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Finding Roo: Christchurch pup's dramatic tale of survival after falling from back of ute

Christmas came early for the Nichol family when they were reunited with Roo.

KiwiRail contractors will ‘demobilise’ staff after ferry project axed

Job losses are expected after the Government canned a mega-ferry project for Cook Strait.

Court rules Gloriavale top 'shepherd' liable for any breaches against former workers

Employment Court Chief Judge very clear on who is the employer of former sect workers.

'Matty Thunder': Male stripper willing to try anything in cocaine plot

The Australian ex-stripper pleaded guilty to attempting to retrieve $27m of cocaine.

'Ecstatic': Convicted killer claims miscarriage of justice for 1994 murder

Case referred to Court of Appeal after new evidence has come to light.

'Shocking': Contractor caught pretending to fill insulation revealed as ex-police officer

The contractor was recorded filling walls with putty but not insulation on CCTV footage.

Prison visitor caught with drugs, gun, stash of cash

Visitor's long list of what not to bring when visiting an inmate.

Tribesmen MC gang’s Christchurch pad raided, gun and drug utensils seized

The police raid followed several instances of dangerous driving and burnouts.

Ringing the bell: Lord's tradition comes to Hagley

The bell was used in Robert Falcon Scott’s first expedition to Antarctica.

Dunedin mayor’s racist remark ‘brought council into disrepute’

Carmen Houlahan has also brought herself into disrepute over multiple “unacceptable” texts

Two people injured, multiple arrested after incident in Christchurch

The two people are in a minor to moderate condition.

Darfield crash: One dead after collision between motorcycle and car

The road remains closed while a scene examination is carried out.

Cannabis in rest homes: Kiwi company uses retirees for medicinal tests

Company trialling substitute for sleep and pain medication in aged care facilities.

'I reject it': Judge rejects claim man was provoked into attacking couple

The man claimed the couple were antagonistic and attacked him first.

Police botch-up in Invercargill sex abuse case

A police 'botch-up' resulted in crucial evidence being deemed inadmissible in rape case.

Megan and Sacha ready to take each other’s world record shearing titles

Sponsored content: Megan holds the solo 9-hr strong wool lamb record and Sacha the 8-hr.

'Extensive damage': Severe storm hits Wellington, multiple injuries, thousands without power

Thunderstorms to bring heavy rain, hail and damaging gusts to east of North Island.

'Life is a gift': Legendary busker reflects after terminal cancer diagnosis

Ben Tomsett speaks with one of NZ's most talented musicians.