Kiwi rugby player arrested in Japan on suspicion of cocaine use: report
Police reportedly saw him behaving in an unusual manner at 4.30am in central Tokyo.
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Mosque shootings one year on: How is your community marking anniversary?
Events are planned around the country to mark one year since the March 15 attacks.
The day terror struck NZ. But it did not strike us down
We say: Twelve months ago, an unsuspecting Godzone was invaded by terror.
From newlywed to blood-soaked suspect in wife's murder
Episode five of Herald podcast A Moment In Crime looks at a Kiwi killer in the USA.
'We were expecting this': Muslims on high alert after threat against Christchurch mosque
'Racist and xenophobic extremists were emboldened by the 15 March attack'
Extremist views on the rise in wake Christchurch attacks
There's been a surge in tip-offs about people expressing extremist views.
Christchurch imam calls for an annual March 15 memorial
"They should not be forgotten" says Al Noor Imam Gamal Fouda.
Christchurch massacre survivor Farid Ahmed pens book, donates all royalties to St John
March 15 terror attack survivor Farid Ahmed pens book as a tribute to his slain wife
Mongols gang raid: Drugs, cash and guns seized
The raid came after a barbershop with links to the gang was destroyed in a fire.
Heather from Papanui found: Widow's gratitude to mystery woman in mosque attacks
Jacinda Ardern put out a call to find the Good Samaritan.
Jail for sick 'Call of Duty' mosque shooting image
Man edited video for white supremacist Philip Arps.
King Cobras gang murder 'like a Tarantino film'
Luke Sears was allegedly killed during a drug debt row.
Christchurch mosque shooting: Survivors front up to pre-trial court hearing
Survivors and family members come to court to witness proceedings.
Chch mayor apologises to quake families
Mayor Lianne Dalziel says the time is right for the formal apology.
Kiwi student who fought Aussie fires returns to NZ
The 22-year-old had no firefighting experience before taking up an internship.
Worker lost three fingers: Concrete firm fined $230,000
The company has been fined over $200,000 for the accident.
Christchurch man charged with lasering police Eagle helicopter
The 44-year-old was arrested and charged with possession of a restricted weapon.
'Gut-wrenching': Gulls stoned to death near Canterbury river
Five black-billed gull fledglings stoned to death on the Waimakariri River.
'Cavalier': Landlord takes photo of female tenant in bed
A landlord snapped a photo of his tenant without her knowledge - and was snapped himself.
Tears in court: Man charged with murder following fatal shootings
Man charged over double killing granted name suppression in Christchurch court.
Crews contain fire after it rips through 40 hectares
At one stage the blaze threatened up to 10 homes.
Kāinga Ora accused of 'aggressively' poaching council staff
Call for the Government's new urban development authority to lower its salary offers.
Search for diver missing in Akaroa Harbour
The diver was reported missing about 1.45pm today.
Pyjamas-clad hospital patient dumped by DHB in bus shelter, dies days later
More than six years after Neil David Jones' tragic death, Canterbury DHB found in breach.
Person dies after 'serious crash' between train and truck
St John has assessed 96 patients on the train, none of which are injured.
Hundreds told to prepare to flee as storms batter the South
While some tourists were helicoptered out today, others remain stranded overnight.
Landlord speaks after tenant's horror road death: 'I feared for my safety'
Landlord "pressed the accelerator, hoping I'd miss him".
Police called to keep sightseers away from multiple scrub fires in Canterbury
Thick haze over Rangiora as scrub fires continue to burn.
Restaurant burns to the ground
Blaze was well involved when fire crews arrived just before 1am.
Hot stuff: More heat on the way after whopping 38.2C in Gisborne
Yesterday, Gisborne topped the charts at a whopping 38.2C, its hottest day since 1940.
A Moment In Crime: The macabre crimes of Jason Somerville
He murdered two women and buried them under the floorboards in his home.
'The focus was on the victims:' NZ media led with empathy after Christchurch mosque attacks, Aussie media led with alleged gunman
New research shows victims of the attack led the media coverage in New Zealand.
Man shoots 'gangsta' after car dispute
Jesse Grimwood aimed gun at victim's head and pulled the trigger.