Woman who set her own home alight rescued by heroic neighbour - then jailed
Kristle Manuel was unconscious in her burning Blenheim home when help arrived.
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Man says he walked into a room to see his fiancee being raped
'It's not what it looks like,' the man accused of rape allegedly told her fiance.
Moana Pasifika set to lose another star as Chiefs eye top talent
Moana Pasifika are set to lose another player to a New Zealand franchise.
First XV rugby shake-up: South Island boys' schools plot breakaway competition
Co-ed schools like St Andrew's College and Rangiora High are excluded from the proposal.
More than 1000 flood to DoC camp website to book as new system launches
Spots at Tōtaranui, Momorangi and Anaura Bay open tomorrow at 9.30am.
Watch: Auckland boaties 'once in lifetime' close encounter with curious orca
The 4m-long whale swam right up to the boat.
'A superstar in the making': The First XV star carving up in Moascar Cup
Nathan Stephens, a Year 13 student, impressed with a stunning fullback performance.
Phil Gifford: Moana Pasifika's stunning win reshapes Super Rugby landscape
OPINION: Superman wears a Moana jersey and his secret identity is Ardie Savea.
Severe weather warnings: 120km/h gales, thunderstorms possible
MetService has forecast heavy rain and strong northwest winds.
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Weather onslaught: Rain, damaging gales, thunderstorms to sweep over NZ
The stormy conditions have already started in the south and will spread north Sunday.
How Christchurch's new stadium is redefining event hospitality
Interest submissions for the stadium's offerings closed Friday and were ‘oversubscribed’.
'I literally had nothing': Solo mum's struggle highlights legal aid need
Legal aid repayments rose to $32.1m, offsetting some costs for taxpayers.
Building momentum: Ōtūmoetai College's legacy spans six decades
The school grew from 800 students in 1965 to over 2000 in recent years.
'Flaxmere's time': 150 social homes planned for Hawke's Bay
Hawke’s Bay was chosen due to high emergency housing needs and waitlists.
Watch: Suspected drunk driver ploughs at high speed into security building
A driver crashed a car into Nelson Alarms, causing significant damage and smoke.
Sky's First XV coverage welcomed despite Auckland's absence
Coverage starts on May 29 with Nelson College vs Marlborough Boys’ College.
The 200m drive for smokes that led to a man's 7th drink-driving conviction
'Alcohol is not for everyone, and perhaps it’s not for you,' says the judge at sentencing.
'Immoral': Principals oppose charter school funding amidst education reform
$153 million is allocated to establish 50 charter schools over four years.
Super Rugby teams: All Blacks wing returns for Blues
All the ins-and-outs ahead of the 14th round of the Super Rugby Pacific season.
Nelson schools have lockdowns lifted after armed police incident
Police say people should avoid the area around Nayland Rd.
Finance leaders celebrated: Major wins at Infinz Awards
Infinz Awards celebrate big winners in the finance industry.
Drugs and gangs: Research reveals messaging apps used to sell cannabis, MDMA
Survey of nearly 11,000 users reveals most popular social media apps to purchase drugs.
Barbara Edmonds: Foreign investment requires adequate public safeguards
OPINION: Labour welcomes foreign investments that align with the national interest.
'That's their problem': Helipad row heats up in affluent Auckland suburb
Every concern has been addressed, said one supporter of the helipad.
Family of 10-year-old killed in Mother's Day ATV crash speak of 'devastating loss'
The schoolboy dreamed of one day stepping into the family thoroughbred business.
Property Insider: Next steps for Seascape tower but what of Shundi's big Tāmaki plans?
Icon took over the Seascape site on April 30; now in set-up/due diligence/review phase.
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Nearly 7 times over the limit: Former NZ Idol judge Paul Ellis caught drink driving, living in his car
Former New York-based music exec Ellis told police he was living in his car in a park.
'Terrible experience': Dentist ignored woman 'thrashing' in pain as tooth was pulled out
The dentist described it as a 'highly difficult extraction on a nervous patient'.
First XV rugby: How King's College got back on top in Auckland
King's College defeated Sacred Heart 36-22 to reclaim the Fitzpatrick-Kirkpatrick Cup.
Bird experts at oddsd over native parapara trees
Robert Webb advises removing parapara trees; Ian McLean suggests trimming flowers instead.
'It’s been a long time coming': Artist couple open studio in Far North
Tattoo artist Mario Gregor and partner Ceara Lile have opened a studio in Kerikeri.