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.
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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.
Bedroom window shot at in firearms incident
It is understood the bedroom window was hit by shotgun pellets.
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.
Woman and newborn baby targeted by man in Christchurch
A man is accused of jumping on the woman and baby's tent.
Patient evacuated from Mount Cheeseman with moderate injuries
Emergency services at mountain lodge.
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 described as ‘incredible and chilling’
Debris was flying as a tornado damaged four houses and obliterated a caravan.
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.
Street bashing: healthcare worker suffers ‘coward’s punch’
The man now struggles struggles to continue with work after the attack.
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.
Fatal stabbing: Woman charged with tampering with evidence
Nigel Wilson was walking his dog when he was allegedly stabbed multiple times.
Dunedin man nabbed in stolen firefighter’s uniform
The man was caught wandering the streets in a Fenz outfit.
Young jockey killed in race an ‘incredible horsewoman’
Megan Taylor, 26, was passionate about eventing and was described as 'full of life'.
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.
Man sentenced for brutal punch tells judge: ‘You’ve ruined Xmas’
Philip Marchant punched his victim, who then fell down some stairs.
'Beautiful soul, loved by so many': Young Kiwi jockey dies after tragic fall during race
The racing industry has been left stunned after an apprentice jockey was killed in a race.
Banks Peninsula residents told to stop using water after widespread power outage
Christchurch City Council have urged residents to watch their water use.
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.
Fossil hunters should be ‘strung and quartered’
Whale fossil was not only one taken by two offenders.
Man hospitalised after car stolen, attacked on street
The incident happened early this morning.
Online Lotto player wins $6.3 million Powerball jackpot
Tonight's lotto numbers were 9, 22, 26, 31, 32, 33. Bonus ball was 15. Powerball was 8.
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.