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Kitchen fire injures Christchurch resident
The Avondale local's condition is unknown at this stage.
More Christchurch youth offences as officer assaulted, 13-year-old joyrides
A 14-year-old will appear in Youth Court on Thursday facing charges of assault.
Victims of beach indecent assaults support offender's recovery
One victim is extra cautious now while the other woman is uncomfortable in a bikini.
New Zealand nature spot that became an unlikely K-Pop star
New Zealand’s highest mountain has become a draw-card for Korean musicians.
Fire crews deal to laundry fire at private hospital
Crews quickly get to seat of blaze at St George's.
$5.5m weather-tightness claim over Queenstown Hilton
Leaking bathrooms alleged in multimillion-dollar claim.
Woman swears at neighbour, spits at police during arrest
Abusive woman yells at neighbour: "You white c***s don't know".
No body, no gun: Hung jury in Christchurch murder case
Michael McGrath vanished in 2017 - his friend denied shooting him dead.
Christchurch street traps its residents in knee-high floodwaters for a decade
Locals have resorted to purchasing 4WDs to 'pick up groceries' as their cars get stuck.
He'd been drinking so decided not to drive - until a 'lady friend' needed a lift
Judge tells drunk driver it was a 'very stupid' risk to take.
KFC staff lock doors to protect father, son from attacker with metal pipe
Staff locked doors to protect two men involved in 'frightening' chase.
Taieri residents alarmed over property ‘red zoning’
Landowners stunned to discover building or development could be banned.
Neighbour takes on property developer seeking to cut down trees
Clash over boundary trees: Tall shelterbelt in residential area neither fence nor hedge.
Man admits making false statement in relation to ‘serious’ workplace incident
Man pleads guilty to making false statement over workplace incident three years ago.
Thinking of an Easter trip away? The weather could be on your side
MetService projects a good weather week ahead, during a month of unsteady weather.
Person arrested following incident at Blenheim Railway Station
Police cordoned off the railway station following an incident this morning.
'Everything at risk': The job ad looked legitimate, but now he's lost $42k
The PhD student was only looking for a part-time job but found himself in a world of hell.
Hell in paradise: The luxury holiday hotspot where locals are sleeping in cars
The rental situation in New Zealand's tourism hotspot is growing more desperate.
Wild weather: Wet weekend for many – but how’s Easter looking?
Heavy rain expected in some parts of NZ today.
Rental crisis: Workers ask to rent unsold Queenstown houses
'People are getting creative in figuring out how to try to house themselves.'
Familiar flaw: Moana Pasifika collapse again in heavy defeat
Once again, Moana Pasifika started well before falling apart late.
'Did his life mean nothing to you?': Mother's heartbreak over losing her son
The woman that killed her son has continued to re-offend.
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Youngster, 9, involved in car thefts and burglaries in Christchurch
Police say youth offending is an issue being experienced across the country.
Gore mayor and council boss in standoff
The relationship between Ben Bell and Steve Parry has broken down.
Person alleged to have blackmailed public figure appears in court
The accused has been charged with blackmail and pleaded not guilty.
Young Gloriavale leaver's first taste of alcohol lands him in court
Redeemed Standfast was new to drinking, the court heard.
Former Queenstown barman dies, saves lives with organs
Popular Queenstown bartender, who died accidentally in Australia, a 'beautiful spirit'.
Gloriavale employment case wrapping up
Chief judge Christina Inglis urged to hear the voices of Gloriavale mothers.
'You're just a kid': Teen jailed for spate of violent bike thefts
One victim was pushed off his bike, punched, and kicked by the group.
Cafe that took $176k in wage subsidies now in liquidation over unpaid tax, fines
Company got $176,000 in Covid-19 wage subsidies since 2020 but didn't pay tax.
‘I want justice’: Man wakes up on birthday to find dog stabbed to death
'Good boy' stabbed in the abdomen and died from blood loss.
Corrections review refutes Parole Board claims over murderer's release
Corrections cancelled application for killer to stay at board's approved agency.