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Man charged with murder after woman's body found at Christchurch house
Emergency services were called to a home on Mount Pleasant Rd at 5pm yesterday.
Who's in and who's out? Stacey Jones names Kiwis squad
Kiwis to host the Kangaroos and Mate Ma’a Tonga in Christchurch and Auckland respectively.
Pensioner charged with murder in Christchurch
A man in his 70s has been charged with murder after the death of a woman in Mt Pleasant. Video / George Heard
Singaporeans pay $40m for 24.9% of five-village retirement chain
'This is a capital-intensive business. We really want to expand' – chairman Bill McDonald.
'Heartbreaking': Patient accommodation forced to turn away hundreds gets lifeline
Rānui House had to turn away 664 families last year because it was full.
‘Mum’s home stolen’: Man charged after disappearance of tiny home
A 40-year-old is due to appear in court charged with burglary.
Second person dies in hospital after Canterbury crash
One person died at the scene, a person travelling with them died in hospital a day later.
Kiwi film opens Hawai’i International Film Festival
Miki Magasiva’s Christchurch-based film has 'incredible' world premiere in Honolulu.
'MS let me do what I dreamed of': Comic Sam Smith on shock diagnosis
'Sometimes, if you just look at it in the right way, it can be something that makes you'.
Keeping it in the family: Why the Paula Ryan brand will live on
Paula Ryan has faced some major setbacks in her career but still comes up smiling.
Man critically injured after one-punch attack in Christchurch
The victim was unconscious and in critical condition when police found him.
Elite high school’s new $16m gym — and the old boy who backed it
Is this New Zealand's best school gym? The newest facility in our oldest private school.
The most successful Kiwi startup you’ve never heard of
Auckland and Christchurch startup has scored $38m.
One dead after crane tyre explodes at construction yard
A nearby worker said emergency services were gathered at the Christchurch site.
One dead, two critically injured in serious crash near Christchurch
Emergency services rushed to the scene on Old West Coast Rd in Kirwee, Selwyn overnight.
Is Christchurch now the coolest place in Aotearoa?
Creatives and community leaders believe Christchurch is enjoying a cultural renaissance.
Changing of the guard at Ngāi Tahu Holdings
Warwick Tauwhare-George to chair Ngāi Tahu Holdings Corporation Limit.
Former Wallabies playmaker in talks with Crusaders
The Crusaders look to have found a short-term solution to their issues at first five.
Drunk women not 'asking for trouble': Rape trial judge debunks 'common misconceptions'
Judge in serial rape trial addresses 'common misconceptions' around sex crimes.
'He is an animal': Ex-partner of now convicted serial rapist speaks
The woman says John Hope Muchirahondo just 'took what he wanted'.
Detective's 'worst-case scenario': Serial rapist allegedly assaulted teen while under police investigation
Inside the police case that brought down a 'vile' serial rapist.
Paraglider flown to hospital after being critically hurt in fall
Emergency services rushed to scene after reports of fall from height.
Five hurt in Canterbury road crash; two helicopters fly injured to hospital
Hato Hone St John said five people were taken to hospital via road and helicopter.
Multiple people injured after boat sinks in Southland
Two people are in a serious condition and a third person is moderately injured.
TFE Hotels partners with Heritage to refurbish five hotels
More than 500 rooms in five hotels covered in new collaboration.
Call for fewer vape shops to enable better enforcement
Advocates say a Hawke's Bay prosecution highlights the need for more control.
Avalanche death: Victim named as Brett Evans, 38, remembered as 'loved friend'
It happened about midday yesterday near Mt Arrowsmith in Ashburton Lakes.
School closes as 'deep-seated' Christchurch fire brings smoke
Nearby residents told to close windows and doors as smoke fills air.
Kāinga Ora job cuts and police cost-savings difficulties | Focus Morning Bulletin September 26, 2024
More job cuts proposed for Kāinga ora, police cost-savings difficulties and what key NZ institutions have fallen in public trust?
'Plant was too small' - pre-cast concrete manufacturer ups production 50%
Father emigrated to New Zealand with $10 in his pocket then founded a growing business.
Transport giant wants rail on new ferries
Mainfreight's managing director said the rail connection was vital for the network.
'Moving': Brother of freed Kiwi pilot Phillip Mehrtens floored by global support
Chris Mehrtens wants to thank all those who helped raise $30,000 over the last 24 hours.
CTV building collapse: Design company owner's oversight of inexperienced engineer 'virtually non-existent'
Complaint upheld against boss of company behind design of ill-fated CTV building in Chch.