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Teammates of fatally stabbed Dunedin teen cancel rugby game in memory of friend

Otago rugby says the 'tragic circumstances' are being felt across the rugby community.

'Govt sanctioned cultivation of cannabis': Judge's concern about legal scheme

Licensed cannabis growers can currently legally obtain illicit seeds and plants.

'I did not do that, sir': Five cousins say man sexually abused them, including after church

One aunty said when she was told of the alleged abuse, she read Bible verses to the man.

Dunedin bus hub fatal stabbing: 'A tragic event involving two very young people'

A 13-year-old boy appeared in court today charged with murder.

Mum’s heartbreaking message for son assaulted with wine bottle in Auck restaurant

The child was on a family outing when bashed with a wine bottle by a stranger.

Alleged wage subsidy fraud trial likely next year

Wage subsidy trial: Tax agency charges could be merged with $977k fraud allegations.

'I got used to it' teenage boy says of alleged abuse

The teenage boy is one of five cousins who were allegedly abused by their aunt's partner.

US tip-off leads to Christchurch man's arrest for allegedly owning child sex material

Customs raided the man's home this morning - he was allegedly uncooperative.

'Highly culpable': Farmer milked cow even after 'part of her udder dropped off'

Some of Ray Nairn's ill-treated cows needed to be euthanised.

Bribery and corruption allegations: Two defendants lose name suppression

Daud Suryantyo accused of abusing his position as a public official.

Christchurch man accused of running NZ's largest illegal lottery, generating more than $11m

The defendants appeared in the Christchurch District Court this afternoon.

Wanted man arrested, facing drugs and car theft charges

Police made a public appeal to help locate Quaide Clements.

Auckland bribery and corruption case: One accused still wants to keep his name secret

Judge says suppression bid not good enough, but bribery accused wins last-minute reprieve.

'You owe these people': Online scammer will take 11 years to repay his victims $8700

Paul Sutton can only afford to make repayments of $15 a week.

Bribery, Black Power, and drug smuggling: The downfall of a Corrections officer

Scott Topham was paid $3200 by a prisoner to bring in the contraband.

Woman charged in relation to stolen car with baby inside appears in court

The baby was left on the roadside by the alleged thieves.

Mongrel Mob associate's leg slashed to the bone, red shoes stolen in Black Power attack

Details of the incident have been revealed after one attacker admitted his involvement.

Fleeing teen who robbed liquor stores ordered shooting at police, bullet hits patrol car

The bullet hit the bonnet of the pursuing patrol car, leaving officers in shock.