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Murderer reveals why he killed cat protection worker

It has taken 16 years for the man who lured Christchurch woman Kerry Downey into his home under the guise of adopting an unwanted cat to finally reveal why he murdered her.

Police car hit Luxon's limousine

Christopher Luxon and Nicola Willis were on their way to Wellington Airport when the crash...

Police car hit Luxon's limousine

Police say one of its vehicles crashed into a Crown limousine carrying the Prime Minister and Finance Minister.

Gang patch arrests as police monitor funeral

Extra police staff and resources have been called in to monitor the funeral of a prominent...

Gang patch arrests as police monitor funeral

Three Mongrel Mob members have been arrested for wearing patches as police monitor a gang funeral in Bay of Plenty.

Half of nursing graduates miss out on job offer

Health NZ offered just 844 of 1619 graduate nurses jobs yesterday - only 50% of the cohort. Photo...

Half of nursing graduates miss out on job offer

Graduates who have missed out on nursing jobs are now looking at heading overseas even though that's not what they want, a union member says.

Car parking wardens strike again

"Blatant revenue gathering." That’s what a Lincoln man thinks about the Selwyn District Council ticketing his car for facing the wrong way while parked across the road from his home.

Petition launched over change to HRT patches

Oestrogen patches have been in short supply. Photo: Getty Images

Petition launched over change to HRT patches

A petition has been launched to fight Pharmac’s decision to swap hormone replacement therapy providers and to stop funding a brand many women find more effective.

Health NZ staff 'filled with anxiety' over proposed job cuts

Health NZ - Te Whatu Ora employees set to lose their jobs say the restructure process has been gruelling and staff are distressed and filled with anxiety.

Solar power company goes into liquidation

SolarZero directors say the company explored a range of options for a restructure, but were...

Solar power company goes into liquidation

A nationwide solar power company that was founded in Christchurch has been put into liquidation, leaving some customers worried about the contracts they have signed with the business.

Inside the prison set to become NZ's largest

Waikeria prison, about a 45 minute drive from Hamilton, is to see 810 bed expansion. Photo: RNZ /...

Inside the prison set to become NZ's largest

Corrections says Waikeria prison is on track to become the largest prison in the country, upon completion of facilities adding more than 1400 beds.

Victim named in Blenheim homicide investigation

The woman who was found dead at a Blenheim property on Monday can now be named.

First new charter school set to open

David Seymour said Mastery Schools New Zealand - Arapaki will open in Christchurch at the start...

First new charter school set to open

New Zealand's first new charter school will open in Christchurch at the start of next year.

Olivia Podmore inquest: Health practitioner took no notes

Olivia Podmore inquest: Health practitioner took no notes

A health practitioner who worked with Olivia Podmore has accepted it was "inappropriate" not to take notes from their sessions during her time in the Cycling NZ programme.

Health NZ to axe nearly 1500 more jobs - union

'Shameful': Health NZ to axe nearly 1500 more jobs - union

Nearly 1500 more jobs may be cut at Health NZ - Te Whatu Ora, the public sector union says.

Court rules mother insane in children's murder case

Police at the scene where the two children died in Ruakākā. Photo: NZME

Court rules mother insane in children's murder case

A mother who was gripped by delusional fears for her children’s safety made the psychotic decision to kill them and has now been deemed legally insane, avoiding a murder trial.

Wellington mayor stands firm on Golden Mile

Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau. Photo: RNZ

'Has to be done': Wellington mayor stands firm on Golden Mile

There has been strong opposition to Wellington City Council's controversial move to keep retention of the Golden Mile in its long term plan.

One dead, 13 injured after tourist bus crash

The scene of a crash on SH1, north of Tīrau. Photo: RNZ / Natalie Akoorie

One dead, 13 injured after tourist bus crash

One person is dead and 13 others are injured after a small bus loaded with international tourists collided with two vehicles on State Highway 1 in Waikato this afternoon.

Goldie painting sells for $3.75m

'Thoughts of a Tohunga'. Photo: Supplied

History made as Goldie painting sells for $3.75m

An oil painting of a Māori elder by Charles Frederick Goldie became the most valuable Māori portrait in New Zealand art history after an auction sale on Tuesday night.

Start of efforts to defend ‘really good’ hospital

Timaru Hospital staff and supporters protest about planned changes to the hospital recently....

Start of efforts to defend ‘really good’ hospital

Timaru Hospital staff and supporters are not going down without a fight, standing up against what it says is a removal of decision-making from the region.

Olivia Podmore: Health practitioner denies sharing info with coaches

A health practitioner treating Olivia Podmore has forcefully denied claims he shared confidential medical information within an "old boys" network of Cycling NZ coaches and support staff at an inquest into the death of the elite cyclist.

Murder accused told police missing real estate agent was 'beautiful'

Chinese national Tingjun Cao is accused of murder. Photo: Iain McGregor

Murder accused told police missing real estate agent was 'beautiful'

Tingjun Cao told police he had been driving around Christchurch looking for a job the day Yanfei Bao disappeared.

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