'Our hearts are broken': Family devastated by Kiwi pilot's Papua death as rebel group denies responsibility
His family say he was "the most caring and loving husband and dad".
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Police investigating ‘unexplained’ infant death in North Canterbury
Spokesperson says baby died on Monday morning and an autopsy has been performed.
Lachie Jones inquest: 'The most likely explanation is drowning' - expert
The inquest has entered its second fixture.
'I will love you forever': Devastated parents of ice rink fall victim farewell daughter
Her father says wearing helmets on the school trip should have been enforced.
Police investigating 'unexplained' death in Christchurch
Emergency services were called to a property at about 11am today.
'Great family man': Kiwi chopper pilot killed by Papua rebels an experienced South Island airman
Gunmen murdered the pilot as he touched down in a remote area.
Boating tragedy: Community reels after capsize kills three local identities
Three people were killed when the boat capsized just 100m from shore on Saturday.
Lachie Jones coronial inquest: Second part of investigation into toddler's death to begin
Jones' mother this weekend spoke out for the first time in a Herald interview.
Christchurch Hospital unit opens four years after being built
It had been 'frustrating' to have the unit there but not be able to use it.
'Huge hole': Riverton boat victims named as beloved couple and respected architect
A husband, wife and respected architect died after their boat capsized on Riverton bar.
Muchirahondo rape trial: Defence lawyer questions complainant’s memory
The complainant said she knew she did not have consensual sex.
Triple murderer Lauren Dickason appeals convictions
Will she be deported once released from prison?
Remorse 'genuine': High Court removes man's name from child sex offender list
Kwan Loong Lee was caught trying to flee the country after a relationship with a 13yo.
Interactive reveals house prices by school zones in Christchurch
We've calculated how much it costs to buy a house by school zone across the city.
Riverton boat tragedy survivor found clinging to hull, deceased victims trapped beneath vessel
Coastguard volunteers were on the scene within five minutes of a mayday call.
Helmet rule introduced at ice skating rink where teen suffered fatal injury
The teenager suffered an 'unsurvivable' head injury while on a school trip.
Riverton boat tragedy: Third person found dead; community reeling
Community is in shock, says mayor.
'Would have been catastrophic': Motorist’s police call leads to arrest of 200km/h teen speeder
“I didn’t quite believe it when I saw the speed on the radar, I thought ‘is that right?'"
Heartbroken mother of Gore toddler Lachie Jones breaks silence
Michelle Officer gives exclusive interview, speaks of loss, heartbreak and accusations.
Growing Future Farmers at Omarama Station
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Video emerges of students assaulting man, forcing him to eat pet food in vigilante attack
A top Christchurch boys' school is investigating after a video of an assault emerged.
'The work does not stop': Govt vows to continue terrorism prevention work in wake of Chch mosque attacks
The announcement was made in Christchurch this morning.
It's official, this is the best hotel in New Zealand
It's also New Zealand's first "five-Green-Star" hotel.
Verkerks selling Ashburton abattoir to Japanese firm for $15m
The Verkerks brand markets salamis and small goods into many NZ supermarkets.
‘Distressing’: Probe after video circulates of cat thrown from moving car
It follows a string of similar incidents this year alone.
Three Canterbury men hospitalised after swallowing metal bottle tops
All victims were men and one suffered a 10mm gastric ulcer.
Beautiful Nightmare: Karl Puschmann revisits Peter Jackson’s surreal, seminal film Heavenly Creatures
Based on one of NZ’s most disturbing murders, how does it stand up today?
Police release description of man sought after elderly man seriously injured in late-night Port Hills attack
The victim sustained serious head and facial injuries and remains in hospital.
Ryman reviewing new residents' fixed weekly fees: 'Quite a financial drag'
'The fixed fee has hurt us. No one expected rates to go up 15% per annum."
Man who laughed as he murdered sex worker too dangerous for prison release
Peter Waihape murdered the young mother in 2005 and was sentenced to life in prison.
'Parent's worst nightmare': Teen dies after ice skating tragedy
The teenager suffered an 'unsurvivable' head injury while on a school trip.
'Get up and do something': The life and art of Sam Mahon and Alison Erickson
'All art should be political. Every good sculpture should have context, form and story.'
Behind the anxious wait to find Yanfei Bao’s remains and what happens next
The discovery of her remains brings some closure but the police case is far from over.