Man turned on uncle’s BBQ for warmth, then pooed on it and urinated in the fridge
He stole from his uncle as he slept, then left a disgusting mess.
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Despite crime wave, 80 per cent of dairies could fold anyway due to Smokefree 2025
The 2025 Smokefree campaign has left dairy owners in the dust, according to owners.
Over $800,000 given to Christchurch health experts for research
Among the grants is $110,000 to study bowel cancer, which the country has a high rate of.
Police ask public for help after Christchurch woman assaulted near an alleyway
The woman was attacked on Saturday night, police are following 'a number of inquiries'.
Police hunt a thief on the run in North Canterbury
A crashed ute on a walkway has been inspected by the authorities.
John MacDonald: Christchurch City Council has to consider asset sales
Opinion: Fancy the idea of your rates going up by 70 per cent over the next nine years?
Two men plead not guilty to murdering Oamaru man
Anaru Moana was reported missing in December 2021 after last being seen at his mother's.
Man accused of murdering baby Hope appears in court
Daniel Wallis, 24, is accused of killing five-month-old Hope.
Soldiers operating overseas given new orders for handling detainees
The fallout from the disastrous raid in Afghanistan continues.
Christmas behind bars: Cafe owner 'in shock' over prison sentence
“It’s unbelievable - she’s done no harm to anyone." Family of jailed Kaikōura cafe owner.
'Stand down Diesel boy your work is done': Rescue dog dies
Tributes from around world flow for quake rescue dog.
Kiwi Hall of Fame musician Hamish Kilgour found dead after going missing
The musician was last seen at a Christchurch shopping centre.
Man goes 'berserk' hours after prison release
He was released on November 15 but police were called by 12.30am the following morning.
Rogue camera wrongly issues fines to cars in Queenstown
Several residents and visitors have been caught out after parking there.
Watch: Wild rapids descent gains 46K views and a $1500 fine
Dramatic five-minute video has sequel in Queenstown District Court.
Dunedin flight forced to turn back to Auckland
An Air New Zealand flight was forced to turn back following an 'engineering' problem.
Teen faces murder charge after death of dog-walker in Christchurch
The man was walking his dog when he was allegedly stabbed multiple times.
Getaway car used in Gun City ram raid located, still no arrests
Police are following 'strong lines of inquiry' into the four people involved.
$291,000 rare sports car a likely write-off after crash
A Porsche Cayman 718 GT4 RS only one of two of its kind, has been written off in a crash.
Bad eggs stealing from roadside stalls
Stallholders resort to Installing hidden cameras to deter thieves.
Meet the mum house-flippers searching for the next 'gold mine'
The pair took on an unsteady market with no formal design or real estate experience
Mother of premature twins looks towards their first Christmas out of hospital
Celina France found the 38 days in hospital 'overwhelming'.
Multi-agency approach in bid to reduce youth crime at Dunedin bus hub
Police say the multi-agency response will steer troubled youths away from a life of crime.
Dunedin woman convicted after coffee assault, threats and wilful damage
A woman who doused a love rival in hot coffee claims she cannot remember the attack.
Holiday hell: ACC dilemma keeps NZ woman from returning to Australia
A Kiwi mum back from Australia for a holiday is in limbo after a freak accident.
Worker paid with Nutella and ride-on mower awarded $26k after ‘retaliatory’ dismissal
A worker paid in part with Nutella and a mower is awarded $26k after 'retaliatory' sacking
Security officer dodges conviction after entering court dressed in police-style gear
The man wanted to be seen as part of the government enforcement scene, a judge said.
Watch: Four injured after car ends up in ditch on rural Christchurch road
Commuters should expect delays on Shands Rd as emergency services attend to a crash.
John MacDonald: Mickey Mouse police vetting needs to change
OPINION: Five-year-old Malachi Subecz was fatally beaten by his caregiver.
Watch: ‘Fort Knox’ Gun City ram raided, ammo strewn across the store
Police hunting for four people who smashed a car into gun store.
Watch: ‘Fort Knox’ Gun City ram raided, ammo strewn across the store
Police hunting for four people who smashed a car into gun store.
Woman who doused love rival with coffee in street row could face prison time
A woman admitted dousing love rival in hot coffee just hours after appearing in court.
Black Ferns triumph shows the way to heal our social divisions
The Black Ferns showed us how to be united again. Where else can we find common ground?