The man suffered an infection of the tibia, which may have impeded his escape.
Today, May 31, is World Smokefree Day.
The next America's Cup will be live and free to air on TV and across TVNZ's online platforms.
New Zealand thumped Japan 67-0 in the World Rugby U20s championship in Narbonne, France.
The 39-year-old was arrested for wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
Damien O'Connor admitted the government "could do better".
Behemoth Brewing Company received a flurry of one-star reviews this week.
Those who know Verona Mitchell know the financial sacrifices she makes.
The America's Cup holders are delighted Kiwis around the country will be able to watch defence in 2021.
Twenty-eight per cent of lawyers have witnessed sexual harassment in a legal environment.
It's cold in Winton, but woolly hats are off limits in class.
Over a dozen people were hurt, including two seriously, when the bus rolled on a major tourist route.
Vandals could face up to $60,000 in fines if they damage the Daring.
At its peak, admissions for pneumonia and sepsis accounted for 16 per cent of ICU admissions.
Xavier Roe set up several tries before scoring one himself in his side's 67-0 thumping of Japan in France.
NZ ranked 28 out of 175 countries for the quality of childhood.
Shocking audit reveals how and why officers conned breath tests, leaving police boss in disbelief.
The case has two complainants - one is an actress and singer, and the other has not been identified.
US authorities said the North Carolina mum, 19, had initially reported the child had been kidnapped.
The trio are making waves with their hard-hitting and thoughtful music.
Shaun Bowker, 51, died in Monday's incident.
Onshore recycling plants are being invested in.
The facility includes pools, a hydro slide, lazy river, and gym.
New tax to kick in from July 1, in just over a month.
The 40-year-old Florida woman's arrest record dates back to 1998.
"This is that kid who brings his ball to school and let's you play but then you win, he cries and says you're not allowed to play anymore," tweeted Fuimaono-Sapolu.
The fire service and police were called to the Mall about 10.45am after a sprinkler activation.
The statue has been in place for ten years, but it is being taken down this week after congregants complained.
The two organisations have been at loggerheads after the winery built a walking track on the sacred peak.
The pair are sidelined this week with the first Test on Saturday week.
The incident, that was caught on camera, took place in the lunch room of a Turners and Growers pack house in Whakatu, near Hastings, in July 2015.
The incident occurred on Church Street, Green Island.
The picture was taken during a meeting between Queen Elizabeth and the Australian High Commissioner to the UK.
Seventeen people were injured, two seriously, in the crash on SH94 today.
Denishar Woods suffered a catastrophic brain injury in the tragic accident at her state house in March.
Dib Hanna was today sentenced to three years in prison, the first "repeat waste offender" to be jailed.
The four birds required a police escort.
Find out all the information for your region in NIWA's May to July outlook.
Cane has been out for over a month with an abdominal strain.
TVNZ1's Q + A host Corin Dann interviews Craigs Investment Partners Mark Lister.
Jesse Duplantis, a televangelist, said he was initially hesitant about the price tag but Jesus "wouldn't be riding a donkey"
Yoji Yabe left Christ's College stunned by his finish in today's match in Christchurch.
Multiple calls about a shooting at a local marae were received this afternoon.
Isaiah Silva has made the allegation in a lawsuit filed in a Los Angeles court.
It was completed a year ahead of schedule.
Mild temperatures could be in store for the North Island.
Peden is accused of bullying and an inappropriate relationship with an athlete.
The Agriculture Minister met with more than 800 frustrated farmers in Ashburton.
Seventy-eight new officers for our biggest city were sworn in today.
One farmer says he hasn't seen any dead rabbits since the K5 rabbit virus was rolled out three month's ago.
The venture has been launched by Iwi and the Government.
If you tuned in on Wednesday night you might have noticed something different.
City of Sails refugee Tracey Goodall reckons she's found her dream job.
Tim Wilson spoke to a couple of principals sick of playing parking warden.
So far there are only three entries to challenge the Kiwi sailing crew.
Dave Stephens calls his 10-acre plot a paradise in progress.
