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Tui eye giant-killing role in Christchurch
It's one of the surprise outcomes in rugby in 2023 - the Tui are ready.
'Hideous behaviour': Kāinga Ora resident had backyard sex in full view of teens
The incident is the latest alleged anti-social behaviour at the Christchurch house.
'We're pretty excited': Canterbury moving NPC match to the country
Horses have been hoofed out before the first game of rugby at the ground in a decade-plus.
Election 2023: Nats way ahead in Ilam, denting TOP's chances
The Opportunities Party's hopes of entering Parliament have been dealt a blow by a poll.
Prime Minister weighs in on ankle bracelets following 'damning' report
It comes after the Herald revealed concerns about bailees 'foiling' their bracelets.
'Bittersweet' birthday for ski fields: Parties, ploughs and discount passes
There are bumper birthday celebrations at a couple of ski fields this week.
Minister responds after leaked report into ‘foiled’ ankle bracelets
It comes after the Herald revealed concerns about bailees "foiling" their bracelets.
Man charged with driving under influence of drug after fatal crash
Graham Louis Rouse, 76, died in the February road accident.
The problem with NZ and earthquake early warning systems
For all the clever tech behind quake early warning systems, Kiwis know little about them.
Revealed: Number of people accused of homicide wearing ankle bracelets
It comes after the Herald revealed concerns about bailees 'foiling' their bracelets.
'Foiled' ankle bracelets: National wants changes to bail system
Leaked report says public safety is compromised due to 'systemic monitoring limitations'.
Criminals dodge detection by using tinfoil to cover ankle bracelets
Leaked report says public safety is compromised due to 'systemic monitoring limitations'.
Community safety meeting being held amid unease over Christchurch crime
Last month, seven Canterbury businesses were targeted in an overnight crime spree.
David Benbow defence team accuses police of 'tunnel vision'
Benbow is accused of killing childhood friend Michael McGrath in 2017.
No body, no weapon murder case: ‘Means, motive and opportunity merged into murder’, Crown says
Michael McGrath was last seen alive in May 2017.
Summerset profit up, says it has biggest landbank
Summerset has become the second-biggest home builder in New Zealand.
Queenstown's epic 13-hour ski-trip detour you won’t regret
From sea level to the top of Wānaka’s highest ski field at 2088m. And back down again.
Home detention sentences for gang members increases by 60pc
National says the increase is concerning from a "public safety" perspective.
'Pretty tough': Joe Moody argued his case for World Cup after omission
Joe Moody returned to the rugby field at the weekend after an injury in May.
Skiing accident: Man suffers back injuries after ‘300m slide’
Helicopters scrambled after reports of serious injuries.
No body, no weapon murder case: New jury to be selected
The trial has been stopped and a new jury will be selected tomorrow.
How your team can win the Ranfurly Shield this season
An analysis of your team's chances of winning the Log of Wood this season.
‘No, no, no’: Dashcam captures shocking near-head-on collision
"That ute was a blink away from a fatal collision," road safety campaigner says.
Supermarket giant changing store design amid retail crime 'tsunami' - National
From shoplifting to weightlifting? More to 'boot camps' than imagined, National says.
No body, no weapon murder case: Ex-prison guard retrial begins
Michael McGrath disappeared in 2017 and has never been found.
Ngāti Kurī pūrākau animated videos detail iwi’s migration south
The migration story is coming to life as digital pūrākau in Kaikōura.
Father charged with dangerous driving causing death of two of his kids
Two of his children were killed, a third was critically injured.
'Vaccine hesitant': Otago University staffer fired for refusing jab awarded $53k
She previously worked from home but the school rejected her request to do it again.
Tinder ‘swindler’ scam: Parliament briefing calls for banks’ processes to be strengthened
The briefing was prompted by revelations of a sophisticated Tinder ‘swindler’ scam.
'Polarised and heated': Police see change in the nature of protests
'There is not a lot of listening that goes on,’ says rural area chief.
Special report: How Dickason family's new life in NZ descended into tragedy and heartbreak
Herald senior crime journalist Sam Sherwood reports on a tragedy in small town NZ.
Christchurch crime: Police spikes scupper spin in 'stolen' car, dairy hit by ram-raid
Car involved in dramatic early morning incident was stolen, police say.
Paralysed teen takes ACC fight to Court of Appeal
ACC and two courts have denied his claims. Now the case will go to the Court of Appeal.