Christchurch 'thrill kill': Heartbroken mum cannot escape brutality of son's murder
Kristine Johnston speaks about the murder of her son Shannon McComb 17 years ago.
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One dead in serious crash between truck and car in Christchurch
Emergency services were called to the crash on Main North Rd at about 11.10am.
Major Dunedin drug bust: Four men arrested after $330,000 worth of drugs found
A large amount of the drugs were being sold as MDMA but some is believed to be eutylone.
160 canisters a day: Recovering nitrous oxide addict speaks out
Larissa Wright woke up one morning and couldn't move.
Extreme weather events predicted for Otago in long term
Climate change puts the region at risk of more intense rainfall, drought and extreme heat.
Watch: TikTok video of man clutching protected bird angers DOC
The video has been viewed more than 30 million times since being posted on Sunday.
'Complete mystery': Missing cat turns up at back door after two years
Flufty is yet to take a liking to the family's new kitten Ratbag.
Cancer sufferers in south wait three months or more for treatment
At 118, the current radiation oncology waitlist is higher than it has historically been.
Aucklander pays 'shocking number' for Queenstown house after Face Time tour
Spike in investors on the hunt for Queenstown properties.
'There was blood everywhere': Witness tells of gruesome murder scene
A crown witness has given evidence as the trial of Samuel Moses Samson continues.
Man hospitalised after caravan fire in Ashburton
Emergency services called to fire about 11pm.
Double fatal: 'These events will haunt you'
Matthew Harris, 22, and his daughter Ruby, 5 months, were killed in horror smash.
14-year-old Cadet awarded for helping to save stabbing victim's life
The teen had attended a one-day Red Cross Essential First Aid Course a week earlier.
Victim furious: Man who filmed her without consent during sex gets away with warning
Woman filmed during sex without consent blasts cops for taking no action against offender.
Own a piece of NZ history: 1995 Sir Peter Blake lucky red socks for sale
The socks are in great condition and still have the tags attached.
Man's foot run-over by forklift at Christchurch milk factory
Emergency services were called to the scene on Blenheim Rd at about 11.30am on Tuesday.
'Shocking': Friend reacts to death of 26yo found in burning car
Kunal Khera was funny and loved people, a close friend says.
Anti-extremist group questions NZSIS role in stopping ChCh mosque threat
Paparoa, a group that tracks extremism online, provided police with the accused's name.
Alleged knife rampage: Man in court
Several people claimed knifeman threatened them.
Not so royal entrance: Albatross fail goes viral
Albatross cam footage has racked up thousands of views on YouTube and social media.
A first for Samsung as Spark launches 5G in Christchurch
A new city, and a new partner.
Christchurch street art pays homage to buildings lost in quakes
The women's suffrage movement also referenced in work by top graffiti artists.
Parole denied after murderer backtracks on PhD plan
Robert Lyon, 37, was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum of 15 years in 2002.
Bookings required for Christchurch mosque shootings anniversary service
Last year's national remembrance service was cancelled due to Covid-19.
Coast to Coast sells out in under five minutes
Entries for the Longest Day event saw the most entrants in its history.
Horse 'in bad way' after crash with car in Christchurch
Emergency services were called to the incident on Kainga Rd at about 6.45am on Tuesday.
Arrest, charges after police confront knife-wielding man
Man charged with four counts of aggravated robbery and one count of assaulting police.
Country cricket star's 140 runs steals the show
Henry Shipley scored 140 runs off just 80 balls.
'Meet a Muslim': National roadshow ahead of mosque attacks anniversary
'Ignorance leads to misunderstandings,' says imam touring NZ.
Gang members, prospect arrested after drugs and guns seized in Christchurch
Police received reports of two Mercedes driving dangerously in central Otago on Sunday.
Extremely rare whale spotted for first time in 5 years
The last sighting of the whale was five years ago.
'I'm going to die': 14-year-old's last words after Coast crash
Simon Norris was staying at a friend's place when they decided to sneak out for a drive.
Three top Christchurch council executives lose their jobs
The restructure is expected to save the council between $600k and $700k.
'Shaggy swamp monster' loses 16kg fleece
The sheep had been roaming around Scroggs Hill for at least two years.