OT not involved with family at time of alleged murder
OT not involved with family at time of alleged murder
Oranga Tamariki says it was not involved with the whānau of a baby who died this week at the time of the violent killing.
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Banned bathroom heaters cause Chch house fires
Banned bathroom heaters cause Chch house fires
A warning has been issued after two separate house fires in Christchurch over the past 24 hours were caused by "prohibited" Serene bathroom heaters.
Search on for surfer after suspected shark attack
Search on for surfer after suspected shark attack
A search is resuming for a man believed to have been attacked by a shark while surfing at a remote beach.
Man in exploded Cybertruck was decorated soldier
Man in exploded Cybertruck was decorated soldier
Law enforcement officials named a US Army soldier as the likely person inside a Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas.
Victim of Canterbury workplace accident named
Victim of Canterbury workplace accident named
The man who died after an incident at a Canterbury workplace just before Christmas has been named.
Man climbs roof to evade police
Man climbs roof to evade police
A man who allegedly stole a car was arrested after clambering on to a roof in South Dunedin this morning, police say.
'She believed in people': Tributes for Dame Tariana
'She believed in people': Tributes for Dame Tariana
A stern but loving auntie, a woman of unshakeable principle, the very definition of a wāhine toa - just a few of the tributes for Dame Tariana Turia, who has died aged 80.
New Orleans attacker acted alone - FBI
New Orleans attacker acted alone - FBI
A US Army veteran who drove a truck into a crowd of New Year's Day revelers had pledged allegiance to Islamic State, but acted alone in the attack that killed at least 14 people, the FBI says.
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.