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Driver gets Jeep stuck in river trying to avoid group who allegedly assaulted him

Firefighters had to haul the half-submerged vehicle from a flooded ford.

'I'm not doing this': Ardern reflects on life captured on film

The life of NZ's former Prime Minister, who is a leader, a mother, and a wife.

Israel launches attack on Iran, PM Luxon readies for a trip to China | NZ Herald Afternoon Update

Israel launches attack on Iran, PM Luxon readies for a trip to China and one miracle survivor from a plane crash in India. Yanfei Bao's murderer is finally sentenced.

Indian aviation’s close connection with NZ and student pilots

Hundreds of student pilots will need support after the crash, aviation leader says.

Estate agent Yanfei Bao's killer booted from courtroom after angry outbursts

Tingjun Cao is being sentenced today for the murder of Yanfei Bao in Christchurch in 2023.

'Cleave my head open': Tenant allegedly breaks neighbour's ribs, charges another with machete

Tenant allegedly threatens to cut neighbour and puts another in hospital nine days later.

Protest bound for Parliament today as projected prisoner numbers soar

The prison population is expected to reach nearly 14,000 in a decade.

Dawn Aerospace sells its first spaceplane – what the US buyer paid

The Aurora can reach 100km altitude, achieving three minutes of microgravity.

Elliott Smith: Our biggest rivalry? Not if the Blues can't break losing run

OPINION: History paints a picture of a one-way rivalry over 20 years.

Herald NOW takes you inside Christchurch’s new $500 million indoor sports facility

Christchurch reporter Mike Thorpe talks to Ryan Bridge about the new indoor sports facility in the city. Video / Herald NOW

Society Insider: Chef Al Brown dating businesswoman; Buyers sought to co-own slice of $30m Queenstown hotel

Plus, meet the former St Kent's student fulfilling her Ivy League dreams.

Numbers drawn for Lotto's $17m Powerball prize

Time to check your tickets to see if you're a winner.

Man jailed for 'campaign of violence and terror' against pregnant partner, children

'You have caused trauma that will never be erased.'

One dead after vehicle rolls in Canterbury crash

Emergency services, including a helicopter, were called to the crash about 1.20pm.

Local football returns to McLean Park after 30 year absence

Football was possibly the first sport played at McLean Park, in 1910.

Inside Christchurch's long-overdue new $500m indoor sports facility

The project is a decade late and nearly triple the original budget.

Inside Christchurch’s long-awaited new $500m indoor sports facility

Christchurch’s Metro Sports Facility – Parakiore is due to open later this year

Super Rugby teams: Key changes highlight semifinal squads

How the teams will line up in the Super Rugby Pacific semifinals.