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Charges laid after crash that killed popular boat skipper
Allegations trailer came off work vehicle and hit another vehicle, killing driver.
Crews battle large tree fire in Christchurch
Emergency services were called to the fire on Ferry Rd about 2.15pm.
Kids witness frenzied stabbing attack on mother
Young boy punched in face after tried to stop mother being stabbed.
Catholic cover up: Former cop lifts lid on child sex abuse investigation
Cop who led the Marylands School child sex investigation speaks about case for first time
Christchurch resident vaccinated with used needle, DHB investigating
On Friday, a needle previously used to vaccinate one person was used again.
Airpawt ambassadors: Therapy dogs in terminal for pats and cuddles
It is a part of the airport's Pups Assisting with Stress programme.
250L of diesel spilled at Christchurch City Council building
Fire crews were called to the incident on Hereford St at about 7am.
Mike Yardley: Invitation to Aucklanders desperate to escape and avoid checkpoint gridlock
OPINION: Southern hospitality awaits, the door is open.
Auckland's border reopening: 7500 booked to fly out
Top three destinations are Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown.
Hot in the city: Summer scorcher to continue
Beach-lovers rejoice, a scorching Saturday's on the way.
Man accused of murdering Connor Whitehead can now be named
Name suppression has lapsed for a man accused of killing teen Connor Whitehead.
Christchurch council boss' salary now more than $500,000 after pay rise
The council signed off on the new salary at a meeting on Thursday.
Live: 95 new community cases as two people in hospital die with virus
One person died at Middlemore Hospital overnight, and another at Auckland City Hospital.
More charges laid against alleged Christchurch serial rapist
John Muchirahondo is facing multiple charges of raping women in Christchurch
80-year-old coal protester appears in court
Michael Terrence Fay appeared before a registrar in the Dunedin District Court.
Aussie couple charter plane to get rescue dog from Christchuch
It does not look possible to get Munchkin on a commercial flight.
More isolation spaces being secured in Queenstown
Facilities being lined up in case a holidaymaker turns up infected with the virus.
Sex worker killer loses Quran claim
Sainey Marong claimed his religious rights were breached behind bar.
Gang leader's son on the run after escape from hospital
Fairmont Joseph Wiringi fled Southern Cross Hospital about 12.45am on Wednesday.
Kiwi scientist's bacteria-based water filter could hold answer to clean waterways
The system is low-cost and compact.
Name suppression to stay for Christchurch businessman guilty of child sex abuse
Name suppression to continue for Chch businessman who repeatedly raped a child.
Pub-goer with no vaccine pass remanded in custody
Man, 46, allegedly locked himself in a toilet after being told to leave The Bog.
DHBs prepare mini-MIQs for visiting cases
Two motel units in Queenstown 'not enough' with Aucklanders on the way, says mayor.
Christchurch Wizard's new gig: spiritual adviser to bakery
Duties include "pastoral care, coffee tasting ... and upsetting fanatics of all kinds".
Father of slain Timaru sisters returns home to South Africa
The father of three children allegedly murdered by their mother has returned to Pretoria
Deaf man 'hopeful' for change at Burger King after apology
Burger King has been in contact with him directly.
Electric Avenue: Benee, Fat Freddy's Drop announced as part of full line-up
Electric Ave has announced it will go ahead on February 26 next year.
Garden City teen homicides: Violence fears after three killed in just four months
'Senseless acts of violence' appear on the rise in Christchurch.
Four new cases in Nelson as virus spreads in South Island
Three are linked and investigations are ongoing into the other case.
Christchurch 16-year-old accused of murdering Levi Haami appears in court
The teen accused of murdering Levi Haami in Christchurch has appeared in court.
'Like a rocket': Canterbury now NZ's hottest housing market, up 32.7%
The average house price has risen to $743,000.
Nurse shortage: ICU beds unused
Staffing levels at 50 per cent for intensive care and high-dependency unit.