Lawyer's life devastated by drug habit
Lawyer's life devastated by drug habit
An Auckland lawyer today convicted of possession of methamphetamine says his drug habit devastated his life.
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Dixon had meth in blood at death
Dixon had meth in blood at death
One of the country's most notorious killers, Antonie Dixon, had methamphetamine in his blood when he was found dead in his prison cell in February 2009, the inquest into his death has been told.
Canterbury engulfed by heavy rain
Canterbury engulfed by heavy rain
Torrential rain continues to engulf most of Canterbury this morning, causing widespread surface flooding, road and bridge closures, and some homeowners have had to be evacuated.
NZ hostages released in West Papua
NZ hostages released in West Papua
Four New Zealanders who were part of a group of 10 mountaineers captured by militia in the Indonesian province of West Papua have been released unharmed.
Barrister offers free help to road-rage victim
Barrister offers free help to road-rage victim
A road-rage victim has welcomed the offer of free work by a barrister who says he will appeal the non-custodial sentence of the man who ran him over.
Study shows plain packs reduce smoking appeal
Study shows plain packs reduce smoking appeal
A new study has discredited the tobacco industry's assertion that there is no proof plain packaging on cigarette packs reduces the appeal of smoking.
Kiwis smash Bonneville record in 'world's fastest Mini'
Kiwis smash Bonneville record in 'world's fastest Mini'
Following in the footsteps of legendary New Zealander Burt Munro, a team of Kiwis have smashed a world speed record at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah and confirmed their car as "the world's fastest Mini".
Christchurch quakes will drive economic growth
Christchurch quakes will drive economic growth
The Canterbury earthquakes will drive New Zealand's economic growth for years to come, but the region's businesses will continue to struggle, University of Canterbury researcher Erica Seville says.
Hunt for prison escaper
Hunt for prison escaper
A man who escaped from a New Zealand prison 11 years ago is being sought by British police in connection with the killing of a man who lay dead in his flat for about two months.
Drug cheat Ostapchuk denies doping
Drug cheat Ostapchuk denies doping
Valerie Adams' main Olympic opponent, Belarussian shot putter Nadzeya Ostapchuk, is reportedly denying any wrongdoing after testing positive for drugs and being stripped of her Olympic gold medal, bumping Adams to top spot.
$60m superyacht goes up in flames in Auckland
$60m superyacht goes up in flames in Auckland
The superyacht that went up in flames at an Auckland boatbuilders' yard yesterday is worth $60 million and is one of the largest to be built in New Zealand.
Soldiers' deaths 'an enormous price to pay'
Soldiers' deaths 'an enormous price to pay'
The deaths of two New Zealand soldiers in Afghanistan was an "enormous price to pay", the Prime Minister John Key said today.
Burglers hit coach's house during Super final
Burglers hit coach's house during Super final
Chiefs coach Dave Rennie believes he may have been targeted by burglars who knew he would be away from home at Saturday night's Super 15 final.
Dog killers spared jail time
Dog killers spared jail time
Two men who slaughtered 33 dogs on a farm north of Auckland have been handed sentences of home detention and community detention respectively, and ordered to carry out community work at the SPCA.
Christchurch building demolished
Christchurch building demolished
Christchurch's earthquake-damaged Radio Network House was demolished in spectacular style this morning.
Baby abduction accused remanded in custody
Baby abduction accused remanded in custody
The woman accused of abducting toddler Alyssa Barker has been remanded in custody while her fitness to stand trial is assessed.
NZ's organ donation rate among lowest
NZ's organ donation rate among lowest
New Zealand has one of the lowest deceased organ donation rates in the developed world as more people need help. Some are calling for incentives to get people to donate - and even for legal trading of body parts. Matthew Theunissen of APNZ reports.
Organ donation sensitivities 'silly'
Organ donation sensitivities 'silly'
When Dean Hunter was faced with the lengthy waiting list for a kidney transplant he publicly offered $10,000 for a donor.
Teen admits Auckland party killing
Teen admits Auckland party killing
An 18-year-old youth who stabbed another teenager to death outside a party in Auckland last year has pleaded guilty.
Life in prison for killing best friend
Life in prison for killing best friend
A man who beat his best friend to death because he slept with his wife has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum non-parole period of 10 years.