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'Cold-blooded killer' set for release; family still think he’s innocent
Jule Burns, who murdered sex worker, will be deported on release.
Opinion: Ngai Tahu concerns for native taonga with ocean warming and acidification
OPINION: The marine realm is witnessing the largest climate impacts.
Four cars collide, injuring one and causing delays on Christchurch motorway
Multiple emergency service vehicles responded.
Eye surgeon burst into former landlord’s home before firing shot
Hours after he was made bankrupt Dr Ian Dallison attempted to murder his former landlord.
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.
Back-stabber: 'Cowardly attack’ on woman sees her rushed to hospital
'It was a cowardly stab to the back, and she never saw it coming' - Judge.
Firefighters are set to get a pay rise for Christmas
The protracted industrial dispute is on track to be resolved by the end of next week.
Tornado rips through Alexandra, damaging 4 homes
One house has lost the roof and debris has been found scattered in the area.
Many hospital patients waiting 24 hours-plus for a bed - nurses' union
A rise in Covid cases, ED admittance and staff illness are all factors, the union says.
Exhausted trucker claims ‘horrific’ working hours
A South Island trucking company is under investigation over a whistleblower’s claim.
Mongrel Mob ‘take over’ Christchurch Hospital ICU, visiting mother claims
Police said they were responding to a family harm incident at the hospital.
‘They didn’t do enough’: Boy dies after being sent home twice with Pamol
Alivia McRae claims if Nelson Hospital did early blood tests, her son would have survived.
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.
John MacDonald: Youth crime - are we reaping what we sow?
OPINION: It seems all year we’ve been talking about why kids get into trouble.
Weather: What happened to summer? More heavy rain, storms in chaotic forecast
It's a mixed bag of weather over the next few days.
Focus: Your Christmas weather for 2022
NIWA meteorologist Chris Brandolino reveals what weather is in store across Aotearoa this Christmas, plus what’s ahead for the rest of summer. Video / NZ Herald / NIWA
Fatal stabbing: Woman charged with tampering with evidence
Nigel Wilson was walking his dog when he was allegedly stabbed multiple times.
Young jockey killed in race an ‘incredible horsewoman’
Megan Taylor, 26, was passionate about eventing and was described as 'full of life'.
The mystery disappearance of Glen Ufton
26 years ago Glen Ufton stepped into the Okuku forest to tend to his hidden cannabis plot. What followed has remained a mystery. Video / George Heard
Lyttelton gift shop stock down when cruise ships visit
Business owner suspects some passengers are helping themselves.
Watch: Grinch caught on camera attacking, stealing glowing blow-up Santa
Owners said the thief was lucky not to get electrocuted as the Santa was AC wired.
Woolston Village alcohol ban announced
The ban was supported in a petition signed by 173 residents.
NZ Post delivering 2.2 million parcels a week in lead-up to Christmas
The cut-off for sending parcels via NZ Post's economy service is Monday, December 19.
Government warns the public of scamming risk over holidays
The DIA received hundreds of complaints about large-scale phishing scams.
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.