Child found dead in car allegedly smothered
Court documents have revealed the child found dead in South Auckland last month was allegedly smothered.
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Abandoned house engulfed by suspicious fire
Abandoned house engulfed by suspicious fire
An abandoned house on Pages Rd in east Christchurch has been badly damaged in a suspicious early morning fire.
Concerns for missing 12-year-old girl
Concerns for missing 12-year-old girl
The family of a 12-year-old girl who was reported missing in Christchurch on Monday night have serious concerns for her welfare.
Daycare parents wrongly hit with parking fines
Daycare parents wrongly hit with parking fines
Dozens of parents doing drop-offs and pick-ups at a Christchurch childcare centre have been wrongly fined for all-day parking because of problems with a company's camera system.
Remains of missing tramper found in forest
Remains of missing tramper found in forest
The remains of a tramper who has been missing in the Pureora Forest near Lake Taupō since early last year have been found.
Realtor loses challenge over compulsory Māori values course
Realtor loses challenge over compulsory Māori values course
An Auckland real estate agent has lost her challenge against industry body the Real Estate Authority over a compulsory Te Tiriti course.
Man critically hurt in North Shore stabbing
Man critically hurt in North Shore stabbing
A man is in hospital in a critical condition after a stabbing in Birkenhead on Auckland's North Shore this afternoon..
Man accused of killing pig hunter pleads not guilty
Man accused of killing pig hunter pleads not guilty
A man accused of murdering a pig hunter and attempting to murder another has pleaded not guilty and will face trial in two years.
Wellington house prices plummet nearly 25%
Wellington house prices plummet nearly 25%
Average Wellington house values have plummeted nearly 25 percent over three years, according to latest official valuations.
Arrest made over teen's roadside shooting
Arrest made over teen's roadside shooting
A man has been arrested in relation to the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Kyle Jenkins on a Northland roadside last week.
Jetski found in search for man trying to cross Cook Strait
Jetski found in search for man trying to cross Cook Strait
A jetski believed to belong to a missing man has been found in Cook Strait.
Chris Bishop reveals plan to 'turn around' Kāinga Ora
Chris Bishop reveals plan to 'turn around' Kāinga Ora
Housing Minister Chris Bishop says the total number of social houses will not reduce under the government's Kāinga Ora turnaround plan.
Inquest begins into death of 10-year-old motocross rider
Inquest begins into death of 10-year-old motocross rider
A father who saw his 10-year-old son cling to his motocross bike as it flew through the air like a "rocket" believes his boy was killed the moment he hit the ground.
Survivor relieved ACT president finally named as abuser
Survivor relieved ACT president finally named as abuser
One of the men sexually abused as a teenager by former ACT party president Tim Jago says it is a relief he has finally been named.
Man claims delays in diagnosis led to finger removal
Man claims delays in diagnosis led to finger removal
A man says delays in diagnosing a lesion on his right finger as a type of skin cancer led to the removal of his finger, lymph nodes and radiation therapy.
AI watching over aquatic centre
AI watching over Canterbury aquatic centre
A Canterbury aquatic centre is using artificial intelligence technology and 27 cameras to keep swimmers safe.
Trump tariffs could have negative impact on NZ: expert
Trump tariffs could have negative impact on NZ: expert
United States President Donald Trump introduced 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada, and a 10% tariff on China yesterday.
Luxon in Akaroa for Waitangi Day
Luxon in Akaroa for Waitangi Day
The Prime Minister has confirmed he will be hosted by Ngāi Tahu in Akaroa for Waitangi Day on Thursday.
ACT standing by referring abuse survivor to lawyer, not police
ACT standing by referring abuse survivor to lawyer, not police
ACT leader David Seymour is standing by his party's response to a warning its former president was a sexual predator.
More sanctions for beneficiaries announced
More sanctions for beneficiaries announced
The government is introducing new sanctions for those on benefits, including taking five-hour weekly training courses.