Teen charged with murder named
Teenager named as third person charged over Sumner murder.
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Severe weather warning: Flooding and slips possible
Steady rainfall is forecast as a low makes its way slowly down the North Island.
Bylaw aimed at youths may breach Bill of Rights
The bylaw is aimed at preventing youths from loitering near a bus lounge.
Stunning showdown between seal and octopus
A life-and-death battle between fur seal and octopus caught by Kaikoura kayaking guide.
31 saved from global paedo ring with NZ links
US Homeland Security contacted New Zealand police to inform them of a Christchurch link.
Quake schools shake-up flawed - report
Government's shake-up of post-quake Canterbury schools mishandled, Chief Ombudsman finds
Murderer 'Ziggy Stardust' refused parole
Murderer Ziggy Stardust Buckeridge has been denied parole.
Severe weather: 18 hours of rain for parts of country
Hunker down - days of rain, gales and snow are on the way.
Seven years to save for first-home deposit
Saving a 20 per cent deposit for a lower priced home now takes seven years in Auckland.
Rare rugby memorabilia under the hammer
Rare rugby memorabilia belonging to All Blacks legend Charlie Saxton up for auction
Boxing Day car crash: Driver sentenced
Driver has to carry a 'huge burden of guilt' says mother whose son died.
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
The killer of Christchurch schoolgirl Louisa Damodran still needs "immense" rehabilitation
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
Man followed girl for a kilometre before fleeing when she sought help from a passing car.
Christchurch death not suspicious
Elderly Christchurch woman's sudden death not suspicious, police confirm.
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'
Police say woman's footage helped in burglary arrest.
Cantabs 'evenly split' over cathedral
New survey shows 'evenly split' over earthquake-damaged Christ Church Cathedral debate
Small business owner more vigilant
Thieves are targeting everything from razor blades, meat, clothing, to petrol and tobacco.
Dream job? Share room with rats, minimum pay
A dairy farm assistant ad warns of drug testing, minimum wage, and rodent visitors.
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
A crane has been called in to clear a crash involving a truck and car near Ashburton.
Tourism on the up in Christchurch
New tourism data has revealed Christchurch is back on the itinerary for tourists.
Missing Rangiora man found dead
The body of missing Rangiora man Bill Crowe has been found.
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
Allan Jordan Pope, 27, died after a crash on Charteris Bay Rd in Teddington.
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
William (Bill) Crowe, 70, has not been seen since early on Thursday afternoon.
Stepdad jailed for killing baby Ihaka
Troy Taylor jailed for life for killing Christchurch infant Ihaka Stokes.
Child killer undone by his litany of lies
Troy Taylor said infant Ihaka Stokes had fallen over and banged his head. He hadn't.
Mealworm cookie or cricket energy bar?
Would you eat a mealworm cookie or a cricket energy bar? Researchers want to know.
Blood test could save $70m for hospitals
A test being developed by "world class" Kiwi researchers could save hospitals millions.