Excessive force used to shut down party: IPCA
The young man left with a broken neck after apparently being hit by a police baton while officers were unlawfully trying to close down a Wellington party will fight for compensation.
Rebecca Quilliam
Arrest over attempted abduction
Arrest over attempted abduction
A man who was wanted by police in connection with an alleged attempted abduction of a 13-year-old Timaru girl has been arrested.
Kiwi kids hit by severe tooth decay
Kiwi kids hit by severe tooth decay
About 13 per cent of the country's 5-year-olds have such poor oral health it affects their eating, sleeping and school work, an oral health expert says.
Grieving mother issues plea to parents
Grieving mother issues plea to parents
A grieving mother is pleading with parents to never leave their young children alone in water after her son drowned when he was left by himself in a bath.
Kiwi buys Mediterranean island for $4.8m
Kiwi buys Mediterranean island for $4.8m
New Zealand businessman Michael Harte has just bought his own Mediterranean island, but he won't be partying on its beach with his mates.
Kiwis trained by al-Qaeda - PM
Kiwis trained by al-Qaeda - PM
Prime Minister John Key has stood by claims there are people with connections to infamous terrorist organisation al Qaeda training in New Zealand.
Another EQC privacy breach
Another EQC privacy breach
The Earthquake Commission has admitted to another breach of privacy after information on up to 260 claimants was sent to the wrong customers.
Defence Force head stood down
Defence Force head stood down
The head of the Defence Force, Lieutenant General Rhys Jones, has not been reappointed to his role, the Labour Party says.
Dramatic spike in homicide inquiries
Dramatic spike in homicide inquiries
A dramatic spike in violent crimes around the country has seen police launch 13 homicide enquiries in the past month.
Thousands still without power
Thousands still without power
Thousands of rural Cantabrians remain without power, and many will not be reconnected until Tuesday, electricity company Orion says.
Man charged with Otaki Beach murder
Man charged with Otaki Beach murder
A Hamilton man has been charged with murder after the body of a 30-year-old Huntly man was found on Otaki Beach.
Three charged over Kawerau double shooting
Three charged over Kawerau double shooting
Three men will appear in court today charged in relation to a double shooting in Kawerau yesterday that left two men with critical injuries.
Volunteer firefighter disciplined for attending callout
Volunteer firefighter disciplined for attending callout
A linesman, disciplined for acting as a volunteer firefighter while on-call for his employer, says he was on his way to help a heart attack victim.
Convicted killer loses appeal
Convicted killer loses appeal
One of two gang members convicted of bludgeoning a man to death with a hammer has lost his latest appeal bid.
'First western geisha' loses appeal
'First western geisha' loses appeal
A woman who claims to be the first western geisha has lost the latest round in a fight against her convictions and sentence in a long-running legal battle over the use of a Wanaka property.
IPCA to proble Rewa case
IPCA to proble Rewa case
The police watchdog has rejected a suggestion that public criticism from the Government prompted its u-turn over an inquiry into the handling of complaints about serial rapist Malcolm Rewa.
Same sex marriage allowed from tomorrow
Same sex marriage allowed from tomorrow
Excitement is building in the gay and lesbian community as legislation allowing same sex marriage comes into effect tomorrow.
Five Seddon houses uninhabitable after quake
Five Seddon houses uninhabitable after quake
The Red Cross is winding down operations in Seddon following Friday's large earthquake that damaged homes, leaving some uninhabitable.
Kiwis contented but poor
Kiwis contented but poor
Most New Zealanders say they live a contented life despite barely half of them saying they have enough or more than enough money to pay the bills, according to a new survey.
Severe weather warning issued
Severe weather warning issued
Heavy rain and strong wind has sparked a severe weather watch for the top and east of the North Island.