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Man charged over death of homeless woman keeps name secret
Police were called to reports of an assault in New Brighton at 10.40pm yesterday.
Person airlifted to hospital after falling off cliff in Christchurch
A St John spokesperson said they were called to the incident at about 12pm.
'Enough is enough': Locals fed up with Brian Tamaki protests
Motorbikes and chanting are reportedly taking over their streets each weekend.
'Huge increase': House prices up almost 30% in 2021
Largest average growth in price was in a centre outside of Auckland.
Teen sisters killed in crash: Driver jailed in emotional court hearing
Driver who killed two Canterbury sisters in crash sentenced after earlier guilty pleas.
Mongrel Mob pad fire deemed suspicious: Investigators return to scene
It took eight hours for fire crews to extinguish the blaze.
Why Air NZ's tame, lame safety video should run and run
Our national carrier's latest in-flight instructional video is instantly forgettable.
Flippin' hull! 'Thumping' ship keeps residents awake
Port Chalmers hopes for a peaceful solution to a long-running noise problem.
Fire rips through Mongrel Mob pad in Christchurch
Plumes of smoke can be seen in the city.
Anti Covid lockdown group hit with $14,000 council bill for Chch protests
The bill is to cover costs incurred during three protests last year.
Guilty plea over Gibbston crash fatality
Cecile Riviere was on the wrong side of the road when her van hit a ute head-on.
Police investigation into death of Christchurch baby ongoing
The baby died on January 2 and to date no charges have been laid
More human remains found on North Canterbury beach
It follows the discovery of the first set of remains last Thursday.
'We will not cave': Brian Tamaki defiant over attending 'family picnic'
Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki hits back after Chch event leads to police inquiry.
'Some sick people': Pet goat Cleo found decapitated
'It's not a nice way to find your animal, something that you love.'
Horror holiday period the deadliest for drownings in 25 years
It's been the deadliest holiday period in New Zealand waters in nearly 25 years.
Man critically injured in Christchurch car wash incident
An investigation has been launched by police, and WorkSafe advised.
Another scorcher for northern Kiwis, while parts of south see a cool change
Auckland, Rotorua, Tauranga, New Plymouth and Whangārei will hit 27C today.
Family's Twizel holiday ends badly in McDonald's car park
Lunch at Oamaru fast food outlet ends in heartbreak as family car is swiped.
'Business screaming out to get more people' in Canterbury
Canterbury was already short of workers before Covid-19 says, Leeann Watson.
Rusty police cells: Latest headache at $300m Christchurch justice precinct
Issues relate to custody unit at new central city police station.
Quick-thinking hero revives drowning child
Young boy retrieved from Lake Wakatipu fully limp, blue in the lips and not breathing.
Flasher on the loose as police warn women
Reports of man exposing himself - and even indecently assaulting women
Homicide probe launched after baby dies in hospital of 'serious injuries'
The child was admitted to Christchurch Hospital on New Year's Eve and died yesterday
Perfect storm: Where are you most likely to be struck by lightning?
One district has nearly 50 per cent more lightning strikes than anywhere else.
Hero NY Day hot air balloon rescue: Pilot saved after rope wraps around neck
Pilot who got engaged on Christmas Day is recovering in hospital after a horror accident.
Police probe after baby admitted to Christchurch Hospital with serious injuries
The police are examining a Wainoni home to find out what happened.
New Year's Day hot air balloon incident - person rushed to hospital
The incident happened just after 9am this morning in Ashburton.
New Year's Day weather: What will 2022 bring?
All you need to know for your New Year celebrations.
Opposition calls for urgent Govt action on boosters, kids' vaccines and rapid testing amid Omicron scare
A second border-related case has been in the community, Health Ministry announced today.
'Angry and heartbroken': DJs caught up in NZ's Omicron storm; replacement festival acts named
Fat Freddy's Drop steps up as replacement act.
Restaurant penalised for multiple Covid-19 rule breaches
WorkSafe has been looking into the business since September.
Jingle cells: Christmas holidays in court
Stolen stone lions, gangsters, 'speeding' Harley Davidsons, and a whole lot more.