Man charged with woman's murder 'friendly, chatty'
An autopsy is expected to be carried out today.
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Autistic woman in India: 'Nothing can be done'
Family of autistic woman plan next step after Indian police say they cannot send her home.
Big retailers a tasty option for food outlets
Food retailers trade better located around fashion stores, Muffin Break boss says.
Autistic woman in India 'brainwashed': Distraught dad
"The whole situation is just a nightmare," her distraught dad says.
Family fears for autistic NZ woman 'lost' in India
Family desperate to find the 24-year-old: "We just need to get her home".
Brownlee accused of lack of political leadership
EQC remediation repair costs sit at $160m, $100m more than the minister claimed.
Christchurch business owner banned from employing staff
Freeman told staff they would lose holiday pay if they gave less than six weeks' notice.
Larger signs erected to deter sex workers
Signs alerting the public to CCTV cameras will be made larger for drivers to see.
Charter schools that may never open were paid $3.4m
Two charter schools were paid $1.5m between them on the day Jacinda Ardern was sworn in.
Holiday hotspots: Where Easter traffic is worst around NZ
Traffic is building around the country as commuters head home from their Easter break.
The business of cycling party-goers to bars
Christchurch is the biggest market for this party-cycle company.
Easter Sunday: April starts with a warm, fine day
A fine day with relatively warm temperatures is forecast around the country today
Kids born after Chch quake inherit trauma from parents
Schools are having to deal with more difficult behaviour post-Christchurch quake.
Netballer's surprise shot at fame
Sue Critchlow's presence looms large at the 2018 Golden Oldies Sports Celebration.
Pupil who died on way to school named
The name of the 17-year-old who died on his way to school has been released by police.
Unexplained death in Christchurch
There are cordons in place on Opawa Road at the scene of an unexplained death.
Imported moss endangered NZ lakes
The green algae, used in fish tanks and terrariums, is a threat to our waterways.
Watch out for thunderstorms, heavy rain this weekend
Gisborne, Napier and Hastings are the only main centres set to get clear skies today.
Rescue helicopters called after Mt Cook crash
People were flown to Timaru Hospital after the crash.
Dashcam footage shows tourist's wrong turn before crash
Footage shows a tourist driver make a wrong turn at traffic lights and cause head-on crash
Masseur charged with sexual violation
Police charged a 52-year-old man in Christchurch with sexual violation.
Scramble for the bitcoin gold rush
PwC Herald Talks dissects 'the future of money'.
Family surprised by cop's advice after drunk man ploughed through fence
Mum says advice of detaining man "ridiculous" as she didn't know when cops would arrive.
Millionaire NZ tycoon and air-crash survivor you won't have heard of
Former Soviet agent-turned-preacher a recipient of Aucklander's giving.
New app lets you dob in drivers pinching disability parks
CCS Disability Action's Access Aware app is a solution to mobility parking issues.
'It was totally unprovoked': Ambulance officers assaulted during callout
The officers were attacked by someone they were trying to give medical attention to.
Sounds mystery: The puzzling disappearance of Kerry Blair
Coroner and police reject family's allegations of foul play over missing boat captain.
Hospital assaults: Police respond to claims
An investigation into the alleged assault on staff at Hillmorton Hospital is now underway.
Quake death: Property manager avoids misconduct charge
Real estate agent accused of negligence after falling masonry kills tenant.
Couple accused of stealing $1.3m from widow
Couple accused of stealing $1.3m from widow