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Killed in own home: Partner of slain man shares her heartbreak
Victim an ex-Mongrel Mob member: 'Nobody deserves to be taken this way.'
'My heart is screaming for you' - Partner of slain Christchurch man pens tribute
A man is charged with murder after an alleged stabbing in Christchurch.
The SIS and the 'known unknowns'
A vital shift towards a stronger focus on white supremacist terror was a long time coming.
Man charged with murder in Christchurch
Police appeal for witnesses who may have seen the victim's vehicle, a grey Holden Calais.
Woman killed in suburban Wellington, man charged with murder
A woman's body was found at a property in the Wellington suburb of Mt Cook.
'Anzac spirit': True origins revealed in new NZ book
Historian argues Gallipoli wasn't the birth of close Australia-NZ soldier relations.
David McPhail on Muldoon, Gadsby, and why Ardern would be tough to satirise
Kiwi comedy pioneer David McPhail reflects from his rest home bedroom.
Crash that killed sisters: Accused teen driver's name revealed
Teenage sisters Tayla and Sunmara Alexander died in the November 2019 crash.
Sacked Canterbury health boss appears in court in fight to get job back
Alistair Humphrey has lodged a personal grievance against CDHB for unjustified dismissal.
Woman denies killing partner found buried in backyard
The woman accused of murdering her partner and burying his body has been back in court
Chch mosque shooter drops legal challenge over prison conditions
The terrorist is being guarded in a "prison within a prison".
SailGP: Experts working to avoid 'potentially fatal' crash with Hector's dolphin
The second season penultimate event of the SailGP will be held in Lyttelton Harbour.
Drunk driver nearly collided with police
Judge tells teen driver Drew Cairney to 'start making better decisions'.
Chris Lynch: Framing debates as left or right is pointless
It's a shame people can't contribute to meaningful discussions without framing debates.
Hair-raising: Drone spotted just before chopper took off
Paramedic notices drone 20m from the helipad moments before take-off.
His girl was killed by a driver who walked away with a clean record. He allegedly went on a rampage
Family says father was not kept updated. "He saw the front page and just lost it."
Dog rescued from house fire in Kaipoi
Emergency services were called to the fire on Cridland St Thursday afternoon.
'Dumb on dumb': Rescue chopper chief fuming over reckless drone behaviour
Police have been notified of the incident which happened at about 6.40pm last night.
Christchurch Citizens' War Memorial on the move
The memorial will be slowly deconstructed in stages over the coming weeks.
Three people injured after car and freight train collide
Emergency services were alerted to the crash on Bury St shortly after 1pm.
Paraglider above weight range before fatal crash
The overseas pilot was conscious after the accident but later died of injuries.
Person dies in rockfall in Fiordland
A WorkSafe spokesperson said the fatality happened at a business in the area.
'Best of the best': School mourning death of student with 'heart of gold'
"He had a heart of gold and was an amazing role model," school principal said.
'Lost trust in humanity': Fruit-picker jailed for sexually violating two women on same night
Woman looked into Michael Tetuaearo's eyes and saw 'a bad man'.
Ascot Park Hotel would get Burt Munro's motor going
An inner-city hotel perfect for fans of racing... both horse and car.
'Beyond disgusted': Man spotted exposing himself to public
Police received a report after the man was spotted on Sunday.
'It's a one size fits all': Mixed feelings from southern health bosses on DHB overhaul
All of the 20 District Health Boards will be replaced by one national health body.
No investigation into death of little penguin surrounded by tyre tracks
A group of locals believe a car being driven on Tomahawk Beach killed the bird.
'Farmers need help': Plea for support as dry conditions continue in Canterbury
A farmer says government support for the sector may soon be essential.
Teen lured to stadium for 'sex with young woman': Man loses murder case appeal
Man sentenced to life imprisonment over death of Jack McAllister loses appeal.
DOC shuts great walk hut over bedbug infection
The huts had their busiest season, but less welcome guests checked in with the hikers.
'Couldn't do a damn thing': Otago house completely destroyed in blaze
Bronwyn Terry, 60, woke to the smell of smoke about 5am yesterday.
Sinking yacht threatened Cook Strait power cables vital to NZ's electricity
A shipwreck drifting at the edge of the Marlborough Sounds has damaged a fishing boat.