Man avoids jail after assault outside bar that put victim in coma
Victim's family planned funeral as medical staff looked to end life support; he recovered.
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Christchurch tech firm frustrated by Meta’s slow response to Facebook account hijack
A six-week wait to get its account back is frustrating the high-end mouse maker.
Three killed in rented campervan crash; fire brigade speak on devastating call-out
The Herald understands the occupants are from overseas.
'Terrible tragedy': Horror night sees six people killed in road crashes
Roads closed, diversions in place after a tragic night on country's roads.
Record crane count reflects busy building sector
Queenstown had the biggest increase: crane numbers shot from eight last year to 15 now.
Death of man whose body was found being attacked by dogs 'not suspicious'
The Herald understands when police arrived dogs appeared to be attacking the man’s body.
‘Everybody in the flat has it’: Scabies break out among Christchurch students
A Christchurch GP has confirmed numerous young people have presented with the condition.
Anne Perry, teen murderer-turned crime writer, dies at 84
She was convicted of killing her friend Pauline Parker's mother in Christchurch in 1954.
Teen admits link to three smash-and-grabs, including $700k heist
Bayley Christensen is set to be sentenced in Christchurch in June.
Armed police respond to ‘unexplained’ death in Christchurch
At this time the death is being treated as unexplained, say police.
'Love you': Man facing murder charge supported in court by family
The 31-year-old man was charged with murder after the victim died.
Man killed in Christchurch was visiting from India with wife and son
"We all are trying to support the family."
Six years ago he killed someone in a high-speed crash. This time he almost killed himself
Warrick Taylor caused a wild police chase through Christchurch.
Man who died after attack near Christchurch park believed to be visiting from India
A 31-year-old man has been charged over the attack.
Police appeal for information after aggravated robbery in Christchurch
Around 10:55am, a man entered a store on Normans Road with a weapon.
Easter weather: What's in store for the long weekend
The South Island also woke to a cold and frosty morning to kick off the long weekend.
Auckland motorway gridlock: Hour-long bus delays as rain hampers Easter holiday traffic
The Easter holiday rush is causing gridlock across Auckland motorways and city streets.
Christchurch woman denies attempted murder
Katherine Mary Hughes has pleaded not guilty to attempting to murder a man.
More Christchurch youth offences as officer assaulted, 13-year-old joyrides
A 14-year-old will appear in Youth Court on Thursday facing charges of assault.
Victims of beach indecent assaults support offender's recovery
One victim is extra cautious now while the other woman is uncomfortable in a bikini.
Fire crews deal to laundry fire at private hospital
Crews quickly get to seat of blaze at St George's.
No body, no gun: Hung jury in Christchurch murder case
Michael McGrath vanished in 2017 - his friend denied shooting him dead.
Christchurch street traps its residents in knee-high floodwaters for a decade
Locals have resorted to purchasing 4WDs to 'pick up groceries' as their cars get stuck.
'Did his life mean nothing to you?': Mother's heartbreak over losing her son
The woman that killed her son has continued to re-offend.
Christchurch Adventure Park loses appeal of $12m court-ordered damages after Port Hills fires
In 2021, the High Court ruled the company was liable despite not starting the fire.
Youngster, 9, involved in car thefts and burglaries in Christchurch
Police say youth offending is an issue being experienced across the country.
DNA breakthrough beyond the grave: Kiwi aid worker killed in Ukraine's final legacy
Dr Andrew Bagshaw has had a key research paper published posthumously.
Bodiless murder trial: Expert witness rubbishes CCTV evidence
Mike McGrath vanished in 2017, never to be seen again. David Benbow is on trial.
Dad's death after choking on steak at family BBQ
Mike 'Lenny' Worley's organs donated to help save other Kiwis.
Review: Counting Crows mesmerise at Christchurch Town Hall
The Counting Crows performed at the Christchurch Town Hall and wowed the audience.