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![Two Christchurch deaths suspected to be related to synthetic drugs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Two Christchurch deaths suspected to be related to synthetic drugs
Nineteen people in Chch have been affected in the past fortnight; two remain in ICU.
![Sex worker's killer claims 'disease of the mind'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Sex worker's killer claims 'disease of the mind'
Gambian butcher Sainey Marong was jailed for life for killing Renee Duckmanton.
![Killer back in jail after using drugs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Killer back in jail after using drugs
Melissa Wepa spent 15 years in jail for killing a friend.
![David Kernohan: Dodgy quake rules another waste of money](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
David Kernohan: Dodgy quake rules another waste of money
COMMENT: Govt is possibly placing an unnecessary or at least excessive burden on taxpayer.
![Inmate lay alone for 42 minutes after fatal beating](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Inmate lay alone for 42 minutes after fatal beating
Benton Parata was bashed in his cell after telling a young inmate to respect elders.
![Gardeners' threat: 'We will cut your f***ing head off'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Gardeners' threat: 'We will cut your f***ing head off'
Young mum left fearing for her life after complaining about door-knocking arborists.
![Fatal fall? Chief coroner to revisit woman's death after doubt cast on boyfriend's story](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Fatal fall? Chief coroner to revisit woman's death after doubt cast on boyfriend's story
New information challenges boyfriend's claim she fell from his moving car while drunk.
![Backpackers smuggle cocaine into NZ in Irish drug ring](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Backpackers smuggle cocaine into NZ in Irish drug ring
NZ police seize bank account in global investigation to target notorious Kinahan cartel.
![TranzAlpine: Protestations of a proud Kiwi](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
TranzAlpine: Protestations of a proud Kiwi
Justine Tyerman has some uncharitable thoughts on the magnificent TranzAlpine train trip.
![Pedestrian critical after collision with car](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Pedestrian critical after collision with car
The Serious Crash unit is making its way to the scene.
![Man killed in ride-on mower accident: Second tragedy for family](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Man killed in ride-on mower accident: Second tragedy for family
69-year-old David Viles of Christchurch died at a rural property near Christchurch.
![Alleged P cook in court](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Alleged P cook in court
Nigel Taylor allegedly found with meth precursors and cooking gear
![Arrest over Christchurch kidnapping](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Arrest over Christchurch kidnapping
Two Christchurch women were allegedly kidnapped and sexually attacked
![Girl, who was 15 at the time, charged with murder of Pierclaudio Raviola](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Girl, who was 15 at the time, charged with murder of Pierclaudio Raviola
Girl is the fourth person to be charged over the March 2017 killing.
![Kiwi beauty brand signs $8m Aussie distribution deal](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Kiwi beauty brand signs $8m Aussie distribution deal
The company's products will be stocked in over 400 Aussie stores.
![Staff told quake-prone building safe](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Staff told quake-prone building safe
Deep irony in a health agency disregarding report on staff safety, says quake survivor.
![Police seek witness to Christchurch abduction](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Police seek witness to Christchurch abduction
Police want to speak to a person who rescued a jogger and followed the offender.
![Six armed raiders hit petrol station](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Six armed raiders hit petrol station
Worker bashed before raiders flee with cigarettes and till.
![Plane quarantined after child falls ill](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Plane quarantined after child falls ill
Passengers were on the plane for about two hours, before being let off about 1am.
![Tourism boom blamed for Air NZ woes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Tourism boom blamed for Air NZ woes
Aviation commentator shares his thoughts of Air NZ boss' apology to customers.
![Christchurch street cordoned after assault](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Christchurch street cordoned after assault
A 41 year-old man is in hospital after a serious assault in Christchurch last night.
![Christchurch kidnapping: Man in court](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Christchurch kidnapping: Man in court
Marcel Geros accused of abducting woman in Christchurch.
![Meth user told 'all this has got to stop'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Meth user told 'all this has got to stop'
Andrew Stewart admitted a raft of drugs, weapons, and driving charges
![Ten people poisoned by synthetic cannabis in 48 hours](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Ten people poisoned by synthetic cannabis in 48 hours
"It's a trend that has been on the rise for some time now," doctor says.
![Man tried to abduct two Christchurch women](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Man tried to abduct two Christchurch women
A man allegedly tried to abduct two women in Christchurch this morning.