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'Outrageously bad piece of driving': Speeding driver told police he didn't stop as he was disqualified
Judge tells 20yo police have better things to do than chase after young men like him.
Pay back: High Court orders thief to return stolen funds to victim, with interest
Woman’s claim she had repaid the money was “breathtakingly incredible” judge says.
Sealord convicted after asbestos found on fishing boat
An alarm was raised by a crew member.
‘We’ve lost everything’: Owners of unsaleable, uninsurable homes hit back
After a year, people are still waiting for information after flooding destroyed homes.
Crown says 'sorry' but will fight top of the south Māori over claims for remedies
'It's a big thing for the Crown' - Crown lawyer Jason Gough
'This is not long-forgotten history': Descendants of Māori wronged by Crown back in court
'We just want our land back and then we'll go away' - Rangatira Rore Stafford
Broken Promises: The final stage in a 180-year-old land battle is about to begin
Nelson iwi won a landmark case against the Crown; they're back in court to sort remedies.
Paralysed teen takes ACC fight to Court of Appeal
ACC and two courts have denied his claims. Now the case will go to the Court of Appeal.
Victim ‘karate-kicked’ in face during night out confronts offender in court
The victim was in town, minding his own business, when he was kicked in the face.
'Deliberate invasion': Man who breached protection sent back to prison
He breached a protection order when he turned up at the woman’s home and tried to hug her.
'You were swerving over' - Drunk driver with 10 in van seen losing control on the road
The seasonal worker wanted a discharge without conviction. The judge disagreed.
Midwifery failings: Baby took 14 minutes to take her first breath
The newborn suffered a head injury that could have a profound impact on her life.
Pic's Peanut Butter chief says its biggest challenge is meeting demand
Pic's Peanut Butter chief Aimee McCammon says the brand aims to keep production in NZ.
Ferry passenger stabbed by mental health patient wielding scissors
Victim was a holidaymaker who did nothing to provoke attack.
Man hurls wheelie bin at woman who posted video on TikTok
The woman's wrist was cut to the bone during the attack.
Nelson Māori land claim returns to High Court
It is one of the largest litigations against the Crown in New Zealand's history.
One dead after crash involving farm vehicle in St Arnaud
The sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene.
Mockery over speech impediment drives drinker to brink
Repeat drink-driver stuck in rut of alcohol use to numb the pain of illness and ridicule.
Pāua play: Seafood picnic turns sour after mum nabbed by fisheries officer
Rules 'open to interpretation' says pinged pāua collector; officials says rules are clear.
Driver in tight spot after getting stuck in cul-de-sac while allegedly evading police
Defendant asks judge: 'How can they be criminal charges when there was no victim?'
All ages gather for native planting in memory of Des Ratima
Whānau gathered to plant a site in Whakatu as a living memorial for kaumātua Des Ratima.
'I just knew I had to do it': Company man turned whistleblower
Martin Byrne spoke up after a young worker nearly died, a week after a similar accident.
Watch: Chilling moment head-on crash avoided by just 300mm
The driver was overtaking a 52-tonne logging truck on a corner.
New Zealand’s fruit-rich ice cream gets a sugary American makeover
New York Times: The Kiwi favourite is catching on in the US ... with a few extras.
Judge jails Aimex former health and safety manager
Former health and safety manager sent to prison for lying about workplace accident.
Passenger partially scalped in power pole crash caused by recidivist dangerous driver
The occupants were found in the upside-down car injured and bleeding badly.
Fee-fi-fo-FUN! Stay overnight in a giant-sized boot
Judy and Steve have put their heart and "sole" into NZ's quirkiest overnight stay.
Heavy rain to soak parts of NZ, thunderstorms may strike Auckland
Heavy rain watches issued for Coromandel, Bay of Plenty, Gisborne, Hawke's Bay, Nelson.
'He just charged at me': Strangled detective speaks out after violent career low
'It happened so fast. He just ran at me and shoved me back'.
Worst attack in 25 years on the job: Detective held against wall, punched in head
The officer was responding to a family harm incident in which a man was high on meth.
'Misguided in their beliefs': Lifestyle property owners refuse to pay rates
They didn't want to pay $1767 for their 1.85-hectare property.
Business co-director escapes conviction after diverting $40k to pay herself
The wedding venue business wasn't paying her. So she helped herself.
Christmas crash: Pub row ends with drunk and dangerous driver in a paddock
He drove in an 'erratic manner' straight past the police station.