Christchurch superintendent defends police patrols as shop owners rally
The city's top cop has rebuffed claims that police are 'letting the city down'.
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Fire crews extinguish blaze on bus on Christchurch southern motorway
The incident was attended by two fire crews as well and a tanker.
Vanished builder stashed cash and lived outside society norms, court hears
Crown claims killing was well planned; defence warns jury of investigative bias.
Men arrested in Ashburton after being found with offensive weapons
The men were pulled over for acting in a suspicious matter on Tuesday night.
Cyclone could delay start to Otago academic year
Cyclone Gabrielle's fallout could make it harder for students to get to uni on time.
Cyclone Gabrielle: $2b kiwifruit industry right in path of storm
Fruit quality woes could intensify as Cyclone Gabrielle hits premium growing regions.
Bodiless murder case: Police secretly tracked murder suspect
Defence lawyers warns jury of "investigative bias", highlight lack of evidence.
15 things you can do during a South Island Trip
Here is 15 things you can do during a South Island trip. Video / The Flains Travel
No body, no weapon: Who killed Mike McGrath? Friend stands trial for murder
Christchurch builder disappeared in May 2017 – and has not been seen since.
Investigators look into suspicious overnight fires at Christchurch’s Wairarapa Cobham Intermediate school
Both blazes were minor, according to Fire and Emergency.
Coroner opens inquiry into mental health patient murdering stranger
Laisa Waka was killed as she walked home from work.
Man drunk and high on meth threatened to cut out partner’s tongue
Justin David Gonscak appeared for sentence in Invercargill District Court last week.
Gloriavale trial: member rejects evidence by leavers about slavery, servitude at secretive community
Gloriavale member slams leavers' evidence in court, calls claims 'nonsense'.
Driverless shuttle hits the road in Queenstown
The Ohmio Lift shuttle is being promoted as a 'last-mile transport solution'.
One killed in highway crash at Mataura, Southland
One person is dead after a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 at Mataura.
Mainland tales: A day at the sheep sales
Herald journalist Kurt Bayer reports on an ageless Kiwi ceremony.
Christchurch serial fraudster admits $350k con
He's preyed on the elderly, and now Brendon Harris has cost banks more than $350k.
Tribesmen MC crackdown: Police disrupt bikie gang’s southern tour
Police have been monitoring notorious group around South Island.
Watch: Pool lifeguard's stunt with 'drowning' child prompts review
The video stunt amassed thousands of views - bosses say it should never have been posted.
Coast to Coast 2023: Hundreds cross starting line of legendary challenge
The extreme endurance race is now in its 41st year of contention.
Local Syrian community heartbroken after quake, worried for families
Worried families in NZ fear for those they cannot contact after catastrophic quake.
Southland man charged with poisoning more than 200 trees
A 54-year-old was charged with criminal damage and will appear in court this month.
Four injured, two seriously following rural Canterbury crash
The collision sparked a large emergency service callout.
Drink-driver’s iPhone dobs him in after car crash by alerting police immediately
The driver hit a tree while intoxicated and his phone automatically called police.
Suspicious device brings evacuations, road blocks in Christchurch
Police have confirmed they are responding to the incident on Ferry Rd.
Hotel review: Whales, walks, wines - why Kaikōura should be more than a pitstop
With a beachfront location and luxurious facilities, it's worth lingering longer.
Policies thrown on bonfire, huge Pacific drug bust & quake frustration growing | Focus Morning Bulletin: 9 February, 2023
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Staffer stabbed during youth justice facility escape attempt
Offenders believed to have taken advantage of inexperienced staff, poor maintenance.
Stop a while: Why Te Anau is more than just a launching pad
Fiordland's best attractions begin with a visit to this gateway town; don't rush through.
Christchurch man charged with assault following Bryndwr death
Christchurch police have arrested a man following an incident at a residential address.
Coroner considering inquest into murder of Christchurch woman Juliana Herrera in bid to save future lives
Coroner considering inquest into murder of Chch woman and her recently paroled killer.
Christchurch swimmers bloodied, hospitalised after 30 weekend rescues
Lifeguards dealt with two major incidents at Taylors Mistake as the rescues racked up.
Christchurch men on trial over multiple allegations of stupification and sexual violation
The trial is expected to run for at least three months before a judge alone.
Rolleston youth offenders climb on to roof after breaking out of their units
All five were brought down from the roof with police assistance.