Polkinghorne trial: Simulation of wife's death outlined in court
Polkinghorne trial: Simulation of wife's death outlined in court
The jury at the murder trial of an Auckland eye surgeon have heard evidence of how his wife could have died.
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Nelson residents rally for sunlight
Nelson residents rally for sunlight
If there’s one thing Nelsonians value above all else, it appears to be sunshine, and they will rally en masse to protect it.
Dad in rage over wheelie bin drives into road worker
Dad in rage over wheelie bin drives into road worker
An argument over wanting to axe his 12-month wheelie bin contract proved the catalyst for a man who threatened to murder a staff member before driving off through road works where he hit a worker.
8-year-old homicide victim allegedly attacked with hammer as he slept
8-year-old homicide victim allegedly attacked with hammer as he slept
An 8-year-old boy who was killed in Hamilton was allegedly attacked with a hammer while he and his father slept in bed.
Couple fight to keep $232,000 found hidden in roof
Couple fight to keep $232,000 found hidden in roof
A young couple bought a house and found $232,000 hidden in the roof space. Should they be allowed to keep it?
Jury hears details of Polkinghorne trusts
Jury hears details of Polkinghorne trusts
The accountant of an Auckland eye surgeon on trial for murder has given evidence on the trusts held by Philip Polkinghorne and Pauline Hanna.
School locked down over man shooting pigeons
Auckland school locked down over man shooting pigeons
A central Auckland primary school went into lockdown today over a man legally shooting pigeons on his property.
Sticky-fingered shoplifter has sweet tooth
Sticky-fingered shoplifter has sweet tooth
A woman stole $400 worth of chocolate in one go as part of a prolific shoplifting spree across Christchurch, police say.
Report details security threats facing NZ
Report details security threats facing NZ
Threats to New Zealand's national security are increasingly likely to come from within - be it disgruntled government employees or those in desperate need of extra cash.
Tourist entry fee hiked to $100
Tourist entry fee hiked to $100
The government is almost tripling the fee charged to most international tourists from $35 to $100 from the start of October.
Mum defends teenage son after brawl
Mum defends teenage son after bus station brawl
The mother of a 15-year-old arrested after a brawl in central Christchurch on Friday night has defended her son.
Unsettled weather expected
Unsettled weather expected
More unsettled weather is to come after a "blustery and thundery weekend", MetService says.
Woman dies in hospital after cardiac alarm turned down
Woman dies in hospital after cardiac alarm turned down
A woman who suffered a heart attack died in hospital because no one heard her alarm going off.
Govt earmarks $1.4b for South in new transport plan
Govt earmarks $1.4b for South in new transport plan
The National Land Transport Programme for the next three years has a hard focus on more state highways, road maintenance, and greater public transport in the country's main cities.
Murder charge after boy's death in Hamilton
Murder charge after boy's death in Hamilton
A 37-year-old man has been charged with the murder of an eight-year-old boy in Hamilton.
Lack of internet restrictions found at primary schools
Lack of internet restrictions found at primary schools
Primary school pupils could be able to view pornography, sexualised animal content, and information about self-harm on school devices - shocking school leaders.
Disabled man assaulted over park welcomes $750 fine
Disabled man assaulted over park welcomes $750 fine
A disabled Northland man assaulted after asking an able-bodied driver not to use a disability car park welcomes a sharp increase in fines.
GPs 'in crisis' - and patients paying the price
GPs 'in crisis' - and patients paying the price
Nine out of 10 family doctor clinics plan to increase their fees - if they have not already just done so, according to a new survey.
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Hope on status of polytechs
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Hope on status of polytechs
Polytechnics which continue to post deficits could still stand alone if the government grants them a lifeline, the Otago Daily Times understands.
Flights disrupted as fog blankets Auckland
Flights disrupted as fog blankets Auckland
Airlines are working through a backlog of delayed flights at Auckland Airport after thick fog blanketed the city.
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