Murderer on life sentence also committed sexual abuse
David Noel Roigard had his surname suppressed during a trial for historical sex abuse
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Man goes on window-smashing spree - then dobs himself in
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Going to the movies? Get dressed, cinema manager says
Get dressed or don't bother going to watch a movie at Hawera Cinema 2.
No need to give up on gas, minister says
Latest figures show as little as 7 years' gas reserves left in NZ.
Russell Simpson and three mates head for Himalayas
Russell Simpson and friends want adventure - and $250,000 for charities
Seabed mining decision due within 6 months
Packed court room for seabed mining appeal hearing in Wellington, with many arguments.
Showers set to continue through next week
Showers due in north and south today, but mainly fine in central New Zealand.
Night shot of Whanganui architecture highly commended in photography awards
Feilding photographer Heather Hocken wins $500 for her image of architecture at night.
Wanted man considered dangerous
Police want to locate Tui Shane Hoani Rippon who has a warrant to arrest.
Tabuteau: Permits ensure decades of gas
New Zealand can extract gas for decades, and electricity review should help Ruapehu people
Rachel Stewart: The sun has already set on oil
COMMENT: Industry anger with Govt baseless given global shift away from fossil fuels.
Polio outbreak: How NZ coped with killer disease
In New Zealand's worst year for polio fatalities, 173 people died.
Iron sand mining a threat to marine mammals, court hears
Court hears evidence of threat to whales and dolphins from iron sand mining.
Long struggle over seabed mining continues in High Court
Ngāti Ruanui has strong case against seabed mining, will never agree to it.
Suicide prevention advocate dies after family dispute
Taranaki man who died after a fight was a well-known suicide prevention advocate.
Nicola Patrick: The dinosaurs are gone ... and soon their fossils will be, too
The PM said: 'It's not where the future lies." I didn't know the future was so close.
Audrey Young: Simon Bridges makes impressive start
COMMENT: Ardern beats Bridges in the House but her Govt has had a miserable few weeks.
Canyoning tragedy: 'No matter how hard I tried to help them, I couldn't.'
Six of her classmates died, as did her teacher — Ashley Smith shares her tragic story.
Taranaki iwi supports oil announcement
Most impacted tribe in New Zealand applauds limits, wants more progress in that direction.
Oil boss says the 'you're not welcome sign' is up
Business leaders say the ban sends a bad signal to potential international investors.
PM defends oil exploration ban, despite critics' outcry
Labour's immediate ban on new oil exploration has been met with a strong reaction.
Ten of the worst storms to hit New Zealand
Ten of the worst: the misery inflicted in New Zealand by rain, wind and snow
'I'm in the f***ing tornado': Truckie films harrowing ride
"I have never been so s... scared in my life."
Paddock to Plate to Whanganui
The trailer full of meat has started parking up at an old service station site
Seven groups appeal against mining consents
High Court appeal against consents taking place in Wellington April 16-19.
Rescue at Opunake Beach
Three other kayakers who went to help are in trouble about 300m offshore.
Taranaki cop ditches Cook Strait swimming attempt
Senior Sergeant Karley Hunt had been planning to set off from Ohau Point, Wellington.
Watch out for thunderstorms, heavy rain this weekend
Gisborne, Napier and Hastings are the only main centres set to get clear skies today.
One person seriously injured after two-car crash
Firefighters had to free one person involved in the crash in the South Taranaki District.
Rescuers find climber hit by Taranaki rockfall
A paramedic has been winched in but cloud has stopped the chopper reaching the woman.