Christchurch MSD office goes into lockdown after threat
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Violent abuser who beat partner unconscious refuses rehabilitation
Samuel Anderson will likely serve the entirety of his four-and-a-half-year sentence.
Gangs, violence and drugs: Dunedin bars take a hard line
The Octagon Alcohol Prevention group has been formed to tackle serious bad behaviour.
Former Southland rugby player on firearms charges
Long list of firearms charges facing former Southland open side flanker.
Police seek witnesses after attack puts man in hospital
Police say a Mongrel Mob member was involved when a man was punched to the pavement.
Bill Hammond, one of nation's most influential artists, has died
He was considered one of New Zealand's most influential contemporary painters.
Busted: Council probe backyard mountain bike track
Concerns were raised over possible non-complying earthworks on the land.
Taking the long way home: Cat goes from North Otago to Christchurch
The owners did not think the cat could have made it from Weston to Glenavy on her own.
Caught: Fishing company faces losing $20m trawler
Sanford admits fishing in protected zone.
Camping teen girls get unwanted visit from prowler
Eight 14-year-old girls were camping at a property in Dunedin on Monday.
Southern hospital cafe's fail to meet standard due to unhealthy food
A recent audit found just one Dunedin cafe met the guidelines.
'Well involved': Van catches fire on side of road in Canterbury
The van was well involved when firefighters arrived.
'Once in a lifetime': Orca pod's surprise visit to Otago harbour
One of them was Koru, an orca who was rescued by the Orca Research Trust seven years ago.
Mike Yardley: Councillor's comments on Sir Bob Parker 'repulsive'
The former Christchurch mayor is in a long-term care facility after a major stroke.
'Extremely intense': Neighbour pulls elderly man from burning house
Emergency services were called to the fire in Curzon Place, Parklands at about 6.10am.
173m litres: Christchurch water restrictions eased after 25% drop in use
The restrictions came into place two weeks ago.
63-year-old charged with arson over North Canterbury tyre fire
A large fire is blazing in Amberley, north of Christchurch
Chlorine leak at Christchurch flour mill
Crews are ventilating the area after isolating the leak in the system.
Wanted: 'Dangerous' Mongols gang member on the run from authorities
Police renew appeal for 'dangerous' Mongols gang member.
Former Christchurch mayor and TV host Sir Bob Parker suffers stroke
Sir Bob Parker had a life-threatening stroke last October and remains in hospital.
100-year-old Nelson dress circle mansion hits the market
The house at 54 Brougham St was built between 1913 and 1918.
No signs of Covid-19 in wastewater testing, but people urged to remain vigilant
The testing follows positive cases of Covid-19 in Auckland and Northland.
Mongrel Mob gang descends on Christchurch
Police say they are aware of the gang's gathering.
Lottery win leads to lifetime of memories for hairdresser
Jennifer Monk was living in Australia when she bought a lottery ticket with a $2 tip.
'Pretty disgraceful' theft at roadside stall leaves a bad taste
Jo Heslop confesses to being confused about a recent theft on her property.
One seriously injured in two-car crash in South Canterbury
Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash at about 5.45am on Friday.
UK impressed with NZ police hijab, trialling same design
It took 16 months from July 2019 to design and implement the hijab.
Christchurch council calls on own companies to reduce pay gap
A letter of expectation has gone out to its investment arm, Christchurch City Holdings.
Pedestrian seriously hurt after being hit by car in Dunedin
Police were called to the intersection of Albany and Clyde Sts at 10.05pm on Thursday.
Gas explosion at well-known Otago restaraunt
A fire crew was called in to check the incident at about 7.30am on Friday.
Chris Lynch: Utopian thinking doesn't need to destroy small business
Cycleways are back in the headlines this week.
Southerly change brings dramatic drop in temperatures, snow
It comes after a wild wave of 36C heat in some areas.