Latest from Christchurch

Teen called taxi to move between her robberies, got pregnant 'on the run'

Saffron Tina Jules Mokotupu jailed for 2yrs 9mths but could get out in time to give birth.

Watch: 20,989 new community Covid cases; record daily death toll

This is the highest number of daily Covid-related deaths since the pandemic reached NZ.

Man with gang links jailed for aggravated robbery

Man says he has cut gang links, but Corrections disagreed in its pre-sentence report.

Rena Joyce denies 'callous' murder of partner, gives evidence at own trial

The woman accused of murdering her partner, burying him in compost takes stand at trial.

Mosque attacks: Covid strikes on eve of anniversary

Mosque closed and Friday prayer cancelled as precaution.

Murder-accused Rena Joyce will take the stand at trial

The trial for Rena Joyce, charged with murdering her partner, continues in Christchurch.

Lawn at Cranmer Square to be replaced after protesters leave

The grass is fast-growing and the council will replace it with a more suitable option.

Customer throws pie at supermarket worker over face mask rule

The supermarket owner said incidents like this just put staff on edge.

Christchurch mosque attack: Families to see documents

Documents released from police, district health board, St John and emergency specialist.

Jetstar seat sale returns: Fly home for free on domestic flights

Feeling the need to travel? How about a $62 return flight from Auckland to Christchurch?

No public service for mosque attacks anniversary at families' request

March 15 will mark three years since 51 people were killed in the attacks.

'Feel like a 10-day break?' - bid to sell positive RAT results 'distressing'

Facebook post offers four positive test results to be used to get time off work.

Security officer attacked by dogs: 'I didn't think I was going to get out of there'

Judge orders destruction of the two animals.

Big Read: Meth-fuelled burglar shot by farmer

The sorry saga could have had an even worse ending, reports Kurt Bayer.

Destiny Church drug rehab helps women avoid jail

Police noticed a large surge of drugs in Central Otago, leading back to the two women.

Transport squeeze: Strain on South Island deliveries

Truck driver shortage, made worse by Omicron, and ferry issues frustrate carriers.

Woman five times over the booze limit with a tyre blown out

When spoken to, the driver was too intoxicated to give a clear explanation of events.

Name suppression sought after doctor-patient affair

Significant age gap between the pair, and patient began seeing the doctor as a teenager.