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Christchurch stadium row shock: Decision to slash capacity to be revisited
The council decision to reduce the stadium's capacity has divided the city.
Female Winz staff member hospitalised after 'violent attack'
Female frontline staff member was hospitalised after being attacked.
Why buyers paid over $7m for this Christchurch home - and will bowl it
Big money paid for 1960s house beside the river in city's poshest suburb.
Parole granted, then revoked for Tinder date rapist after 'miscommunication' he could travel unescorted out of NZ
Man who raped Chch woman on Tinder date granted parole, then has release revoked
'Significant cold break' could bring fresh dumping of snow nationwide
Snow could fall to 100-200m in Otago and Southland and 300-400m in the North Island.
Massive film set planned for Wanaka
Replicas of New York's Central Park, Venice and Paris to be constructed for film studio.
'100% New Zealand'? Kiwi supplements company fined $377,000 over 'misleading' labels
Labels found to suggest products came from NZ - but main ingredient sourced in China.
Amazing disgrace: Teacher, pastor, bagpiper and sex offender
John Nicholl invited victims to tuck in his shirt, by pulling it down from under his kilt.
Why Wānaka is the 'cycling envy of Aotearoa'
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Baby shaking tragedy: Dead child's brain samples to be sent to UK specialist
UK expert to be sent evidence as part of appeal.
Senior firefighter drove without valid licence 'for years'
The firefighter has been dealt with after driving for some time without a valid licence.
Doctor caught drink-driving at four times limit
Breast-imaging radiologist says he'd had just two glasses of wine after blowing 1126mcg.
Drive-by sales in Wanaka's fast and furious housing market
Huge demand for Wanaka subdivisions from as far away as Auckland and Australia.
Wild weather: Snow on its way, cold temperatures for most
A number of road snowfall warnings have also been issued by MetService.
Man suffered in agony after knee surgery
Painful post-operative infection went untreated due to nursing shortage.
Christchurch family crowing after finally bagging Tony the rooster
Tony the rooster was set to rule the roost but is now up for adoption at the SPCA.
Fresh 'electronic data' spurs police to resume search for missing teen
Police had suspended the search in Alexandria for the 17-year-old, but it is now back on.
Tesla owner shocked at having to drive 360km for repair
Mosgiel woman to drive 360km road trip to her nearest service center to repair Tesla.
'Reign of terror': Girlfriend bashed outside police station
Just metres from help, the woman was punched repeatedly in the face and head.
Gangs of the Mainland: 'Prospect for violence real' as patch numbers surge in Canterbury
Gang numbers surging upward in NZ - and soon the South Island chapters could be warring.
Cave mystery: Ship drawing, scratched names may be shipwreck survivors
"It was sheer luck that they saw it."
Woman to be deported after revenge attack using bleach
The victim suffered a chemical burn after the incident.
Taco Bell hints at new store opening in NZ
Mexican-styled food chain hints broadly at a new restaurant in southern city.
One-lane bridge death: Would metal barriers have saved a life?
Sun strike, poor layout, smashed barriers, speed, and fatigue all played a part.
Otago University researchers benefit from $13m in funding
Research related to diabetes, Māori mental health, stomach cancer among areas funded.
'I just want to come home to my babies': Mum stuck in NSW until September
Kim Kennedy travelled to Newcastle to visit her sick mum, who has since died.
Rates jump by more than 10 per cent for some as land values soar
Land values rose by about 25 per cent in Marlborough between 2017 and 2020.
Miniature horse's killer to be freed from prison early
Reginald Ozanne claims he has no memory of stabbing Star, a family pet, 41 times.
Boar-derline: Pig hunter's kills parked up at airport
Sight of pig carcasses at busy airport criticised – but many voice support for hunter.
Live: Overnight deluge - heavy rain soaks Auckland commute, flood warnings for south
Flood-stricken Buller district is in the firing line again.
Man who gagged, sexually assaulted woman jailed for 3.5 years
Pierre Coster had a history of violence towards women but showed "high levels of remorse".
Suspended bubble hits tourism, hospitality hard ... again
Tourism and hospitality sectors are disappointed but understanding of the bubble pause.
New salmon catch limits aim to help save wild Chinook species
Moves to limit salmon catches are critical for future generations, Fish & Game says.