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Karen Anne Ruddelle in the High Court at Auckland during her trial for the murder of her partner Joseph Ngapera. Photo: NZ Herald A South Auckland woman who stabbed her partner to death after years of domestic violence has been found not guilty of his murder - but guilty of a lesser charge of manslaughter.

Anna Stuart. Photo: Mountain Scene In what one parent calls “a real bombshell”, Queenstown’s largest and longest-standing dance school shut shop this week.

A Brisbane man charged with possessing child-like sex dolls has appeared in court.

A New Zealand winemaker says he was prompted to create a zero alcohol Sauvignon Blanc after undertaking a lifestyle challenge.

One of Australia's leading universities said on Friday it is offering Chinese students A$1500 ($NZ1568) if they travel through a third country as higher education providers seek to minimise the impact of a ban on foreigners arriving from mainland China.

Taz, formerly Brighton, with his youngest human sister, Ella Rose. Photo: Supplied One year ago, a week-old Christchurch kitten was trapped inside a shoe box and thrown from a moving vehicle, sparking national outrage.

The CTV building collapsed in the February 22, 2011, earthquake. Photo: Geoff Sloan Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel will go to Japan to meet with families who lost children in the CTV building collapse during the February 22, 2011, quake.

US President Donald Trump holds a campaign rally in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Photo: Reuters President Donald Trump has ridiculed the historic best-picture Oscar win for South Korean film "Parasite," telling a campaign rally he wished for the return of Hollywood classics like 1939's "Gone with the Wind."

Ikea will open three physical and digital customer "meeting points" across New Zealand as the retailer prepares to open its first full-sized store in Auckland.

Taz, formerly Brighton, with his youngest human sister, Ella Rose. Photo: Supplied One year ago, a week-old Christchurch kitten was trapped inside a shoe box and thrown from a moving vehicle, sparking national outrage.

co20bradpako1.jpg Twenty-three-year-old Brad Pako with his trusty axe at the Central Otago A&P Show on Saturday. PHOTO: SUPPLIED/ HARLEY PHOTOGRAPHY If anyone asks Cromwell’s Brad Pako to split wood for them the answer is a firm ‘‘no’’.

Dave Hewett's new role as New Brighton's set-piece coach will allow him to stay involved with rugby while taking a break from the professional ranks. New Brighton have pulled off a coup in their new-look coaching team with the appointment of former Crusaders assistant and Southland head coach Dave Hewett.

Moviegoers may scorn the billionaire fashion bosses in Greed, but anti-slavery activists said anyone who buys cheap clothes risks fuelling factory abuses.

Former passengers of the Diamond Princess cruise ship leave after spending weeks on board in quarantine due to fears of spreading the COVID-19 Coronavirus in Yokohama. Photo: Getty Images Four Kiwi cruise ship passengers who have tested positive for coronavirus are in a stable condition in a Japanese hospital.

Former passengers of the Diamond Princess cruise ship leave after spending weeks on board in quarantine due to fears of spreading the COVID-19 Coronavirus in Yokohama. Photo: Getty Images Four Kiwi cruise ship passengers who have tested positive for coronavirus are in a stable condition in a Japanese hospital.

A crash at the intersection of Fitzgerald Ave, Avonside Dr and Stanmore Rd. Part of a busy Christchurch intersection has re-opened after it was blocked due to a crash on Friday afternoon.

Prada Autumn/Winter 2020. Photo: Reuters Prada celebrated the "pluralism and complexities of female identities" at its Fall/Winter show in Milan, with designs ranging from strict tailoring to fringed and sequinned dresses.

Elle Perriam (left) with Jess the Huntaway and Harriet Bremner with Poppy. Photo: Dana Johnston Two young rural women who have a friendship with a difference will make their first public appearance together in Canterbury in a bid to change the way people in the rural sector think.

A New Zealand man found guilty of the cold-case killing of Robert Sabeckis in Adelaide two decades ago has been jailed for at least six years.

New Zealand's Kyle Jamieson celebrates the wicket of India's Cheteshwar Pujura with teammates. Photo: Reuters Pace bowler Kyle Jamieson made a dream start to his test career as he captured two wickets, including that of India captain Virat Kohli, as New Zealand capitalised on winning the toss and bowling on a green Basin Reserve pitch.