Man arrested after claiming bus was 'full of explosives'
The Armed Offenders Squad was called to deal with the situation.
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Farmer's anger at slow M.bovis compensation
North Otago farmer still waiting for settlement one year after lodging compensation claim.
Smoke detectors and alarms disconnected at big NZ high school
Mistakes by contractors compromised fire sprinklers and alarms at large NZ high school.
Which regions are still beating Auckland?
Regional economic growth continues to outpace Auckland, although everywhere is slowing.
Factory worker hospitalised after getting hand stuck in cheese cutter
Emergency services rushed to the Christchurch factory.
Rugby: Both Heartland Championship table leaders upset in penultimate round
Top four completely rearranged again in one of the most competitive seasons in 14 years.
Holi-yay: Sunshine on way after bleak week
It's good weather news for most Kiwis, after a dire start to the school holidays.
Victoria University death: PhD student named
Student lay dead for three days in hall of residence.
Lecturer fights 'inappropriate conduct' claim
Lecturer complains of "toxic environment" of complaints about " minor things".
Mosque shooting accused abandons bid to shift trial out of Chch
The man charged in relation to the March 15 terror attack has appeared in court today.
Chch terror attack: Accused gunman in court today
The man allegedly responsible for the Chch terror attack is back in court today.
Ex-judge to lead investigation after uni student lay dead for weeks
The university has promised the investigation's findings would be made public.
'Black Widow' fights for dead husband's body parts
The Court of Appeal has reserved its decision.
'Beautiful boy' mourned: Police name 4yo killed in accident
A young boy killed in an accident in Canterbury was the son of a volunteer fireman.
Child killed by forklift: family business closed this week
"It's a very hard situation for anyone to face."
Person freed after being trapped by machinery at Kaiapoi Mill, Canterbury
Emergency services are working to free the person.
'I want 51 kills': Man who supported mosque gunman jailed
Man who allegedly expressed admiration for the Christchurch mosque killings back in court
Wife-husband deaths: 'He just couldn't live without her' - grandson
The grandson of an elderly couple found dead has revealed a heartbreaking situation.
36 flights delayed, three turned back, in air traffic radar chaos
A passenger on an Air NZ plane says he was told all flights had been grounded.
Young dance teacher dies 'after a day's illness'
Dance teacher Kelsey Davidson died within a day of becoming sick last week.
Rugby: Top sides win inter-island games in sixth round of Heartland Championship
South Canterbury and West Coast hold off low-ranked home sides to keep top spots
Rakaia farmer homicide: No stone will be left unturned
Tony Waldron, a dairy farmer of Rakaia and father, was killed on September 18.
Student dead for weeks: 'How did we miss him?'
Student named as 19-year-old Mason Pendrous.
Death of uni student 'inconceivable to imagine'
Now, a minister wants answers after body reportedly lay unnoticed for up to eight weeks.
Student's body may have lain unnoticed for eight weeks - reports
Specialist police teams still going through formal ID process.
Police investigating killing of young dad scour farm ponds
Police Dive Squad searching ponds at the Gardiners Rd farm where Tony Waldron was killed.
Physio struck off for intimate massage
Patient with vocal issues was asked by physiotherapist Peter Chum to get naked.
Airport arrest: Customs nab puffer jackets packed with cocaine
A Customs manager says the demand for cocaine in New Zealand remains high.
Kaikoura quake rail repair wins major international award
$2bn restoration of critical road and rail corridor biggest in NZ history.
Serious crash in Rolleston
Driver suffers moderate injuries after crashing vehicle in Rolleston.
Post-earthquake settlement deal finally reached - nine years after quakes began
Battered city's residential red zone and some anchor projects handed over in deal.
Councillor accused of inappropriate behaviour outs himself
Deon Swiggs denies any wrongdoing.