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![Has Auckland construction peaked?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Has Auckland construction peaked?
Latest data raises question of whether Auckland had reached its peak construction capacity
![Babysitter trial: 'Reckless killing' in moment of anger](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Babysitter trial: 'Reckless killing' in moment of anger
The crown told the jury the injuries don't match the accused's story.
![Christchurch a synthetic drug 'hot spot'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Christchurch a synthetic drug 'hot spot'
Nearly half of users felt dependent on the drugs, more than half say they're easy to get.
![How to talk politics and stay friends](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
How to talk politics and stay friends
Political fallout can go beyond our top public servants.
![Christchurch teen crowned NZ's top speller](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Christchurch teen crowned NZ's top speller
What word did Lucy Jessep correctly spell to become our latest top teen speller?
![Popularity of home food delivery soars](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Popularity of home food delivery soars
Home delivery is expected to grow at double the rate of dine in and takeaway markets.
![World Scrabble championship coming to NZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
World Scrabble championship coming to NZ
The World Seniors Scrabble Championship to be held in NZ for the first time.
![Mum: Abortion not the answer to severe birth defects](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Mum: Abortion not the answer to severe birth defects
Her baby died 14 hours after birth with severe health issues - but the mum has no regrets.
![Inside the 'boot camp' for the unemployed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Inside the 'boot camp' for the unemployed
Go inside the "boot camp" for jobseekers which is set to double in size.
![Powerful speech a cautionary tale about drink driving](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Powerful speech a cautionary tale about drink driving
"All of this crap in my life could've been prevented."
![Police justified in shooting Christchurch man](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Police justified in shooting Christchurch man
Inquiry found police were justified in shooting man after he pulled blank pistol on cops.
![Teen 'illegally detained', court hears](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Teen 'illegally detained', court hears
Bailed youth held in youth justice facility for 51 days.
![Night-time ban aimed at bong-smoking dubsters](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Night-time ban aimed at bong-smoking dubsters
Residents besieged by young drivers who listen to loud music and smoke cannabis.
![Crowne Plaza Hotel, Christchurch](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Christchurch
Michelle Weir checks into a central Christchurch hotel with a 'wow factor' bathroom.
![New Zealand farewells a legendary mountaineer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
New Zealand farewells a legendary mountaineer
Legendary mountaineer Edmund Cotter passed away on October 19 at the age of 90.
![Suspicious fire at Christchurch school](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Suspicious fire at Christchurch school
The fire broke out in Linwood North School hall, which was under construction
![Woman threatened while walking in Christchurch](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Woman threatened while walking in Christchurch
A woman was threatened by a man in a car while out walking.
![Head Hunters gang pad seized](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Head Hunters gang pad seized
Gang's Christchurch pad taken by police under civil proceedings.
![Potty-mouthed rest home owner apologises](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Potty-mouthed rest home owner apologises
Retirement home owner verbally attacked residents calling them "a pack of bloody kids".
![Elderly woman flees blazing Christchurch home](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Elderly woman flees blazing Christchurch home
A woman suffered smoke inhalation and at least two homes are destroyed in blazes.
![Room check: Heritage Christchurch](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Room check: Heritage Christchurch
Shandelle Battersby checks into an impressive Cathedral Square hotel.
![Tirade from rest home owner 'appalling'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Tirade from rest home owner 'appalling'
Disciplinary action could be on the cards for rest home owner after abusive tirade.
![Murderer and rapist loses appeal bid](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Murderer and rapist loses appeal bid
Richard Genge was convicted in a brutal 1994 attack on a Christchurch woman at a school.
![Jail, then deportation, for 'degrading' rape](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Jail, then deportation, for 'degrading' rape
Rapists showed no pity to traumatised victim.
![Truck smashes into house in Christchurch](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Truck smashes into house in Christchurch
Police are at the site near Carmen Road in Hei Hei after the incident occurred around 9am.