'Mangled mess': Three Chinese tourists dead, five injured in Tekapo crash
One of the first people at the scene of the triple fatal crash describes the scene.
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More than 52,000 firearms imported into NZ last year
New data shows 52,000 firearms, worth $22m, came into NZ last year.
Fourteen measles cases now confirmed in Canterbury
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Firefighters battle scrub fire south of Christchurch
Fourteen firefighters, at 6am, were still on scene at the fire on Worsleys Rd.
Criminal records found in quake-hit building
Criminal records abandoned in quake-damaged Christchurch building
First dog pawsed for snap at snowy saddle
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Teen murderer: 'Shall we kill Oliver?'
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One seriously injured after two-car crash in Canterbury
A helicopter has been dispatched to the crash site near the township of Hinds.
Mystery of a barman's fatal shooting
Hotel chef arrested for murder five months after workmate's death.
Foreign students fail University Entrance; educators call for help
Only 60 per cent of foreign students who attempt NCEA in Year 13 gain University Entrance.
MP Ruth Dyson announces her retirement after 27 years in Parliament
Ruth Dyson will stay on as MP for Port Hills until next year's election.
Warm and clear weather to continue
Warm and clear conditions are set to continue late into the week for much of NZ.
Injured paraglider able to walk to safety after night in the bush
Police spoke to the paraglider by phone around 10pm.
MH370 five years on: 'My son asks when he can see his dad'
Danica Weeks won't fly without her sons, so they're not orphaned if her plane crashes.
Helicopter still searching for injured paraglider
A helicopter is still searching for the injured paraglider.
Father begs his son to surrender
"He's not a violent person, not a violent man, he's still a kid," father pleads.
Fifth case of measles diagnosed
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Canterbury frontline police officers to remain armed
District Commander says things will be back to normal after a wanted man hands himself in.
Measles outbreak prompts calls for vaccinations
Since 2012, all cases of measles in New Zealand have stemmed from overseas.
All frontline Canterbury cops carrying firearms until further notice
"The decision to arm all officers is not one that is taken lightly."
Gunman shot by police had tried to run over officer laying road spikes
Police update after man shot by officers in Christchurch suburban street.
Principal banned from teaching after taking $8200
Money used for petrol and for courses that were not attended.
Gunman shot by police was on the run following alleged shooting days earlier
Gunman shot by police in Chch last night allegedly fired at officers just days earlier.
Police seek witnesses to gang fight at speedway
Police are encouraging anyone with information about the incident to step forward.
Break out the blankets and brollies - cold snap hits NZ
Cyclone Oma is headed off north, but a cold southerly will bring rain and winds today.
Shots believed fired at police car
A police pursuit was immediately abandoned following the incident, police say.
New footage shows catastrophic damage caused by Canterbury earthquakes
Tonkin & Taylor said it made the difficult decision to publicly release this video.
Christchurch remembers quake victims
The deadly quake hit at 12.51pm eight years ago today.
Christchurch quake 'a lifetime ago'
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Christchurch quake 8 years on: A city rises
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Teen girls are being used as honeytraps to lure older men. Then the gangs step in.
Young woman are arranging online to meet men. Gang members then get involved.
How double killer cheated conviction for 'sinister, brutal' rape
Paul Wilson admitted raping Kimberly Schroder years later