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House-minder's nightmare: Thieves steal dad's classic Mustang
Social media posts report sightings of stolen Ford Mustang
DHB criticised over man's death
Dictatorial health service short on compassion - deputy commissioner.
Cricketer jailed for child porn
3450 images of child sex abuse were found on Harley James' computer.
Lamented death of the match-day programme
The shift to e-programmes has sports memorabilia collectors outraged.
Teen murder accused back in court
No plea yet by 18-year-old accused of Woodend Beach murder of Oliver Johnston.
Former mayor crashes car into cow
The cow was killed in the crash involving former Selwyn mayor Bill Woods.
Free lunch scheme for needy kids set to end
54,000 lunches later, free Fill Their Lunchbox initiative to shut up shop on August 10.
The H-Files: Mother first NZ driver to lose life in car crash
First car driver to die in New Zealand was a South Canterbury farmer's wife in 1906.
Local man killed by a falling bus named
Police say it was understood the 55-year-old was working on a bus on when he was trapped.
Classic fire engine needs some love
Classic 1940s fire engine crashed into shop fronts - twice.
Rapper Scribe facing new 'domestic' charges
Other drugs and weapon charges were dismissed by a judge.
Man beaten with a pole in Christchurch
A man has been hospitalised after being beaten with a pole-like weapon in Christchurch.
Pair missing in Mt Cook park found safe
Two people reported lost in Hooker Valley about 7pm were found safe a short time later.
SPCA condemns latest case of possum abuse
The video shows a young man accelerating over a possum, which appears to be alive.
Suspected driver in Christchurch fatal hit and run interviewed
Police have interviewed the person believed to be the driver of the vehicle involved.
Helping parents grieve their stillborn babies
"Having that two extra days with our baby girl made a world of difference."
Christchurch hit-and-run victim dies
Man was was hit by car while walking his dogs has died.
Who pays if you change insurer on the same day as a quake?
The Court of Appeal has dismissed QBE's insurance payout proposal.
Rooftop raider admits $200k jewel heist
Police seek $104,000 in reparation to be paid to jewellery shop owner.
Mum with postnatal depression waits 7 months for treatment
"I can remember it so vividly. I was begging the doctor not to let me die..."
Police seek witnesses after suspected hit-and-run
Christchurch man in critical condition after collision while walking his dogs.
'Fundraising machine' dies aged 89
Wife and mother the home and farm power source behind successful business.
Fraudster jailed for $8.3m Ponzi rip-off of 'hardworking Kiwis'
Victims left heartbroken and out of pocket after sophisticated scam.
Coroner: 'Bungee cord gate led to farm death'
The Coroner suggested that changes around regulations of bungee gates be looked into.
Woodend Beach death: Victim a 'good kid who lost his way'
A former schoolmate of alleged murder victim is shocked by his friend's death.
Greenpeace dairy farm protesters arrested by police
Protesters had shut down work at the site of a proposed dairy farm extension.
Teen appears in court after body found at Woodend Beach property
The body of Oliver Johnston was found at a Woodend Beach property.
Teen arrested after man's body found in two-day search of lifestyle block
The man has been charged with murder and will appear in Christchurch District Court today.