$1m cocaine smuggler claims syndicate sent her video of relative's murder
Smuggler's dark drug-running past revealed.
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Thunderstorms and snow in the south, sun in the north
Check Metservice before travelling, a meteorologist warns.
Boys attacked in Christchurch park; mum says lack of CCTV 'absolutely disgusting'
The boys - 12 and 13 years old - were repeatedly punched in the head.
Families awarded $700,000 after three men die in fishing boat sinking
Three fishermen died when the trawler sank off the Canterbury coast in 2015.
Lock of Napoleon's hair surfaces at NZ auction
Mystery still surrounds former French emperor's death - and what happened next.
Hellers ordered to pay $250,000 after worker loses four fingers
WorkSafe found the method of operating the machine had been unsafely adapted.
Police chase: Person on the run after fleeing on foot from crashed car
One person was almost hit by the brown Ford Falcon driving the wrong way up Blenheim Rd.
Mosque gunman sentencing: Flights to court cost almost $40,000
It cost just under $40,000 to fly the gunman to Christchurch for his sentencing.
Escapee murderer gave two prison guards the slip - including one she was cuffed to
Police are appealing for sightings of Karina Epiha, who has been on the run.
New livery for Christchurch buses costs $94k
The cost includes research, concept development, cultural engagement, and testing.
Schoolgirl killer refused parole for 1992 crime
The killer of a North Canterbury teen will remain behind bars until at least March 2021.
The Road Ahead: 'Some people never recover from the quakes'
Earthquake survivor Ali Jones and Al Noor Mosque imam Gamal Fouda on how their city copes.
The Road Ahead: 'Some people never recover from the quakes'
Earthquake survivor Ali Jones and Al Noor Mosque imam Gamal Fouda on how their city copes.
Police apologise after child mistakenly leaves NZ
Officer's mistake resulted in civil claim and agreement.
'Fountain of sewage' erupts in Selwyn, Canterbury
Locals say the area "stank" and toilet paper could be seen in the trees.
In from the cold: No quarantine for Antarctica returnees as continent declared Covid-free
No quarantine could save Christchurch's $200m gateway industry.
'My life has been destroyed': $100k award but woman will never walk again after horror fall
In her dreams she's walking. In reality she can't move her legs.
Quarantine tinfoil art
A kind gesture left staff at a Christchurch managed isolation facility 'delighted '
NZ beer named world's best - again
A family-owned Christchurch boutique brewery has scooped global giants.
1000 new car parks promised for Christchurch hospital
Several Christchurch hospital staff members have been assaulted walking to work.
Former Cera staff in alleged fraud case now named
Pair deny fraud charges over alleged private property deals.
NZ Herald, Newstalk ZB boost South Island news team with new appointments
Senior journalist Hamish Clark has been appointed to head NZME's South Island news team.
Anti-terror bollards for Christchurch
Police raised concerns about the risk of vehicles driving into groups of people.
$10m Lotto winner's plan to buy 'dream car' Lamborghini
"I'm going to buy my dream car – a Lamborghini," says NZ's newest millionaire.
Christchurch arson-accused's dad tearfully tells son he loves him in court
A 21-year-old man has had his first appearance in the Christchurch District Court today.
21yo arrested after fires at Christchurch cafe, two churches and attempted arson on third
A 21y old has been arrested in relation to two church fires in Christchurch.
Insurance Council defends skyrocketing Wellington premiums
'Insurance simply acts as the canary in the mine by indicating premiums through risk.'
Man allegedly killed by neighbour after noise complaint
He posted on Facebook about a noise complaint, but was killed just minutes later.
Gangster jailed for 'drug-fuelled' fatal hit and run
"You could've stopped. Why didn't you stop?" Family confronts killer in court.
Two church fires in Christchurch being treated as suspicious
Two church fires in Christchurch early this morning are being treated as suspicious.
Mosque terror: Spy chiefs grilled in the days after shootings
New documents reveal NZSIS and GCSB scrambling after March 15, 2019 attacks.
Local charged with murder after Christchurch death
A 31-year-old man will appear in Christchurch District Court tomorrow charged with murder.
Milk tanker and car crash: Seriously injured person airlifted to hospital
The road is closed and traffic is being diverted.
2 deaths, 3 new cases; Officials probe possible South Is case; 300 yachts in Covid limbo
It was a sad end to the week in New Zealand's fight against Covid-19.