Mum abandons kids to holiday in Oz
The mum sent a text to her 10-year-old daughter telling her to look after her brothers.
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Where is Emma? Search for missing Canterbury woman
Search and rescue teams are scouring rural river country for missing 20-year-old woman.
Torture reports highlight violence in NZ prisons
Government watchdog disappointed conditions fail to improve in NZ prisons.
Tourist's keys confiscated after hair-raising 50km drive
Tourist has keys taken just hours after landing and starting out on a holiday.
Three firefighters hurt after huge fires
Firefighters battled two industrial blazes overnight.
Emma Beattie search focused on Ashley River area
In total, 45 people are involved in the search for missing woman Emma Beattie.
Search for missing Rangiora woman enters third day
Police are resuming their search for a missing Rangiora woman near a Canterbury river.
Gun shop urges parents to buy rifles for kids
Parents object to promotion urging parents to buy air rifles for children
Police continue search for Emma Beattie
Police are continuing to search for 20-year-old Emma Beattie.
Sunday scorcher: Temps to hit 30 degrees
The fine weather seen around most of the country continues today.
Elderly man trapped under 4WD at circus event
Emergency services were called to Wylie Park in Kaiapoi just after 2pm
CTV collapse: Dead cop's husband slams decision
Police say they might not have been able to prove design errors caused the CTV collapse.
Russian's death in Christchurch park referred to Coroner
Police say the death of a Russian man in a Christchurch park yesterday is not suspicious.
Three arrested in Christchurch police sting
Meth, guns and cash found in Ohoka, north of Christchurch, in police sting.
Thunderstorms brewing over North Island
A second round of thunderstorms are brewing after yesterday's downpours
$18k damage to house after nearby party breaks up
The property had smashed windows, holes in walls and doors and smashed bottles inside.
Erebus hostess remembered at grave
Erebus crew member's widower supports call for national memorial.
Appeal for help in search for missing Canterbury man
A Givealittle page had been set up to help Agnew's family extend the search.
Rooftop raider nabs $200,000 haul from jewellery store
A rooftop raider has stolen $200,000 from a Christchurch jewellers.
Kaikoura quake 'not the big one'
Scientists say a quake on the Hikurangi subduction zone could prove even more devastating.
High-altitude rescue on Mt Cook
Two helicopters called for climbers caught in rock fall near summit.
Hillside city homes chosen in House of the Year
Homes across the country were recognised for their excellence.
Man still missing after boat found at lake
The search will continue today for a 66-year-old Canterbury man missing at Lake Benmore.
Missing man's yacht found abandoned
George Agnew, of Canterbury, had been camping. His family last heard from him on Tuesday.
100 mums donating breast milk for sick girl
A 'phenomenal' show of support follows calls for breast milk for a terminally-ill girl.
Chaotic crash puts cyclists in hospital
Cyclists were in a bunch-sprint for the finish when they crashed.
Big Read: Pointed words at the Scrabble world champs
Herald reporter Kurt Bayer goes out for a night on the tiles.
Nine in hospital after bike race crash
Nine people were injured in the crash during a group bike ride in Leeston.
Kiwi cyclist beats world to win pro gig
Indoor trainer competition wins Christchurch cyclist a team contract in Europe.
Lions Clubs told to cut ties with rodeos
The Methven Lions Club was taken to task by activists for taking profits from the rodeo.
$75m budget blowout for Christchurch sports facility
Urgent review ordered of Christchurch's delayed $300 million Metro Sports Facility.
Clamped car in empty carpark sparks rant
Dr Jarrod Gilbert says the person who clamped the car is a "f***wit".