Cricket bat killing: Jury told of gruesome scene
39-year-old John Kenneth Collins has been charged with the murder of Brent Andrew Bacon.
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Amy King, whose son, 9, was killed by a teenage babysitter, has been hurt in an accident.
Kathmandu appoints US clothing veteran to revamp apparel offering
Robert Fry opens up about the internal shift going on inside Kathmandu.
Coroner warns of dangers of synthetic cannabis
Dylan Hotter-Matehe, 25, died trying to get a high from synthetic cannabis.
Elderly man killed in Selwyn crash named
Police have named an elderly man who died after a crash involving a car and truck.
Sanford to forfeit $20m vessel, fined for illegal bottom trawling
Sanford convicted of bottom trawling in a Benthic Protection Area.
Cantabrians face potential 24.5 per cent rates increase
Cantabrians will be asked to consider a 24.5 per cent regional rates increase next year.
New Cadrona chairlift opening up 65ha skiing area
The chairlift will be completed in time for the winter season this year.
Summer scorcher: Christchurch NZ's warmest place, pushing 31C
A foehn wind is responsible for the warmer weather.
Cricket bat killing: Weapon found split in two after attack
Man denies murder, admits interfering with body and unlawfully taking victim's vehicle.
Helicopter called in to help person seriously injured in Southland crash
The single-vehicle crash was reported to police just after 11am on Tuesday.
10 years after Christchurch quake, a hush where 8,000 homes once stood
New York Times: Nature is reclaiming land that has sat in limbo since the quake.
'It's terrible': Environment Minister slams smelter's stockpiling of hazardous waste
The smelter at Bluff has stockpiled 106,000 tonnes of cyanide-laced hazardous waste.
High temperatures and gales fuel fire fears in Canterbury
Fire chiefs warn "the wind is likely to stir something up."
Murder in the city: Cordons still in place as police continue investigation
Faiz Ali died after a violent incident at a Christchurch property.
Dozens of whales stranded again at Farewell Spit, 19 dead
28 of the animals have returned again at the remote beach, with another 10 dying.
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Baxtor's legacy: One of quake's youngest victim remembered
Christchurch pauses to remember the 185 dead of the February 22 quake in 2011.
Cricket bat killing: Sister thought slain brother was on 'bender'
John Kenneth Collins is on trial before the High Court at Dunedin accused of the murder.
Murder in the city: Man killed in Christchurch was 'joyful and warm' person
Man allegedly murdered in Christchurch remembered by friend as 'joyful and warm'.
Nine dead, dozens of whales stranded at Farewell Spit
A spokesperson said nine of the 49 whales have died.
The Queen's message to Christchurch quake survivors 10 years on
'You displayed great fortitude in the face of sudden, overwhelming loss.'
Free Ferg burgers on offer in Queenstown
The giveaway is to celebrate the institution's 20th birthday.
Ailing Sir Bob Parker's message to Christchurch
Former Christchurch mayor Sir Bob Parker is attending the national memorial service.
Former Chch mayor Sir Bob Parker attending quake memorial service after stroke
Sir Bob suffered a heart attack and a stroke late last year.
Live: Canterbury quake memorial service honours the fallen
A memorial service has been held in Christchurch on the 10th anniversary of the 2011 quake
'Probably more out there': Queenstown men caught in online sex blackmail scam
The men were lured to an online platform where they participated in video sex chats.
Bloody scenes: Man charged with murder appears in court
Arrest comes after man seen "saturated" in blood.
No trace of missing 'non-verbal' 68-year-old
Raymond Horn left Walmsley House, a rest-home, early last Monday morning.
'Saturated in blood': Man charged with murder after body found in Christchurch
Emergency services and police were called to a Christchurch property at 7.35pm last night.
Smelter stockpiles 100,000 tonnes of hazardous waste near beach
The smelter company will not reveal its plans for the hazardous waste.
Hundreds of fish die in estuary
The dead fish included smelt, flounder, giant bullies, trout and inanga.