Man who stabbed young mum to death while toddler was nearby refused parole
The man who murdered Dunedin mum Karen Jacobs will stay behind bars.
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Northland man's unusual gift for PM inspires art show
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Downtown New Year's celebrations a glimpse of Auckland's future
Best to leave the car at home this New Year's.
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Twin sister of a woman killed last holidays speaks of her heartache, loss and Xmas wish.
Higher honours on Cooper's horizon
Could we see Onerahi Central's Henry Cooper in a Black Caps uniform in the near future?
Police investigate one of their own for firearms violation, domestic violence
Police are refusing to release any other details.
Newspaper's cartoon labelled 'hurtful, racist' by Media Council
Tremain cartoon "showed no human understanding of the dire situation Samoa was facing".
Fatal Dunedin crash: Coroner recommends protection devices for trucks
Although the crash was the driver's fault, fatal injuries may have been avoided.
Carols and chaos: Christmas is here
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'Freak wave': Man killed after being swept into the sea
A man has died after being swept off the rocks.
Former AB John Kirwan backs new private mental health clinic
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Father convicted of assaulting his kids over 12-year period
He pushed his 6yo, causing child to fall and break his arm after not brushing his teeth.
Missing dog leads to woman biting barman
Nali Lee was already facing charges for attacking ex-boyfriend when she went on a bender.
Super Rugby star dodges conviction on assault of teammate
Amanaki Mafi told police he only stopped hitting when he thought he had "had enough".
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Richard Cooper and Damon Rees battle in Formula 1, Richie Dibben climbing in Formula 2.
What summer? Wind, rain and thunderstorms on way
Put the jandals and sun umbrellas away for now, NZ.
E-scooter injuries outpace car-related in Dunedin: Study
An article outlines one of the impacts the introduction of e-scooters had on the city.
Student sentenced for his 'easy money' scheme
A 'few clicks' of the keys on a computer and wait for the money to roll in, court told.
Bird's eye view: Stars go on show round the clock
The international fame of Dunedin's albatrosses is set to soar.
Man who abandoned woman after crash sentenced to prison
Abandoned woman was trapped in her vehicle with severe injuries for several hours.
Weather chaos: Flooding, roads closed, internet down as storm batters nation
After the South Island was slammed by summer storm, the chaos shifts northward.
Watch: Dramatic landslide into swollen river caught on camera
Wild weather evacuates residents, closes main roads.
Man shot dead by police a 'quiet, very nice guy': neighbour
Man armed with firearm confronted police before he was shot.
Mother pleads for her daughter's killer to be kept in jail
Gareth Lawrence Smither used a spade and knives to kill Karen Jacobs in 1997.
Wild weather kicks off week, unsettled conditions to close it out
After a wild start to the week, weather conditions are expected to remain unsettled.
Travel chaos: Air NZ cancels 35 flights as severe storm hits
Heavy rain is expected to lash the West Coast all week.
Details of further crimes around Venod Skantha revealed
His name began appearing on court documents months before the murder of Amber-Rose.
Disgraced yoga teacher 'flashy, vain... creepy'
Guru featured in Netflix doco 'propositioned' women referred to him from New Zealand.
Summer starts with a blow: Huge storm set to strike NZ
Temperatures set to soar on Wednesday.
Shouting, crying and 'a complete mess': Venod Skantha's final warning
Dunedin doctor Venod Skantha was unravelling months before he killed Amber-Rose Rush.
'Ridiculous' reason woman couldn't buy wine from Countdown
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