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Governors Bay locals put police on to 'antisocial' drivers
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'They'll disown her': Female sailor sentenced for indecent assault on male superior officer
Three fellow sailors had accused her of inappropriate touching over a single night.
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Roselia Epati was charged with three counts of indecent assault.
Court martial: Woman accused of groping three people aboard ship, including superior officer
She is accused of having groped two women and a man.
'Unfair and unsafe': Gang members block hospital parking, intimidate public
Gang members blocked off parks at Christchurch Hospital in the lead-up to Christmas.
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Families ‘mortified’ after racial tagging attack overnight
Nazi symbols, "n" word were spraypainted overnight throughout the area.
'We still have hope': Missing NZ aid worker could be found alive
Colleague wary of disinformation, hopeful NZ aid worker Andrew Bagshaw is still alive.
Magnet fishing: Dad and sons try their luck at bottom of Avon River
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Slouching in court: Teen accused of jumping on mum, baby in tent rebuked by judge
The judge asked the man if he was tired before telling him to "stand up straight".
Failed Canterbury house-builder forecast to owe $1m+
"Struggled with delays around building materials and consents."
Chch resident critically injured in evening assault
Police responded to an assault at a Linwood address on Tuesday.
'Terrified': Patient ‘gobsmacked’ after dentist trip ends in request for HIV test
The dental clinic is now reviewing the “isolated incident”.
NZ aid worker Andrew Bagshaw likely in Russian hands
Police and Army are now searching for the son of two prominent NZ doctors.
After seven-year struggle, $317m Ryman plans approved
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Former Mongrel Mob boss Chad Puru's death will be referred to the Coroner
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Against the odds, they managed to buy a first home. Can they hang on?
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NZ company develops pilotless planes to fight bushfires
World-leading move converts planes to drones for work in tough conditions.
Multiple airsoft gun incidents in Christchurch as cars, pedestrians shot at
The spate of shootings was in the city's northwest.
How speed limit reviews could affect your holiday journey
The Herald analyses the impact speed limit changes could have on journey times.
Private School Rich List: The wealthiest institutions for Kiwi kids
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Kids' TV veteran on New Year Honours list
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Chch building on fire - ‘explosions’ heard, smoke billowing towards city
Fire and Emergency say four firetrucks and an aerial unit are responding to the blaze.
Person critical after Christchurch crash
Serious Crash Unit is investigating the crash at Riccarton Rd/Hansons Lane intersection.
Woman who died after Invercargill assault was ‘much-loved mother’
Police confirm homicide investigation following death of 48-year-old.
Secure parking woes for Christchurch Hospital staff continue
Nurse wants a long-term solution for hospital staff carparks to be prioritised.