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Lawyer caught drink-driving after Covid jab loses bid to get let off
The lawyer has failed in her bid to get discharged without conviction.
Canterbury A&P Show a ‘huge success’ after 115,000 turn out
Numbers exceeded expectations despite the cooler temperatures.
Four hospital upgrade projects in South Island in limbo
Two are at Dunedin Hospital and two at Southland Hospital.
‘How can this happen to us?’: Parents of teen who died after fall share their pain
Samuel Finnemore, 19, accidentally crashed through his bedroom window.
Riccarton Races abandoned after only three races
Officials ruled the track was unsafe for racing.
Football Ferns kick off in South Korea friendly ahead of World Cup
It's the only time Christchurch crowds can witness their team during the tournament.
Lack of hands-on training leaves new doctors feeling unprepared
Half of those surveyed had never attended a trauma call or resuscitation.
Man who kidnapped builder over botched job found guilty
William Taranaki Taingahue Rangi was found guilty after a two-hour deliberation.
Anger over 700 illegal rubbish dumping reports, zero prosecutions launched
Council says identifying offenders is challenging - but it had spoken with 60 people.
How to navigate EV etiquette and New Zealand’s charging blackspots
There are set to be almost 42,000 electric vehicles set to take to the roads this summer.
Show Day: Crowd numbers expected to top 100,000 for the New Zealand A and P Show
Friday will attract the show's biggest numbers as Canterbury Anniversary Weekend arrives
Schizophrenic man who killed homeless woman unfit for trial, detained in hospital
The man kicked a homeless woman repeatedly in a violent attack without motive.
John MacDonald: How to blow $33m city council style
OPINION: Upgrade of streets around the new Christchurch Stadium to go ahead.
Christchurch eye surgeon Ian Dallison pleads guilty to firearms charges
Christchurch eye surgeon Ian Dallison has pleaded guilty to firearms charges.
Airport staffer injured after attack in Queenstown Airport terminal
Two people were taken to hospital after the violent encounter.
Teen arrested after CBD assault now faces manslaughter
The 61-year-old victim died in hospital 10 days later.
Fossil thieves' fate undecided
Authorities have yet to decide the fate of the men who stole an ancient whale fossil.
Airbnb party death: Angry court scenes as teen admits manslaughter
Zion Purukamu died after being injured at a party held at a rented property.
Christchurch dog owners warned as toxic algae found in popular waterways
Jellie Park and Yaldhurst Bush are among locations where the algae has been located.
Lesley Murdoch elected NZ Cricket President
Prominent sports broadcaster and commentator elected to top role.
NZ’s busiest residential developer laying off up to 30% of staff
One of fastest-growing businesses in sector pulls up fast.
What can a million dollars buy in the current housing market?
The housing market has experienced a sharp turnaround over past year.
‘Appalling’: Drunk driver almost seven times over limit
The woman was observed by members of the public weaving across the road.
Revealed: The most likely car to not be recovered after being stolen
Four of the five most common cars not recovered after being stolen are Toyota brands.
Canterbury Agricultural Show: Crowds get moo-ving as show off to cooking start
26,000 passed through the gates by midday as full-strength crowds returned.
“Cruel behaviour”: Man’s fake Tinder account made ex-lover’s life a misery
Woman forced to change life after 'unwanted advances from strange men'.
Christmas festival and fireworks displays among major Canterbury summer events
A New Year's Eve celebration party will also feature at North Hagley Park, Christchurch.
Hospital patient's reign of terror: Gang intimidation, abuse and assaults
26-year-old qualifies as one of Christchurch hospital’s most difficult patients.
Police dive squad focus search for Anaru Moana to Waitaki River in murder investigation
Burned-out car believed to be connected to man's disappearance.
Life sentence for woman who killed Dale Watene
Sandy Graham was told the killing and cover-up was callous and merciless.
'The toughest person I know': Emotional Simon Barnett's tribute to wife amid latest cancer fight
Broadcasting veteran reveals wife’s brain cancer had returned after three years.
Thousands flock to Addington Raceway for NZ Cup Day
Crowds are back for the first time since 2019 after pandemic.