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Roads around Parliament to close, police warn of protests
Groundswell NZ travelling to Auckland, separate march on Parliament grounds planned.
School holiday rush: Traffic building south out of Auckland as airport braces for passenger rush
School hols, Warriors' Brisbane match and South Island weather combine for maximum chaos.
Christchurch man appears in court charged with manslaughter
Paul Laxon is charged with manslaughter after a crash in North Canterbury.
Wave 16 investment have seen whānau shift from state dependency to independence
Whānau Māori in Te Waipounamu are thriving as a result of direct commissioning.
67 year old charged with manslaughter after death of Christchurch man
Robert Burns Hutcheon, 70, from Lyttleton, was killed while riding his motorcycle.
Man rescued from cave in Lake Pearson, Canterbury
The man suffered a possible broken ankle, police say.
Mama Hooch rapist brothers launch appeal against convictions, sentence
Roberto and Danny Jaz were jailed for more than 16 years.
Cash and release: Live crayfish bought from fish'n' chip shop returned to the sea
Now, woman is fundraising to save more crays from the pot.
'The most interesting place in NZ.' Really?
More than 1 million Wikipedia pages seem to think so.
One-armed hitchhiker killer allegedly breaches life parole condition
Shane Hoko was kicked out of a rehabilitation centre for not following its rules.
Nelson Hospital forced into lockdown following firearms callout
Man indicated to security staff outside nearby Nelson District Court that he had firearm.
‘Only a matter of time’: Boy racers back in the spotlight after fatal crash
Boy racers have been causing problems in Canterbury for decades.
‘Nasty surprise’ as hundreds of kilograms of meat thrown in public bins
A mystery meat dumper has been filling Christchurch’s public bins in recent weeks.
Christchurch police investigating reports a firearm was presented at a member of the public
Police say they are yet to locate those involved.
GST debt prompts Inland Revenue to liquidate clothing retailer
Problems included ill health, credit facility withdrawal, economic conditions, overheads.
Warm temperatures then wild weather to hit South Island
Parts of the South Island will reach 25C.
Teen learner driver in court over crash that killed 18yo girl
The 18-year-old was killed after the car she was in fled police.
10 youths arrested after crime spree
The youth arrests have continued in Ōtautahi after burglaries and stolen car rides.
Mongols gang pad raided by police after reports of stabbing
It comes after Mongols descended on South Island for meet-up.
Double murderer did not have to report intimate relationships, Coroner told
Paul Wilson killed two women 24 years apart.
Survivor ‘absolutely broken’ after girlfriend dies in crash
The 18-year-old was killed after the car she was in fled police.
Parents pay tribute to teen killed in boy racer tragedy as 18yo charged over her death
The 18-year-old was killed after the car she was in fled police.
Cold case murder: Could DNA tool finally nab Mellory Manning's killer?
The sex worker's body was dumped in the Avon River nearly 15 years ago.
Canterbury student exec resigns after sexual assault accusation
A female student still has 'nightmares, constant anxiety, and frequent panic attacks'.
Gang motorbike ride sparks police interest - and praise
Multiple infringement notices were given, a motorbike impounded and a man arrested.
'We didn’t care what happened to the car': Secrets of a reformed boy racer
'It’s like playing Whac-A-Mole,' one senior police officer says.
Weather: Damaging, strong winds to smash much of country this weekend
The weekend wind may cause damage to trees, powerlines and unsecured structures.
Mongols MC gang affiliates crash on way to Christchurch event
Police say there's a planned event in Christchurch this weekend involving the gang.
Body found on beach: Police approach family of teen missing for four months
A family member said the body's clothes matched their brother's when he disappeared.
Oranga Tamariki 'fraud': Woman charged with $2 million scam back in country
Neha Sharma allegedly used forged reference letters to secure a manager's job.
The Big Read: Christchurch mayor on Commonwealth Games, fast cars, and dreaming big
The mayor sits down with Kurt Bayer to reflect on his first year in office.
In the rough: Golf course faces losing 14th hole from rising sea levels
Club members worried over 'impossible' consent required.
'Demand outstrips supply': Christchurch city mall spots fill up
Retailer MECCA is tripling in size while Nike will introduce a concept store.