Coldest day of the year forecast as snow reaches towns in the south
“All affected passengers are being moved to alternative sailings and are being contacted directly,” the ferry operator said.…
Five Wellington sites could have heritage status removed or changed
The government will consider changing or completely removing the heritage status of five Wellington sites to free them…
Health and Disability Commissioner: Midwife breached patient rights over care before baby’s stillbirth
The woman, who is not identified in the HDC report, went to the same midwife who delivered her…
Inquest into boy’s ‘plainly unlawful’ carbon monoxide death in shower
The mother of an Otago boy who died from carbon monoxide poisoning in a shower has told a…
Deaf man dies after being spear tackled by police officer during fracas
A trip to the pub took a deadly turn, when a police arrest resulted in the death of…
Parents wake to find stranger in child’s bedroom
Police are investigating after a Christchurch couple woke up to find a stranger in their young child’s bedroom…
Pauline Hanna inquest begins in Auckland after Philip Polkinghorne acquittal
The coronial hearing will not be the same as the criminal trial, the coroner emphasised today. Polkinghorne is…
Auckland axe attacker quietly deported to China
Three people were hospitalised, and one needed emergency surgery to his skull. The attacks only ended when his…
Inquest into Pauline Hanna’s death ‘not a trial of Dr Polkinghorne’
An inquest into the death of Pauline Hanna has begun in Auckland – with a reminder that her…
Julie Butler vanished from Great Barrier Island: Police provide update
Her friends, whānau, and partner agencies were also contacted. In response to a Northern Advocate inquiry, Auckland central…
Sister spotted brother’s car being stolen from drive while he was inside gaming
A woman’s quick thinking has helped police recover her brother’s stolen car after it was taken from the…
Silver Ferns end Commonwealth Games gold drought with win over Jamaica
The Silver Ferns defeated Jamaica 56-48 to win Commonwealth Games netball gold, their first since 2010, after a…