Brighter outlook for Queenstown after work visa changes
The changes are for migrant workers living in New Zealand but not permitted to work.
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Insufficient evidence; assault charge after skull fracture dismissed
The jury trial for Raymond Junior Sem-Cheyne, 23, began on Monday.
One-in-a-million: Extremely rare albino bird rescued in Christchurch
Research confirms less than five have been reported worldwide this century.
Number of Canterbury schools still in financial difficulty
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The Rock took the family's message of anti-violence to the world.
Surprise find at checkpoint: Chilly bins full of cannabis, cash
Police at a routine Southland checkpoint operation got more than they bargained for.
Holocaust literature handed out in court before appearance in dock
Christchurch man was appearing in court charged with sending "offensive" message.
Beware of toxic algae: Warning for North Canterbury town
A public health warning has been issued for Pegasus Lake.
PM thanks Dunedin girl for 'family portrait'
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Skull fractured in assault at party
Accused of inflicting the damage is 23-year-old Raymond Junior Sem-Cheyne.
Christchurch's new motorway partially open
The northbound QEII Drive lane of the motorway opened this morning.
Body-in-the-boot murder - woman was owner of Kiwi winery
A body believed to be that of Elizabeth Zhong was found in Auckland on Saturday
Owner suspects fire at abandoned villa was deliberately lit
At the height of the blaze there were five fire crews at the scene.
Homes evacuated in Porirua as landslide and flooding hits
City north of Wellington holding its breath through heavy rain after flooding yesterday.
'The party is over': Queenstown is a tourist town with no tourists
We need to talk about Queenstown, writes chef and restaurateur Darren Lovell.
The state of Christchurch's roads 10 years after the quakes - and what about light rail?
As new highway opens today, Herald investigates Christchurch's transport past and future.
Exclusive: A decade on, inside Christchurch's broken cathedral
10 years after the February 2011 quake, drone footage reveals an interior frozen in time.
Review of ratepayer-supported charity hampered by slow information
Ratepayers make an annual contribution of up to $600,000 to the Christchurch Foundation.
'Nobody can silence us': CTV families slam police
The building pancaked in the February 2011 earthquake, killing 115 people.
Four new Covid cases in MIQ today - including three from USA
The Ministry of Health will reveal if there are any new cases in the international team.
Person dies in hospital 10 days after Southland crash
A police spokesperson said the driver of the car died in Dunedin Hospital yesterday.
Woman has serious head injuries after meth driver misses stop sign
Patariki Paora Isaacs has admitted driving through a stop sign.
Christmas lights turned on at decked-out Christchurch home
It is the work of Hornby residents Luke Murphy and Leia Austin.
More charges laid against two men accused of sexual assault at Christchurch bar
It comes after a police investigation into 27 complaints from women.
'Bloody idiots': High-speed boozers blasted
Two boozy drivers speeding at more than 150km/h have been harshly criticised by police.
Mosque attack: Govt agencies didn't consider threat - Muslim group
The Federation of Islamic Associations has released its report to the Royal Commission.
Opening of new Christchurch motorway delayed
The Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency announced the postponement on Twitter.
Milford Track reopens after flood damage repairs
Parts of the track were damaged from flooding after a three-day storm in Feburary.
Dramatic afternoon for raft rescuers
A group of seven had to be rescued after their raft overturned.
45 sixes in a weekend! Club cricketer's smashing knocks
Amrit Gossal had his eye in over the weekend.
Legal aid bill for Duckmanton killer cost almost $200k
Sainey Marong strangled and set fire to Renee Duckmanton in 2016.
Commercial building fire threatens homes in Christchurch
Homes were evacuated in the suburb of Woolston early this morning.