Planned date with murder accused
8:06 AM A woman says she put off a date with the accused murderer of Grace Millane. It was the night he met Grace.
Why accused got suppression
Police have issued a warning to people to not name the man accused of killing Grace Millane.
Can the Crewe case be solved?
They were killed, their child found alone days later. It was 48 years ago, but for some it's like yesterday.
Summer under the Xmas tree?
With December 25 a fortnight away, what are the chances of a summery Christmas Day?
Driver thought she hit dog
7:32 AM Motorist charged with failing to stop and check on the man she hit.
Driving near miss shocks mother
Her dash cam shows black SUV crossing centre line without warning, narrowly missing two oncoming vehicles.
Powered parks for the privileged?
Wellington is mooting a trial of suburban EV charging stations, but the planned rollout has concerns of favouritism.
Consent for 242,000-bird farm
Green light given for $18 million free range farm that will house the birds in six sheds.
Edge's Megan's Grace note
"The question we should be asking is why did a 26-year-old man feel he had the right to take her life?"
Blitz on freedom campers ahead of peak season
Freedom campers caught misbehaving or not complying with regulations could find themselves handed a hefty fine this summer as the Whangarei District council tightens up its stance ahead of peak season.
Date night leap from moving car
Pair met in central Hamilton bar only to leap from a car as they fled police after midnight.
Tributes for Grace
"Fantastic, amazing woman" - friends and family of killed British backpacker Grace Millane express their grief over her death.
Voters reject small parties
OPINION: Minor parties struggle to get into Parliament, but that may not be the system's fault.
What mental health needs
A GP at the frontline of dealing with mental illness offers her prescription for progress.
More heads better than one on education
OPINION: Tomorrow's Schools has been deemed yesterday's bad experiment. Let's work together - political parties and key education partners - to fix it.
Notorious place where body found
Auckland's Waitakere Ranges, where a body was found in the search for Grace Millane, has been linked to other violent deaths in the past.
Police at house over death of young father
The twin brother of a man who died after he was dropped off at hospital says the family don't know what led to his mysterious death.
A Kaikōura quake reunion
Four strangers travelling on a moonlit road were united by a earthquake. This week they came together again.
CTV engineering boss could be disciplined
High Court decision paves the way for re-opening complaints against Alan Reay over the CTV building collapse.
Kaikōura in world's top spots
The once quake-ravaged town has topped Airbnb's list of trending destinations for 2019.
Rebuild cities fast, not hastily, expert says
Christchurch's quake recovery is called both typical and highly unusual.
Voters reject small parties
OPINION: Minor parties struggle to get into Parliament, but that may not be the system's fault.
More heads better than one on education
OPINION: Tomorrow's Schools has been deemed yesterday's bad experiment. Let's work together - political parties and key education partners - to fix it.
ACC motoring levies held
ACC hike rejected by ministers - scheme under which safer cars are cheaper to register will also be canned.
Ministerial diaries opened
In bid for greater transparency all Government ministers will have to release details of meetings from January.
More heads better than one on education
OPINION: Tomorrow's Schools has been deemed yesterday's bad experiment. Let's work together - political parties and key education partners - to fix it.
Freeing teachers to teach
OPINION: The Education Workforce Strategy is asking what help teachers need to do their best work.
Writer's protest to university's name
Kirsty Gunn threatens to give back her Victoria University degree if the name change goes ahead.
Technology centre for youth opens in Christchurch
A new centre setup "by the kids for the kids" will give hands on access
What mental health needs
A GP at the frontline of dealing with mental illness offers her prescription for progress.
CanTeen Taranaki to close
Kelly Skedden-Tainui has worked for CanTeen for 10 weeks and will lose her job less than a week before Christmas.
Brown water, again, in Napier
Brown and silty water is again clogging up Napier residents' water pipes, with some reaching boiling point.
$200,000 donation helps ambulance station
Some new facilities will mean at least the ambulance doesn't have to park outside.
'The aunty in charge of The Aunties'
The top Woman of Influence isn't a titan of business; she helps women in domestic peril.
Hinemoa, reincarnated
Once NZ's most sought-after celebrity, Dr Hinemoa Elder is spearheading a path in Māori mental health.
Anne Salmond: between two worlds
She's deeply immersed in Māoridom, but says to claim to speak for Māori would be a "really dumb thing to do".
Pascoe works on 'Sophie' side
Para-swimmer focusing on becoming "happy, confident Sophie" again after surgery and solo UK stint.
Consent for 242,000-bird farm
Green light given for $18 million free range farm that will house the birds in six sheds.
Preparing for the big move - up the drive
What actually happens once you have made the decision to sell the farm?
No hidden M. bovis cases found
Nationwide testing of every dairy farm reveals no unexplained Mycoplasma bovis cases.
Koreans use NZ deer milk as cosmetic
NZ deer milk used in beauty products will go on sale in South Korea early next year.
Planned date with murder accused
A woman says she put off a date with the accused murderer of Grace Millane. It was the night he met Grace.
Hozier heading to NZ
The Irish singer is scheduled to perform at Auckland's Spark Arena on April 28.
Tributes for Grace
"Fantastic, amazing woman" - friends and family of killed British backpacker Grace Millane express their grief over her death.
Why murder accused got suppression
Police have issued a warning to people to not name the man accused of killing Grace Millane.
Powered parks for the privileged?
