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Still seeking answers on school bus crash
The truck driver who slammed his vehicle into the back of a school bus, injuring 28 of the children on board, has been charged - but those affected by the crash say they still want to know what caused it.
213 Christchurch properties red zoned
LATEST: Another 213 Christchurch homes will be demolished, Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee announces.
AOS callout near Invercargill
LATEST: Police say the Armed Offenders Squad has been called out to an incident near the Waituna Lagoon Rd, east of Invercargill.
Pike River body showed no sign of explosive force
Images of a body inside Pike River coalmine after November 2010's fatal blast have been closely analysed for clues on what happened.
CTV building collapse report 'very thorough piece of work'
LATEST: Report into CTV building collapse defended as "a very thorough piece of work" after attack by building's designers.
'Wild Viking' slams NZ again
A bizarre "Wild Viking" explorer illegally heading to Antarctica claims New Zealand's refusal to spend extra money looking for his colleagues who disappeared in McMurdo Sound last year cost them their lives.
Friends playing near log pile before fatal accident
Children jumping on a log pile dislodged one of the logs which rolled on to a 5-year-old boy, killing him.
MPs' travel bills leap during election
MPs' travel bills leapt by $1 million during the election period despite rules that bar them from using their taxpayer-funded travel perk for electioneering.
Milk tanker rolls
A milk tanker has rolled on a farm near Rotorua this morning.
Police ease back on speed tolerance
Police have pulled the handbrake on suggestions they were "seriously considering" slashing the 10kmh tolerance for drivers.
Taranaki mum on arson charge
A Taranaki mother has been further remanded in custody for a psychiatric assessment following her arrest for torching her home and allegedly putting her two young children in danger.
Killer Clown Fiend guilty on drugs charges
The sole Killer Clown Fiend to escape a murder conviction following the body-in-the garage trial has walked free for the third time after pleading guilty to having a range of illegal drugs on him when arrested in New Plymouth.
Hells Angels ride under police scrutiny
Police will monitor a weekend motorcyle ride organised by a chapter of the Hells Angels.
Woman's body found on rocks in Wellington
Police are expected to confirm today that a body found at Wellington's Scorching Bay is that of an elderly woman missing from Karori.
Deaf man 'just wanted friendship'
A man who collapsed and died as he was about to be arrested by police for disorderly behaviour has been described as harmless and in search of friendship.
Expert scathing over coalmine's safety
A probe into Pike River coalmine has uncovered major failings with ventilation controls.
ACC beneficiary admits he cheated
A man who battled for seven years to get compensation admits he cheated ACC.
Remedial work for navy's problem ship
The navy's $177 million flagship will be out of action for seven months while it undergoes a long list of repairs.
Megaupload co-accused speaks out
One of the Megaupload co-accused is confident he won't be extradited to the United States.
Brownlee turns up heat on council over rebuild
Gerry Brownlee has apologised for calling Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker a clown – but not for anything else.
10,000 aftershocks and still no end in sight
Cantabrians have endured almost 10,000 earthquakes since September 4, 2010.
Wrong boot costs adventurer his life
Picking up two left boots cost a young Christchurch man his life.
Radio station's divorce promo 'cowardly'
Valentine's Day stunt that aims to spring a surprise divorce on an unsuspecting spouse slammed.
Garage sale was a steal
A cheeky Paeroa thief held a garage sale to hock off property he had stolen from nearby homes.
Small 3.9 earthquake wobbles Wellington
A small magnitude 3.9 shake was felt in the Wellington region tonight.
Navy barge may be trucked back to Devonport
The navy’s VIP barge remains stuck in Tutukaka Harbour as engineers work to assess the damage.
Waka capsizes in Wellington Harbour
The controversial waka Te Raukura has capsized in Wellington Harbour tonight.
Child killed at Motueka school
A child has died in the grounds of Motueka High School after a log rolled on to him.
February earthquake toll hits 185
The death toll from last February's devastating earthquake has risen to 185.
TVNZ included in police Electoral Act investigation
TVNZ has now joined MediaWorks in a police inquiry over election coverage.
Company claims CTV building report 'inadequate'
The head of the company that designed the CTV building says a report on the building's collapse is "technically inadequate''.
Tourist alleges police brutality
The police complaints authority is investigating a tourist's claim of police brutality.
Body found in Wellington harbour
Police have confirmed a body found at Wellington's Scorching Bay this afternoon is that of a woman.
Toddler falls down manhole
A woman jumped into a waste water tank to rescue her three-year-old son after he fell down a manhole at Furneaux Lodge Resort, in the Marlborough Sounds.
Pike's ventilation system 'unable to cope'
Gas management and ventilation at Pike River coalmine has been criticised by experts.
Parker accepts apology for 'clown' comment
Christchurch mayor Bob Parker has accepted Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee's apology for calling him a clown.
Travel bill for politicians hits $3.1m
Politicians spent more than $3.1 million on domestic travel and accommodation in the last months of 2011.
Megaupload co-accused bailed
One of the Megaupload co-accused has been released from jail but is banned from accessing the internet. | » Dotcom mansion seized
Truck rolls, crashes into Auckland house
Road vibrations send waste truck rolling
LATEST: Road vibrations caused a loaded organic waste truck to roll down a steep bank and crash into a home in Auckland today.
Sea law 'an environmental risk'
A new law designed to protect New Zealand's seas won't ''serve'' in the event of an offshore oil spill disaster, critics say.
Tourist on theft charges after festival
A foreign tourist has been charged with theft after allegedly fleecing at least a dozen victims at a Golden Bay festival.
Victim not spoiling for a fight - friends
Friends of slain Nelson man Troy Minto have denied that he was "spoiling for a fight" and carrying weapons when he was shot.
Mystery over woman's death plunge
Veteran TV and radio presenter Max Cryer is trying to shed light on the mysterious death of a woman who jumped from a plane during a flight across Cook Strait 75 years ago.
Former principal gets community work
Former Fraser High School principal Martin Elliott has been sentenced to 40 hours of community work.
Police U-turn on speeding tolerance
U-turn on announcement police were considering permanently reducing speeding tolerance.
Lake Horowhenua toxic enough to kill a child
Water in Lake Horowhenua is so toxic that it could kill a small child, councillors have been told.
Killer's silence cost years in prison
The brother of a murdered woman says her killer could have been free from jail years ago if he had said where her remains were.
Armed gang members in Waitangi stand-off
Gang members armed with knives threatened to spoil Waitangi Day celebrations.
Man facing arrest dies
A Levin man being arrested by police has collapsed and died, sparking an independent probe.
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