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Safety experts highlight array of oversights that may have led to a double-fatal crash.
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Teachers rolling strike action begins today
The strikes are continuing despite a last-minute offer from the Ministry of Education.
WorkSafe investigates treatment of staff at prestigious high school
It's understood multiple allegations have been made against a senior staffer.
Father’s final words to son before he was shot dead
Connor Whitehead was shot dead at a party in Christchurch in November 2021.
Person dies at Christchurch industrial workplace
A patient was seen being given CPR by responding paramedics.
Hotel scam: Auckland mum admits $159K spent, told friends she was buying a house
The woman, a nurse, said she's got nowhere to turn to.
'Disappointing on several levels': Teens abuse police after dairy theft
Police dismayed and disappointed at level of abuse directed at officers by teens.
‘I love it, I’m just addicted’: 13yo joyrider’s startling admission
Four youths were involved in an 800km return trip joyride from Christchurch to Nelson.
Digging up Dunedin Hospital's past
Archaeologists work to preserve any artefacts they find amongst the rubble.
Weather: heavy rain and a touch of snow forecast this week
Heavy rain will affect northern and western parts of the North Island from Tuesday.
More heavy rain expected for Nelson as rain band moves west
Nelson Tasman Civil Defence says caution is still needed on the region's roads.
Police visit homicide victim’s former apartment complex
Richard Leman's body was found inside a car parked in a garage in Rangiora.
Australian deportee guilty of dangerous driving in Mosgiel
Deportee was sent back from Australia because of his criminal behaviour.
South Island’s West Coast set for soaking
Buller and Westland tipped to experience the worst of the wet weather.
Dunedin police sting: Police find $115k in cash, $60k of cannabis
The defendant admits he got greedy after $60,000 worth of cannabis was found in a sting.
'What are you going to do, get me whacked like Angela?': Murder trial hears secret conversations
Angela Blackmoore murder accused's ex-partner gives explosive evidence.
Police are back at Rangiora property after body found inside car
Police launched a homicide inquiry after a man's body was found in his garage.
Motorcylist killed in North Canterbury crash named
A man killed in a crash in North Canterbury was a 'very kind and gentle man'.
Christchurch vape shop ram raids continue
A vehicle smashed into a store in Northlands early this morning.
'Grossly excessive speed': Judge blasts farmer for 'appalling' hit-and-run cyclist death
A man who lied to police about who was driving a car after a fatal crash is sentenced.
Dunedin man realises ‘methamphetamine is a demon’
The judge was impressed with the convicted man's realisation of the drug's harmful effect.
Victim needed to 'watch herself', murder accused allegedly said hours before killing
The Crown alleges Angela Blackmoore was brutally murdered to free up a business deal.
'It’s getting worse': Canterbury business struggle with crime wave
North Canterbury retailers living in fear after constant burglaries.
Doctor caught attacking patients for a third time
The doctor was working at a clinic in Christchurch when he sexually abused men.
‘A really good man’: Local cop praised for assisting elderly scam victim
The policeman drove the 93-year-old to his local bank and helped him explain his case.
Marae containers packed with emergency supplies for top of the south Māori
The containers house generators, portable loos and showers and BBQs.
‘Disastrous outcome’: Woman sentenced for running over man clearing drain
Jeffrey Ilott was on his hands and knees clearing out guttering when he was run over.
Young mum signed deal with alleged killer weeks before murder
Crown alleges Angela Blackmoore was murdered to free up a business deal.
Pizza oven explodes, injuring two
Fire crews were called to the scene of the incident in Nelson.
‘Everything’s slipping away’: Staff shortages prevent woman’s bowel surgery
The only surgeon capable of the operation doesn't have the necessary staff required.
Council staff allegedly drove illegally altered utes into oncoming traffic while chemical spraying
The regional council ceased all chemical spraying in Canterbury at the end of March.
Cold case murder: Partner tells of bloody body discovery
Gang-connected debt collector ordered contract killing, the Crown alleges.
Fourth man not guilty in Christchurch bar spiking and sex assaults case
The man defended a charge of sexually violating a woman at the bar in August 2018.
Towards the light: Queenstown art fest aims to attract long weekend crowds
Queenstown’s light festival says it is back and brighter than ever.