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SFO drops inquiry into multimillion-dollar scam

A Wellington man accused of duping at least 30 New Zealanders out of millions of dollars appears to have got away with it.

Zespri says court finds in its favour

Bay of Plenty on flood alert as storm nears

Bay of Plenty Civil Defence officials are on flood alert, urging people to be prepared for heavy rain during the weekend.

Kiwi artists to feature in new film

Impromptu Mt Hutt sleepover ends

Melbourne crime family shot dead

NZer denies killing Aussie businessman

NZ population rises to 4.37 million

<i>Brian Rudman</i>: Who needs enemies when Friends of Monte are on the rampage?

New audio service for TV announced

Murder accused knew CPR, court told

A woman accused of murdering her baby son by leaving him alone in the bath knew CPR but did not try to resuscitate him because she thought it was too late, a court has been told.

Public service 'must save more'

Sandcastle trip opponents 'narrow-minded'

A Christchurch city councillor won't stand at the next election after a ratepayer-funded US trip to study sandcastles.

Accused mother asked for help

A mother accused of murdering her baby said she felt "incapable" of looking after her children.

Mum of suicide victim says law change needed

A mother who lost her son to suicide says restrictions on media reporting of suicide should be no different to rape, murder or car accidents.

Former Cabinet minister loses appeal