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![Man tries to snatch 9yo girl from carpark](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Man tries to snatch 9yo girl from carpark
The child was approached at a Lyttelton hotel, but managed to fight off her attacker.
![Child predator Peter Holdem refused parole](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Child predator Peter Holdem refused parole
The killer of Christchurch schoolgirl Louisa Damodran still needs "immense" rehabilitation
![Man shot by police admits charges](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Man shot by police admits charges
Murray Allan, who pulled an imitation gun on police before he was shot, admits charges.
![Girl followed by man in camouflage gear](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Girl followed by man in camouflage gear
Man followed girl for a kilometre before fleeing when she sought help from a passing car.
![Christchurch death not suspicious](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Christchurch death not suspicious
Elderly Christchurch woman's sudden death not suspicious, police confirm.
![Counting Crime: Burglaries in New Zealand](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Counting Crime: Burglaries in New Zealand
Where and when do burglars strike most often in New Zealand? The Herald reveals all.
![Alleged burglar 'caught on film'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Alleged burglar 'caught on film'
Police say woman's footage helped in burglary arrest.
![Cantabs 'evenly split' over cathedral](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Cantabs 'evenly split' over cathedral
New survey shows 'evenly split' over earthquake-damaged Christ Church Cathedral debate
![Armed robber: 'I'm going to shoot you'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Armed robber: 'I'm going to shoot you'
Security guard at McCaw wedding held up five Canterbury pubs and shot two women
![Motorist badly injured in truck crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Motorist badly injured in truck crash
A crane has been called in to clear a crash involving a truck and car near Ashburton.
![Tourism on the up in Christchurch](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Tourism on the up in Christchurch
New tourism data has revealed Christchurch is back on the itinerary for tourists.
![Missing Rangiora man found dead](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Missing Rangiora man found dead
The body of missing Rangiora man Bill Crowe has been found.
![Dry, cool weekend forecast](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Dry, cool weekend forecast
Tonight's rugby - and most of the country - should stay dry over the next two days.
![Police name man killed in Canterbury crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Police name man killed in Canterbury crash
Allan Jordan Pope, 27, died after a crash on Charteris Bay Rd in Teddington.
![Christchurch 'humming' ahead of Lions](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Christchurch 'humming' ahead of Lions
The build-up to tonight's match in the Garden City is proving a welcome slice of fun.
![Police seriously concerned for missing man](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Police seriously concerned for missing man
William (Bill) Crowe, 70, has not been seen since early on Thursday afternoon.
![Stepdad jailed for killing baby Ihaka](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Stepdad jailed for killing baby Ihaka
Troy Taylor jailed for life for killing Christchurch infant Ihaka Stokes.
![Blood test could save $70m for hospitals](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Blood test could save $70m for hospitals
A test being developed by "world class" Kiwi researchers could save hospitals millions.
![Millions for Kiwi eccentric's rare Bugatti](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Millions for Kiwi eccentric's rare Bugatti
Bugatti once owned by Louis Vuitton family member sold after 50 years in a Kiwi's shed.
!['Things are looking up for him'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'Things are looking up for him'
Oliver Dowling could be out of intensive care in a few days, family say.
![One dead in crash near Christchurch](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
One dead in crash near Christchurch
The vehicle crashed into a concrete block, police say.
![Before he vanished: CCTV of missing man](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Before he vanished: CCTV of missing man
Images show Michael McGrath, 49, at a supermarket two days before he went missing.
![Brother's heartfelt message to missing man](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Brother's heartfelt message to missing man
Fears are held for the safety of Michael McGrath, missing since May 21.
![Parents at stabbed Kiwi's side in London](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Parents at stabbed Kiwi's side in London
Oliver Dowling is awake in hospital, but girlfriend's condition is still "very serious".
![Queen's Birthday Holiday road toll at 3](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Queen's Birthday Holiday road toll at 3
The weekend road toll is down from last year but 2017 is tracking higher than 2016.
![Police release flyers in search for man](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Police release flyers in search for man
Christchurch man Michael McGrath has been missing for almost two weeks.
!['I heard tyres screeching, then a bang'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'I heard tyres screeching, then a bang'
Resident had a sleepless night after a car came close to hitting the side of his house.
![Prison guard's house focus of searches](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Prison guard's house focus of searches
Massive police search at prison guard David Benbow's house linked to missing man probe.