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![Breakthrough: DNA could crack Kirsty Bentley murder case](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Breakthrough: DNA could crack Kirsty Bentley murder case
She went missing 20 years ago today. Now, there are hopes new methods can catch her killer
![Boyracers cause chaos in Chch: 177 infringements issued, charges likely](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Boyracers cause chaos in Chch: 177 infringements issued, charges likely
Burnouts, drag-races, and aggressive taunting of police by Christchurch boyracers
![On the hunt: NZ police most wanted this summer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
On the hunt: NZ police most wanted this summer
Can you help police find these wanted men and women?
![Fifth person charged in relation to Christchurch death](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Fifth person charged in relation to Christchurch death
Christchurch man, 45, charged with causing GBH to Shayne Heappey, who died on December 8.
![Police abandon chase after fleeing driver's dangerous manoeuvres](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Police abandon chase after fleeing driver's dangerous manoeuvres
The pursuit had to be abandoned because of radical driving by the fleeing offender.
![Safer highway ahead for Christchurch residents](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Safer highway ahead for Christchurch residents
More than 2000 school students will be able to cycle and walk to work on a safer road.
![Dibs on Dibben](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Dibs on Dibben
Motard champion Richie Dibben steps up to F2 with help from Whanganui supporters
![Hospital water contaminated, unsafe to drink](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Hospital water contaminated, unsafe to drink
A contaminant was identified during routine water testing of the supply.
![Man arrested after crashing stolen truck into shop](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Man arrested after crashing stolen truck into shop
44-year-old man arrested after crashing stolen truck into Christchurch shop.
![Mopping up and moving on: Kaiaua a year on from devastating flood](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Mopping up and moving on: Kaiaua a year on from devastating flood
A year ago Kaiaua was devastated by a monster storm.
![Four hospitalised after Christchurch crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Four hospitalised after Christchurch crash
About 9.20pm today a three car crash in Linwood left one person with serious injuries.
![Third road death in less than 24 hours](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Third road death in less than 24 hours
The road death is the second across the country today, and the third 15 hours.
![Fatal crash on Christchurch motorway](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Fatal crash on Christchurch motorway
The single-vehicle crash occurred on the Southern Motorway, shortly before 9pm today.
![Sales manager wins $55K for constructive dismissal](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Sales manager wins $55K for constructive dismissal
Christchurch man was asked to hand back his phone, car and left off the payroll system.
![The H-Files: Runaway tram crash that killed three](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
The H-Files: Runaway tram crash that killed three
Martin Johnston looks at a Xmas tram crash in Auckland that killed three 115 years ago.
![Gill saves the day](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Gill saves the day
Whanganui's Akash Gill's century helps Central Districts draw with Northern Districts
![100,000 Aucklanders have tried Lime e-scooters](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
100,000 Aucklanders have tried Lime e-scooters
Lime claims credit for reducing car trips in the city by 22,000 in first two months.
![House party rapists' jail terms reduced on appeal](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
House party rapists' jail terms reduced on appeal
Appeal judges find rapists' youth should've got them more time off
![Mega-mall to get even bigger? Sylvia Park owner's $25m land grab](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Mega-mall to get even bigger? Sylvia Park owner's $25m land grab
Sylvia Park's owner pays $25m for a nearby site.
![Not guilty plea in dead eels case](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Not guilty plea in dead eels case
Nearly 2000 eels were found dead in Canterbury creek in April.
![Netflix factor kills off go-to video store Videon on Dominion Rd](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Netflix factor kills off go-to video store Videon on Dominion Rd
Go-to video rentals store to close after 36 years in Dominion Rd, Auckland
![Midget-submarine warrior dies](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Midget-submarine warrior dies
William Smith served on the midget submarine that sank a Japanese cruiser.
![Murder charges after man's death in hospital](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Murder charges after man's death in hospital
Two men charged with murdering a Christchurch man 10 days ago.
![Hit-and-run accused gets name suppression](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Hit-and-run accused gets name suppression
Name suppression for Christchurch driver accused of fatal hit-and-run crash in July.
![Woman arrested over Canterbury mail thefts](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Woman arrested over Canterbury mail thefts
Woman due in court later this month over alleged Canterbury mail thefts.
![In hospital for Christmas - How one family is coping](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
In hospital for Christmas - How one family is coping
The Connells haven't been home since their son was rushed to hospital 100 days ago.
![Christmas weather set to be a cracker - but only for some](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Christmas weather set to be a cracker - but only for some
Christmas Day sun for the centre, rain or showers in the north and south
![Workers asked to carry out 'risk assessment' before using scooters](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Workers asked to carry out 'risk assessment' before using scooters
Beca says the move supports "safe and sustainable" transport options.