Nothing like Moko
1:26 PM Nothing in previous abuse cases came close to the suffering of Moko Rangitoheriri, says coroner.
Girl, 13, fights murder charge
1:31 PM One of two teen girls charged with the murder of Hamilton man Norman Kingi pleads not guilty.
Fingers stuck in pizza roller
Workmates rub screaming woman's hands in butter to try to free her after "grim" pizza machine incident.
Tracking schoolkids 'overkill'
1:40 PM PM's plan to get school grades to parent's cellphone via an app doesn't go down well with all.
Drunk dad left child in hot car
A father strapped his boy in his car seat, then went into his house to drink beer and vodka.
Schools battling 'invisible crisis'
Untrained, low-quality staff employed to fill vacancies at secondary schools as teacher shortage hits boiling point.
Old trains bound for Africa
Eight trains and spare parts are already on the boat destined for Mozambique's capital.
Hutt pastor's 'life of hypocrisy'
Oasis of Life pastor Jacob Semeri jailed for abusing two girls in his care.
Gunman on the run
Police hunting man accused of shooting another in the stomach in Palmerston North.
Witness C told to 'man up'
Jailhouse informant whose murder confession evidence helped convict David Tamihere told to admit he lied.
NZ First shares porn image
Party "had no idea" it was sharing a picture from a porn video when it ripped into National's student loan scheme.
Ultra-fast broadband for 190 towns
Government to invest $270m extending ultra-fast broadband network in rural NZ.
'Mindset’ brings jail term
A Christchurch man's continuing denials of of sex offending against two girls has led to a 20-month jail term.
'Mindset’ brings jail term
1:24 PM A Christchurch man's continuing denials of of sex offending against two girls has led to a 20-month jail term.
Victim 'broken' by violence
1:23 PM He kicked, punched and held his hand over her mouth with enough force to cause her gums to bleed.
Quake shakes water in Waikato
It was a year ago and more than 1000km away, but the Kaikoura quake is still doing damage to Putaruru's water supply.
Nightmares after slip hit car
Sarah Cotton's been told the land is stable, but her fear rises on every journey to and from home.
BNZ staff move again
BNZ relocates about 360 Wellington staff to new office, with future of Wellington waterfront uncertain.
Quake uncovers 'mini Moerakis'
Last year's November earthquake may have given Kaikoura its very own version of the Moeraki Boulders.
Ultra-fast broadband extended
Government to invest $270m extending ultra-fast broadband network in rural NZ.
'There's no benefit for us'
It makes no sense for National to leak Winston Peters' pension details, says deputy PM.
A day of duelling promises
While most parties unveiled their big ideas, the spotlight on Winston Peters' pension saga has fallen on the Beehive.
Preschool of the future opens
Future Kids' Abbey Henry-Metcalfe says they're staying true to their eco-friendly vision.
Election lollies up for grabs
OPINION: It was a day of political punching and counter-punching, with billions of dollars of taxpayers' money on the line.
Chch children with PTSD symptoms
Up to 80 per cent of Christchurch 5-year-olds are showing post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms, research shows.
Students hail free study plan
Wellington year 13s say Labour's policy announcement could be "life changing".
King: Trans ex means I understand need
MP says there is a "desperate need" for services for transgender people.
Brown water in Marton
Officials says water is safe to drink despite days of brown liquid flowing through taps.
$100k pay rise questioned
Waikato health boss got a six-figure pay rise at the same time his spending triggered a high-level investigation.
Diversity in business 'a must'
Former cricket star Dion Nash is getting plenty of feedback ahead of his Women of Influence speech.
Women's progress stalls: Clark
NZ's gone backwards from the days when five of the most powerful jobs were held by women, former PM says.
Women of Influence finalists
From the boardroom table to the farm stable, women of influence finalists have stories from every corner of the country.
Cerebral palsy blogger a leader
Born with spastic diplegia cerebral palsy, 17-year-old Grace Stratton uses her disability to inspire others.
Food producers not ready for tech
Big changes in the agri-food sector from the impact of huge amounts of data are just around the corner.
Ruataniwha dam write-off
Council behind controversial Hawke's Bay dam wipes $14 million investment from its books - but it may still be built one day.
