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More arrests as police target Comancheros in drug supply investigation
This brings the total number of arrests to 31 for the operation.
Howzat! Cricket star scores with sale of luxury golf course home
"They hung in there for the right buyer, the right buyer came along. It was meant to be."
Man who killed grandfather in Christchurch park appeals, given home detention
Jayden Kahi mistakenly believed the victim was trying to kidnap his son.
Nelson woman fined for taking more than 1000 cockles from traditional fishery reserve
Judge: 'If everyone did that, we would not have any cockles left in our country'.
'Traumatic': Two boys flee after alleged kidnapping attempt in Christchurch
Two boys walking home were approached by a couple in a car and told to get in.
'It's a steal' - ex-finance worker selling house with four train carriages in the garden
Unusual accommodation business up for grabs.
Ground zero: High-flying Black Caps prepare for England and Bazball
Hagley Oval has a new head groundsman ahead of the first test of the summer.
'Deeply saddened and shocked': Much-loved teen dies during touch rugby warm-up
Brook Wilson is remembered as a great mate who lived his life to the fullest.
Aggressive driver who caused serious crash told police to 'f*** off' when asked for blood sample
The 'horrendously bad driver' later assaulted his partner and bit a police officer.
'Lady of the manor' selling the Edwardian dream home that almost killed her
Historic Gunyah Country Estate on the market for the first time in 22 years.
Dunedin rugby player receives four-year drugs ban
Customs intercepts package: Rugby player caught with banned substances.
Trainer's dream comes true with New Zealand Cup start
Greg Manson has been thinking about a New Zealand Cup start since he was a boy.
Person airlifted to Christchurch Hospital in serious condition after workplace incident
Emergency services rushed to the scene in Little Akaloa this afternoon.
Thirty arrested in police operation amid Mongols MC anniversary event
Cops cracked down in Canterbury amid an influx of the club's members and associates.
Clean-up under way after record-breaking deluge hits West Coast
Officials to assess damage across the region caused by yesterday's heavy rainfall.
'They're a resilient bunch': Westland Mayor commends locals amid extreme weather
Franz Josef was having its wettest day since 1979.
'The girls were their life’: Family adopt kids after cancer claims both parents within a week
The pair are full-time parents again, after their own two children moved away to uni.
Six Mongols gang members and associates arrested ahead of anniversary event
Police act as gang members and associates descend on Christchurch this week.
Former finance minister dips into own pocket for Otago Uni scholarships
Grant Robertson is funding seven new scholarships worth $49,000.
'Adrenaline hit': Emilia Finer braves freezing temps for ice swimming glory
The Northland ice swimmer will compete in next year's World Champs in Italy.
Devoted husband killed acutely-ill wife before taking own life
William Feary couldn't stand to see his beloved wife suffer any longer.
Mongols MC gang member arrested in Canterbury ahead of anniversary event
Members and associates are descending on Christchurch this week for an anniversary event.
Knight-backed Kiwi consortium makes $360m splash into NRL competition
Sir Graham Lowe says the Orcas are determined to be a competitive force in the NRL.
Dunedin entertainment figure faces multiple charges, including paying for sex with minor
The man has received interim name suppression.
Diabetes expert alarmed fake news scam uses AI image urging patients to abandon medication
Sir Jim Mann is concerned diabetes patients could fall very ill if they fall for the scam.
Fire at funeral home in Greymouth extinguished
Fire and Emergency was called to the blaze at Westland Funeral Services on Tainui St.
Mongols MC gang members blocked at border ahead of NZ anniversary event
Police and Immigration NZ keeping close watch ahead of outlaw bikies' get-together.
Accused in Yanfei Bao case sacks lawyers, will represent himself
Crown alleges Tingjun Cao murdered realtor Yanfei Bao - trial enters third week.
Sister's heartbreak: Woman pleads for leniency after brother abused her children
Man's lawyer: “He is a victim himself and is now an abuser,”
Parnell transformation: Before and after $17m Pearson House upgrade
Rabbit warren-like building has had a massive makeover: photos show scale of change.
Young guns: The Black Caps' next generation of stars
The next wave of talent is ready to stake a claim for a Black Cap.
High-flying jewellery designer found guilty of shoplifting in Queenstown
Fiona Rose Knapp, 54, once owned a studio in London’s Notting Hill.
Boss of Christchurch’s last department store to step down after 11 years
Ballantynes has charged on while many of its counterparts have faltered in recent years.