Man who sexually violated boy keeps name suppression
The prominent Palmerston North man jailed for sexually violating a 14-year-old boy in 2007 will keep his name secret for now.
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Man charged over Auckland uni crash that injured pedestrians
Man charged over Auckland uni crash that injured pedestrians
A 20-year-old man faces drug-related charges after a car mounted the footpath at the University of Auckland, hitting a group of pedestrians.
Couple killed by motorbike 'went flying in air'
Couple killed by motorbike 'went flying in air'
“They went flying into the air” - that was how a witness described the moment a motorcycle hit and killed a couple crossing the road.
Govt to announce plans for third supermarket push
Govt to announce plans for third supermarket push
Cabinet has agreed to its next steps in its war on the country's supermarket duopoly, set to be announced by the Finance Minister on Sunday.
System failed teen who died by suicide, Grandmother says
System failed teen who died by suicide, Grandmother says
A teenager who took his own life following a battle with substance abuse was failed by shamefully inadequate mental healthcare, his grandmother says.
Woman busted smuggling 15.1kg of meth at airport
Woman busted smuggling 15.1kg of meth at airport
Customs have arrested a 23-year-old woman for smuggling approximately 15.1kg of methamphetamine, on a flight from Canada on Wednesday night.
Well-known musician sentenced, name suppression extended
Well-known musician sentenced, name suppression extended
A well-known musician found guilty of domestic violence charges has been sentenced to 80 hours of community service.
'Malicious actor' downloads private Health NZ information
'Malicious actor' downloads private Health NZ information
A "malicious actor" has accessed and downloaded private information about staff in districts in the lower North Island, Health NZ says.
Council votes to endorse Eden Park redevelopment
Council votes to endorse Eden Park redevelopment
Auckland councillors have voted to endorse a redevelopment of Eden Park in a debate over the future of the city's stadiums.
Poisoned from swimming in Canterbury lake
Poisoned from swimming in Canterbury lake
A person has been poisoned by bacteria after swimming in an infested Canterbury lake.
World's first uphill zipline opens in Christchurch
World's first uphill zipline opens in Christchurch
Christchurch Adventure Park has opened a new ride called 'The Rush', which is being hailed as an industry breakthrough.
Swimmer poisoned by algae in Ashburton lake
Swimmer poisoned by algae in Ashburton lake
A swimmer has fallen ill after being exposed to cyanobacteria in Canterbury's Lake Hood prior to a health warning being issued.
No-one in wheelhouse when trawler smashed into rocks
No-one in wheelhouse when trawler smashed into rocks
A fishing boat smashed into rocks off Canterbury's Banks Peninsula after sharply turning towards the shore while its wheelhouse was empty.
Man accused of targeting women on buses with sex acts
Man accused of targeting women on buses with sex acts
A man has been charged following a string of sexual indecency acts on buses around Wellington.
Nappy-wearing man created fake accounts to talk to young mums
Nappy-wearing man created fake accounts to talk to young mums
A man who created fake social media accounts so he could contact young mothers went on to make disturbing comments about their children and posted images of himself dressed as a baby in soiled nappies.
Mass signal failure halts trains in Wellington
Mass signal failure halts trains in Wellington
Train services to and from Wellington Station have been suspended because of a mass signal failure.
Green MP doubles down on police criticism
Green MP doubles down on police criticism
Green MP Tamatha Paul is doubling down on her comments that a "visible police presence" makes people feel "more on edge."
Man with chainsaw barricades himself in police station
Man with chainsaw barricades himself in police station
A man is in custody after smashing the front door of the Murupara Police Station, and barricading himself inside.
Water service options still being considered
Water service options still being considered
A Canterbury council is still weighing up its options for the future of its water services.
Thousands flock to South Island Agricultural Field Days
Thousands flock to South Island Agricultural Field Days
The rural township of Kirwee in Canterbury is buzzing as thousands filter through the farmgates for day one of the South Island Agricultural Field Days.