Latest FromCanterbury and South Island
![Man has claims of mistreatment rejected by judge](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Man has claims of mistreatment rejected by judge
A 'highly drugged-up' man's claims of police mistreatment have been dismissed in court.
![Can you conquer the world from Christchurch? Two differing takes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Can you conquer the world from Christchurch? Two differing takes
PLUS: Video game trend bucks the trend.
![Phil Gifford: The brutal tests Razor will face as All Blacks coach](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Phil Gifford: The brutal tests Razor will face as All Blacks coach
Scott Robertson’s energy, innovative thinking and passion for coaching will be tested.
!['The future is bright': Brodie Retallick on career longevity and NZ's locking stocks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'The future is bright': Brodie Retallick on career longevity and NZ's locking stocks
Brodie Retallick will be taking his talents offshore at the end of 2023.
!['You simply cannot get behind the wheel again': 86-year-old's sixth drink driving offence](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'You simply cannot get behind the wheel again': 86-year-old's sixth drink driving offence
Angry words with his passenger led to yet another drink drive charge.
![Wānaka plan to split from Queenstown gains traction](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Wānaka plan to split from Queenstown gains traction
The petition started by Wānaka mechanic Dean Rankin gathered 1822 signatures.
![Triple murder case: Mum to mount insanity defence over daughters' deaths](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Triple murder case: Mum to mount insanity defence over daughters' deaths
Lauren Dickason will mount a defence of insanity and infanticide.
![Man booted out of rental after former partner ends their lease](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Man booted out of rental after former partner ends their lease
The plaintiff challenged the Tenancy Tribunal decision in the Nelson District Court.
![Is Labour really soft on crime? The numbers reveal a surprising story](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Is Labour really soft on crime? The numbers reveal a surprising story
The Herald has analysed decades of data to see how crime has changed in Aotearoa.
![Latest data suggests ‘possible floor approaching’ in plummeting house prices](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Latest data suggests ‘possible floor approaching’ in plummeting house prices
New reports from OneRoof, Corelogic and ANZ all suggest house prices may have bottomed out
![Arrest made after possible firearm incident in Dunedin](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Arrest made after possible firearm incident in Dunedin
Police have scrambled to a possible firearm incident in Dunedin for the second time today.
![Webb’s to auction special gift given to King Edward VIII](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Webb’s to auction special gift given to King Edward VIII
The auction is in honour of the first King’s Birthday weekend under Charles III's reign.
![Scary near miss for motorist in Canterbury](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Scary near miss for motorist in Canterbury
A scary near miss on a Canterbury road was captured on dashcam. Video / Supplied
![Psychologist says John Beckenridge wanted to punish ex by taking son](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Psychologist says John Beckenridge wanted to punish ex by taking son
He has been described as 'controlling, coercive and running out of options'.
!['Stupid overtake': Motorist recounts scary near-miss](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Stupid overtake': Motorist recounts scary near-miss
The dangerous driving was captured on dashcam.
![No penalty: Professional caught drink driving avoids conviction](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
No penalty: Professional caught drink driving avoids conviction
Court hears that drink-drive conviction would erode trust in clinician's clients.
![One of NZ’s biggest quakes of the year just struck - but no-one felt it](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
One of NZ’s biggest quakes of the year just struck - but no-one felt it
Magnitude 5.9 event struck in little-studied, regularly-active southern subduction zone.
![Police ask public for help to identify car after Christchurch ATM burglary](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Police ask public for help to identify car after Christchurch ATM burglary
A "large sum of money" is yet to be recovered by police.
!['Something out of John Wick': Man arrested after armed police descend on property](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Something out of John Wick': Man arrested after armed police descend on property
Police responded to a 'potential firearms incident' this morning.
![Family of NZ economist blast 'farce' trial amid claims of paid-off witnesses](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Family of NZ economist blast 'farce' trial amid claims of paid-off witnesses
Ex-Micronesian government advisor denies sex and child trafficking allegations.
![Young father named as victim of Dunedin fleeing driver crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Young father named as victim of Dunedin fleeing driver crash
Michael McClelland, 26, and father of a 2-year-old son, died at the scene.
![‘Stubborn’ Otago farmer sells land for new airport](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
‘Stubborn’ Otago farmer sells land for new airport
Breakthrough in impasse over proposed runway about 25 minutes drive from Cromwell.
![BNZ accused of relying on Wikipedia in bid to close Gloriavale accounts](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
BNZ accused of relying on Wikipedia in bid to close Gloriavale accounts
BNZ wants to terminate its 40-year banking relationship with the West Coast community.
![WorkSafe concludes Christchurch Boys' High School investigation](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
WorkSafe concludes Christchurch Boys' High School investigation
The school was under investigation following complaints from former staff.
![Rugby player rains punches on barely conscious victim](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Rugby player rains punches on barely conscious victim
Rising rugby player sin-binned for three months after violent attack on man outside bar.
![Beckenridge boy and stepfather used code names in text - witness](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Beckenridge boy and stepfather used code names in text - witness
The 64-year-old man and 11-year-old boy went missing in March 2015.
![Person seriously injured, airlifted to hospital after driving into a river](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Person seriously injured, airlifted to hospital after driving into a river
The patient is currently in Queenstown Lakes Hospital.
![‘It’s luck that no one’s died’: Inside NZ’s youth justice residences](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
‘It’s luck that no one’s died’: Inside NZ’s youth justice residences
Staff in youth facilities fear for their lives as Wellington turns its back.