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CCTV footage challenges daughter’s defence in Khandallah murder trial
Her actions included discarding a rubbish bag and replacing her false nails.
Dog sniffs out protected birds in rough West Coast terrain
A flock of endangered whio, or blue ducks, have been sniffed out in part of the West Coast where they have not been seen for decades.
Crocodiles that spent 25 years in concrete cage behind a cafe rehomed in sanctuary
The crocodiles had been surviving on rain water in the litter-filled enclosure at the back of a cafe in the Solomon Islands.
Napier man arrested after military-style guns found in children’s bedrooms
The man is facing 14 charges, including unlawful possession of prohibited firearms.
'The truth will come out' - Scott Guy's parents still have hope 15 years after murder
Bryan and Jo Guy say their lives are now divided into two parts - before Scott was killed and after.
McQuillan Tipu jailed after stealing woman’s pokie winnings, injuring her in Glenfield carpark
She was dragged by the robber’s car when she fought to get her money back.
Proposed reorganisation of Southland's councils being investigated
Southland District Mayor Rob Scott last year proposed two authorities for the region.
Selwyn Water company 'continues local ownership, prevents privatisation' - mayor
Residents association chair says there is anger in the community that public submissions were ignored.
Phillip Mant jailed for holding woman hostage at gunpoint for 15 hours
Phillip Mant kidnapped the woman for 15 hours, forcing the lockdown of a nearby hospital and four schools.
Pedestrian reportedly seriously injured after accident involving car in Blenheim
Emergency services were called to the scene about 4.40pm.
Nelson stand-off: Phillip Mant jailed for 5 years over hostage and bomb threat
Victim said he feared he would see his daughter killed in front of him.
Video of murder-accused Julia DeLuney shows her on the night of her mother's death
CCTV footage shows murder-accused Julia DeLuney coming and going from her mother's home on the night of the elderly woman's death.
Health New Zealand won’t proceed with cutting Wellington Hospital maternity and gynaecology beds
The trial aimed to ease emergency department overcrowding by reallocating beds.
How are designated terrorist entities selected in New Zealand? Here's what you need to know
Explainer - The Proud Boys are no longer a terrorist entity in New Zealand. But how does a group get designated as terrorists in the first place?
Over 200 work visas linked to companies connected to Vietnamese organised crime rings
200 work visas have been linked to Vietnamese crime rings operating grow houses in the city.
Rich-listers pull out of Western Springs Stadium project
Auckland Arena was backed by entrepreneur Anna Mowbray, her husband, former All Black Ali Williams, American businessman Bill Foley, and NBA player Steven Adams.
Southern Ocean getting warmer and saltier, will 'change the way the planet works'
The shift could accelerate climate change for the whole planet.
No, Jacinda Ardern hasn’t been asked to appear before the Covid Royal Commission
The Royal Commission told the Herald that no one has been asked to appear yet.
Family appalled after 99yo's landline disconnected for days
It took days for what is essentially Doreen Robertson's lifeline to be reconnected.
Illegal firearms found in children's bedrooms
Five military-style semi-automatics were found in children's bedrooms by police carrying out a a search warrant at the home in Napier.
