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'Outstanding': Police Commissioner celebrates mass gang arrests
Every patched member of the Christchurch Comancheros chapter has been arrested.
Five teens arrested in Canterbury after vehicle theft spree, tunnel collision
Police say the driving could easily have resulted in someone being killed.
Canterbury ice rink mulls helmet rules after fatal fall
Victor Schikker, 67, died earlier this month after he fell at Staveley ice rink.
'Very large dent': Police say mass gang arrests have disrupted drug trade
Police arrest 18 men as part of an 8-month-long investigation.
The five biggest property sales in 2024 so far – including Sir Peter Jackson’s Lyall Bay deal
Buying and selling activity is continuing apace, despite the sluggish economy.
Top of the table: Magpies' dream season start continues with victory over Canterbury
The Magpies scored four tries to hit the top of the NPC ladder.
‘People are dying while they wait’: Health workers' fury over ongoing holiday pay delays
Impatience from NZNO members, who no longer have a time frame for overdue holiday pay.
Tramper drowned trying to rush epic Te Araroa Trail - Coroner
Petr Cech had put pressure on himself to complete the 3000km trek, coroner finds.
Man found guilty of murdering Christchurch dog walker in fatal stabbing
The jury rejected Bailey Messervy's defence that he did not intend to kill Nigel Wilson.
Winter's final act: Thunderstorms, gales, wind, rain to lash NZ across next 72 hours
An air mass from Australia will also bring warmer days and milder nights for parts.
Preserving a 160-year legacy: What to expect from this year’s Christchurch Show
The new owners of the agricultural show have 90 days to pull together the iconic event.
Teachers who quit Auckland in disgust are selling their holiday park escape
Couple made headlines in 2018 when they made the move to Otago.
Mum and dad film First XV final on iPhone, get 52,000 viewers
Mike Thorpe reports on the latest news from around the south.
Retired woman left with one leg shorter after hip surgery, takes on ACC alone
'Her everyday life has been hard: physically, emotionally, psychologically, financially.'
Quake-damaged house smashes elderly owners' expectations after selling for nearly $2m
Developers are fighting over "as is, where is" properties in Christchurch's top suburbs.
'The SAS of prisons': Inside NZ’s harshest unit from high-risk prisoners
Unit houses country's most challenging, complex prisoners.
Drunken sailor crashed car while drinking '8 or 9' beers on drive home from sea
He understood the seriousness of what he’d done and how he’d placed other drivers at risk.
'Deeply saddened': Ski officials devastated after team involved in triple-fatal crash
One athlete was seriously injured.
‘Broken and beautiful things’: Kiwi journalist documents Palestinian life under occupation
Freelance videographer and journalist Cole Yeoman spent two months in the West Bank.
Editorial: Luxon's stark message for councils to rein in spending comes at the right time
OPINION: The PM didn't mince his words when telling councils to watch their spending.
'Cruellest twist of fate': Kiwi scientist diagnosed with same cancer she was researching
'It was shockingly surreal', says Jo Holland.
Villagers win fight against prominent wine grower over controversial alpine subdivision
'We would have been looking at Coronation Street which is not why we chose to be here.'
'Enough of the corruption': Kim Dotcom teases a return to politics
Facing extradition to the US, the entrepreneur promises 'direct democracy'.
'Beautiful soul': Family devastated after son dies in motorcycle accident on Indonesian holiday
Jacob Lenton was on his first overseas trip with mates when the tragedy happened.
'She had just turned 12': Victim sobs as offender avoids being tagged as child sex offender
Peter Currie claimed an indecent assault at a wedding dance 'happened accidentally'.
Watch: 'Idiot' driver with child in car livestreams high-speed joyride across Otago
The man told viewers watching live that he was a safe driver as he hooned across Otago.
Ministry apologises after telling sick beneficiary to supply CV
'I actually really stressed about this' - The beneficiary received the letter by accident.
Rockfall cuts off road between West Coast and Canterbury
NZTA warns of more SH73 closures with heavy rain forecast until Tuesday.
Spy: Arrowtown musician makes America’s Got Talent semifinal
How Ciaran McMeeken went from couch surfing to country star.
Police release photos of alleged thieves after pride flags cut down
Last year's Winter Pride festival was also marred by acts of vandalism and abuse.
‘I know bugger all about it’: Mayor on LIV Golf coming to Christchurch
The controversial tour has visited a Christchurch golf course as it looks to branch out.
Christchurch school temporarily closes after online hoax threat, classes resume midmorning
The primary school received a threatening email overnight.
Community newsletter column sparks $7K council investigation
Tensions rise as independent investigation deems board's email 'unprofessional'.