Trial date set for Christchurch cold-case accused
David Benbow to face trial in February 2021 over the death of Michael McGrath.
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Mum shares special moment with deaf daughter at Stan Walker concert
Elizabeth Kay, 36, used sign language to sing to her daughter, Natalia, who is deaf.
Stan Walker concert's touching moment: Woman signs lyrics for deaf girl
A woman has been captured sharing a special and unique moment at a Stan Walker concert.
Liam the Labrador offers a new lease on Samuel's life
Samuel Hastie is six-years-old but he's unlikely to live till he's 20.
Bravery award for hero cops who arrested accused Chch gunman
National bravery award for two officers who arrested the alleged Chch mosque gunman
Rugby: Heartland Championship sorts out final Meads and Lochore Cup placings with exciting matches
Some old favourites return to prominence, while others wonder what might have been.
Heavy rain, strong winds: Warnings of 120km/h gales for Auckland
A 'fairly significant' low pressure system is about to unleash on the North Island.
'You're safe in heaven': Boy, 4, killed by forklift at work site
"He made us who we are today": Mum Meredith White remembers her little boy.
Spotify playlists glorify Christchurch mosque attacks
The popular music streaming service has been found to host accounts lauding the gunman.
Missing Lewis Pass tramper located and safe
Missing tramper Fergus Stephen has been found by police safe in the Lewis Pass.
Fine weather with a few showers expected this weekend
Fine weather and showers expected for much of the country this weekend.
Man's cheeky number plate jibe while stealing petrol
A man who filled up at a petrol station had a cheeky jibe to give via his number plate.
Rugby: Heartland Wanganui must win with a bonus point
In a Heartland mathematical nightmare, Wanganui must win with a bonus point against HK.
Student lay dead for weeks: Hostel head speaks out
Campus Living Villages boss says as a father of five he is "deeply perturbed" by the case.
Man arrested after claiming bus was 'full of explosives'
The Armed Offenders Squad was called to deal with the situation.
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.