Armed gang debt-collectors knocked on the wrong door
Dukie Montgomery was armed and on bail for a violent home invasion at the time.
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Feds mark 125 years of service to NZ farmers
Federated Farmers marks 125 of existence this week. 'No mean feat' - Wayne Langford.
Rise of the little men: The growth of under-85kg rugby
A new version of our national game is opening up chances for players otherwise too small.
'That was your undoing': How DNA from a Coke bottle led police to a violent offender
Nathan Lewis sent to jail for 10 years for man's assault, violent pub and KFC robberies.
Christchurch road-rage stabbing: Man arrested, victim critically injured
Two cars were stopped at the red lights when a person got out and stabbed another man.
Passenger critically injured in road-rage stabbing after apparent dispute over loud music
Two cars were stopped at the red lights when a person got out and stabbed another man.
Gang members allegedly making motorcycle parts and smuggling out of prison
An investigation is underway and the engineering workshop has been closed.
Corrections 'breakdown' contributed to woman's murder by paroled ‘psychopath’
Coroner makes extensive recommendations after 'preventable' murder of Chch woman.
'We all miss him': Mum-of-four on losing husband to blood cancer
Every day eight New Zealanders are diagnosed with a form of blood cancer.
Chris Gayle reveals he got confidence boost from facing Black Caps
'I was just pretty much always dominant against New Zealand.'
'Tragically catastrophic': Teen who caused fatal crash escapes conviction, name suppressed
No conviction for Christchurch teen who killed a woman and injured four others in crash.
Inquiries under way after man taken to Christchurch Hospital with critical injuries
It is not yet confirmed how the man became so badly injured.
A life shaped by crime: Desensitised burglar back behind bars
Judge says Edward Davis' remorse and regret 'may be aligned with apprehension'.
Christchurch rape trial: Jury retires to consider verdicts after six weeks of evidence
Former footballer denies accusations at High Court trial in Christchurch.
Aucklanders brace for gales, hail, cold temperatures, possible blackouts; snow falls in Chch
A major highway in the South Island has been closed to due snow and ice.
Logging truck crash leaves one dead west of Nelson
The road is expected to remain closed for some time.
SPCA rehomes large number of rats from Whanganui home
Some rats travelled via ferry to Christchurch in a custom-built, air-conditioned vehicle.
Heavy snow and thunderstorms to hit New Zealand
'If you must travel, ensure you have snow chains, sleeping bags ... and emergency items.'
Broken bones, spinal injuries, heart giving out: Inside the rescue helicopter
The Herald spends a weekend witnessing lifesaving missions across the South Island.
Inside the Westpac rescue helicopter
Inside the Westpac rescue helicopter with the NZ Herald. Video / George Heard
Let the fun beGIN: This week's travel alerts will put you in the mood for summer
From a floral G&T to a new Christchurch hangout, there's lots going on in travel.
Nine properties worth $5.7m seized in black market tobacco case
Police and Customs earlier seized 408kg of tobacco and 11,000 cigarettes.
South Canterbury crash victim 'will be missed by all'
The man died at the scene of the truck and car collision.
Opinion: Why I joined the cult of running
OPINION: Connor Kitto on the joys of jogging - and how it's booming.
'Disgusted': Family distraught after dog’s body disposed of without their knowledge
The family was left with no way to say goodbye after their dog’s remains were destroyed.
Calendar Girls’ plans for new Queenstown strip club turns heads
The petition had received over 200 signatures by 2.30pm on Thursday.
'Fall from Grace': Lawyer who stole elderly client’s life savings given second chance
Leuatea Iosefa stole $83,000 from a widow and used it to pay off his own debts.
Was luggage to blame? Private investigation into crash that killed Korean ski champs
Thee people died in the head-on crash near Geraldine on August 14.
NZ’s biggest house-builder G.J. Gardner planning 30% franchise growth
'If you’re in a really tough game, go on the attack.'
The next Wahs generation: NRL scouts swarm NZ high schools competition
After years of ignoring South Island talent, the Warriors are looking south for new stars.
Explained: Why would Kmart expand in this tough retail environment?
Boss from across the Tasman explains the reasoning behind Kmart's expansion here.
'A new vision': Kiwi company develops gondolas to operate above congested roads
The technology caught the eye of the former Google transport executive.
Alwyn Poole: Teaching teens resilience – the 'Grammar way' is a destructive anachronism
OPINION: Even David Seymour described Grammar as a ‘barbaric’ place for some.
Air NZ flight to Wellington diverted to Christchurch after hydraulic system issues
Two of the three brakes reportedly were not working.