Man charged with murder after baby's death
Man charged with murder after death of baby in Hamilton
A man has been charged with murder after the death of a baby in the Hamilton suburb of Fairfield on Wednesday.
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Officer stable, scene of killing blessed
Officer in stable condition as scene blessed
Senior Sergeant Adam Ramsay has progressed to a stable condition, while Iwi blessed the site of the New Year's Eve incident which claimed the life of Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming.
Osaka through to ASB quarter-finals
Osaka through to ASB quarter-finals
By Jamie Wall of RNZ Sport Even with big tennis names pulling out and the local hopeful gone, there's plenty of life left in the ASB Classic.
'Tragic day': Officer dies after hit by 'speeding' car
'Tragic day': Officer dies after hit by 'speeding' car
An officer who died from injuries after being hit by a car in Nelson early on New Year's Day is being remembered as an outstanding member of the force and "a beautiful soul".
Child killed in stabbing incident in Hamilton
Child killed in stabbing incident in Hamilton
Neighbours believe a child has died, another is seriously injured and a woman has been stabbed in an assault in the Hamilton suburb of Fairfield overnight.
Person dies after Darfield crash
Person dies after Darfield crash
One person has died following a two-vehicle crash in Canterbury.
Sylvester fighting 'tsunami of superfast' fashion
Sylvester fighting 'tsunami of superfast' fashion
Kate Sylvester's self-titled label is closing after "30 fabulous years", but her fight against fast fashion is only ramping up, and both have been recognised in the New Year Honours list.
Lauer linked to alleged abuse on Lake Hāwea farm
Lauer linked to alleged abuse on Lake Hāwea farm
Warning: distressing content. Former American TV show host Matt Lauer is being linked by animal rights activists with alleged abuse during shearing at Hunter Valley Station near Lake Hāwea.
Busy time for rescuers
Busy time for rescuers
A Canterbury tramper has been rescued from the Southern Alps after setting off a locator beacon as conditions were "beyond his capability", police say.
Christchurch New Year's Eve celebrations canned
Christchurch New Year's Eve celebrations canned
Christchurch City Council has cancelled its New Year's Eve celebrations owing to wet weather.
Watch: Car crashes down bank
Watch: Car crashes down bank on Canterbury highway
Two motorists were lucky to walk away from a dramatic crash down a bank on State Highway 73 in Canterbury.
The place to be for New Year's Eve
New Year's Eve weather: West Coast the place to be
The often wet West Coast of the South Island is the place to be to ring in the new year with dry, warm conditions forecast, Metservice says.
Duffy leads the way again as Black Caps win series
Duffy leads the way again as Black Caps win series
The Black Caps have clinched the T20 cricket series against Sri Lanka with a game to spare.
Property market predictions for 2025
Property market predictions for 2025
House prices are expected to increase over the next 12 months, but how much and how fast are still up for debate.
Quake recovery leader suprised by knighthood
'I'm a Cantabrian born and bred': Chch quake recovery leader suprised by knighthood
Sir Peter Skelton - a key player in Christchurch's post-quake recovery - says he "was very surprised" to be recognised in the New Year Honours.
Free vaping kits to help people quit smoking
Free vaping kits to help New Zealanders quit smoking
The Government will be supplying vaping starter kits to stop-smoking services around the country next week to help adults quit.
Thousands flock to Rhythm & Alps festival
Thousands flock to Rhythm & Alps festival
A rainy start to Rhythm & Alps has not deterred the enthusiasm and excitement of festival-goers.
Kiwis on the New Year Honours list
Kiwis on the New Year Honours list
The 2025 New Year Honours list featured 190 award recipients from New Zealand.
World's best young tennis players on court
World's best young tennis players on court in Ashburton
Some of the best junior tennis players in the world will be vying for an ITF tour title in Ashburton from January 6 to 12.
Couple claim $4.3m Lotto win
Couple claim $4.3m Lotto win
A Dunedin couple say they are still in a state of disbelief after winning $4,333,333 in Saturday’s Lotto draw.