Woman finally admits stealing $90k from her grandmother
Sarah Jane Day denied ripping off her grandmother, draining her bank accounts dry.
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Council's role in river waste dumping 'extraordinarily embarrassing'
The council did not initially say it had faced censure over the incident.
'Nutcase, evil person': Nine-month ban for repeat cat abuser
Tereariki Moses, 40, beat a cat to death with a plank of wood in 2018.
Man who hit six vehicles, injured police dog jailed
A trainee police dog was injured as a result, the court heard.
Ski fields banking on Kiwis not Australians
Queenstown enjoying amazing support from Aucklanders and kiwi visitors.
Child abuse ring to dark web: Abuser's appalling history
From an abuse ring in the '80s to recent dark web crimes: Serial child molester jailed
'The victim was terrified': Woman made armed attacker a cup of tea
The offender had left the military late last year after more than 40 years' service.
Volunteers scoop 30kg of dog poo from popular walkway
'I think that some people think ... just flicking it off to the side of the path is okay.'
Hot-air balloon crash: Last injured passenger discharged from hospital
There were 11 people on board the hot-air balloon when it crashed.
Six police cars 'jumped on' and damaged in Queenstown
Eighteen-year-old due in court after patrol cars damaged at Queenstown police station.
'Suburb of McMansions': Rich-lister in Gibbston Valley stoush
'One has only to look at Lake Hayes Estate with 700-plus homes to imagine the future.'
Couple forced to pay $100k to fix retaining wall they didn't install
The homeowners face a fine of up to $200k if they refuse to repair the wall.
Four arrested as AOS raid near Dunedin follows serious assault
One person has been taken to Dunedin Hospital with serious injuries.
Hopes Howl of Protest will strike right note
Nationwide protest against government regulations to hit towns across NZ.
Freight truck jack-knifes, rolls on state highway
It is likely a crane will be brought in to remove the stricken vehicle.
'Nice buzz': Queenstown businesses humming with Kiwi travellers
Air New Zealand is calling these holidays their busiest July break ever.
Honeymoon killing: Man not guilty of murdering wife
Jury finds Rodney Fallowfield not guilty of murder but guilty of manslaughter.
Tinder plot: Secret sex tape maker jailed for six years
Man used a secret sex tape to coerce a Tinder match into several hours of depravity.
Thrill of a lifetime: Adventurers install highline across coastal cliff
A group spent a weekend using the line as a tightrope, swing and to base jump.
Man with machete arrested after allegedly threatening to kill police
The Armed Offenders Squad was called to the incident.
Balloon crash: injured victim still in hospital
One patient still in hospital five days after hot-air balloon crash.
Threatened and scared: Students leave school over claims of 'constant' bullying
The young girls, aged 13 and 14, are from separate families.
'Significant distress': Teens filmed sex act on a dare, principal says
School breaks its silence on incident that's caused 'great embarrassment to all involved'.
'Dumbfounding': Ad for musical about NZ suffrage banned from Facebook
The ads were rejected on the grounds they mentioned politicians.
'We were the lucky ones': Passenger in hot air balloon crash speaks out
Malcolm Porter has described the ordeal he and his wife faced in the crash.
Topless photos used to blackmail woman
Jayden Haggerty lied he was single and victim traded photos until she found him out.
Person assaulted in brawl over football in Queenstown
One person has been taken to hospital and one person has been taken into custody.
Brrrr: Severe frost as mercury drops to -7C in south
Despite the winter temperatures, most places can look forward to sunny skies today.
Otago hot air balloon crash: Photographer says crash landing was bad luck
'The fence saved us from hitting the house for sure.'
Political Roundup: The Democratic and equity deficits in Three Waters reforms
Equity problems in the Government proposals, Representation and governance concerns.
School uniforms out, brollies and winter woollies in: Wet, windy, cold start to school holidays
"Severe gales" expected for Northland and Auckland, snow for parts of the South.
Hot air balloon crash: Seriously injured passengers on the mend
The balloon flight's passengers are set to be questioned by air accident investigators.