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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.

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.

SUV hits garage after plunging down bank in Ōpoho

SUV hits garage after plunging down bank in Ōpoho

An SUV crashed into a garage as it tumbled down a bank in Ōpoho this afternoon.

Imitation firearms prompt armed police response

Armed police talk to several youths in Princes St after reports of a firearm being seen on nearby...

Imitation firearms prompt armed police response

Three people wielding imitation firearms caused armed police to flood a central Dunedin street this afternoon.

'Unusual circumstances': Remains identified as missing man

Shane Edwards had been missing since May 2022. Photo: Supplied/NZ Police

'Unusual circumstances': Remains identified as missing man

Human remains found in Tokoroa earlier this month have been identified as missing man Shane Edwards.

Trump threatens Canada, Mexico with 25% tariffs

Donald Trump and his son, Donald Trump Jr, at a recent SpaceX rocket launch in Texas. Photo:...

Trump threatens Canada, Mexico with 25% tariffs

Donald Trump has pledged a 25% tariff on all products from Mexico and Canada from his first day in office, citing illegal immigration and the trade of illicit drugs.

Concern in Queensland over whooping cough surge

Authorities are grappling with a significant surge in Queensland whooping cough cases, as vaccination rates in pregnant women drop.

Good boy: Dog leads rescuers to missing owner

David McHaffie was flown to Wellington Hospital for assessment. Photo: Police / supplied

Good boy: Dog leads rescuers to missing owner

A man missing in Ōtaki Forks since Saturday has been found after his dog led rescuers to him.

Trump election interference case thrown out

Republican presidential nominee, former US president Donald Trump speaks to supporters at the...

Trump election interference case thrown out

A US judge has dismissed the federal criminal case accusing Donald Trump of attempting to overturn his 2020 election defeat.

Man charged with murder of woman in Blenheim

Police reviewed more than 6000 records. Photo: RNZ

Man charged with murder of woman in Blenheim

A homicide investigation has been launched after a woman was found dead at a property in Blenheim.

Three injured after coughing driver crashes

Three people were injured after the driver of the car they were in had a "coughing fit" and crashed.

Speedster refuses test, threatens to stay on road

Police were called to the crash on Highsted Rd last night. Photo: Supplied

Speedster refuses test, threatens to stay on road

A driver clocked doing almost 150kmh refused to undergo a police test and threatened to carry on driving after being stopped near Waihola early today.

Former National MP Nikki Kaye dies

Nikki Kaye was an MP for Auckland Central. Photo: RNZ

Former National MP Nikki Kaye dies

Former National Party Minister Nikki Kaye has died after a long battle with cancer. She was 44.

Kim Dotcom recovering from 'serious stroke'

Internet entrepreneur Kim Dotcom has revealed he is recovering from a "serious stroke".

Call for NCEA Level 1 to be overhauled again or dropped

ERO warned that it might be time to scrap the first year of the national school qualification...

Call for NCEA Level 1 to be overhauled again or dropped

The Education Review Office has panned the revised version of NCEA Level 1 that was introduced only this year.

Govt to fund 50 more senior doctors, more nurses

Health Minister Shane Reti. Photo: Reuters

Govt to fund 50 more senior doctors, more nurses

The government is funding 50 new senior doctors, and more nurses, to fix critical shortages in rural, mental health, maternity and critical care specialities.

Southern big hotspot for whooping cough

These rod-shaped Gram-negative bacilli cause whooping cough, known as pertussis, mainly in...

Southern big hotspot for whooping cough

The lower North and South Islands are the biggest hotspots for whooping cough as an epidemic sweeps NZ, official data shows.

Hutt residents told stench staying for years

The Seaview wastewater treatment plant is the source of the problem. Photo: RNZ

Hutt residents told stench staying for years

There were tears and anger when Hutt Valley residents found out a terrible smell from a wastewater treatment plant won't be fixed for another four years.

Christchurch shaken by shallow quake

The Hikurangi Subduction Zone is New Zealand's largest fault because of the area that could move...

Christchurch shaken by shallow quake

Christchurch has been rattled by a small earthquake this morning.

Fake locksmiths targeting Christchurch homeowners

Fake locksmiths targeting Christchurch homeowners

Christchurch residents are being warned to watch out for scammers pretending to be 'emergency locksmiths' who target people locked out of their homes.

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