Trial date set for mum charged with murdering three daughters
Mum accused of murdering her three daughters at Timaru house back in court
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Gang members accused of blackmailing victims out of tens of thousands of dollars
They threatened to hurt the victim's young family in order to get thousands of dollars.
Double-fatal crash: Dead man remembered as having 'heart of gold'
Beekeeper's tragic death has torn a hole through a happy family.
'To see if I could catch them': Man sprints after youths who broke into his car
Ten vehicles were damaged in a recent spate of attacks.
Rural people have higher mortality rate than city dwellers: research
New Zealand health system should redefine what 'rural' means, new research suggests.
Family of little Lucy backs Starship campaign
Kiwis urged to get behind nationwide awareness drive.
Blockbuster star returns: All Blacks team named for first Springboks test
The All Blacks have named their squad for the first test against South Africa on Sunday.
'Really quite special': Generous Kiwis redirect cost of living payment to City Mission
'We were surprised when this happened but also really moved.'
Searchers find light plane reported missing over Southern Alps
The plane left Franz Josef this morning and was en route to Rangiora.
'Surprised we didn't turn up and find a dead body': Brazen building site thieves risking lives
Thieves use cutting tools to steal copper worth $200, causing $250,000 of damage.
John MacDonald: Is democracy being demo'd?
OPINION: Ngai Tahu allowed to appoint two non-elected representatives to the Ecan council.
Topp Twins say cancer journey 'hard' but they are 'alive and kicking'
Topp Twins share more about cancer journey, say it has been a 'hard' year.
Coll wins squash gold as King blows bronze
It's the latest of a string of achievements from Coll, while it was heartbreak for King.
Christchurch city councillor eyes Brownlee's former seat
Sam MacDonald weighing up to run for central politics.
A man with a blackened face, a hatchet and an unlikely story
Police find Timothy Wilson sitting in a car with no number plates, and discover much more.
Man who abused boy for four years told police it was 'nothing ever serious'
The abuse started when the boy was 7 years old.
New law gives Ngāi Tahu right to appoint two councillors
National says the treaty does not trump democracy; Labour says it's the treaty evolving.
'Dented confidence': House value drops the sharpest in 14 years
"Housing affordability remains significantly stretched despite values falling."
Horse breeder, trainer faces racecourse ban after family feud ends in punch-up
The court heard there had been friction within the family for years.
'Must have double D breasts': Bar shocks with job ad
The bar's advertisement has been labelled "sexist and disgusting".
'Coward, monster': Father who killed son, 6, in 'deliberate' fiery crash jailed
"I want to swap with him. I want a bullet" - father said after crash.
Police dog killer who shot two cops in Christchurch denied parole
Christopher Smith seriously injured two officers and killed police dog Gage.
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Bittersweet surprise: Hospitality award finalist closing down this week
"It's just the uncertainty of the future, the economy, cost of food and freight."
'We're really over it': NZ healthcare workers eyeing opportunities overseas
Nurses say the industry has changed drastically in the past ten years.
'Emotional torture': Former church members say 'deliverance' harmed them
She remembers him telling the congregation there was a demon inside her - she was eight.
Honeymoon strangler 'truly sorry'
Rodney Fallowfield 'snapped' and killed his new wife in a Te Anau motel 'to silence her'.
Two killed after car rolls in Oamaru
A police spokeswoman says they were notified of the crash in Ardgowan Rd about 6.30pm.
Lisa Tumahai: Two iwi councillors to get voice and vote at ECan
OPINION: Ngāi Tahu will bring diversity and richness to the Council table.
Kirsty Bentley cold case: Murdered teen's best friend haunted by final goodbye
Friend remains hopeful teen's killer will one day be caught.
Black Ferns Countdown: Christchurch's Bremner sisters set to take on the Aussies
Bremner sisters challenge city and province to get in behind the Black Ferns.
Red zoned land up for lease at Kairaki Beach, North Canterbury
.Forty sections for non-permanent buildings will be offered for lease.