Best of 2019: 'I was shot at twice, it's time we armed our police officers'
We see police carrying firearms the world over - why should NZ be any different?
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Car 'related to' aggravated robbery smashes into traffic pole
Police believe the car was involved in an earlier aggravated robbery.
One dead in Christchurch house fire
A raging fire has taken hold of a house in a Christchurch beachside suburb.
Rescue chopper called after gas explosion in Canterbury home
At least one person has been injured in a gas canister explosion.
Kayaker missing on lake near Christchurch
The man's kayak was located around 2.30pm but he was not found.
Your weather: Summer sun returns for tennis final; heavy rain batters South
Lovely summer sun should bathe centre court for tomorrow's ASB Classic Women's Final.
Revealed: The NZ airport with the highest passenger charges
Proposed law changes could remove wording that allows airports to charge as they see fit.
Axe-murderer and sexual predator wants out of NZ jail to return to UK
Anthony Hitchcock is a UK citizen, not a New Zealand citizen, and has family there.
Former Christchurch man killed on Christmas day
Keith Liddicoat, 57, "was living life at its best. Cycling freely, letting his mind roam".
Tenants warned after Christchurch owners bring $21,000 case
"Extremely difficult for these poor landlords to get back the money" - Andrew King
New Zealand city awarded spot in NY Times list for second time
For the third year on the trot New Zealand has made the list for adventurous US Tourists.
Series of failures: Report into student Mason Pendrous' death
Kit Toogood QC has released his findings and recommendations into Mason Pendrous' death
CD girls defeat defending U15 cricket champs Auckland
The rest of the field has another four rounds to catch CD and Christchurch.
Athletics takes a look back to look forward - and it's looking good
Whanganui athletes had an outstanding season with the second half yet to come.
Man in court after restaurant tip-jar theft
An empty tip-jar was later found in the lift outside the restaurant.
Watkin refocuses
The Whanganui Festival of Cricket U15 girls tournament features teams from all six zones.
Dame Catherine calls for more community support after sex worker slain
Police investigating the death of Bella Te Pania have appealed to the public again.
'It's a hell-scape': Kiwi uni student fights Aussie bush fires on summer job
Forestry student Fergus Simpson had never previously fought fires and is now on shift.
Christchurch shooting: Police arrest 22-year-old man after manhunt
A man was shot and badly injured after being shot on a Christchurch bridge on Sunday.
'Saved a man's life': Pregnant woman hailed for efforts after aiding shot man
A pregnant woman has told of aiding a man as he lay injured from a gunshot wound.
Strong leads in manhunt after Christchurch bridge shooting
A man was shot and seriously injured last night while standing on a bridge in Woolston.
Manhunt in Christchurch after person shot on bridge
Shooter and victim were known to each other according to police.
Two sides go to war
Hawkes Bay and Wairarapa were top guns at last year's U18 Whanganui Festival of Cricket.
Dreading the return to work? Meet the Kiwis who escaped the rat race
Every year a bunch of New Zealanders will take a radical work leap to change their lives.
A moment in time: Images we can't forget in a decade of horror and hope
NZ 2010-2019: Quakes, hatred and a tragedy in the mine. But also, new life and new hope.
Sudden NY death: A bad batch of party pills?
Fundraiser launched for Chris 'Czn' Matatahi who died in early hours of New Year's Day.
Weather: It won't feel like summer for next week
Chilly days are in the forecast for most places across the country for the next full week.
Intense action at Oceanview
Friday night is qualifying and Saturday is set aside to decide the national winners.
Police investigating Bella Te Pania's homicide appeal for help finding her belongings
Police are looking for a small, light brown bag and a black Huawei cellphone.
Cricket talent spotting
The festival of cricket moves to Whanganui Collegiate School grounds.
Christchurch airport murder: Man appears in court
Homicide probe launched yesterday after the discovery at an Air NZ facility.
Last party of the decade: NZ's holiday hotspots this New Year's Eve
Thousands of people have flocked to holiday hotspots across New Zealand.
Christchurch airport murder case: Man charged, due in court tomorrow
A 42-year-old man has been charged with murder after a woman was found dead.