Allowing prisoners to vote was a 'soft-on-crime approach'
Allowing prisoners to vote was a 'soft-on-crime approach'
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says Cabinet has agreed to reinstate a total ban on prisoners voting in general elections.
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Man jailed 25 years acquitted of murder
Man jailed 25 years acquitted of murder
A man who spent 25 years in prison for the murder of Auckland tyre-fitter Deane Fuller-Sandys has been acquitted.
Released patient kills for second time
Man found not guilty of murder by way of insanity for second time
A man ruled insane after committing a high-profile killing more than two decades ago has gone on to kill another person.
Mother of suicidal patient claims he was 'sent home to die'
Mother of suicidal patient claims he was 'sent home to die'
After a South Island medical professional told a patient he could not help him, the man went home, locked himself in his room and attempted suicide.
Dotcom moves into mansion to be close to hospital
Dotcom moves into mansion to be close to hospital
Internet entrepreneur Kim Dotcom has moved into a new house as he continues to recover from a stroke.
Pregnant beauty therapist gets $100k
'Treated with ongoing hostility and contempt': Pregnant beauty therapist gets $100k after being made to quit
A beauty therapist’s joy and excitement at discovering she was pregnant was soon replaced by stress and humiliation when her job security came under threat due to her news.
How does your power bill compare to others?
How does your power bill compare to others?
Have you ever wondered whether your power bill is "average"?
'No lolly scramble' as Govt slashes operating budget
'No lolly scramble' as Govt slashes operating budget
The Government has freed up "billions" of dollars through additional public service cuts to be redeployed into "New Zealand's most pressing priorities".
Workplace death leaves 'enormous hole' for family
Dad's death in workplace accident leaves 'enormous hole' - family
A South Island dad who died in a workplace accident has been remembered as a "family man" and a friend to all who met him.
Man jailed for sexually violating younger sister
Man jailed for sexually violating younger sister
A teenage girl was sexually violated by her older brother after he plied her with drugs and alcohol during a Christmas trip to his home in Nelson.
Diver recovering after being bitten by great white shark
Diver recovering after being bitten by great white shark
A diver is recovering well after being bitten by a shark at Dusky Sound in Fiordland National Park.
Canadian hikers claim to spot moose in South Island
Canadian hikers claim to spot moose in South Island
Three Canadian hikers say they saw what they believe to be a moose as they completed the Kepler Track in Fiordland last month.
Landlord allowed rentals to be used to grow drugs
Landlord allowed rentals to be used to grow drugs
Landlord Nga Thanh Phan had four rental properties across Auckland city raided by police - and all housed commercial-size cannabis-growing operations.
NZ's only cardinal attends pope's funeral
'Very beautifully done': NZ's only cardinal attends Pope Francis’ funeral
New Zealand’s only cardinal, John Dew, says he felt incredibly privileged to have attended Pope Francis’ funeral.
Last-minute call for people to share Covid experiences
Last-minute call for people to share Covid experiences
The chair of the Covid-19 Inquiry has put out a last-minute call for people to share their experiences during the global pandemic.
Backpacker 'living dream life' died in crash - inquest
Backpacker 'living dream life' died in crash - inquest
An inquest into the death of a 26-year-old backpacker who died in a crash on his way to Christchurch has found the cause to be a "road traffic collision".
Govt replacing EV charger grants with loan scheme
Govt replacing EV charger grants with loan scheme
A new loan scheme to help fund public electric vehicle chargers aims to get more in the ground across the country.
Teen charged with murder of US student
16-year-old male accused of killing PhD student at bus stop
A 16-year-old has been charged with the murder and aggravated robbery of US student Kyle Whorrall at an Auckland bus stop.
Bike trails finally open to the riders
Bike trails finally open to the riders
After delays due to the weather, trees in the way and a diligent focus on accessibility for all, the Waikaia Forest Trails will finally be open to bike-riders this week.
Link between eye health and dementia
Link between eye health and dementia
The Dunedin Longitudinal Study is helping researchers understand the link between eye health and dementia, and how AI might help diagnose Alzheimer's much earlier.