Longer prison sentences considered
The Corrections Minister is looking at scrapping short prison sentences in favour of longer ones, in the hope of reducing reoffending.
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Double diagnosis leaves couple down but not out
Double diagnosis leaves couple down but not out
A couple who were married in Governor’s Bay have had a tough few years battling cancer.
Murdered US student Kyle Whorrall mourned by community
Murdered US student Kyle Whorrall mourned by community
More than 60 people gathered at a memorial and fundraising event today for American PhD student Kyle Whorrall, who was fatally attacked at an Auckland bus stop last month.
Sir Bob Jones dead at 85
High-profile businessman Sir Bob Jones dies
Businessman and politician Sir Bob Jones has died at the age of 85, according to reports.
Crews battle large house fire
Crews battle large house fire
Helicopters are on standby as emergency services battle a large house fire near Queenstown.
Westpac fined $3.25m over historic breaches
Bank fined $3.25m after misleading, overcharging customers
One of NZ's biggest banks has been ordered to pay a multimillion-dollar penalty for misleading and overcharging customers.
'A fighter' who gave everything for his family
'A fighter' who gave everything for his family
A bus driver who was born in Canterbury with a genetic disorder has been remembered as "a fighter" who used his final moments to give back to his family.
Flights resume as winds buffet Wellington
Flights resume as winds buffet Wellington
Heavy winds are continuing to blast Wellington's coast, keeping some roads closed, but flights have resumed.
Cook Strait commuters warned of major disruptions
Cook Strait commuters warned of major disruptions
Commuters are being warned of disruptions after KiwiRail announced it'll retire the Aratere, its rail-enabled Interislander ferry, this year.
Senior doctors on strike for 24 hours
Senior doctors on strike for 24 hours
More than 5000 senior hospital doctors and specialists have walked off the job for an unprecedented 24-hour strike in protest over stalled contract negotiations.
Star buys slice of Queenstown business
Jason Momoa buys into South Island hospitality business
Hollywood heavyweight Jason Momoa has bought into a longtime Queenstown hospitality business.
Allowing prisoners to vote was a 'soft-on-crime approach'
Allowing prisoners to vote was a 'soft-on-crime approach'
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says Cabinet has agreed to reinstate a total ban on prisoners voting in general elections.
Man jailed 25 years acquitted of murder
Man jailed 25 years acquitted of murder
A man who spent 25 years in prison for the murder of Auckland tyre-fitter Deane Fuller-Sandys has been acquitted.
Released patient kills for second time
Man found not guilty of murder by way of insanity for second time
A man ruled insane after committing a high-profile killing more than two decades ago has gone on to kill another person.
Mother of suicidal patient claims he was 'sent home to die'
Mother of suicidal patient claims he was 'sent home to die'
After a South Island medical professional told a patient he could not help him, the man went home, locked himself in his room and attempted suicide.
Dotcom moves into mansion to be close to hospital
Dotcom moves into mansion to be close to hospital
Internet entrepreneur Kim Dotcom has moved into a new house as he continues to recover from a stroke.
Pregnant beauty therapist gets $100k
'Treated with ongoing hostility and contempt': Pregnant beauty therapist gets $100k after being made to quit
A beauty therapist’s joy and excitement at discovering she was pregnant was soon replaced by stress and humiliation when her job security came under threat due to her news.
How does your power bill compare to others?
How does your power bill compare to others?
Have you ever wondered whether your power bill is "average"?
'No lolly scramble' as Govt slashes operating budget
'No lolly scramble' as Govt slashes operating budget
The Government has freed up "billions" of dollars through additional public service cuts to be redeployed into "New Zealand's most pressing priorities".
Workplace death leaves 'enormous hole' for family
Dad's death in workplace accident leaves 'enormous hole' - family
A South Island dad who died in a workplace accident has been remembered as a "family man" and a friend to all who met him.