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New charges: Christchurch far-right activist charged with possessing a prohibited firearm
The former leader of the National Front white nationalist group was charged last week.
‘Our kids are in crisis’: Charity appeals for $1m to help kids with mental health support
Public appeal launches today to help hundreds of children.
Missing Christchurch boy found safe and well
The young person reported missing in Linwood has been located.
Christchurch far-right activist charged with unlawful firearms possession
The former leader of the National Front white nationalist group was charged last week.
One man's $360m plans for two of his six retirement villages: Graham Wilkinson
One man owns six big NZ retirement villages.
Pasifika Pay parity in need of electoral prioritisation
In 2021, for every dollar earned by a Pākehā man, Pacific men were paid 81 cents.
Christchurch earthquakes: Artist recreates lost buildings in miniature
Massage parlour, legendary hang-out spots, all recreated in miniature.
Watch: Pest Patrol – dogs enlisted for pest-free Banks Peninsula success
Pest Free Banks Peninsula wants to eradicate all animal pests by 2050.
Police seize Comancheros gang motorbikes
The bikes were seized as part of a nationwide crackdown on gangs.
Gym granny: Amazing Mavis, 94, inspires gym-goers with her energy
Mavis Mannall is proving age is just a number as she continues to go to the gym.
Rogue whitebaiters camping illegally, knocking down fences
Local residents say antisocial and disrespectful behaviour is a problem every season.
Mum allegedly 'extremely' over the limit on school run
Police had a local checkpoint operating when they say mum was over the limit.
A person in serious condition after three-vehicle in Flaxton
The road is currently closed while the scene is being cleared
New Zealand 'uniquely suited' as launchpad for zero-emission flights, say Airbus
Feasibility study identifies New Zealand is a frontrunner for hydrogen powered flight
'I cried': Kiwi McDonald’s manager named as top one per cent globally
The Rolleston branch also has won New Zealand McDonald’s branch of the year.
Cops scour new areas in hunt for missing real estate agent
Yanfei Bao was last seen alive on July 19.
Mama Hooch rapists: Family business collapses, more than $235k owed
The father has left New Zealand owing more than $235K.
Young person injured, two in custody after fleeing police and crashing
It follows a similar accident two weeks ago when a motorcyclist died.
Number of gang members breaching home detention increased 60 per cent in six years
National says the figures are representative of a system "that has got the balance wrong".
Support for Lauren Dickason grows - protest planned ahead of sentencing
She admitted smothering Liané, 6, and 2-year-old twins Maya and Karla.
'Stale, not relevant': Engineer behind collapsed CTV building wants complaint dismissed
Alan Reay's lawyer says "no need for accountability", "no public interest” in pursuing it.
Mama Hooch rapist brothers transferred to new prison due to safety concerns
Roberto and Danny Jaz were jailed for more than 16 years.
$42m in suspicious transactions: Tinder 'swindler' scam set to reach NZ's High Court
The account owner says he was not involved in any scam and claims ownership of the funds.
Search finds nothing of significance after mysterious 'HELP' sign spotted in sand
A search team touched down to look for anyone in trouble.
‘You destroyed my children’s lives’: Man filmed himself sexually violating kids
One of the victims has gone from being a happy boy to being violent and depressed.
Revealed: Man charged with murdering Yanfei Bao named
Yanfei Bao was last seen alive on July 19.
Sentencing date set for Timaru murder mum Lauren Dickason
She admitted smothering Liané, 6, and 2-year-old twins Maya and Karla.
'Hideous behaviour': Kāinga Ora resident had backyard sex in full view of teens
The incident is the latest alleged anti-social behaviour at the Christchurch house.
Supreme Court reduces sentence for man who bashed sex worker with a rock, then fatally stabbed her
He went to the Supreme Court seeking to have his life sentence overturned.
Long Covid clinic in Christchurch to close
The Christchurch clinic will shut up shop after a short, five-month run.
Cup Day: Tickets on sale for biggest day on Canterbury's social calendar
Huge crowds expected for the glitz, glamour and excitement of Cup Day.
Kids as young as 8 involved in virtual car theft rings, police say
A total of 59 cars were stolen over one weekend in Christchurch earlier this month.
'We're pretty excited': Canterbury moving NPC match to the country
Horses have been hoofed out before the first game of rugby at the ground in a decade-plus.