Man jailed for escaping lockdown and spitting at police when claiming to have Covid
One claimed to be infected and spat at police and another entered a quarantine facility.
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The secret flight to get Chch mosque gunman to sentencing
Corrections says releasing any flight details would compromise public safety.
Public transport patronage plummets under alerts levels 2 and 3
Warning financial viability of public transport in jeopardy if patronage doesn't recover.
More high-level resignations expected at Canterbury DHB - union
Two more executives set to resign at the crisis-hit Canterbury District Health Board.
Christchurch terror attack: Heightened security around courthouse for mass murderer sentencing next week
Police will be 'highly visible' around Christchurch next week.
Police officers who fired 35 shots after car chase justified - IPCA
"The man used lethal force to resist police, posing a risk to the officers."
Arrests made after person shot in leg in Christchurch
A man and a woman will appear in court today after the incident at 10.45pm yesterday.
Former TV presenter guilty of 'dying child' lie on Trade Me
Simone Wright conned Trade Me buyers with "cruel lie", court heard
Man pleads guilty to reposting Christchurch mosque attack livestream on Facebook
He also pleaded guilty to a later indecent act on a 12-year-old.
One dead in three-car crash near Christchurch
Police are appealing for witnesses to the crash to call them.
Mosque gunman's sentencing: Number of victims who can attend halved
More details released about the upcoming sentencing of the Christchurch mosque attacker.
Fraudster claims he was kidnapped at gunpoint in Russell Crowe's helicopter
Woman on trial for fraud says husband used to tell "spectacular" stories.
Fraud trial: Ex-Australian TV presenter accused of inventing sick son
"It was a good game," victim of fraud tells court.
Police seek sightings of missing woman
Michele Findlay was last seen on Saturday August 8 in Northcote, Christchurch.
Police searching for missing Linwood man
Benjamin 'Benji' James Short was reported missing on Thursday, August 6.
Your weather: South Island drops to freezing -10C, but sun set to shine
Even in lockdown the sun is set to shine and you can still go out to fish, walk or ride.
Covid-19: Mosque shooter's sentencing going ahead - for now
Overseas-based victims already arriving in NZ to witness justice.
Mosque shooting victims, relatives in NZ isolation ahead of sentencing
More than 50 people have arrived in NZ ahead of the gunman's court appearance.
Exclusive extract - New book asks: Was WWII hero Charles Upham short-changed?
New book explores source of Kiwi soldier's legendary bravery.
Christchurch gang fight: Woman stabbed in back, man in court
Arrest made after violent flare-up in broad daylight.
Public v private: The old school tie network - and why faith matters
Faith-based integrated schools, not private schools, are strongest in the NZ Parliament.
Second Christchurch retirement village goes into lockdown
A second Christchurch retirement village has gone into lockdown.
Retirement village in lockdown, residents tested for Covid-19
Village Palms Retirement Community advised of the lockdown in letter to family members.
'We are strong': victim determined to face mosque shooter
Nothing will stop Mustafa Boztas from facing the Christchurch terrorist who shot him.
The Road Ahead: Inside 'The Beltway' - where the real world meets politics
Christchurch to Eketahuna - The Road Ahead visits the centre of power in New Zealand.
Boys' bastion falls: Scots College admits girls
There is now no boys-only school among NZ's biggest 15 private schools.
Christchurch woman steals and crashes police car
The woman is due to appear in Christchurch District Court later in the month.
Greens make light of attack ad: Co-leader takes centre stage on unicorn
"I didn't know I needed @MaramaDavidson on a unicorn mocking New Zealand First..."
Weather: Quiet Sunday before low brings more rain, wind
Aussies can't come here, but their lows can.
'Huge bang' when plane engine struck by lightning
A lightning strike aboard a flight this morning was akin to driving into a 'power pole'.
Flight with 141 on board struck by lightning, diverted to Christchurch Airport
Flight stuck by lightning diverted to Christchurch Airport, passengers safe.
Lightning strikes Air NZ flight; Auckland drenched with thunderstorms
Passing showers in Auckland will continue until around 2pm today, with some sun to follow.