Mushroom murder-accused wanted 'special meal' for lunch
Erin Patterson told her estranged husband she wanted to make a "special meal" for his family before she allegedly fed them death cap mushroom-laced beef Wellingtons.
Whangamatā Harbour searched for missing man
Whangamatā Harbour searched for missing man
Police looking for a man missing since Anzac Day are searching areas around Whangamatā Harbour in the Coromandel.
Mum vents anger after son injured in hit-and-run
'Just appalling': Mum vents anger after son injured in hit-and-run
A Christchurch mother is frustrated by a lack of communication from police after her son was injured in a hit-and-run.
Gore mayor meeting with the future of Gore
Gore mayor meeting with the future of Gore
The Just Four Kids tamariki team visited the Gore mayor marking the culmination of their sensory learning fun adventure.
Three killed in shooting in Sweden
Three killed in shooting in Sweden
Three people have been killed in a shooting in the Swedish city of Uppsala and a murder investigation has been launched, police say.
Prisoners to be banned from voting again
Prisoners to be banned from voting again
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says Cabinet has agreed to reinstate a total ban on prisoners voting in general elections.
Acquitted and angry after 25 years' jail
Acquitted and angry after 25 years' jail
A man who spent 25 years in prison for the murder of Auckland tyre-fitter Deane Fuller-Sandys has been acquitted.
Canada's Liberals ride Trump backlash to comeback election win
Canada's Liberals ride Trump backlash to comeback election win
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberals staged a major political comeback to retain power in parliamentary elections, fuelled by a backlash against US President Donald Trump's tariffs and...
Spain, Portugal switch back on after biggest blackout
Spain, Portugal switch back on after biggest blackout
Spain and Portugal have switched their power back on after the worst blackout in their history, though authorities offered little explanation for what had caused it.
Cops called to subdue Dunedin Hospital patient
Cops called to subdue Dunedin Hospital patient
An agitated patient assaulted two security guards and smashed a computer at Dunedin Hospital before being arrested police say.
Ethnic MPs condemn race-based criticism of work
Ethnic MPs condemn race-based criticism of work
MPs representing NZ's ethnic communities have condemned critics for focusing on their ethnicity when disagreeing with policies they are proposing.
Knife-carrying shoplifter busted in central Dunedin
Knife-carrying shoplifter busted in central Dunedin
A man who allegedly stole about $2000 worth of items ranging from cosmetics to camping gear from Dunedin businesses was found carrying a knife.
The women who waived suppression for Olivia Podmore
The women who waived suppression for Olivia Podmore
Once adversaries, Nicholle Bailey and Jess Massey found themselves united in a shared goal following the suspected suicide of Christchurch-born Olympic cyclist Olivia Podmore.
Cold blast for South Island, ferries cancelled
Cold blast for South Island, ferries cancelled
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More wild weather is on the way - with heavy rain and snow expected for parts of the South Island and the cancellation of Cook Strait ferries.
Released patient kills for second time
Released patient kills 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.
Suppression for woman charged with throwing acid
Suppression for woman charged with throwing acid
A woman accused of throwing acid at a man in Wellington has been given interim name suppression.
‘Olympics’ next stop for crew
‘Olympics’ next stop for crew
A Dunedin choreographer was in shock when she found out her crew had qualified for the "Olympics of hip-hop".
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Deconstruction set for museum chimney
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Deconstruction set for museum chimney
Work will begin next week to deconstruct part of the Dunedin Gasworks Museum’s chimney which poses an "imminent risk" to public safety, the city council says.
ICU beds: Minister ‘disingenuous’
ICU beds: Minister ‘disingenuous’
Health Minister Simeon Brown has been accused of being "disingenuous" and "doubling down" after claiming the new Dunedin hospital was not losing intensive care unit (ICU) beds.
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Drug dealer jailed after violent episode
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Drug dealer jailed after violent episode
A Dunedin drug dealer, previously heralded for his rehabilitation efforts, is in trouble again for similar crimes.