'Freaked him out': 17yo driver kept in custody after allegedly falling asleep at wheel, killing two women
Court told teen fell asleep at the wheel.
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Man jailed for threatening to drop a rock on officer's head
Reece Berland-Skerrett bit a police officer and then spat in his face.
Man allegedly pretended to be 15yo so he could groom young people online
Police accuse man of pretending to be 15 on social media in order to meet victims.
'Beautiful, shining lights': Two mothers killed in crash, teenager charged
The victims have been named as 22-year-old Charlene Hong Hue Phuong and Fay Lesley Leota.
Woman found dead at Dunedin property killed months earlier, court told
The scene where the victim's body was found is a secluded area of dense bush.
Two charged after $60,000 arson at resource recovery park
The operations manager said it was a huge blow for the non-profit organisation.
'Crap': Michael Laws in hot water for criticising staff
Laws accused of endangering regional council staff psychologically and physically.
'I haven't slept, I'm crying': Witness to 'horrific' crash that killed two
'You've got no idea until you see bits of car flying in the air'.
'Hurt and confused': Couple's shock as visa blocked
It follows the announcement of a one-off resident visa for up to 165,000 migrants.
Heartbreak and hope on the first-home buyer frontline
They wrote of their home ownership dreams in July. How have our first-home buyers fared?
Drunk truckie slammed into nine parked cars in $140k trail of destruction
Michael Wardell had slept in his truck after a night out at a Dunedin pub.
Christchurch's half-billion dollar covered stadium delayed to mid-2025
Council gives update on controversial post-quake project.
Mystery solved: Man gets new diagnosis after eight years of cancer treatment
At the age of 2, he was diagnosed with rare chronic lymphocytic leukaemia.
PM to show Auckland the way out of lockdown - but it could be weeks away
Case numbers hit an record high in Auckland yesterday. Is level 2 still weeks away?
Woman rejected from med school four times heads to court
The woman had taken the University of Auckland to court previously for a similar issue.
Botched brain surgery: Woman wins fight with ACC
Jan Henderson's surgeon operated in the wrong place at the base of her brain.
Man wishing to be arrested takes a crack at police
Police came under fire yesterday when a man arrived armed with a tray of eggs.
Woman avoids jail over honey trap
Elana Robins connected with the robbery victim online following the death of his wife.
PM: NZ can be one of most vaccinated countries as daily doses near 130k
Super Saturday has been a record-breaking day of vaccination in New Zealand.
Man charged with attempted murder after Dunedin shooting left victim in critical condition
A 24-year-old will appear in Dunedin District Court tomorrow, after a shooting in Karitane
Business Hub: Find a way to live with Covid-19, says Fashion Week owner
The owner of NZ Fashion Week talks about taking Kiwi fashion and design to the world.
Top Towns: Dunedin still most vaccinated, Hamilton closing in on Auckland
Find out how your town's vaccination rate compares.
Child sex offender sent explicit messages to undercover cop posing as teen girl
Repeat offender tried to meet '13-year-old girl' at frozen yoghurt shop.
NZ house prices drop 6.5 per cent, Auckland down 4.2pc
Sales volumes fell throughout New Zealand.
The 90% project: Auckland moves to top 5 in vaccination, Dunedin number one
Two weeks ago, Auckland was sitting in 19th place.
Coronial delays hurt vulnerable families, MP says
Coronial delays a 'crisis' and delays distressing to grieving Kiwi families, MP says.
'It was scary': Former police officer tells of wild crowd at Beatles concert
It was one of the scariest but most fantastic nights of the now 80-year=old's life.
Covid-19: Dunedin man convicted over jet-boat lockdown breach
Man went jet-boating near Wanaka with a group of mates.
Church orders investigation into former Dunedin priest
Rome directs an inquiry to be held into complaint about Father Fivins Chittilappilly.
Woman charged with murder after body found at Dunedin property
Police cordoned off a property in Tanner Rd.
Vaccination top town: Dunedin still tops, but Auckland cracks top 10 and laggard Ōtorohanga moving up
Demand so high in one slow-coach town yesterday jabs almost ran out, mayor says.
'Extremely painful': Mum who poisoned son speaks
Crown appeals sentence for woman diagnosed with Munchausen syndrome by proxy.
NZ International Film Festival cancels this year's Auckland edition
Organisers say the current alert level doesn't allow for it.
Vaccination by area: Which parts of NZ are lagging behind?
Find out how your suburb's vaccination levels compare.