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'Totally lost the plot': Prominent eye surgeon jailed for attempted murder of former landlord
The eye surgeon burst into his former landlord's home and nearly killed him.

Linwood Park murder accused raises question of insanity
The man's lawyer said his client's fitness to stand trial would not be an issue.

Two businesses in Christchurch targeted by thieves overnight
Commercial premises in Hornby and Addington hit.

The eye surgeon, the red Porsche and the 200 guns
For years a prominent eye surgeon collected guns and dead animals for his home.

'Grave and serious': Rape of woman at 21st results in jail
The man led the highly intoxicated victim to a secluded area and raped her twice.

'We will remember them': Choristers faint in capital sun, crowds turnout for Anzac
A sunny day saw thousands turn out to ceremonies but proved a hindrance for performers.

Coldest morning of the year so far for some, more chilly weather on the way
Kiwis are in for some more cold nights from the middle of the week.

Police responding in Christchurch after reports of ‘shots fired’
The incident is unfolding in the suburb of Riccarton.

Christchurch men on trial: Judge delivers verdicts but details remain secret for now
The judge has this morning delivered verdicts.

Christchurch rocked by 4.4 quake, latest tremor in cluster to hit region
The southern city has been rocked by a series of quakes in the past day.

'Bitterly regrets': Woman who encouraged killers claims the victim was her friend
The woman shared the whereabouts of the victim before he was stabbed 13 times.

Who wants $14.9m from biggest builder to fail this year?
Name anything you see happening on a building site and those supplying stuff are on list.

Trouserless thief escapes police dog and steals patrol car
The man wriggled out of his trousers to escape the police dog and stole a police car.

Murder case: Slain grandfather’s family 'have no more tears left to cry'
The Indian national was visiting Christchurch to see his new grandchild.

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."