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Found: Ex-Gloriavale member missing for a week
Concerns were raised after Peter Faithful went missing on December 12.
Person critically injured after car crashes into pole in Christchurch
Traffic management is in place at the intersection of Harvard Ave and Main South Rd.
Warning after 'tussle' with group of cyclists
The man received a warning from police for disorderly behaviour.
Man's jaw broken as street violence continues in Queenstown
The attack is the latest in a string of violent incidents that have local police worried.
'Our world has changed': Queenstown tourism landscape in for a reset
Queenstown Lakes District councillor John MacDonald writes about Queenstown's future.
Fatal crashes leave scars in memory
Sergeant Tony Woodbridge has spent 27 years in the police.
Caregivers warned over supplying minors with alcohol
Queenstown's and Wanaka's populations increase exponentially over the holiday period.
Mystery monolith pops up at Christchurch adventure park
The latest addition to a Christchurch park has people scratching their heads.
Where to eat, drink and stay in Christchurch
Boutique shopping, independent eateries and a few tequilas after dark.
Thrilling win secures top spot for country cricket team
Southbridge-Leeston's win means they will spend Christmas break at the top of the table.
Parents killed in helicopter crash to be farewelled on Wednesday
Funeral on Wednesday for the couple killed in a helicopter crash during a family day out.
A Moment In Crime Podcast: Tragedy in the hills - the mysterious death of polo star Lauren Biddle
Episode 14 of Herald podcast A Moment In Crime focuses on the death of Lauren Biddle
Otago graduation threats: Accused 'wanted to surpass mosque attacks'
The 22-year-old woman appeared in the Auckland District Court today.
Lighting up Shands Rd with rock music for Christmas
The display has animations, trains and carnival rides, all synchronised to rock music.
Rockfall prompts closure of cave entrance on Christchurch's Sumner beach
The entrance to the well-known cave has been closed.
Woman in court over Otago University grad ceremony threats
An arrest has been made after graduation ceremonies were targeted.
Vegans gobble up plant-based turkey in Christchurch deli
A vegan deli in Christchurch has pumped out nearly 2000 'Furkeys' this year.
Bigger than Fischer v Spassky: Chess club boosted by The Queen's Gambit fans
The club has had to add an extra social event to keep up with demand.
Arthur Taylor denies drug, dishonesty charges
The high-profile inmate has pleaded not guilty to a slew of serious charges.
$16.5 million in a week: Christchurch property market showing no signs of slowing down
Ray White in Christchurch sold properties worth more than $16.5 million last week.
Concern for ex-Gloriavale man missing in Christchurch
An unwell man who lived at Gloriavale for 40 years has not been seen since Saturday.
Woman injured after ute rolls near Clinton, Otago
A woman has been flown to hospital after her ute rolled near Clinton in South Otago.
Election expenses: SFO clears Christchurch mayor
The Serious Fraud Office launched a probe earlier this year.
More paracetamol overdoses at Christchurch ED during Covid-19 lockdown
There was a 6.5 per cent increase in people attending after overdoses during lockdown.
Former refugees help build seawall on Otago Peninsula
Mohamad Alashour moved to New Zealand from Lebanon with his family as a refugee in 2017.
Fire crews continue to fight 80ha blaze near Dunedin
Waipori Falls residents on standby for evacuation.
'Big glowing thing' over Otago was electron rocket
Rocket Lab launched the electron rocket from its Mahia Peninsula site.
'They're one of our own': School pays tribute to family in chopper tragedy
Devastated friends of couple killed have gathered at family home.
Port Hills fires: Ten suspicious fires in 10 days; fire chiefs ban fireworks
No concerns of a firebug yet - fire working with police to probe connections.
Serious two-car crash in Canterbury
The road is closed and motorists are asked to avoid the area.
Chris Lynch: Restricted season won't stop fire lighters
OPINION: Parts of Canterbury could reach 30C later this week.
Two cyclists injured after crashing into car in Christchurch
The incident on Brittan Terrace hapened at about 12.25pm on Wednesday.