Police withdraw all but one indecent assault charge against rap artist
Martin Frost originally faced 13 charges.
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Two people dead after serious South Island crashes
One crash was in central Otago and the other in Canterbury.
One dead after two-truck crash on SH1 near Rolleston
The driver of a light truck died at the scene.
Serial rapist Mateo Nixon denied release
Predator who attacked friends of his former girlfriend will remain in prison.
Force of Tongan eruption 'astonishing', more tsunamis possible - vulcanologist
'[The eruption] escalated at very short notice,' says Kiwi scientist.
The two 28-year-olds at the top of NZ's house-building sector
Christchurch's earthquakes continue to offer huge opportunities for the company.
Trio plead not guilty after 4-year-old severely injured
The boy's injuries include fractures to the hips, ribs, sternum, sternal and spine.
'Nasty, sick': Nail boards submerged in stream at popular walking spot
Dog walker uncovers sinister surprise at shallow stream crossing.
Destiny Church vows to hold more services in Christchurch despite residents' complaints
Police and Christchurch City Council staff have met to debate how to stop the church.
Pedestrian hit by car, person seriously injured in Christchurch
Emergency services were called to two separate incidents overnight.
Driven mad: Anger over lower speed limits
'Blanket lowering of speed limits will go down badly,' says Gore Mayor Tracy Hicks.
Big Brother is watching: The rise and rise of CCTV in New Zealand
Estimates of 200,000 to 400,000 CCTV cameras now in NZ.
Alien species 'hitchhiking' to Antarctica on tourist ships, study warns
Antarctica is now more connected than ever which is bad news for its fragile ecosystem.
Man charged over death of homeless woman keeps name secret
Police were called to reports of an assault in New Brighton at 10.40pm yesterday.
Person airlifted to hospital after falling off cliff in Christchurch
A St John spokesperson said they were called to the incident at about 12pm.
'Enough is enough': Locals fed up with Brian Tamaki protests
Motorbikes and chanting are reportedly taking over their streets each weekend.
'Huge increase': House prices up almost 30% in 2021
Largest average growth in price was in a centre outside of Auckland.
Teen sisters killed in crash: Driver jailed in emotional court hearing
Driver who killed two Canterbury sisters in crash sentenced after earlier guilty pleas.
Mongrel Mob pad fire deemed suspicious: Investigators return to scene
It took eight hours for fire crews to extinguish the blaze.
Why Air NZ's tame, lame safety video should run and run
Our national carrier's latest in-flight instructional video is instantly forgettable.
Flippin' hull! 'Thumping' ship keeps residents awake
Port Chalmers hopes for a peaceful solution to a long-running noise problem.
Fire rips through Mongrel Mob pad in Christchurch
Plumes of smoke can be seen in the city.
Anti Covid lockdown group hit with $14,000 council bill for Chch protests
The bill is to cover costs incurred during three protests last year.
Guilty plea over Gibbston crash fatality
Cecile Riviere was on the wrong side of the road when her van hit a ute head-on.
Police investigation into death of Christchurch baby ongoing
The baby died on January 2 and to date no charges have been laid
More human remains found on North Canterbury beach
It follows the discovery of the first set of remains last Thursday.
'We will not cave': Brian Tamaki defiant over attending 'family picnic'
Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki hits back after Chch event leads to police inquiry.
'Some sick people': Pet goat Cleo found decapitated
'It's not a nice way to find your animal, something that you love.'
Horror holiday period the deadliest for drownings in 25 years
It's been the deadliest holiday period in New Zealand waters in nearly 25 years.
Man critically injured in Christchurch car wash incident
An investigation has been launched by police, and WorkSafe advised.
Another scorcher for northern Kiwis, while parts of south see a cool change
Auckland, Rotorua, Tauranga, New Plymouth and Whangārei will hit 27C today.
Family's Twizel holiday ends badly in McDonald's car park
Lunch at Oamaru fast food outlet ends in heartbreak as family car is swiped.
'Business screaming out to get more people' in Canterbury
Canterbury was already short of workers before Covid-19 says, Leeann Watson.