'Manipulative': Man accused of organising sex work for 'mentally fragile' girl
The man organised prostitution deals for the underage girl, Crown says.
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One serious after Taieri industrial park chemical leak
Workers have been seen leaving Silverstream Industrial Park.
Watch: 'Meat! Meat! Meat!' - Kids parade pest kills for shocked protesters
Scene comes after cat killing category reinstated at a South Island hunting competition.
Warning signs missed: Swollen river swept students to their deaths
River crossing failures are a leading cause of tramper fatalities in New Zealand.
Half of surgeons assessed for using surgical mesh did not meet minimum standards
It comes as the Ministry of Health considers a pause on mesh implants for some operations.
Assault on Corrections officer has lasting effect
Assaulted Corrections officer become 'a prisoner in his own home', court heard.
They've done it again: Crusaders win Super Rugby final in thriller
The curtain has come down on an era of Crusaders dominance.
Police bring down mob in smalltown NZ: How a drive-by shooting of teens led to downfall
At least 18 members have been arrested following a spate of violence in the region.
'Dangerous conditions': Roads closed, water shortage as red warning hits Gisborne
The rain is expected to cause "dangerous conditions, significant flooding".
Efforts underway to rescue man stranded on iceberg in glacier lake
The man does not appear to have any injuries, apart from being cold.
The Brotherhood: Secret behind 25 years of Crusaders success revealed
Herald journalist Kurt Bayer on the move that sparked a sporting dynasty.
Jewellery store robber smirks as he's jailed: How selfies with the loot sealed his fate
Bayley Christensen smirked while his victim spoke about the trauma of the robbery.
More human remains found at Pike River: 'They may even be my boy' - father
Latest find means 12 of the 29 men killed in 2010 disaster have now been located.
The ski essentials you'll need this season, according to a Mt Hutt Rescue patroller
First-timer or a seasoned professional? Doesn't matter – preparation is key.
Contagious patient's $62 Uber ride home: Hospital said no to free taxi
An RSV patient spent $62 on an Uber home after arriving at hospital in an ambulance.
Man denies murder charge in Linwood Park death
A 31-year-old man accused of killing a tourist from India has denied a murder charge.
Rangiora homicide: Man pleads not guilty to murder
Richard Leman's dismembered body was found inside the boot of a parked car.
Police called to fake dog attack in Dunedin and then assaulted
Woman called for help when 'there was no nearby park and no dog',
Toxic landfill under Dunedin sportsfield exposed
Storms uncover asbestos, old gasworks waste, and demolition waste.
The last dance: Razor out to end reign with title No 11
Twenty-five years after his first, Scott Robertson wants one final Super Rugby crown.
'We don't fear it': How Chiefs plan to end Crusaders' Super Rugby dominance
There are plenty of storylines to stoke the emotions for the Chiefs this week.
Christmas crash: Pub row ends with drunk and dangerous driver in a paddock
He drove in an 'erratic manner' straight past the police station.
Suppression to continue for man accused of abducting and raping a schoolgirl
He has been remanded back into custody until his next court appearance.
'Shouldn't have been there': Lifestyle block owner shoots down drone
Canterbury police said late last year drone activity was increasing in rural areas.
Man admits importing 2kg of meth from Laos and United Kingdom
The drugs were in packages which were declared as containing a bike and compressors.
Gore Mayor Ben Bell and councillors apologise to CEO, will work together
Gore District Council CEO and elected members have agreed to put their differences aside.
'Incredibly cruel': Investigation launched over intimate school video
A parent from one of the schools called the sharing of the video 'designed to shame'.
Trans students: How schools should handle pronouns and names
A teacher was struck off after refusing to use a trans student's chosen name and pronouns.
Sexual predator loses appeal against conviction and sentence
Tangapiri Teikamata was jailed for indecently assaulting a woman during a massage.
Married couple killed in triple-fatal crash had only recently moved to South Island
Donna Young and her husband Christopher Young were killed in the triple-fatal crash.
ARA Timaru polytechnic evacuated, closed for the day after threat
About 100 staff and students were left standing outside the Arthur St building.
Cat-hunting tournament returns to Canterbury after public backlash
Safe For Animals slams the tournament's return.