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'He is an animal': Ex-partner of now convicted serial rapist speaks
The woman says John Hope Muchirahondo just 'took what he wanted'.
Detective's 'worst-case scenario': Serial rapist allegedly assaulted teen while under police investigation
Inside the police case that brought down a 'vile' serial rapist.
Paraglider flown to hospital after being critically hurt in fall
Emergency services rushed to scene after reports of fall from height.
Five hurt in Canterbury road crash; two helicopters fly injured to hospital
Hato Hone St John said five people were taken to hospital via road and helicopter.
Multiple people injured after boat sinks in Southland
Two people are in a serious condition and a third person is moderately injured.
TFE Hotels partners with Heritage to refurbish five hotels
More than 500 rooms in five hotels covered in new collaboration.
Call for fewer vape shops to enable better enforcement
Advocates say a Hawke's Bay prosecution highlights the need for more control.
Avalanche death: Victim named as Brett Evans, 38, remembered as 'loved friend'
It happened about midday yesterday near Mt Arrowsmith in Ashburton Lakes.
School closes as 'deep-seated' Christchurch fire brings smoke
Nearby residents told to close windows and doors as smoke fills air.
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'Plant was too small' - pre-cast concrete manufacturer ups production 50%
Father emigrated to New Zealand with $10 in his pocket then founded a growing business.
Transport giant wants rail on new ferries
Mainfreight's managing director said the rail connection was vital for the network.
'Moving': Brother of freed Kiwi pilot Phillip Mehrtens floored by global support
Chris Mehrtens wants to thank all those who helped raise $30,000 over the last 24 hours.
CTV building collapse: Design company owner's oversight of inexperienced engineer 'virtually non-existent'
Complaint upheld against boss of company behind design of ill-fated CTV building in Chch.
'Fantastic development opportunity': Head Hunters gang pad sells for bargain $378k
The former Head Hunters pad was listed as a ‘desirable corner site’.
‘Can I invoice a deer?’: Christchurch locals question who foots the bill for rampage
Wild deer on the loose in suburban Christchurch damaged vehicles and houses.
Judith Collins reveals details of ‘red-tape cutting’ space strategy
New policy announced at Christchurch summit will be implemented by the end of 2025.
Port Hills blaze started on private property, Fenz report reveals
Blaze scorched 700ha, forced evacuations, and prompted a major firefighting effort.
Space summit protestors
Protestors outside the New Zealand Aerospace Summit 2024 at the Te Pae Convention Centre in Christchurch. Video / NZ Herald
'Fright of my life': Mob of runaway deer cause havoc in Christchurch suburb
The animals damaged a vehicle, fences and galloped through backyards.
Hawke's Bay community rallies to send Napier students to space camp in Canterbury
Students impacted by Actura liquidation treated to trip to space camp in Christchurch.
Man used 10 identities, including a dead person’s, in Covid wage subsidy fraud
He made 14 applications for over $65,000 in Covid wage subsidy payments.
Armed gang debt-collectors knocked on the wrong door
Dukie Montgomery was armed and on bail for a violent home invasion at the time.
Feds mark 125 years of service to NZ farmers
Federated Farmers marks 125 of existence this week. 'No mean feat' - Wayne Langford.
Rise of the little men: The growth of under-85kg rugby
A new version of our national game is opening up chances for players otherwise too small.
'That was your undoing': How DNA from a Coke bottle led police to a violent offender
Nathan Lewis sent to jail for 10 years for man's assault, violent pub and KFC robberies.
Christchurch road-rage stabbing: Man arrested, victim critically injured
Two cars were stopped at the red lights when a person got out and stabbed another man.
Passenger critically injured in road-rage stabbing after apparent dispute over loud music
Two cars were stopped at the red lights when a person got out and stabbed another man.
Gang members allegedly making motorcycle parts and smuggling out of prison
An investigation is underway and the engineering workshop has been closed.
Corrections 'breakdown' contributed to woman's murder by paroled ‘psychopath’
Coroner makes extensive recommendations after 'preventable' murder of Chch woman.
'We all miss him': Mum-of-four on losing husband to blood cancer
Every day eight New Zealanders are diagnosed with a form of blood cancer.
Chris Gayle reveals he got confidence boost from facing Black Caps
'I was just pretty much always dominant against New Zealand.'
'Tragically catastrophic': Teen who caused fatal crash escapes conviction, name suppressed
No conviction for Christchurch teen who killed a woman and injured four others in crash.