolen images of teenage girls to be sexually explicit and posted them to adult websites.
Flu outbreak 'widespread'
Flu outbreak 'widespread'
The big rise in flu cases could be just the start of a major outbreak in the South Island, a DHB medical officer of health says.
Child abuse material offender gets parole
Child abuse material offender gets parole
A sex offender caught with a massive haul of child abuse and bestiality material will be released from prison this month.