Nelson out in force for slain officer
Nelson out in force for slain officer
More than 1000 people have attended a vigil in Nelson for Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming, killed after being hit by a vehicle while on patrol early on New Year's Day.
Drive-up restaurant
Drive-up restaurant
Seagulls squabble over the odd chip and piece of fish thrown from Chrissy Clark’s car window yesterday as she enjoyed dinner at the Esplanade at St Clair.
Smash-and-grab under investigation
Smash-and-grab under investigation
Dunedin police are investigating another smash-and-grab incident at a city store.
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Paddock’s future yet to be decided
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Paddock’s future yet to be decided
It may resemble a horse paddock at the moment, but land next to the Portobello Domain on the Otago Peninsula could end up going to the dogs.
Annual celebration an uphill battle
Annual celebration an uphill battle
The flag of the Independent State of Aramoana flew high and proud above a community gathering for some good old-fashioned fun.
Jeju airline, operator searched over fatal crash
Jeju airline, operator searched over fatal crash
South Korean police have raided Jeju Air and the operator of Muan International Airport as they investigate a crash that killed 179 people in the worst aviation disaster on the country's soil.
Woman falls to death after multiple emergency calls
Woman falls to death after multiple emergency calls
A woman has fallen to her death after dangling from the balcony of an apartment in Australia, leaving a man in custody as investigators examine the scene, their relationship and multiple emergency calls.
Road toll climbs after cyclist dies
Road toll climbs after cyclist dies
A cyclist has died after colliding with a car in Waikato.
Man charged with murder after baby's death
Man charged with murder after baby's death in Hamilton
A man has been charged with murder after the death of a baby in the Hamilton suburb of Fairfield on Wednesday.
16 rescued as most dangerous month begins
16 rescued as most dangerous month begins
Surf Life Saving rescued 16 people on the first day of the year, marking the start of what they call the most dangerous month in the water.
Officer stable, scene of killing blessed
Ramsay in stable condition as scene blessed
A Nelson police officer is in a stable condition as iwi blessed the the site of the New Year's Day incident which claimed the life of his colleague.
Another Dunedin store hit by smash and grab
Another Dunedin store hit by smash and grab
Police are investigating another smash and grab incident at a Dunedin store.
Aussie airline crew attacked amid NY partying in Fiji
Aussie airline crew attacked amid NY partying in Fiji
Fiji police are investigating incidents involving two Virgin Australia crew who are allegedly the victims of rape and theft in Nadi early on New Year's Day.
Dame Tariana Turia suffers stroke
Dame Tariana Turia suffers stroke
Te Pāti Māori co-founder and former government minister Dame Tariana Turia has suffered a stroke, her iwi said.
Advocates question vaping plan
Advocates question vaping plan
The government's plan for smokers to swap their cigarettes for free vapes in a bid to quit smoking has come under fire from respiratory advocates.
Gunman dies after killing 10 in Montenegro
Gunman dies after killing 10 in Montenegro
A gunman who killed at least 10 people in a rampage on a small town in Montenegro has died from his injuries after attempting suicide, the country's interior minister says.
Inquiries continue into Hamilton homicide
Inquiries continue into Hamilton homicide
Police will be back at a house in the Hamilton suburb of Fairfield where neighbours say a child was killed in a New Year's homicide.
'Hellbent': 15 dead after truck ploughs into crowd
'Hellbent': 15 dead after truck ploughs into crowd
The death toll has to risen to 15 after a US Army veteran swerved his pickup truck around makeshift barriers and ploughed into people in New Orleans' crowded French Quarter.
Couple ‘in fairyland’ after $4.3m Lotto win
Couple ‘in fairyland’ after $4.3m Lotto win
A Dunedin couple say they are still in a state of disbelief after winning more than $4.3 million in Saturday’s Lotto draw.
Watch: Urban getaway for sea lion pair
Watch: Urban getaway for sea lion pair
A sea lion and her pup have taken up residence on the front lawn of a St Kilda property, several blocks from St Kilda Beach.