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Supermarket snacker wins compo after breaking teeth on date pit

A man ended up with an unexpected date with a dentist after munching on a “supermarket snack” that broke two molars and his upper denture.

Man argues conviction for covert sex video will harm rugby career

The cases feature a range of sports, but it is understood that rugby players make up a...

Man argues conviction for covert sex video will harm rugby career

A "promising rugby player" was convicted for making and sharing a video covertly taken of a threesome he and his rugby mate had with a woman in a shower.

Social worker struck off for fathering child with client

Social worker struck off for fathering child with client

A social worker assigned to three young children went on to father a child with their mother and lied to Oranga Tamariki about the extent of their relationship.

Bus stabbing victim named; murder-accused in court

Bernice Louise Marychurch died after she was attacked on a bus in Onehunga. Photo: Facebook

Bus stabbing victim named; murder-accused in court

The woman who was killed on a bus in Auckland on Wednesday has been named, while the man accused of her murder has appeared in court today

Former mayor challenges $40 parking ticket

Former Wellington mayor Dame Kerry Prendergast is disputing a parking ticket. Photo: Catherine...

Former Wellington mayor challenges $40 parking ticket

Former Wellington mayor Dame Kerry Prendergast will have to wait to find out if she’s successfully challenged a $40 parking ticket.

Auckland 'body in bag' victim named

Police have named the mystery woman found dead in Auckland's Gulf Harbour seven months ago.

Declining participation ‘threat’ to local govt

Local government is facing an existential threat from declining voter turnout and a reliable replacement must be found for postal voting, a new report says.

'Critical' new information in Baby Ru case

Baby Ru died two days before his second birthday. Photo: Supplied

'Critical' new information in Baby Ru case

New information has been recovered that police say they hope could help them pinpoint the killer of Baby Ru, who died a year ago.

Woman allegedly murdered in her Chch home named

The Mount Pleasant property where Frances Anne Phelps was allegedly murdered. Photo: Adam Burns/RNZ

Elderly woman allegedly murdered in her Christchurch home named

The 83-year-old woman allegedly murdered at her Christchurch home earlier this month can now be named.

PM's 'very natural conversation' with King Charles

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has described the "very natural conversation" he had with King Charles in their first meeting on Friday.

'I held her hand': Bus stabbing victim didn't die alone

Flowers left at an Onehunga bus stop after a woman was killed on Wednesday. Photo: RNZ

'I held her hand': Bus stabbing victim didn't die alone

A passenger on an Auckland bus where a woman was stabbed wants the family of the victim to know she did not die alone. A man has been charged with murder.

'Unbelievable': Fury over Prebble's Waitangi Tribunal role

Labour MP Willie Jackson described the appointment as "a kick in the guts" for Māori. Photo: RNZ

'Unbelievable': Fury over Prebble's Waitangi Tribunal role

The Labour Party is furious its former minister and former ACT leader Richard Prebble is one of two new members appointed to the Waitangi Tribunal.

Pensioner sick of being burgled allegedly built bomb

Police reviewed more than 6000 records. Photo: RNZ

Pensioner sick of being burgled allegedly built bomb

A man was so sick of being burgled he allegedly built a homemade bomb capable of wiping out everything in its path for a kilometre.

Flights cancelled, delayed as winds rock Wellington

Flights have been cancelled or delayed at Wellington Airport. Photo: RNZ

Flights cancelled, delayed as winds rock Wellington

A raft of domestic flights have been cancelled or delayed at Wellington Airport this evening amid high winds.

Ministry of Health apologises to minister

Associate Minister of Health Casey Costello. Photo: RNZ

Ministry of Health apologises over failure to disclose conflict of interest

The Ministry of Health has apologised to the Associate Minister of Health for failing to inform her that one of its officials advising her on tobacco reform had a conflict of interest.

Officers failed to reduce risk but did not cause fatal crash: IPCA

Officers failed to reduce risk but did not cause fatal crash: IPCA

Officers did not follow aspects of their fleeing driver policy before a fatal crash in Canterbury, but their actions did not cause it, the IPCA has found.

Open home at Yanfei Bao murder scene

Yanfei Bao has been missing since July 19. Photo: Supplied

Open home at Yanfei Bao murder scene four days later, court hears

An open home was held at the property at which the Crown alleges Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei Bao was stabbed to death four days after she went missing, a High Court trial has heard.

Get going before the rain arrives, forecaster warns

Travellers this long weekend are being urged to get to their destinations as early as possible, as bad weather is on the way.

Drunk truckie's excuse: 'It was the wind'

A Christchurch-based truck driver on his way home after delivering goods thought he would have a few drinks before hitting the road. Seven beers later, he was seen drifting across the highway.

Burglar 'tackled and 'detained' in Chch home

A 42-year-old woman was tackled and "detained" by the occupant of the Christchurch house she was trying to break into early this morning.

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