Man jailed for airport bomb hoax says evidence insufficient
Preetam Maid was jailed for three years before the Dunedin District Court in January.
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New allegation of abuse against Peter Ellis 'inadmissible' as evidence
The proposed evidence was from a woman who said Ellis sexually assaulted her in 1982.
Hospitality owner banned from being employer, companies fined $500,000
The court found he instructed eight employees to complete false time sheets.
Counter-terrorism hui: Twitter blasted for failing to stomp out neo-Nazi group recruiting
Neo-Nazi group active on Twitter, despite being banned by Facebook.
Meth, cash seized in raids, may be linked to gangs in Christchurch
Six people have been charged in relation to the offending.
18-year-old seriously assaulted after disturbing intruder
Police were called to the incident in Opawa at around 3.30am on Sunday.
$5 charge to speak to a bank teller 'unfair to elderly'
Charges for such interactions vary from $2.50 at Westpac branches to $5 at BNZ.
More rain for Canterbury: Metservice keeping close eye on situation
Rain is expected to hit the east of the South Island this weekend.
Tourism 'reset': There is lifelong value in international youth market
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No plan for dealing with contaminated soil on new hospital land
The toxic deposits are deemed to pose a low risk to human health.
Dunedin City Council rejects complaint about te reo Māori usage
Community board member says English was New Zealand's first language.
Police continue investigating Gloriavale sexual and physical abuse allegations
Police and Oranga Tamariki were on site at the community last month.
They Are Us movie about 'white saviour' inappropriate - film-maker
The Muslim Association of Canterbury has announced it will work to help film producers.
Mass walkout at anti-terrorism hui over Hezbollah comment
Comments by Jewish Council spokesperson were 'inappropriate', Muslim leader says.
Watch: Spooked dairy robber runs to getaway car without keys
'They are idiots,' shop owner's partner says of trio who struck on Tuesday morning.
Christchurch terror attacks: Police foiled two other mass shootings
A lone actor using a vehicle, knife or gun remains the biggest threat, conference hears.
Wedding helicopter crash: Pilot's 'significant' injuries include broken bones
While the injured lie in hospital their families are supporting each other.
Canterbury Medical Officer of Health resigns after being reinstated
He went to court to get his job back, was reinstated, but has now quit.
'I was scared, that's for sure': Dairy owner has gun pointed at her by masked man
Police investigate spate of dairy robberies in Christchurch, including one by armed men.
Case of missing Alexandra man passed on to Coroner
Christopher Bates was 22 when he was last seen leaving his family home in 2018.
PM's flight for counter-terrorism hui cancelled, fog clearing
Radiation fog was causing issues for motorists on Tuesday morning.
NZ spy boss warning: Mosque shootings could inspire another extremist
Biggest threat comes from "lone actor", NZ's first counter terrorism hui hears.
Salvation Army hired rapist who struck again, says review clears them
Dwayne Keats got a job as a volunteer for the Salvation Army in late 2016.
Details of Margaret Mahy's house sale expected this week
The cottage was on the market with a deadline sale that ended on Friday.
Fatal helicopter crash 'entirely avoidable', inquest told
Two men died in the crash in Queenstown in 2015.
The cycling debate is not about lycra. It's about power
OPINION: We are all less safe out here when people resort to dehumanising stereotypes.
Permit for freedom camping at popular whitebaiting spot could be scrapped
About 2680 people camped at the spot last summer.
Wedding chopper crash: Friends rally to help couple start again
Donations asked for new wedding "less the heli ride".
Shark fin exports: NZ's 'dirty little secret'
It is illegal to remove fins and discard the body of sharks caught in NZ waters.
Injuries less likely for Canterbury police
37 officers nationwide were injured during the physical competency test between 2015-20.
Chch mosque movie: 'Very soon and very raw for NZ' - PM
PM Jacinda Ardern gives her view on the proposed "They Are Us" movie.
Cheque mate: Death of chequebooks a blow to elderly
At 91, Ian Nelson, for the first time in his life, feels redundant.
Chopper crash: Mosque community rallies around hospitalised newlyweds
Seriously-injured groom lost close friends in March 15, 2019, terror attack.
Missing helicopter search: Pilot found after chilly night grounded in remote Alps
Helicopter went missing just an hour after wedding party crashed onto golf course.