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Fighting $80 speeding fine led to bankruptcy

An Auckland man who took his fight against an $80 speeding ticket all the way to the Supreme Court racked up $34,000 in legal fees and was declared bankrupt when he could not pay them.

Amputee 'pissed off' after prosthetic leg stolen

Someone has stolen Russel Blank's foot and he is, to put it politely, "pissed off" about it....

Amputee 'pissed off' after prosthetic leg stolen

Someone has stolen Russel Blank's foot and he is, to put it mildly, "a bit pissed off about it".

Two killed on Canterbury roads

Two people have died in serious crashes in Canterbury.

Funeral director sentencing: Company 'has not tried to hide'

Fiona Bakulich is facing charges of interfering with human remains and eight counts of obtaining...

Funeral director sentencing: Company 'has not tried to hide'

The co-owner of a company which employed a funeral director sentenced for interfering with human remains and obtaining money by deception says it's been an "incredibly painful chapter" for the business.

Hundreds more Health NZ jobs for the chop: union

Hundreds more Health NZ jobs for the chop: union

Hundreds more jobs are proposed to go at Health NZ, the PSA union says, and affected staff say they feel despondent, exhausted and anxious.

New peer support services at Christchurch Hospital

The specialists will provide comfort to ED patients at a time of crisis and help connect them to...

New peer support services at Christchurch Hospital

New peer support workers at Christchurch Hospital's ED say it feels special to now help patients at a place they have also experienced mental health distress.

Jago to claim 'miscarriage of justice'

Former ACT party president Tim Jago abandoned his two-year fight for ongoing name suppression...

Jago to claim 'miscarriage of justice'

Former ACT Party president Tim Jago will argue he has suffered a miscarriage of justice in the Court of Appeal in June.

Warnings as wild weather bears down on Nth Island

Weather warnings for the upper North Island have been upgraded as strong winds and downpours are set to hit overnight.

Govt celebrates violent crime stats, admits data volatile

From left: Police Minister Mark Mitchell, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Justice Minister...

Govt celebrates violent crime stats, admits data volatile

The government is celebrating what it says is a reduction in violent crime based on the latest quarterly statistics - but admits the data is volatile.

Malfunctioning cot caused baby's death - coroner

The coroner has recommended the structure of cots be regularly checked. File photo: Getty Images

Malfunctioning cot caused baby's death - coroner

The failure of a cot’s structural integrity has been identified as the sole cause of a young baby’s tragic death after he became trapped between the mattress and a dislodged sliding side.

Man drowned after slipping in gumboots while rock fishing

Police formally identified the body found near Waiinu Beach on June 7, 2022 as that of the young...

Man drowned after slipping in gumboots while rock fishing

A fisherman who slipped into rough seas while jumping between rocks in his gumboots has prompted a coroner to remind people of the dangers of rock fishing in rugged and unpredictable conditions.

Butter up 64% as food prices rise at highest rate in a year

Butter up 64% as food prices rise at highest rate in a year

Annual food prices have risen at their fastest rate in more than a year, driven by dairy, meat, and some grocery prices.

Christchurch community pages hit by online scammers

Traditionally trustworthy Christchurch community group social media pages are becoming another hunting ground for online scammers.

Classic fighters airshow at Blenheim cancelled

The classic fighters airshow near Blenheim over Easter weekend has been cancelled due to the severe weather forecast.

Govt directs Health NZ to stop saying 'pregnant people'

Associate Health Minister Casey Costello. Photo: RNZ

Govt directs Health NZ to stop saying 'pregnant people'

The government has directed Health New Zealand to say "women" instead of "pregnant people" in its communications about health issues.

New Christchurch stadium on track to open in a year

With one year to go until Christchurch’s new stadium opens its doors, residents have got another sneak peek behind the scenes.

Sth Africa family denied residency over son's health needs

Jacob Meets with his non-verbal son Joshua. He is worried about his son's schooling and care if...

Sth Africa family denied residency over son's health needs

A South African family fear for their son's future, after they were declined residency because his health issues are considered a burden on NZ's health and special education system.