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Police at second fleeing driver incident in 24 hours
The car was brought to a stop with road spikes, one was arrested.

Grand jury indict US cops who killed 22yo Kiwi, pair lose jobs
Christian Glass, 22, died on June 11 after he was shot by police in Colorado, USA

Tend buys half stake in healthcare player
Online primary care provider buys into GP service Better Health.

'You better pay up boy': Drug debter intimidated by hired thug
Lured to a drug deal, kidnapped and threatened, victim then has gear stolen.

Police dog handler’s car stolen: Man appears in court; remanded in custody
A 28-year-old is accused of stealing patrol car after being bitten by police dog.

The NZ destinations listed on Travel + Leisure’s top 50
One for planning ahead, NZ was one of the top long-haul destinations on the list.

One dead in fatal Christchurch crash overnight
Police were called to the scene around 12.10am.

Marae, cafe, social housing amongst 29 national architecture award winners
"We covered 47 projects in 12 towns and cities during 10 days.” - Andrew Irving

12yo son's tribute to 'loving, caring mum' as stranger jailed for her murder in street
Mental health patient killed a stranger on a street.

Unsolved disappearance: Police search new areas in 23-year mystery
Police believe there are still people who can help solve the case.

Father of 14-year-old admitting to 48 charges seeks help for son
The father said he is wondering 'how things got to this point'.

Fast food outlets without power after car crashes into powerbox
Emergency services are currently at the scene.

Residents to turn out for stem cell donation swabs to save 8yo's life
There are only three international matches for the girl, all of whom are too far away.

Inquest hears double killer's risk to public not properly assessed
Corrections in spotlight after convicted murderer killed again.

NZ Cup Day racegoers offered refund, but asked not to claim it
Canterbury Jockey Club has appealed to racegoers to help the club during financial strain.

Old Christchurch cinema set for renovation
Hollywood Sumner owners plan three 48-seater luxury cinemas and a bar.

Woman who had baby with 501 in NZ could be deported
Elizabeth Bolea has a baby with a co-defendant who was previously deported from Australia.

Christchurch to mark 75 years since Ballantynes shop fire, where 41 died
There will be a public memorial service in the city's Transitional Cathedral on Friday.

From snobby Jafas to dirty Duds here is your city's aesthetic
Where do you fit in the New Zealand aesthetic scale?

"True hero": Drowning victim 'gave his life to save another'
The man died at Spencer Park on Sunday.

Dog walker stabbing: Victim lay bleeding for an hour before help arrived
The victim remains in a critical condition in Christchurch Hospital.

Donation boosts Christchurch food bank's stocks
Hoon Hay couple rewarded for their dedication to the community.

Missing body: Pair charged with murder
Police lay charges for the killing of a father-of-two who hasn't been seen since December.

One seriously hurt after truck collides with car
Traffic management is in place at the intersection of Brougham St and Gasson St

Two arrested in connection with murder of Anaru Moana
Moana was reported missing in December last year and inquiries were carried out.

Bexley stabbing: ‘Someone will know who is responsible’
The stabbing victim remains in Christchurch Hospital in critical condition.

Residential developer planned to lay off up to 30pc of staff - how many took redundancy?
On November 8, the residential developer sent a proposal to staff, hoping to cut costs.

Man who drowned at Christchurch beach was trying to save child
Kiwi men urged to take better care in and around the water this summer.