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Person critical after Christchurch crash
Serious Crash Unit is investigating the crash at Riccarton Rd/Hansons Lane intersection.
Woman who died after Invercargill assault was ‘much-loved mother’
Police confirm homicide investigation following death of 48-year-old.
Secure parking woes for Christchurch Hospital staff continue
Nurse wants a long-term solution for hospital staff carparks to be prioritised.
Body recovered in search for missing canoeist
The person had been missing since last night.
Person missing in Christchurch lake after canoe capsizes
Emergency services were called to Lake Roto Kohatu at about 6.50pm
Police ask two witnesses of Christchurch mother and baby assault to come forward
An 18-year-old man has already appeared before the courts.
Norwegian troll to bring Mid Canterbury back to the silver screen
Mid Canterbury is poised to grace the silver screen again and it may be just the start.
NZ's busiest housing developer holding $152.4m of investor funds longer
"Adverse market conditions" cited in letters to wholesale investors
Crime Scene Cleaners broke law with ‘morally repugnant’ social media posts
The company posted graphic scenes of sudden deaths to social media but avoids prosecution.
Baby shaking tragedy: Father loses appeal over 10-and-a-half year jail term
Father avoided murder charge when child died hours after since-changed rule lapsed.
Two critically injured, one airlifted to hospital, after Canterbury crash
Police were called to the crash at roughly 5.30am.
Redundancies climb: Developer goes from 204 to 125 staff
Business adjusting to coping with slower demand.
Teacher had 'no idea' boy on school visit was missing
Boy on first school visit found wandering in street by mum, Ministry of Education notified
Wilful and fraudulent: Wannabe private eye who operated without licence sanctioned
Shane Casbolt was fined, reprimanded and had his security guard approvals cancelled.
'Cold-blooded killer' set for release; family still think he’s innocent
Jule Burns, who murdered sex worker, will be deported on release.
How the Futuro UFO house landed in New Zealand
The attention-grabbing prefab cabins have become an extremely rare 60s design icon.
Sex offender to stay behind bars - Parole Board says 'no progress' since sentencing
A dangerous sex offender has made no progress after more than 10 years behind bars.
Watch: Virtual tour of completed Christ Church Cathedral released
The $154 million restoration project to rebuild the cathedral is under way.
Scribe releases first new music video after decade in musical wilderness
Scribe has released an album after a decade in musical wilderness.
Woman and newborn baby targeted by man in Christchurch
A man is accused of jumping on the woman and baby's tent.
We came, we saw, we rode the world's most resplendent trains
Take a look inside some of the world's most extravagant trains.
Taxi driver questions industry's safety network
Passenger service representatives say safety is 'absolutely' a problem.
‘Hope this song will empower’: Scribe releases first track in more than a decade
The Kiwi rapper has released an emotional music video for the first time in 10 years.
'Beautiful soul, loved by so many': Young Kiwi jockey dies after tragic fall during race
The racing industry has been left stunned after an apprentice jockey was killed in a race.
Woolston Village alcohol ban announced
The ban was supported in a petition signed by 173 residents.
Christchurch shootings: Four gang members arrested, items seized
Police are reassuring the community the offending is taken seriously.
Man hospitalised after car stolen, attacked on street
The incident happened early this morning.
Christchurch council’s CEO pockets another pay rise
The city council boss saw her salary jump 1.4 per cent a year ago.
10 days out from Xmas, what might Santa deliver?
Meteorologist says a break in the unsettled weather could be on the cards for Christmas.
Simeon Brown blasts Transport Minister as 'foolish' and 'naïve' for meeting with rail protesters
It follows a meeting with the Transport Minister that did not go to plan.
Young giraffe at Christchurch wildlife park dies after health battle
Staff confirmed Zasiri broke his leg shortly after his birth in October last year.
Police raid Tribesmen MC headquarters after houses shot at
The raid follows a series of targeted shootings in Christchurch.