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Police seeking man who discharged himself from hospital

Sun, 08th Nov

Police are still looking for a Wanganui man who left hospital three days ago against medical advice.

Three unions of four ready to strike deal with NZ Bus

Sun, 08th Nov

It might be time to catch the bus again with signs the wrangle between Auckland bus drivers and their employer is drawing to a close.
Whakatane fireworks explosion - extended footage

Sun, 08th Nov

Watch extended footage of last night's Whakatane fireworks explosion.
Two homes destroyed in Dunedin blaze

Sun, 08th Nov

Firefighters battled to contain a massive fire in the Dunedin suburb of Pine Hill last night.

Guy Fawkes display goes horribly wrong in Whakatane

Sun, 08th Nov

Thousands watched in awe as 40 minutes worth of fireworks mistakenly went off in just 40 seconds at a public display in Whakatane last night.
Pilot praised for successful crash-landing

Sun, 08th Nov

A light aircraft pilot has been praised after a successfully crash-landing his aeroplane in a southeast Auckland reserve.
Small plane crashes at Auckland high school

Sun, 08th Nov

A light plane has this afternoon crashed in grounds at a southeast Auckland college, though early reports suggested nobody was seriously injured.

Dead rock climber named

Sun, 08th Nov

A 26-year-old rock climber found dead in Central Otago yesterday morning has been named.
Nigerian man swaps chickens for the elderly

Sun, 08th Nov

A former Nigerian poultry vet is changing the lives of senior citizens in Southland.
Govt accused of privatisation agenda

Sun, 08th Nov

The Government is being accused of quietly bringing in new legislation to soften up local council assets for sale, despite public opinion being against it.
Pay offer taken up by some drivers

Sun, 08th Nov

Bus drivers locked in a wage-war with NZ Bus are now turning on each other, after members of one union decided to take up a pay offer that had been previously rejected.
Rock climber dies near Queenstown

Sat, 07th Nov

A 26-year-old rock climber has been found dead in Central Otago this morning.
Inga opens new gym to help Pacific Island men get healthy

Sat, 07th Nov

Former All Black Vai'iga Tuigamala's experiences as a funeral director have inspired him to try to help Pacific Island men live longer.
NZ Bus calls for ban on overweight drivers

Sat, 07th Nov

The company embroiled in an ongoing wage-war with bus drivers is back in the spotlight, this time calling for a ban on fat drivers.
Dinosaur footprints found in Nelson

Sat, 07th Nov

Dinosaur footprints have been discovered by scientists in Nelson.
Victim says Worrell was 'senseless and selfish'

Fri, 06th Nov

A victim of convicted murderer Tony Worrell's car rampage today read his victim impact statement outside of court.
The Brunettes discuss their new album Paper Dolls

Fri, 06th Nov

The Brunettes have got 11 years, countless tours, four EPs and now, a fourth full length album under their belts.
NZ entertainer guilty of indecent assault to remain anonymous

Fri, 06th Nov

A judge has imposed a permanent ban on anyone identifying a high profile entertainer who indecently assaulted a teenage girl in a Wellington alley way.
Missing Christchurch schoolgirl found

Fri, 06th Nov

A Christchurch schoolgirl who went missing last Sunday has been found.

Dunedin gets new, 'liberal' bishop

Sun, 08th Nov

The Anglican Diocese of Dunedin has elected a new bishop.
Police worried by early morning drunks on the road

Sun, 08th Nov

Police say they are concerned at the number of drivers caught over the alcohol breath limit in Auckland on Thursday and Friday morning as commuters were driving to work.
Examination of house where woman died completed today

Sun, 08th Nov

The Kaitaia house where an elderly woman met her violent death is expected to be released to her next of kin today.
'Difficult' Paekakariki scrub fire finally out after 10 hours

Sun, 08th Nov

A scrub fire near Wellington overnight is out after fire services spent about 10 hours at the scene.
Nelson's dinosaur footprints excite scientists

Sat, 07th Nov

A scientist who went exploring in the South Island for oil and gas came back with a much rarer find.
Man stabs another 8 times at Guy Fawkes party

Sat, 07th Nov

A 29-year-old man is in custody after he allegedly stabbed a victim eight times at a Southland Guy Fawkes party.
Slow speed police chase ends after two-hour pursuit

Sat, 07th Nov

A slow-speed police drama in Waikato ended after two hours today when a stolen tow truck ground to a halt after two of its tyres were shredded by police spikes.
Family to help in Police 'reconstruction' of brutal killing

Sat, 07th Nov

Relatives of an elderly Northland woman who died in a brutal home invasion on Wednesday were due to help police reconstruct the crime today.
Couple give away million dollar family home

Fri, 06th Nov

Murray and Michelle Smith have made a life changing decision. They're giving away their million dollar family home.
Car crash takes on ironic twist

Fri, 06th Nov

The driver of a ute was airlifted to Dunedin Hospital after he hit a camper van on State Highway 87 near Middlemarch late this afternoon.
Worrell found guilty of murder

Fri, 06th Nov

Tony Worrell collapsed in the dock today as a jury found him guilty of murdering newlywed Katie Powles and injuring another driver.

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