Former MP Gaurav Sharma turned down $20,000 donation before failing to reclaim seat in byelection
Instead, Sharma paid more than $20,000 out of his own pocket and finished fourth.
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Drug-addled man lit apartment fire then rescued occupants
Joshua Skinner helped the occupants flee - little did they know, he started the blaze.
Record crane count reflects busy building sector
Queenstown had the biggest increase: crane numbers shot from eight last year to 15 now.
Academic loses claim after his 20 parking fines were disclosed to his employer
A complaint against a car park company for passing on fine notices has been dismissed.
'Still insane' - Holiday traffic gridlock heading north of Auckland
'Have moved about 200m in 30 minutes,' one motorist said.
Holiday gridlock: Closed stretch of SH1 re-opens following serious crash
A closed section of State Highway 1 has re-opened after a serious crash.
Watch: Police release footage of 'cowardly' Hamilton superette robbery
The offenders stole cash from the till and fled the scene in a stolen vehicle.
Police on the hunt for those behind an armed robbery at Hamilton dairy
Dairy worker injured in assault.
Liquor giant acquires North Island hospitality group
A multinational liquor brand has acquired dozens of Wellington and Bay of Plenty bars.
Alcoholic who scared campers with gun left unimpressed with sentence, storms off
Stephen Lewer was drunk on that January day, but had been banned from drinking since.
'Disgraceful behaviour': Slew of weapons used in violent attack
The group was armed with an axe and long sticks bearing a knife and circular blade.
'I'm going to burn you': Mum scalds child for wetting himself
The mother scolded the boy with a hot spoon, frustrated at him for wetting his pants.
Two people killed after driver fails to stop for police, crashes into building
The car crashed into a building, killing two people and injuring others.
Waikato hapū challenges council plan for housing on possible pā site
The 1ha site is currently home to a car park just across the Waikato River from CBD.
'Deliberate, planned offending': Teen on home detention when he stole cars for night-time ram-raids
“There are a lot of victims” - Judge Gary Collins.
Distracted driver crashes after catching cheating girlfriend
Ohorangi Rawiri injured himself and another motorist when he crashed through a red light.
Look what the wind blew in: Balloon disrupts croquet game
Pilot skims trees, roof tops and powerlines in search of safe spot.
Watch: City crash - moment car flips at intersection caught on dash cam
Video footage shows a car clipping another before careening and flipping out of shot.
Hamilton fast food company insolvent: Staff, bank, finance firms claim over $350k
Sales from a second outlet were lower than expected.
One critical, two seriously injured after vehicle carrying eight crashes in Hamilton
The serious crash happened about 12.30am on Lloyd Drive in Nawton.
'Dig a hole and bury it':' Rusted Texaco tanker saved from extinction
The rusting hulk of a rare Texaco tanker has been transformed by a Kiwi enthusiast.
Mum and young daughter flee police at 150km/h
Zyla Butler faces 10 charges after the alleged incidents around the Waikato this week.
'I smashed the b****': Man's violent assaults result in jail
Charlie Wikitera wanted sex. She said no, so he beat her so badly she can’t remember it.
Hamilton woman flees police, gets arrested after ramming patrol car
She eventually crashed into another motorist before being taken into custody.
Trio arrested after driving on the wrong side of the road trying to flee police
The incident began about 2.45pm, following a report of suspicious activity.
Covid booster not to blame for fatal heart attack - but St John apologises for 111 delay
Nurse had no history of heart problems before she died.
Auckland dairy killing: Third man now charged with murder
The men were initially charged with robbery, but those charges have been upgraded.
New MP caught by emotion as he honours ancestors in maiden speech
Second half of Tama Potaka’s speech concerned New Zealand’s future in education and law.
Man dead after motorcycle crash in Hamilton
Motorcycle hit a tree on Maeroa Rd last night, driver died in hospital early today.
'None of us will know': Sam Cane reveals emotional Chiefs return
The Chiefs have been full of surprises to start their campaign.
Facebook clues see some stolen gear snatched back in Hamilton before cops arrive
Sidecar racer heartbroken: 'I'll probably have to stop racing'
'Is she dead?': Man admits murder after punching and stomping partner
Vi had earlier told police his partner hit her head on a table five times during a row
Hostel fire leaves 48 tourists stranded, local marae offers helping hand
Police and Fenz have determined the fire was not suspicious.