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'No normal accident': Man dies after being beaten, run over by vehicle
Health worker at the scene says the victim was trying to get away when he was mown down.
Builder faces $300,000 tax evasion allegations
The man appeared in court this morning facing 40 charges.
Mother terrorised: Daughter barred from contacting her
Obsessive-compulsive disorder compels woman to repeatedly terrorise her mother.
'Mumma died because she got very ill': Devastated husband speaks out
Canterbury man speaks about wife's suicide after perinatal depression, anxiety battle
Diesel spray sparks trawler fire, Talley's to review maintenance procedures
Talleys is now actioning recommendations issued by the TAIC.
Operation Cobalt: Raid nets 'armed, dangerous' Killer Beez associate
Loaded gun and drugs found after police raid house.
'Mad Magpie' cricket thug re-called for sentencing
Wicket-keeper has 11 assault convictions, including punching an umpire in the head.
$300,000 worth of meth found in Lego box
The meth has an estimated street value of between $250,000 and $300,000.
Anti-water bottling campaigners overturn consents
Consents had allowed companies to extract billions of litres a year.
Sir Tim's costly ride: Mayor spends $523 on rental to travel from Wgtn to P North
Angry mayor says council making a decision on the rental car is misuse of council time.
Bloody saliva spat at police, paramedic kicked in groin
Dylan Owens positioned his body before launching both feet into the pelvis of a paramedic.
Baker's wife fined for her part in exploiting workers
Partner knew what was happening so she's also liable, authority rules.
Construction site raids: 'Stressed' builders sleeping on-site to deter brazen thieves
Fears of organised crime and insider jobs as industry says crime on the rise.
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Take our quiz and find out where the best place is for you to live the 'Kiwi dream'.
Flooding on Lake Ohau Rd near Twizel
A bridge has been washed out on Lake Ohau Rd near Twizel. Video / Heidi Versey
Walking in wilderness: How to explore the incredible Hollyford Valley
Adam Dooney talks forest trails, jetboat rides, and the sheer power of nature
Non-custodial sentence an 'investment' for Cromwell meth addict
A Cromwell woman has been given a chance after being caught dealing methamphetamine.
Baby death at motel: Police confirm not suspicious
Police have referred the matter to the coroner.
Green gold: Grower jailed for converting historic bank into cannabis operation
Secret door in the pantry opened into five chambers housing a 'very high-quality' crop.
No place I'd rather be - making the move from Auckland to Christchurch a life changer
Super City: Reporter Anna Leask on why she returned after 12 years in Auckland.
Police investigating sudden death at Christchurch motel
The death occurred about 10.10am this morning.
Last pole in groyne at St Clair Beach has washed away
The final vestige of the photographic groyne is now below the waters at the Dunedin beach.
Queenstown receives 'World's Greatest Places' recognition
The resort town is the only NZ destination to make the third annual Time Magazine list.
Sexual abuser not ready for parole, board finds
Repeated denials of guilt make Edward Anand ineligible for sex-offender treatment.
'Something's happened to mum': Son to dad on fatal stabbing; accused in court
The man charged with murdering Chch woman Laisa Waka Tunidau back in High Court
Rain easing after wild weather thrashes NZ
After a week of wild weather, most Kiwis are expected to have some respite from rain.
Man's 'miracle' survival after 4WD was swept off flooded river crossing
Desperate dash for help after one person was killed in the swollen North Taieri creek.
Offender's chilling two words to his victim
After his wife had gone to work, Blair Norman Stewart climbed into bed with the victim.
Flood survivor trekked through swollen creeks for help
A 'miracle' the man made it to safety.
'It was clear she was a 14-year-old child': Crown
Failure to find out teen's age before sex was the 'crux of the crime', court hears.
Burglar leaves unwelcome deposit in women's toilet
Judge orders burglar to pay $1000 to clean up toilets after break-in spree.
Man says delivery of divorce papers drove him to drink and drive...again
Drunk driver hit a parked car, then fled from police soon after his marriage ended.