Video emerges of students assaulting man, forcing him to eat pet food in vigilante attack
A top Christchurch boys' school is investigating after a video of an assault emerged.
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Whanau are devastated after accident on school outing.
Yanfei Bao murder: Forensic experts scour shallow grave scene; autopsy results expected
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Student critical after accident at Christchurch ice skating rink
A police spokesperson said WorkSafe has been advised.
Bullied 14-year-old was urged to kill himself - but an innocent woman died instead
“Your offending was triggered by bullying" the judge said he was jailed for manslaughter.
'Oh God, he raped me': Woman's 111 call played for jury at Christchurch serial rape trial
Christchurch man is facing more than 30 charges of sexually assaulting women.
Christchurch missing real estate agent Yanfei Bao believed found
Yanfei Bao had been missing for more than a year.
One-third of hospitality industry reports workplace bullying
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New search for missing estate agent Yanfei Bao as police act on fresh lead
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Convicted killer dies suddenly behind bars
Paul Gottermeyer was serving a life sentence for a brutal attack on a young mother.
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Greens begin process to remove Darleen Tana; meeting to address 'waka-jumping' rule
Greens co-leader Chloe Swarbrick held a press conference in Christchurch this morning.
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Tana drama could end in a month, after Green conference
The party wants to eclipse Labour, but is itself eclipsed by one of its former MPs.
First heavy snow, rain watches issued ahead of polar blast
A large swathe of the lower South Island is in the firing line.
Southern city blitzes July high temperature record as southerly blast looms
A heavy rain warning and two watches have been issued in Fiordland.
Paraglider seriously injured in Christchurch’s Port Hills
The patient was transported to Christchurch Hospital by helicopter.
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Louise and Taylah Eder lost almost everything in the blaze, including their two dogs.
Stormont makes his mark on Shez Bella's rising fortunes
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Violent man wants to serve home detention with his mum - who moved cities to escape him
Troy Brophy's history includes dishonesty, traffic offending and family violence.
And... action: Inclusive Performance Academy shines on stage and screen
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Christchurch’s Orana Wildlife Park: MPI promising regular checks, tiger found underweight
Otherwise, they did not identify any immediate animal welfare or staffing issues.
Elderly man seriously injured in late-night Port Hills attack
The man was taking photos when he was attacked and remains in hospital.
Toy gun in carry-on bag missed in security screening sparks alert, holds up Jetstar flight
The flight was about to leave for Christchurch when the man was removed from the flight.