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Mortuary technician's 'immoral and repugnant' online conduct
The forensic pathologist shared an image of a dissected human skull on social media and discussed the merits of cannibalism and eating human.
'Suspicious item' temporarily shuts Wellington streets, bars
The police cordon has been lifted and the package removed.
High school volleyball team in crash that left 12 injured
The volleyball team had just finished their games at the South Island junior championships when the crash happened.
'People have had enough': Petition calls for action on roaming dogs
A Whangārei grandmother is convinced she would not be alive today if a courier driver had not saved her from a rushing dog. Audio
Libraries caught up in asbestos play sand scare
Action around potentially contaminated children's play sand has expanded beyond schools and early childhood centres.
Rescue chopper crew chase down car after laser strike
Two paramedics were targeted while flying over Palmerston on a hospital transfer mission on Tuesday night. Audio
Twenty police staff investigated over 'misuse and inappropriate content'
Police say they cannot rule out criminal investigations into the staff.
Scores of children get to grips with bike fun, safety
Every child who was able to, should have the opportunity to learn to ride and maintain a bike safely, the event organiser says.
Body found in search for missing Upper Hutt woman
Anita Hart, 61, was reported missing on 13 November.
Pumped up Metallica fans descend on Auckland
Hundreds of fans lined up to get merch while public transport services and Auckland streets braced for more than 55,000 fans to hit Eden Park.
Review: Doja Cat finally hits Aotearoa and does not hold back
Rain hit hard. Doja hit harder. And yes, it was sexy.
Change to NZ plans for Iggy Pop, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
Summer Series organisers have wiped a Coromandel show from the calendar, but added Auckland "in light of public feedback".
Prisoners design dozens of pairs of canvas shoes
There's a shimmery ombre rainbow pair, another feature a marijuana leaf and dollar sign.
Fatal fire: Sanson deaths being treated as homicide, police confirm
Police have confirmed they are now treating the fatal incident - where three children and their father died - as a homicide.
Complainant's credibility defended in soldier assault case
The prosecution says the woman's evidence has been straightforward and consistent throughout the court martial.
Sand recall: Product safety 'entering a completely different landscape'
Product safety issues such as the coloured sand recall will continue to be a problem due to the changing way people shop, says Consumer NZ. Audio
Slavery trial: Defendant's diary of beatings read to jury
The defendant is accused of keeping two young people in modern slavery, and beating and raping the female complainant.
Top writers ruled out of NZ book awards due to AI covers
For the first time AI regulations have been applied to the Ockham New Zealand Book Awards, including every detail from cover to cover.
IKEA pop-ups coming for Wellington, Christchurch
The Swedish furniture giant is is opening two pop-up stores ahead of its first New Zealand store, but they'll just be for window shoppers.