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Death threats: Man arrested over messages to National MP
A man has been arrested over alleged threats to MP Simeon Brown.
Wild weather: Civil Defence on standby amid Canterbury flood warnings
Emergency services are warning people to be prepared for flooding in some areas.
'Significant event': Parts of NZ bracing for major deluge, severe winds
The red warning notice is only issued for significant weather events.
'Amateur hour': NZ's Covid travel protocols not tough enough - traveller
The woman flew to Melbourne from Christchurch for a three-day visit to see her dog.
Wet wet wet: Rain expected for most of the country
It will be wet in most places, but Canterbury can expect the biggest rainfall in 10 years.
One person dead in crash between car and truck in Christchurch
Emergency services were called to the crash in Bexley at about 11am on Friday.
Meat venture keeps sisters connected to the family farm
Sophie and Lucy Macdonald are marketing and selling the family farm's merino lamb.
Who lit the match? Waiau Lodge Hotel owner wants answers
Police are now treating the fire as suspicious.
Christchurch Foundation reduces reliance on ratepayer money
Running the foundation is estimated to cost $678,000 this year.
Driver admits killing girlfriend in off-roading crash
Passenger Olivia Brown, who died in the crash, was told not to wear a seatbelt.
Deadly fungus myrtle rust found in Christchurch
Myrtle rust infects many of New Zealand's native plants and bad infections can be deadly.
Pregnant woman flown to Dunedin from Christchurch because of full NICU
One night this month, there were 54 babies in the NICU unit.
Tougher penalties possible after greyhound tests positive for meth
Angela Turnwald was banned for four months by the Judicial Control Authority for Racing.
Scott Base makeover: PM gets sneak peek; vows to visit frozen continent
Ardern praises scientific work and reveals she is a Shackleton fan.
Oxford wetland to be protected
Environment Canterbury, QEII Trust working with landowner to enhance ecological habitat.
Likelihood of death not enough to reduce ex-Victim Support boss's sentence
His lawyer argued Charteris would likely die before he had served his sentence.
Accused uttered 'death row, do me a favour' when told victim had died
Mark Cowling died after an alleged dispute with a 'noisy neighbour'.
Christchurch City Council spending $40K on dog bark analysis
Council using machine learning to analyse barking in bid to save time on complaints.
-9.7C: Coldest start to the year for much of the south
Lake Tekapo was already sitting on -5C at 9.30pm on Tuesday.
Broadcaster Chris Lynch leaving Newstalk ZB
The broadcaster had spent nearly 10 years with the company.
Horrified partner recalls bloody scene after alleged stabbing
Harrowing 111 calls played: 'If I let go of him right now, he's going to die.'
'Boon for Dunedin': Plans for new-look Hillside Workshop
Hillside will receive $85 million for new facilities to assemble wagons.
Government invests $10m in support programme for Māori women in prison
The announcement was made at Christchurch Women's Prison today.
Snow for South Island, 'risks' for rest of NZ, as 'big low' looms
The southeasterly will bring snow to the South Island and dry spells for the West Coast.
Playground stolen from primary school by convoy in late-night theft
The equipment was waiting to be reassembled before the thieves struck.
A Moment In Crime: Herald podcast looks into Gloriavale sex abusers and secret community
Herald podcast A Moment In Crime looks into Christian community Gloriavale's sex crimes
Deadly noisy neighbour dispute: Was it murder?
Exasperated neighbour cut power before he was fatally stabbed.
Head Hunters MC chapter leader avoids jail
Lyndon Richardson admitted participating in an organised criminal group.
Alleged attempted burglar shot during altercation with homeowner
Police were called to the incident on Hide Rd in Timaru at about 3.30am on Sunday.
Rescue crews witness paraglider crash while attending false alarm
The rescue helicopter was initially called because of an accidental beacon activation.
Study links nitrate levels to preterm births, calls for 'precautionary approach'
The current safe concentration of nitrate in New Zealand is 11.3 milligrams.
'I just want him gone': Midwife's months-long fight for help with postnatal depression
She has finally been admitted to in-patient care but only after a crisis.
Weather warning: Rain, wind set to strike North Island areas
A heavy rain warning is already in place for one area, and strong wind watches for others.