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'Heartbroken': 13-year-old suffers 'unsurvivable' head injury after ice-skating fall
Whanau are devastated after accident on school outing.
Yanfei Bao murder: Forensic experts scour shallow grave scene; autopsy results expected
The Christchurch real estate agent had been missing for more than a year.
Crushing 4% rental yield gap largest in 15 years – but many investors undeterred
'Rents are nowhere near enough to cover the mortgage for a typical debt-backed purchase.'
Student critical after accident at Christchurch ice skating rink
A police spokesperson said WorkSafe has been advised.
Bullied 14-year-old was urged to kill himself - but an innocent woman died instead
“Your offending was triggered by bullying" the judge said he was jailed for manslaughter.
'Oh God, he raped me': Woman's 111 call played for jury at Christchurch serial rape trial
Christchurch man is facing more than 30 charges of sexually assaulting women.
Christchurch missing real estate agent Yanfei Bao believed found
Yanfei Bao had been missing for more than a year.
One-third of hospitality industry reports workplace bullying
New Zealand's biggest hospitality conference is in Christchurch today.
New search for missing estate agent Yanfei Bao as police act on fresh lead
Officers are back on a private farmland area they have searched before.
Convicted killer dies suddenly behind bars
Paul Gottermeyer was serving a life sentence for a brutal attack on a young mother.
Ex-firefighter's grim warning after mirror burns hole in couch
Multiple people have told the Herald stories of mirror-related fires and near misses.
Greens begin process to remove Darleen Tana; meeting to address 'waka-jumping' rule
Greens co-leader Chloe Swarbrick held a press conference in Christchurch this morning.
Why your next rates bill will make you angry: Shane Te Pou
OPINION: A dark cloud hangs over local government. Kiwis are about to feel the reality.
Tana drama could end in a month, after Green conference
The party wants to eclipse Labour, but is itself eclipsed by one of its former MPs.
First heavy snow, rain watches issued ahead of polar blast
A large swathe of the lower South Island is in the firing line.
Southern city blitzes July high temperature record as southerly blast looms
A heavy rain warning and two watches have been issued in Fiordland.
Paraglider seriously injured in Christchurch’s Port Hills
The patient was transported to Christchurch Hospital by helicopter.
'One in a million': Freak house fire caused by makeup mirror kills beloved pets
Louise and Taylah Eder lost almost everything in the blaze, including their two dogs.
Stormont makes his mark on Shez Bella's rising fortunes
Her trainer has solid prospects at Alexandra Park and Addington.
Violent man wants to serve home detention with his mum - who moved cities to escape him
Troy Brophy's history includes dishonesty, traffic offending and family violence.
And... action: Inclusive Performance Academy shines on stage and screen
TV scriptwriter Fiona McKenzie established the Academy four years ago.
Christchurch’s Orana Wildlife Park: MPI promising regular checks, tiger found underweight
Otherwise, they did not identify any immediate animal welfare or staffing issues.
Elderly man seriously injured in late-night Port Hills attack
The man was taking photos when he was attacked and remains in hospital.
Toy gun in carry-on bag missed in security screening sparks alert, holds up Jetstar flight
The flight was about to leave for Christchurch when the man was removed from the flight.
‘Surfing saved my life’: How an ex-meth addict uses the ocean to help others recover
Charity takes to the waves to help turn lives around.
Convicted rapist takes claim he attacked woman in his sleep to Supreme Court
A jury earlier found Damin Peter Cook was not asleep when he raped a woman.
NZ sheep dog trialling legend dies in farm accident
The New Zealand Sheep dog training captain was killed in an ATV crash on Monday.
Christchurch 12-year-old girl missing for 11 days found safe and well
The youngster was last seen on July 11.
Revealed: The mammoth cost of removing and burying beached whales
New Zealand is a hotspot for strandings, with more than 5000 recorded since 1840.
Blackmail charges withdrawn as retrial begins
Person was accused of attempting to blackmail a public figure after paid sexual encounter.
First XV wrap: Pukekohe High topple Wesley College
There have been some power shifts in the Counties Manukau First XV landscape.
Under-fire zoo responds to animal welfare claims; MPI officials visit animals today
Orana Wildlife Trust Board says a ‘thorough review’ is underway.
'Devastating': Baby died after hospital staff delayed C-section
The newborn had a brain injury caused by inadequate oxygen and later died.