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Make the most of the fine days, sub-tropical low tracks towards country again
The tropical storm is expected to bring more rain and strong gales for the North Island.

Major synthetic cannabis dealer ordered to pay police millions
The Court of Appeal rejected his claim the payment would amount to undue hardship.

Watch: Worker's chilling encounter with armed ram-raiders
"I was hoping they weren’t going to come in to us."

World Cup dreams add bite to Blues-Crusaders derby
There will be plenty of key positional battles as players look to earn an All Blacks role.

TOP leader: What an electorate win would mean for Christchurch
Raf Manji wants to win Ilam - and make Christchurch's needs a national priority

'Shoot me': Jury hears audio of fatal shooting at Connor Whitehead murder trial
Connor Whitehead was shot dead at a party in Christchurch in November 2021.

Airfare war: Jetstar launches cut-price domestic flights
The low-cost carrier made the announcement after Air NZ was accused of price gouging.

‘I’ve been shot’: Partygoer tells of moment teen shot dead at party
Connor Whitehead was shot dead at a party in Christchurch in November 2021.

Geraldine triple-fatal crash: Students attended same university in Singapore
The university says it's 'deeply saddened' by the triple-fatal crash.

Modular house builder hits the wall, unable to pay IRD $298,000
The company wanted to reduce waste and build in a more sustainable and higher-quality way.

'Chaotic': Four people rescued after boat overturns
A rescue boat was seen dropping people off at the Sumner Yacht Club.

Geraldine triple-fatal crash: Police confirm the deceased were all from Singapore
'None of us had been to anything that major in recent times.'

WorkSafe investigates treatment of staff at prestigious high school
It's understood multiple allegations have been made against a senior staffer.

Person dies at Christchurch industrial workplace
A patient was seen being given CPR by responding paramedics.

Fresh heavy rain alert brings new threat of floods, slips
A new storm will bring squally thunderstorms and downpours to the north on Tuesday.

‘I love it, I’m just addicted’: 13yo joyrider’s startling admission
Four youths were involved in an 800km return trip joyride from Christchurch to Nelson.

Passenger made 111 call before campervan burst into flames, killing all three occupants
"None of us had been to anything that major in recent times."

Victim needed to 'watch herself', murder accused allegedly said hours before killing
The Crown alleges Angela Blackmoore was brutally murdered to free up a business deal.

‘Disastrous outcome’: Woman sentenced for running over man clearing drain
Jeffrey Ilott was on his hands and knees clearing out guttering when he was run over.

MetService Christchurch Weather: May 4th
MetService Christchurch Weather: May 4th. Video / Metservice

Young mum signed deal with alleged killer weeks before murder
Crown alleges Angela Blackmoore was murdered to free up a business deal.

‘Everything’s slipping away’: Staff shortages prevent woman’s bowel surgery
The only surgeon capable of the operation doesn't have the necessary staff required.

Cold case murder: Partner tells of bloody body discovery
Gang-connected debt collector ordered contract killing, the Crown alleges.

Fourth man not guilty in Christchurch bar spiking and sex assaults case
The man defended a charge of sexually violating a woman at the bar in August 2018.

Cold case murder trial: Gang-connected debt collector ordered contract killing, court told
Crown outlines case against pair standing trial for grisly 1995 murder in CHCH.

More Christchurch youths arrested amid further burglary spree
Four teens have been taken into custody and referred to Youth Aid.

Christchurch police raid central city property and put three in handcuffs
Armed officers stormed the property on Madras St in the early afternoon.

Cold case murder trial: Pair deny 1995 killing
Angela Blackmoore was 10 weeks pregnant when she was brutally killed in her home.

Woman reveals saying 'stop' during alleged sexual assault after being drugged at Christchurch bar
Man defending a charge of sexually violating a woman at the bar in August 2018.