'Chinese whispers' at play with gang rumours at top resort
There are no signs gangs are establishing in Queenstown, say police.
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Chch terrorist's reasons for appealing conviction and sentence revealed
The Christchurch mosque gunman claims he only pleaded guilty 'under duress'.
Christchurch police announce the seizure of gang headquarters
Police initially restrained the property in 2017, following investigations the year prior.
Study shows teachers lack time and prioritisation of sex education in school
University of Canterbury expert believes there's an inconsistent approach to teaching it.
Insurance boss tells businesses to protect themselves as ram raid claims spike
Ninety per cent of NZ Insurance claims have been in the North Island.
Pot in the post: Man couriers cannabis to parents - the long nose of the law found it
"We've intercepted a package, do you know what it's about?" - police to sender.
‘Enough is enough’: Business owners demand immediate action on crime
Eighty businesses have come forward to sign joint letter to Government, demanding change.
Watch: Occupants escape blazing SUV
Occupants of an SUV badly damaged by fire on State Highway 1 north of Dunedin have escaped without injury. Video / ODT
John MacDonald: I feel for the parents, but the child has to come first
Opinion: Health NZ seeks guardianship of a 4-month-old for life-saving operation.
Two people hospitalised after crash in Wairau Valley
Three people have sustained minor injuries.
Watch: 'He just floored it' - Woman's hit and run caught on camera
The woman suffered cracked ribs and a concussion - and the driver is still at large.
Residents unite to fight planned social housing complex
The 110-home development includes five-storey apartment blocks.
Leeann Watson: Why are our politicians obsessed with tinkering?
Opinion: Tinkering with policy is not the way New Zealand moves forward.
Excessive TV viewing as a child can lead to higher risk of smoking, gambling
How much TV is too much?
Fire and Emergency NZ failed former rural firefighter by not giving him top job - ERA
Bruce Janes’ job as a principal rural firefighter was disestablished during a restructure.
Accused shoplifter faces raft of new charges
Letiecia Wilson has 17 charges added to the list – covering more than $8800 of goods.
John MacDonald: Crime statistics are only part of the story
OPINION: Christchurch crime stats at odds with the feeling in the city.
9.5 per cent rates increase on the cards for Christchurch city
Christchurch city councillors will consider the proposed rates increase next week.
Three companies charged over worker’s death
Three companies were charged with failing to comply with health and safety standards.
Complaint over Christchurch mayor's campaign
Phil Mauger's camp is 'very confident' no rules were broken during the campaign.
Brutal rapist claims he’s chosen family over gang
Adrian Waa's chances of reoffending have been assessed as 'average'.
Man left with brain injury after random attack in central Christchurch
The assault left Tony with a broken bone in his throat too.
Cup day scratching: Two men charged after horse allegedly administered prohibited substance
Rakero Rebel was a late scratching from the biggest trotting day of the year.
Kiwi scientists develop world’s first algae-based pain medication
Hopes that discovery is a non-addictive alternative to opioids.
Libraries and old-fashioned letters: An inspiration for modern travel
Travel trends that may seem anything but trendy.
Take a hike: Where the walkers go to walk
If anyone knows NZ's best walks, it's Natalie Tambolash from Great Walks of New Zealand.
‘I’ve just murdered my girlfriend’: Coroner’s report reveals new details in Kiwi's death
Four months after meeting on a dating site, Rahul Patel murdered his partner as she slept.
Bluff company fined $40k, banned from fishing for pāua
Permanent forfeiture of the vessel to be decided through Civil Court.
Kura signal need for education development
Four kura keen to develop self-determined education for tamariki.
Construction trucks break onto a public park, use as a “shortcut” to the site for weeks
The Christchurch reserve now has muddied grass as a result of trucks commuting through it.
Police at second fleeing driver incident in 24 hours
The car was brought to a stop with road spikes, one was arrested.
Emergency services responding to incident on Lake Wānaka
A police spokesperson said someone was possibly missing in the water.
Dramatic police helicopter chase: Man steals car, dumps at BP station, steals another
The helicopter has been seen pursuing a car through Heathcote near the Port Hills.