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Trial ends for Christchurch schoolboy accused of multiple rapes
Teen did not deny offending against schoolgirls after four days of Youth Court trial.
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The single-vehicle crash happened around 6.15pm on Wednesday.
Mines of contention: Plans for more mining on the West Coast divide locals
Frank Film gauges local attitudes to increased plans for West Coast mining.
The Dickason Family Tragedy: Herald podcast revisits Timaru triple murder
Herald podcast A Moment In Crime looks back at the murder of the Dickason children.
Release of captive NZ pilot in Papua remains ‘top priority’ for Government after killing of fellow Kiwi
NZ Government seeks answers over how separatist rebels killed chopper pilot.
Survivors of Riverton boating tragedy now recovering at home
Three people lost their lives when a boat capsized on the Riverton bar on Saturday.
'No more bloodshed': Liberation leader's plea after Kiwi pilot shot dead in Papua
His family say he was 'the most caring and loving husband and dad'.
'Our hearts are broken': Family devastated by Kiwi pilot's Papua death as rebel group denies responsibility
His family say he was "the most caring and loving husband and dad".
'I will love you forever': Devastated parents of ice rink fall victim farewell daughter
Her father says wearing helmets on the school trip should have been enforced.
Police investigating 'unexplained' death in Christchurch
Emergency services were called to a property at about 11am today.
'Great family man': Kiwi chopper pilot killed by Papua rebels an experienced South Island airman
Gunmen murdered the pilot as he touched down in a remote area.
Boating tragedy: Community reels after capsize kills three local identities
Three people were killed when the boat capsized just 100m from shore on Saturday.
Lachie Jones coronial inquest: Second part of investigation into toddler's death to begin
Jones' mother this weekend spoke out for the first time in a Herald interview.
'Huge hole': Riverton boat victims named as beloved couple and respected architect
A husband, wife and respected architect died after their boat capsized on Riverton bar.
Triple murderer Lauren Dickason appeals convictions
Will she be deported once released from prison?
Interactive reveals house prices by school zones in Christchurch
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Riverton boat tragedy survivor found clinging to hull, deceased victims trapped beneath vessel
Coastguard volunteers were on the scene within five minutes of a mayday call.
Helmet rule introduced at ice skating rink where teen suffered fatal injury
The teenager suffered an 'unsurvivable' head injury while on a school trip.
Riverton boat tragedy: Third person found dead; community reeling
Community is in shock, says mayor.
41 hours of rain: Risk of surface flooding, landslips
Auckland's Saturday should be partly cloudy with showers hitting later and into tomorrow.
Heartbroken mother of Gore toddler Lachie Jones breaks silence
Michelle Officer gives exclusive interview, speaks of loss, heartbreak and accusations.
Video emerges of students assaulting man, forcing him to eat pet food in vigilante attack
A top Christchurch boys' school is investigating after a video of an assault emerged.
'The work does not stop': Govt vows to continue terrorism prevention work in wake of Chch mosque attacks
The announcement was made in Christchurch this morning.
‘Distressing’: Probe after video circulates of cat thrown from moving car
It follows a string of similar incidents this year alone.
Police release description of man sought after elderly man seriously injured in late-night Port Hills attack
The victim sustained serious head and facial injuries and remains in hospital.
Man who laughed as he murdered sex worker too dangerous for prison release
Peter Waihape murdered the young mother in 2005 and was sentenced to life in prison.
'Parent's worst nightmare': Teen dies after ice skating tragedy
The teenager suffered an 'unsurvivable' head injury while on a school trip.
Behind the anxious wait to find Yanfei Bao’s remains and what happens next
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Not sex - rape: First of 15 complainants tells jury about experience with alleged serial sex offender
The trial for alleged serial rapist
'They're just babies': Second court appearance for mum after kids found alone in smoke-filled house
Police say neighbours prevented a tragic outcome.
Celebrated science communicator jailed for child abuse, community shocked
Amadeo Enriquez Ballestero was sentenced to two and a half years in prison.
'Heartbroken': 13-year-old suffers 'unsurvivable' head injury after ice-skating fall
Whanau are devastated after accident on school outing.