'Scary mobster' jailed 12 years for brutal sexual assault
The defendant did not accept the verdict and was not remorseful for his crime.
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Opinion: The world feels less safe after random Christchurch killing
I was horrified after seeing the news that the killing on Saturday was completely random.
Chch stabbing: Young son, 11, witnesses efforts to save mum
Laisa Waka Tunidau attacked metres from home - while accused faces mental health check.
Two injured, SH1 closed after crash near Ashburton
The crash closed the highway in both directions.
Car plunges off highway into Canterbury river
The incident happened at 8.30am this morning.
Dairy farming on the Plains: was it a big mistake?
The number of cows in Canterbury jumped from 113,000 in 1990 to 1.2 million in 2019.
Defiant counsellor ignoring ban to continue conversion therapy
A bill banning the practice of conversion therapy passed in February this year.
Loved mother killed in random attack: Accused was in mental health care
One community leader described the attack as "chilling" in its randomness.
Home build couple clear major legal hurdle but finish line still nowhere in sight
'It was a thorn in our side. The ache has stopped but we still have the limp.'
Frank Film 2022 EP 11: Dairy farming on the Plains - Was it a big mistake?
Dairy on the Canterbury Plains: was it a big mistake? Frank Film investigates. Video / Frank Film
Family denied AA roadside assistance because daughter had Covid
'If this is how society works - I won't test outside home any more,' mum says.
'Worst thing to happen in your street': Woman stabbed to death in random attack
Woman stabbed to death on her way home from work was randomly attacked.
'Horrific, traumatic and random': Homicide investigation after woman dies in Christchurch stabbing
A 37-year-old man has been charged with murder after woman killed in random street attack.
Christchurch police provide update after woman dies in stabbing
Canterbury District Commander Superintendent John Price provides details on the 'horrific, traumatic and random attack' in Sockburn, Christchurch. Video / Kurt Bayer
Police shoot man in chest, stomach and limbs after 20-minute standoff
Standoff at Kaiapoi near Christchurch results in man hospitalised in stable condition.
Kaiapoi police shooting scene
Police were alerted to a report of the man allegedly threatening a member of the public with a metal bar and a knife on Williams St near Ohoka Rd on Saturday night. Video / Kurt Bayer
Foggy morning in Auckland forces flight diversion; rain, snow possible this week
Cloudy, showery weather is forecast to begin the week - with possible snow in the South.
Woman dies after potential stabbing on Christchurch street: 'It's quite chilling'
Ambulance teams were unable to save the woman.
'I had to do something': Auckland retiree and cancer patient fought knife attacker
Kee Lee, 66, fought the Murrays Bay attacker.
Children's mental health: Services at 'crisis point' as demand surges and staff depart
Mental health providers are struggling to cope with growing need in the wake of Covid-19.
Chris Luxon's first six months - and what's next
The new leader has been on a learning curve but has the gamble paid off?
Tirama Mai: Central Christchurch lit up with work of local artists
Cathedral Square and surrounding areas have been transformed with lighting installations.
Swimmer missing at waterfall, second person plucked to safety
Search and rescue teams have been dispatched to Maruia Falls in Shenandoah near Murchison.
Firefighters battling Motueka building blaze, people rescued from balcony
There are reports people are trapped on a balcony.
Tīrama Mai light show celebrates Matariki
Tīrama Mai light festival in Ōtautahi-Christchurch. Video / Hamish Clark
MetService Christchurch weather: June 24th
MetService Christchurch weather: June 24th. Video / Metservice
Grid emergency - Transpower lost generation from three power sources
Transpower issued a formal notice to all registered electricity market participants.
John MacDonald: Christmas sales yes. Matariki sales no. Why?
OPINION: Retailers called out promoting sales during Matariki.
Weather: Kiwis in for a chilly day with most waking to morning frost
The day would be mainly fine with sunny conditions for some, and cloudy for others.
Father denies shaking death of baby son
Name suppression lapses for Ram Kishore following death of three-month old boy.
Hamish Clark: Showtime in Christchurch as the nightlife returns
The painful memories of lockdowns and zero nightlife disappeared with live music.