Crown appealed original sentence after feeling it was too lenient.

Two people from the same household tested positive for the virus last night.

The two positive cases are from the suburb of Bishopdale.

Chief Coroner gives more information on inquiry into terror attack deaths.

A snap lockdown for the city has not been ruled out.

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It is expected to be the charity's final event.

Reece Berland-Skerrett bit a police officer and then spat in his face.

Police got calls a man was behaving inappropriately towards females at the beach.

Charge dismissed in case with similarities to Teina Pora.

The scene where the victim's body was found is a secluded area of dense bush.

It is understood the victim was shot in the head.

Laws accused of endangering regional council staff psychologically and physically.

Modeller says a negative test result should be mandatory before entering South Island.

A man has been arrested after reports of indecent assaults at a Christchurch beach.

'I was leading a double life and used people to get what I wanted.'

Alf Filipaina's uncle is still fighting for his life in ICU.

At the age of 2, he was diagnosed with rare chronic lymphocytic leukaemia.

The man recorded a breath-alcohol level of 1119mcg — nearly five times the legal limit.

GP's post sparked a highly polarising response from the Methven community online.

Woman holding special pass tried to push past the two security guards who stopped her.

Decision on whether inquest will be held is yet to be made.

Emergency services were called after 1pm today.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible.

About 80 high-security prisoners are set to be transferred from Christchurch.

Jan Henderson's surgeon operated in the wrong place at the base of her brain.

He denies charges and will stand trial.

Wizard's $16,000 council contract torn up.

Woman captured on camera in "racist" rant ended up in court.