Cow disease now in Rangiora
The cow disease Mycoplasma has spread north through cattle movements from a farm near Oamaru.
$100m dairy investment plan
One-stop shop plan proposed to guide dairy factory's development and expansion.
Schools battling 'invisible crisis'
Untrained, low-quality staff employed to fill vacancies at secondary schools as teacher shortage hits boiling point.
Witness C told to 'man up'
Jailhouse informant whose murder confession evidence helped convict David Tamihere told to admit he lied.
Racing mourns former jockey
Tributes flow for former jockey Cody Singer following his death on Tuesday.
Large slip blocks Auckland road
Hillside gives way after heavy rain, smothering a West Auckland road with trees and earth in both directions.
App to track schoolkids 'overkill'
PM's plan to get school grades to parent's cellphone doesn't go down well with all.
Toddler left in hot car
A father strapped his boy in his car seat, then went inside to drink beer and vodka.
Trans ex means I understand need
Annette King says there is a "desperate need" for services for transgender people.
Spam attack nets council
Council sends out hundreds of emails promising funds transfers after spam attack.
New playground for city
Work has started on the new beachfront playground and pool on the New Brighton foreshore.
Fingers stuck in roller
Workmates rub screaming woman's hands in butter to try to free her after "grim" pizza machine incident.
'Entitled' sex offender jailed
Judge tells weeping Christchurch man, 21, it's not woman's fault he's going to jail.
Smoky garage fire out
A fire in a city garage emitted a thick cloud of black smoke before it was extinguished.
Girl, 13, fights murder charge
One of two teen girls charged with the murder of Norman Kingi pleads not guilty.
Nothing like Moko
Nothing in previous abuse cases came close to the suffering of Moko Rangitoheriri, says coroner.
Shot-up Subaru Impreza dumped
The Subaru Impreza that took a hail of bullets was found just north of Whangamata.
Old trains bound for Africa
Eight trains and spare parts are already on the boat destined for Mozambique's capital.
Magic show tackles bullying
Vanishing guinea pigs and talking birds helped get the message across that bullying is not okay.
Victim left 'broken'
He kicked, punched and held his hand over her mouth with enough force to cause her gums to bleed.
Road option decision
Fewer corners and less car sickness for motorists with new SH3 Mt Messenger route expected.
Tattoo regulations welcomed
Stratford tattooist has welcomed proposed regulations that will control "back yard" operators.
Brown water in Marton
Officials says water is safe to drink despite days of brown liquid flowing through taps.
Couple finally has 'forever home'
A Nelson couple threw themselves into villa research and collected hundreds of pictures to inspire a special build.
Man injured on trawler
Emergency response crews and Coastguard Kaikoura called out to retrieve a man suffering chemical burns.
Bad day for cyclists
Two cyclists were brought to Nelson Hospital after colliding with a car in two separate incidents.
Fizzing fermentation festival
Organisers of Nelson's first Kombucha Festival are planning an effervescent evening.
Dog's $1200 MRI at Wairau Hospital
Committed owners go the extra mile to help Siberian Husky with back issues.
Man injured on trawler
Emergency response crews and Coastguard called out to retrieve a man suffering chemical burns to his face.
Cooking for busy families
Timaru's Nikki Botha offers her cooking skills to those too busy to prepare their own meals.
Keep it positive, Timaru
Locals urged to stop bagging their "fantastic" town as guest night numbers fall.
Wanaka struggling to stay off the turps
Police plan crack down on Wanaka drink-drivers and alcohol-fueled incidents.
Fingers stuck in pizza roller
Workmates rub screaming woman's hands in butter to try to free her after "grim" pizza machine incident.
Helicopter called to Cromwell crash
Emergency services are attending a crash between a car and ute in Cromwell, Central Otago.
New airport terminal for Q'town
Queenstown Airport will build a new terminal and collaborating with Wanaka airport to keep up with the future growth.
Family still searching for answers
Eighteen months after their 13-year-old son died in his sleep, the Carran family is still searching for answers.
$4200 a fortnight not enough?
A bankrupt psychiatrist couldn't convince the courts his repayments should be reduced.
No 'ta-dah!' in Invercargill
OPINION: It didn't make the best Air NZ mystery break impression, but there's charm here.
