Human remains found in mistaken identity kidnapping case
Human remains have been found by detectives investigating the mistaken kidnapping of Sydney grandfather Chris Baghsarian. Mr Baghsarian,…
Bloodied Dunedin man in drug-fuelled street meltdown
A Dunedin man found screaming in the street with bloodied feet and scratches on his body told police…
Alleged Christchurch fraudster arrested in Wales
Alleged Christchurch fraudster Nicola Flint has been arrested in Wales nearly two years after an arrest warrant was…
SunLive – SH2 closed after serious two-vehicle crash
State Highway 2 near Mangatāwhiri is closed following a serious crash, police say. Police were called to the…
Waitaki ditches ‘unsustainable’ in-house water plan
Waitaki District Council is rejoining the Southern Waters partnership it ditched last year. The council has announced it will…
Canterbury Museum pleads for an extra $64m after another budget blow-out
Canterbury Museum’s redevelopment had an original budget of $205 million, which has now been pushed out to almost…
Napier mayor Richard McGrath stands down his deputy
Napier’s former deputy mayor Sally Crown and mayor Richard McGrath. Photo: Supplied / Napier City Council Napier mayor…
Gus Lamont: Parents of missing 4-year-old issue new photos and statement asking for public assistance
Gus’ parents Josh and Jess have issued a new picture (above) and video as part of their plea…
Hamilton man shot brother and left him to die
By Belinda Feek Jack Hargreaves’ brother and flatmate were trying to get into his bedroom when he fired…
Auckland dog owners take fight against off-leash ban to court
Last year, the Puketāpapa Local Board voted to ban dogs from running free in part of Hillsborough’s Monte…
Cyclone Gabrielle inquest: FENZ leader admits going against protocol to restart search for dead firefighter
A Muriwai memorial for firefighters Craig Stevens and Dave van Zwanenberg. Photo: RNZ / Rayssa Almeida A leading…
Cost of eliminating invasive clams from lake too much for council
Eradicating the gold clams could cost up to $1.3 million, with no guarantee of success. File photo. Photo:…