Star had been stabbed about 41 times while tethered to a fence in a paddock.
Nathan Nukunuku hit two home runs of his own as the Black Sox ran out winners 15-0 in three innings this morning.
Sean Davison will serve three years under house arrest.
Williamson's 106 not out saw the Black Caps claw their way to a four-wicket win.
1 NEWS’ Pacific correspondent Barbara Dreaver has a round-up of news from the region.
Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier announced the investigation yesterday, and gave more details today on TVNZ1's Breakfast.
Emergency services were called to the crash on Otaika Valley Road, Otaika, shortly after midnight.
Briar Hales, 11, has been told she can't play in the boys team by event organisers.
Christopher Luxon announced his resignation yesterday. He spoke with Breakfast this morning.
Abbas Nazari and Guled Mire spoke with TVNZ1’s Breakfast about finding home in New Zealand.
The price list for weapons would be released by police today.
The singing is believed to be a mating call - with few left it can be difficult.
Williamson's knock was historic - but there was another crucial innings in this morning's win, Guy Heveldt says.
It comes after two people died when their car went into the same lake at Westlake Reserve in 2017.
Takunda Muzondiwa was a finalist at the Race Unity Speech Awards. Despite not winning, she's gained much more.
The pair smashed through a fence before plummeting nearly 100 meters down a steep bank, three days before being discovered
The 15-year-old swam the Women's 400m freestyle in 4:09:33 to qualify for this year's event in South Korea.
A boat with a man and woman went missing in May. One body has been recovered.
The Kiwi NBA star is owed $25.8 million next season which takes up a large amount of OKC's salary cap.
Cron is leaving the All Blacks after 15 years of involvement - but he's not completely done with the game yet.
During the pursuit, the vehicle rammed the police car three times and one of its passengers presented what appeared to be a firearm, police said.
On the first day of two new brands launching in Wellington, four e-scooters were parked in "no parking zones" outside the Blind Foundation.
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Voters can now also enrol on election day and have their vote count.
Williamson was called a "beauty" and "gem" among other things for his knock.
The taxi driver drove only a couple of kilometres before the man threatened him with a knife, demanding money, police said.
This weekend's game could be the Canes' final home game of the season.
Police say the incident happened yesterday afternoon.
Vatuvei gave the Mate Ma'a Tonga star grief during a media session in Auckland.
Taukeiaho said that his NRL teammate is "a good mate" but come Saturday they will be rivals.
However she fell short of condemning the policy which explicitly prevents African, Middle Eastern refugees coming here.
Ms Bennett criticised the Government for shelving National’s Meth Action Plan when it came into power.
"We expect this morning’s activity to continue for a few days."
The 2018 players of the year is looking forward to the women’s super series, and introducing eight new caps to the team.
Two other people have been transported to Middlemore Hospital.
"He's a good guy," leader Simon Bridges said of the outgoing Air New Zealand CEO.
"My heart was always with Tonga," said the Broncos player.
Farmers are calling for tougher regulation to put a stop to the dog raids.
Tauranga solo mum Jasmine Hayward says young Ezekiel has accepted a lot of what's happening with the growing business and is very proud of her.
Julie Zarifeh lost husband Paul and son Sam in the space of just 16 days.
Craig Harper's crossed off nine of the 12 states in the 4,828km Race Across America.
Last year Winterfest attracted more than 45,000 visitors.
Fifita said there is nothing quite like the "passion" he has for the game when representing the small Pacific nation of Tonga.
Fa'afuhia Fia's bid for the boardroom of another school is a first in New Zealand.
Last week she premiered her music in Silicon Valley.
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad released a statement after four people were charged with murder today.
State sector boards comprised a record 47.4 per cent of women in 2018, up from 45.7 per cent the previous year.
