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New Magpies assistant coach sought to replace Bryn Evans

Bryn Evans began helping to coach the Magpies soon after the end of his playing career.

'You took my mummy away from me': Yanfei Bao's daughter's 'chilling' words to killer

Tingjun Cao has been sentenced today for the murder of Yanfei Bao in Christchurch in 2023.

Driver gets Jeep stuck in river trying to avoid group who allegedly assaulted him

Firefighters had to haul the half-submerged vehicle from a flooded ford.

Police seize arsenal of almost 500 firearms from Gore property

Only six of the firearms were registered in the man’s name.

Indian aviation’s close connection with NZ and student pilots

Hundreds of student pilots will need support after the crash, aviation leader says.

Estate agent Yanfei Bao's killer booted from courtroom after angry outbursts

Tingjun Cao is being sentenced today for the murder of Yanfei Bao in Christchurch in 2023.

Lachie Jones: Coroner to deliver findings six years on from toddler's death

The coroner's findings are to be released in Invercargill today.

'We still have that risk': Thunderstorm chance remains in north, skifields to open in south

The wet weather has also caused a mudslide that's blocking a North Island highway.

'Cleave my head open': Tenant allegedly breaks neighbour's ribs, charges another with machete

Tenant allegedly threatens to cut neighbour and puts another in hospital nine days later.

Lyttelton homes evacuated after landslide

At least one house was hit, emergency crews seen going door-to-door.

Why Aoraki Mt Cook is doubling as Everest in Tenzing biopic

'It’s an iconic setting for an incredible story.'

Five stunning coastal golf courses to play around the British Isles

Tee off at these stunning British and Irish courses.

'Darkness on her life': Meter reader traumatised by kidnapping ordeal

A court heard the victim was trapped in her car by an aggressive property owner.

Our experts on who will win US Open

NZME's golf experts preview the 125th US Open.

Soldier won't be dismissed after filming woman without consent during sex

Judge and panel opt for a lesser sentence for corporal, including a formal warning.

Watch: Noel Edmonds returns to TV with reality show on Kiwi country life

The former star of Noel's House Party reveals his return to the screen.

'Real driver for us': Blues inspired by Suafoa's brave battle

The Blues are harnessing emotional motivation to end the Crusaders' 30-match playoffs run.

Thunderstorm threat looms over NZ, downpours for the south

A heavy rain watch is in place for North Otago until this evening.