Murder-accused will not give evidence
The defence has chosen not to call any witnesses, nor will Julia DeLuney give evidence, in the trial in which she is accused of murdering her 79-year-old mother, Helen Gregory.
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Pay talk protection: National backs Labour’s transparency bill
Pay talk protection: National backs Labour’s transparency bill
Members' bills from opposition MPs are more often than not doomed to fail, but there have been exceptions to the rule this term.
Cousins' crash deaths prompt efforts to help save lives
Cousins' crash deaths prompt efforts to help save lives
After his two young cousins were killed in a car crash on Summit Rd in Christchurch, Rob Fleming was motivated to help save lives.
Charges laid over neglect in unexplained child death
Charges laid over neglect in unexplained child death
Northland police investigating the unexplained historic death of a child in Kaikohe have arrested and charged two people with neglect.
Seymour admits regs contribute to ‘enormous rate rises’
Seymour admits regs contribute to ‘enormous rate rises’
Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour says there is no policy for local government reform - yet.
Man found dead on bus at Auckland depot
Man found dead on bus at Auckland depot
A man has been found dead on a bus in central Auckland this morning.
Erebus captain's daughter says memorial belongs in Auckland
Erebus captain's daughter says memorial belongs in Auckland
The eldest daughter of the Erebus' captain says she's grateful to Christchurch for offering to host a memorial, but still believes the national memorial should be in Auckland.
Scammer apologises, won't give up co-offenders
Scammer 'disgusted by my actions', won't give up co-offenders
A convicted British criminal who duped more than 20 Kiwis into giving him $337,700 says he is now disgusted and embarrassed by his actions.
Waiuku crash: Mum leaves behind three children
Waiuku crash: Mum leaves behind three children
A mother killed in a crash with her daughter and niece in Waikato has left behind three children including her eight-week-old baby.
Signs point to more heavy rain for Nelson Tasman
Signs point to more heavy rain for Nelson Tasman
Forecasters say more bad weather could bring significant rain to the waterlogged top of the South Island towards the end of this month and into August.
Kids sleep on chairs, family eats only rice to pay bills
Kids sleep on chairs, family eats only rice to pay bills
Unaloto Latu's family is one of many caught in an alarming rise in poverty.
Freezing fog and black ice on Sth Island highways
Warning of freezing fog and black ice on South Island highways
Drivers in the central South Island are being warned to be aware of freezing fog and black ice over the next few days.
Govt launches $500k support package for Tasman
Govt launches $500k support package for Tasman
The government has announced a half-million-dollar support package for flood-hit farmers, growers and foresters.
'Nasty bout of vertigo' leads Collins to hospital stay
'Nasty bout of vertigo' leads Collins to hospital stay
Minister Judith Collins was taken to hospital in an ambulance on Tuesday evening due to a "nasty bout of vertigo".
Rugby player convicted for post-match handshake assault
Rugby player convicted for post-match handshake assault
A Taranaki rugby player who knocked out an opponent during post-match handshakes says he was "triggered" after being hit and racially abused.
Sleeping pods for homeless held back by council consents: organisers say
Sleeping pods for homeless held back by council consents: organisers say
A Rotorua organisation providing sleeping pods for the city's homeless has said they are being held back by council insisting that they get consents.
Heavy rain forecast for north, reprieve for Nelson
Heavy rain forecast for north, reprieve for Nelson
Heavy rain is heading towards Auckland and the east coast of the North Island, but the most sodden parts of the South Island are set for a reprieve from the downpours, says MetService.
Minister defends $500k spend on retail crime crack down
Minister defends $500k spend on retail crime crack down
The justice minister is defending a half-million dollar spend-up in 100 days by the government's retail crime advisory group.
Concern govt plan to halt work will impede councils
Concern govt plan to halt work will impede councils
Councils have reacted to RMA Minister Chris Bishop's announcement he is putting a halt to District and Regional Plan reviews.
Hospital workers sleeping in cars
Christchurch Hospital: Workers sleeping in cars to claim parks, mayor says
Christchurch Hospital workers are sleeping in their cars before work to try to secure a car park, Mayor Phil Mauger says.