Officers to carry firearms while the national threat level high
Northland police to carry firearms while the National Threat Level remains high.
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House of mosque terror accused blessed
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Witness finally in court for Dunedin assault case after warrants issued
The witness was declared hostile in court.
Buried wreck revealed by low tide
The wreck was unearthed by a low tide coinciding with the super moon.
Quad-bike tragedy: 2 dead, group had no permission for trip in 'dangerous country'
'They didn't ask permission and we knew nothing about it,' says station owner.
Three injured in crash near Queenstown
The crash occurred near the Arrow Junction, south of Arrowtown.
Two dead in quad bike tour crash
The crash happened in the Kakanui Ranges, east of Ranfurly.
Warm week ahead as summer sizzles on
A front will bring some wet weather mid-week, but it'll stay warm.
Quad bike crash in Central Otago injures up to eight
The crash in the town of Ranfurly was reported to police at 4.25pm today.
One thousand gather at Dunedin mosque
Dunedin's Muslims gathered at the mosque in Clyde St for Friday prayers today.
Aramoana cops: First responders to terror attack 'will live this forever'
Former cops who gunned down Aramoana massacre killer David Gray speak about Chch
Person dies in serious crash on State Highway 1, Otago
The road is closed, with diversions in place.
Schools reach out to heal community after mosque shootings
Auckland schools reach out to local mosques and a Muslim school opens its doors to all.
Shock at Kavanagh College principal's death
Tracy O'Brien was about to retire at the end of the term.
Foreign student sector braces for a hit from mosque attacks
Some foreign students are cancelling plans to come to NZ, but some may be encouraged.
Simon Wilson: Who are we now? We are the people of horror, of heart, of hope
Who are we now? Simon Wilson on the Christchurch mosque shootings.
'Betrayed': Rifle club closes in wake of terror attack
Rifle club closes its range for the "foreseeable future" and may never open it again.
Accused mosque killer's gun club: 'We don't foster white nationalist ideology'
Club vice-president rejects any links to white nationalism, says allegations 'unfounded'.
Who is the massacre accused? His gun club and world travels
Massacre accused was a member of a South Otago gun club and practised shooting at range.
Meet the Kiwi running the length of NZ for mental health
Wanaka local Brook van Reenen is a man on a mission.
Pair accused of sexual assault in Cromwell
Pair charged with abduction, sexual violation, injuring and impeding breathing.
Almost 50 measles cases in NZ this year: What you need to know
The number of confirmed measles cases in Canterbury remains at 28.
Viewpoint NZ: Black drinking water, cheap houses in Queenstown
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Murphy's Law kills Super clash amid nauseating diplomacy
Diplomacy within the ranks simply doesn't cut it when officialdom robs game of its sheen.
Another nude man caught in lewd act at Dunedin beach
Police urge people to get in touch if they see anything and to take a photo if possible.
Man in coma after 'one punch' assault outside bar
Police reveal details on what unfolded at a Queenstown bar when four men were kicked out.
Pandemic influenza memorial delayed
Low-key influenza memorial a lost opportunity for pandemic planning, say researchers.
Man in hospital after 'coward punch' at Six60 gig
A man suffered serious injuries after a 'coward punch'.
Drizzly start to the weekend with risk of thunderstorms for parts of NZ
The drizzly start to the weekend in Auckland and Northland is set to persevere today.
Dunedin bar killer pleads to be kept in prison
The Parole Board agrees with the 30-year-old.
Drug-impaired driver was so high he couldn't get out of vehicle
"This driving is as bad as it gets," judge said of perilous epiosde.
Five years since MH370: Kiwis' connection to major air disasters
Four people with links to New Zealand died in the 2014 Malaysia Airlines disasters.