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National Party appealing costs in Eminem case
The party's lawyer said the judge's order for damages was too high.

Several Waverley crash funerals this week
Flowers and gifts appear at the site of last week's horrific crash near Waverley.

Sisters' T-shirts to be exhibited by Te Papa
The Mastectotee was designed to resemble a mastectomy scar and initiate conversation.

Air Chathams will pick up Kāpiti route
The privately owned airline has announced it will start flying the route from August 20.

Man who stole human toes posted theft on Instagram
Joshua Williams said he didn't plan the theft, he simply saw the toes and took them.

$12.7m bill for Sir Peter Jackson's WWI museum
Sir Peter Jackson's trench recreation three years late to four-year war commemoration.

Queen St jukebox killing: Why top author wants murder case re-examined
Writer wants historic murder case put before criminal injustices commission.

Man found unresponsive at Lower Hutt property dies in hospital
Emergency services were called to a house on Davis Grove, in Wainuiomata.

Kiwi Nobel prize winner becomes social entrepreneur in residence
A Kiwi Noble prize winner has a fascinating new role at Massey University.

'Tapu' korowai stolen from art gallery
The cloak was made in the traditional method and has been at the gallery for 10 years.

Local Focus: Massey's Social Entrepreneur
Massey University has New Zealand's first social entrepreneur-in-residence. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Pedestrian killed by car in Hamilton
Witnesses tried to give the person CPR at the scene but were unable to revive them.

Man admits spate of violent offending
He punched a driver in the face, fracturing his cheekbone and chipping his tooth.

Work and Income offices given a makeover
Suspensions of benefits have fallen by 23 per cent under a new, less punitive approach.

Woman dies after being hit by car
It is unclear how the crash happened, a police spokeswoman said.

Crown lawyer sued over claim 'lies' told to jury
Crown lawyer admits "blunder" but denies lying to jury.

Speaking Secrets: New podcast about #MeToo in NZ
Police experiencing a surge in cases as #MeToo encourages survivors to come forward.

Speaking Secrets: Russell McVeagh firm 'in a dark place'
Law student questions how on earth Russell McVeagh got to the point of an external review

Prescription fee re-think needed - study
One-fifth of people with multiple illnesses have trouble paying for health needs: survey

Burst pipe postpones Wellington international ice hockey clash
A burst pipe carrying the freezing agent has put an end to tonight's game.

Man pleads guilty over shooting of taxi driver
Dylan Nuku pleaded guilty to wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

Teen rapist sentenced to 12 years after brutal attack
Woman now suffers memory loss and says she's too scared to leave home after brutal attack.

Sexual violence service auctions vasectomy
The organisation is auctioning off a vasectomy to raise money.

'Jekyll and Hyde' kidnapper jailed
A man who kidnapped a taxi driver and locked him in the car's boot has been jailed.

NZ's first woman doctor an abortionist
New Zealand's first woman doctor was struck off in Britain.

Lucky to be alive: Police officer held axe attack victim's chest together
A Hastings man is lucky to be alive after he was slashed with an axe last week.

Bids are in for bungalow that had open home ban
"Absolutely no person is to enter the property," the home's Trade Me listing said.

'Huge' response to SPCA's desperate call
More than 200 people have answered the call to foster animals for the SPCA.