Wellington is mooting a trial of suburban EV charging stations, but the planned rollout has concerns of favouritism.
Search warrants follow shooting
Police say they want the people of Stokes Valley in Wellington to feel safe after a firearms incident on Saturday.
Push for new bottling rules
The Christchurch City Council wants to make it harder for water bottling companies to take water from the city's aquifers.
Fatal hit-and-run driver charged
The driver thought she hit a dog, now she's been charged with failing to stop and check on the man she hit.
Cow dung venture hits the fan
It was going to turn dairy cow waste into valuable products. The only product so far is unhappy creditors.
Is there summer under the Xmas tree?
With December 25 a fortnight away, what are the chances of a summery Christmas Day?
Driving near miss shocks mother
Her dash cam shows black SUV crossing centre line without warning, narrowly missing two oncoming vehicles.
Consent for 242,000-bird farm
Green light given for $18 million free range farm that will house the birds in six sheds.
Date night leap from moving car
Pair met in central Hamilton bar only to leap from a car as they fled police after midnight.
Swimming with orca in Hahei
Three orca went for a swim with Coromandel woman Judie Johnson and it was all caught on camera.
Blitz on freedom campers ahead of peak season
Freedom campers caught misbehaving or not complying with regulations could find themselves handed a hefty fine this summer as the Whangarei District council tightens up its stance ahead of peak season.
Court of Appeal recall application declined
A Mangawhai couple who have lost a long running battle with two Northland councils over rating issues say they will likely have to sell their house and leave the district.
Sick mum's breast milk plea
A baby with a life-threatening allergy is running out of breast milk after her mum was hospitalised.
Crash victim's body coming home
Body of Michael Kemp, who died in Cook Islands, to be flown home to his family this weekend.
Vigils for Grace Millane
Vigils planned around New Zealand to express grief at the alleged murder of the British backpacker.
Mum's fatal midnight drive
House moving truck was 'lit up like a Christmas tree,' but that didn't prevent the fatal collision.
$50m super yacht pranged
The super yacht, worth $50m, was damaged after captain misjudged tidal flow.
Armed pair rob gas station
Two men armed with a firearm stole cigarettes and cash from Rotorua's BP Connect at 2am.
CanTeen Taranaki to close
Kelly Skedden-Tainui has worked for CanTeen for 10 weeks and will lose her job less than a week before Christmas.
Cannabis cat cruelty caught on camera
GRAPHIC CONTENT: Police and the SPCA have launched an investigation after video of a man blowing smoke into a kitten's face was posted online.
Hapū not happy over 'health hazard' houses
Derelict houses could put residents and reef in harm's way, says hapū member.
Why Selwyn's world famous in Matau
Selwyn Iremonger walked the red carpet to his premiere in the Matau Hall.
Sister city potential developed
Trip to the United States was ratepayer money well spent, Palmerston North mayor says.
Voters reject small parties
OPINION: Minor parties struggle to get into Parliament, but that may not be the system's fault.
Expressway route revealed
Affected Horowhenua residents have received a letter revealing the route of the Ōtaki to Levin expressway.
Fuel pump foils escaping driver
The lights were out and no one, apparently, was home after a Nelson driver's high-speed attempt at freedom unraveled at the petrol pump.
Tasman industrial subdivision splits opinion
Residents in the small village of Tasman, near Nelson, are concerned about the impact of a plan for a contracting yard.
Māori Santa shocked by racist backlash
Māori Santa backlash takes its toll on man who played Hana Kōkō.
Mayor condems attack
Nelson's mayor has condemned a robbery and attack on three tourists which left one with a broken jaw.
Legless before Christmas
They boost festive cheer but reindeer scattered in Blenheim's parks have been crippled by vandals.
Bee-keeping it in the family
With plenty to sell and some to take home, Ngāti Kuia's honey business keeps everyone sweet.
Greater iwi representation sought
More iwi representation is being sought around the Marlborough District Council table.
The money of power
It would take a Marlborough councillor about 13 years to earn Ken Forrest's base salary.
Smoke alarm 'worth its weight in gold'
The value of working smoking alarms has been highlighted in a fire callout in Timaru.
Strong opposition to proposal
Call for three month delay for decision on proposal by Timaru District Council's holdings company to sell its shares in Alpine Energy.
Channel widening work underway
Timaru's port is expanding with a $2.5m project which aims to make easier for bigger vessels to come and go.
DOC appeals for witnesses
An appeal for witnesses has been made by the Department of Conservation after a little blue penguin was hit and killed by a car at Timaru's Marine Pde on Saturday night.
Man needed drug for narcolepsy
A British man working in New Zealand imported a class B drug because he needed it to treat his sleeping disorder.
Ex-cons bringing Xmas cheer
These ex-cons are cultivating Christmas trees as they cultivate a new life.
Garden of taonga plants
This treasure trove of native plants is tended to by an expert in their traditional use.
Parrot's pie diet
A steady diet of Jimmy's Pies could be an Otago cockatiel's secret to a long life.
Community 'shocked' by fatal crash
An Invercargill primary school has extended its sympathies to the family involved in a fatal crash on Friday.
Council building proves costly
An Invercargill City Council building appears to have blown up in size and budget.
Life sentences for stadium murder
Two men jailed for murdering a teen lured to his death with the promise of sex.
Murder victim smeared - family
A man lured to his death couldn't defend himself as his killers went on trial, his family says.