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![Two people hospitalised following alleged stabbing outside central Christchurch bar](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Two people hospitalised following alleged stabbing outside central Christchurch bar
Emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 4am.
![Otago orchardists crack the hazelnut market](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Otago orchardists crack the hazelnut market
'It's satisfying to grow something and sell it directly to the public.'
!['Sick, dirty, dehumanised': Man jailed for ‘stealthing’ rape of sex worker](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Sick, dirty, dehumanised': Man jailed for ‘stealthing’ rape of sex worker
Peter Stevens was jailed for almost 6 years for raping a sex worker by stealth.
![Anaru Moana homicide: Charges laid against third man](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Anaru Moana homicide: Charges laid against third man
A third man has been charged in relation to the alleged 2021 South Canterbury murder.
![Christchurch, Edgeware fire: Four people injured at property known by police](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Christchurch, Edgeware fire: Four people injured at property known by police
A resident on the street said a stabbing occurred at the same property earlier this year.
![Yanfei Bao disappearance: The unanswered question baffling police](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Yanfei Bao disappearance: The unanswered question baffling police
It’s been a year since the disappearance of the Christchurch real estate agent.
![‘Too scared to go outside’: Mayors and councillors facing the rising tide of online abuse](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
‘Too scared to go outside’: Mayors and councillors facing the rising tide of online abuse
The abuse aimed at councils is on the rise, recent poll data suggest.
!['Lacerated by glass': Tourist bus crash victims were in NZ for World Choir Games](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Lacerated by glass': Tourist bus crash victims were in NZ for World Choir Games
Australian traveller says poor conditions made for a scary drive.
![Could this be New Zealand’s next dark sky reserve?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Could this be New Zealand’s next dark sky reserve?
The area could join six other communities in New Zealand with dark sky accreditation.
![Christchurch icon ‘Radio Ron’ has died](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Christchurch icon ‘Radio Ron’ has died
John Truman, affectionately known as 'Radio Ron', was a well-known city identity.
![Frank Film: How Tusiata Avia becomes voice of NZ Pasifika](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Frank Film: How Tusiata Avia becomes voice of NZ Pasifika
'I was writing about race and justice – and why wouldn’t I be?'
![Man loses name suppression bid over Snapchat of sex with underage girl](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Man loses name suppression bid over Snapchat of sex with underage girl
His father was worried about the humiliation that would follow his son being named.
![Fatal housefire: Ex-wife describes elderly victim as ‘an incredible man’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fatal housefire: Ex-wife describes elderly victim as ‘an incredible man’
Henry Matawai-Russel died tragically in his Hokitika home after a fire broke out.
![Family kidnapped over $200k of missing meth, one tortured with pliers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Family kidnapped over $200k of missing meth, one tortured with pliers
The victim's toes were squeezed so hard with pliers, he feared they would 'pop off'.
![Sydneysiders’ 140-year-old mansion in Timaru for sale with $2m RV](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Sydneysiders’ 140-year-old mansion in Timaru for sale with $2m RV
Couple looking for buyer who can restore manor to its former glory.
![Former Olympian cheats death after falling through ice while skating on frozen dam](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Former Olympian cheats death after falling through ice while skating on frozen dam
Nicholson is urging people to be aware of risks when skating outdoors.
![Nelson teen sentenced after 14-year-old humiliated in social media livestream](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Nelson teen sentenced after 14-year-old humiliated in social media livestream
The judge told Harrison Oliver he should be “thoroughly ashamed” of his behaviour.
!['I'll never forgive you': Mum's powerful words to baby killer Michael Topp](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'I'll never forgive you': Mum's powerful words to baby killer Michael Topp
Christchurch man who abused, murdered his 3-month-old daughter jailed for life.
![Woman faces shoplifting charges after four-month crime spree spanning length of NZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Woman faces shoplifting charges after four-month crime spree spanning length of NZ
Stores from Auckland to Dunedin were allegedly targeted.
![Property Insider: How to still get $10k off a new house; apartment prices cut by 25%](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Property Insider: How to still get $10k off a new house; apartment prices cut by 25%
One company is offering eligible buyers money for deposits so they can afford a house.