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Raymond Horn search: Police seek couple seen in same park
Raymond Horn, who has dementia and is non-verbal, went missing on February 15.
Chch mosques bomb threat accused now faces terrorist manifesto charges
Online threats were allegedly made on eve of terror attack's anniversary.
Crime wave in Christchurch; homes burgled, vehicles stolen
Sumner and Redcliffs residents say police have not responded quickly enough.
Patrick McKendry: What Blues must do to beat Crusaders in 'high stakes' clash
There is probably more pressure on the Blues in the battle of the Super Rugby unbeatens.
Peeved at pie-eyed pastry thieves
Four attempts to nick goods on one night included a man putting a pie down his pants.
'Highly embarrassing': Anglican abuse phone line not connected
It was revealed during an inquiry into abuse suffered at the hands of the Anglican church.
Woman who stole $1 million from DHB named
The Serious Fraud Office found multiple transactions amounting to $1,062,973.
CDHB confirms stance supporting fluoridation of drinking water
The DHB voted to continue its pro-fluoridation stance at a meeting today.
Judge orders pre-schooler to be vaccinated despite father's objections
Father said he did not want to put his daughter into a "forced vaccination programme".
Alleged sex offender in court: Police appeal for any more information
The man is facing five charges of sexual violation.
Akaroa boil water notice lifted after discovery of dead animals in reservoir
A Christchurch City Council spokesperson said water is now safe to drink.
Warnings of 'harrowing' situations in student hostels
The Education and Workforce Select Committee is looking into students' pastoral care.
Transtasman bubble: We're ready says Christchurch Airport
The Government is under growing pressure to open up to Australia.
'I'm feeling good': Former Dunedin Mayor home after hospice care
Dave Cull was diagnosed with a tumour on his pancreas in October.
Canterbury trainer facing horse doping charges
RIU investigators raided Jesse Alford's stables at Woodend Beach last month.
Unprotected: Canterbury measles booster shot falls short
Nearly 36,000 Cantabrians need a catch-up MMR jab to be fully protected.
Reports on the death of Queenstown 'premature' - Tourism Minister
A recent survey found about 60 Queenstown businesses expected to close in three months.
Blood and DNA: Jury hears evidence in murder trial
Samuel Samson is on trial over the murder of his former partner Azalia Wilson.
Prowler case: Man denies breaking into homes and trying to rape three women
Man was arrested in Christchurch last October.
One person injured in suspicious house fire
Emergency services were called to the scene at about 12.43pm.
WorkSafe investigating after digger operator dies on West Coast farm
A police spokesperson said the person who died was a contractor working on his own.
St Patrick's Day student drinking 'worse than New Year's Eve'
All-day binge drinking and broken glass create a major headache for Dunedin police.
Nine people hospitalised by police dog bites in south
Four people required hospital treatment for police dog bites last year, and five in 2019.
NZ terror plot: Kiwi teen turns life around
Man now 'disgusted' he could have harmed fellow Kiwis.
Fire engine destroyed while crews fight blaze, FENZ investigating
How did a $500,000 fire engine get destroyed?
Safety fears for kids after car ploughs through fence
It was not the first time a car had accidentally ended up in Lisa Lindon's yard.
Pair keen to rekindle relationship despite beating at Women's Refuge
The man found the woman at Women's Refuge accommodation and hit her in the face and body.
Human Rights Commission backs compensation package for Christchurch terror attack victims
Many in the community say they are struggling with the trauma of what happened that day.
More transparency around MIQ exemptions needed - epidemiologist
MIQ guest visited a patient at Christchurch Hospital.
MIQ guest visits patient at Christchurch Hospital
The guest is believed to be on day 12 of managed isolation.
Three injured in two-vehicle crash in Canterbury
Emergency services were called to the crash at about 1.40pm.
Farmer threatens to burn forest over plunging values, biodiversity rules
A farming couple in financial strife say they're prepared to take drastic measures.
Urgent plea to Govt for skifield workers
Without the workers, some ski areas will not be able to operate at all.