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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.
'Fantastic development opportunity': Head Hunters gang pad sells for bargain $378k
The former Head Hunters pad was listed as a ‘desirable corner site’.
‘Can I invoice a deer?’: Christchurch locals question who foots the bill for rampage
Wild deer on the loose in suburban Christchurch damaged vehicles and houses.
Judith Collins reveals details of ‘red-tape cutting’ space strategy
New policy announced at Christchurch summit will be implemented by the end of 2025.
Port Hills blaze started on private property, Fenz report reveals
Blaze scorched 700ha, forced evacuations, and prompted a major firefighting effort.
Space summit protestors
Protestors outside the New Zealand Aerospace Summit 2024 at the Te Pae Convention Centre in Christchurch. Video / NZ Herald
'Fright of my life': Mob of runaway deer cause havoc in Christchurch suburb
The animals damaged a vehicle, fences and galloped through backyards.
Hawke's Bay community rallies to send Napier students to space camp in Canterbury
Students impacted by Actura liquidation treated to trip to space camp in Christchurch.
Man used 10 identities, including a dead person’s, in Covid wage subsidy fraud
He made 14 applications for over $65,000 in Covid wage subsidy payments.
Armed gang debt-collectors knocked on the wrong door
Dukie Montgomery was armed and on bail for a violent home invasion at the time.
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.