Police appeal after assault victim dies in hospital
Wellington Police investigating the death of a 53-year-old woman are appealing for anybody who may have seen anything the night she was allegedly assaulted.
Outcry over location of new vape retailer
Outcry over site of new Christchurch vape retailer
South New Brighton nurse Kirsten Carey is calling for tighter regulations to control vape shops after one opened within 400m of a school and kindergarten.
Flight turns back due to mechanical fault
Air NZ flight turns back to Christchurch due to mechanical fault
An Air New Zealand flight from Christchurch to Auckland was turned around this afternoon after the aircraft experienced a hydraulic system issue.
What are some of NZ's most dangerous roads?
What are some of NZ's most dangerous roads?
Some New Zealand roads are notorious due to the number of fatal and serious crashes there, others because they are steep and narrow with no room for driver error.
Teen found safe after mum 'thought she was dead'
Teen found safe after mum 'thought she was dead'
A 19-year-old who was missing in Upper Hutt since Saturday has been found safe, but she has several broken bones.
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Call for faster pace for renewable energy
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Call for faster pace for renewable energy
New Zealand needs to be far more ambitious with its plans to transition to a low-emissions economy, a leading energy researcher says.
Lotto 2440
Lotto 2440
Results from Saturday night's Lotto draw.
'Have a horrible holiday': Pet-sitter's message as owners watch dog die
'Have a horrible holiday': Pet-sitter's message as owners watch dog die
Winston the dog had been for a full check-up the day before the family left and their vet noted he was in good health.
Overloaded maternity system facing job and service cuts
Overloaded maternity system facing job and service cuts
Midwives are warning an already stretched maternity system faces further overload if Health NZ axes almost all its roles in maternity support services.
Fears women worried for safety won't call police
Fears women worried for safety won't call police
Victims advocates warn some women fearing for their safety this Christmas will not call the police, thinking they will be turned away.
How to drive safely over Christmas
How to drive safely over Christmas
Police say they will work hard to keep people safe over Christmas - but road users need to play their part too.
Man charged over incident at Blenheim home
Man charged over incident at Blenheim home
A man is facing numerous charges following an incident in Blenheim in which police negotiators attended.
Nelson Hospital conditions 'unbearable'
Nelson Hospital conditions 'unbearable'
Workers at Nelson Hospital say conditions are unbearable, with temperatures sometimes over 30°C inside, mould on the window sills and bits of the ceiling falling onto desks.
Missing Christchurch woman and children located
Missing Christchurch woman and children located
The woman and her two children reported missing earlier today in Christchurch have been located and are safe.
Steak back on the menu for Renee
Steak back on the menu for Renee
Christchurch woman Renee Veal will soon be eating food she has not been able to enjoy for 11 years after she had life-changing jaw surgery this week.
Lightning strike causes power outage in Hawke's Bay
Lightning strike causes power outage in Hawke's Bay
Repair teams have fixed a tripped circuit, Transpower says, after a lightning strike cut power to at least 50,000 people in the eastern and central North Island.
Blenheim man arrested after holding baby hostage
Blenheim man arrested after holding baby hostage
A hostage situation in Blenheim that lasted nearly a day has been peacefully resolved.
Govt quietly scraps waste minimisation policies
Govt quietly scraps waste minimisation policies
The coalition government has quietly cancelled plans to improve recycling and roll out a kerbside food scraps composting scheme.
Crash shuts repaired Northland highway
Crash shuts repaired Northland highway
A crash has closed SH1 through the Mangamuka Gorge in Northland, just a day after it was reopened following a lengthy repair job.
Couple feared losing kids after fight over Lego
Couple feared losing kids after fight over Lego
Two siblings beat each other up so badly in a fight over Lego that their parents were too scared to take them to hospital for treatment, fearing Oranga Tamariki would uplift them from their home.