Armed callout in Rangiora after false report of gunman
The police Eagle helicopter was circling the Rangiora and Kaiapoi area.
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One thousand gather at Dunedin mosque
Dunedin's Muslims gathered at the mosque in Clyde St for Friday prayers today.
Patient in agony for 12 days after botched surgery sews colon shut
'I should have been listened to,' says patient after complaint upheld.
Huge endangered leatherback sea turtle washes up in Banks Peninsula
The local primary school children had the chance to see the animal up close.
Endangered leatherback sea turtle washes up in Pigeon Bay
The animal reportedly weighed 300kg.
Routeburn Track: Taking the luxury route
Perfect blue skies and fine food greet Stephanie Holmes along the Routeburn Track.
'I will never leave NZ, this is my home': Survivor came face to face with gunman
'He killed innocent victims, my friends, kids and children, just killed them'.
Police investigating Dunedin Airport bomb hoax
A large number of people were disrupted and distressed as a consequence of the scare.
Honouring the dead: Osama Adnan Yousef Abukwaik
Osama Abu Kwaik had fallen in love with life in New Zealand.
Linwood mosque survivor comforted terrified young boy
Seven people were killed after the terrorist opened fire at Linwood mosque on Friday.
Students look to love at Christchurch school hit by tragedy
Students from Cashmere High School will hold a vigil today for those killed in the attack.
Facebook removed 1.5 million videos within 24 hours of Christchurch attack
It still wasn't able to remove everything.
In Tarrant's Australian hometown, his relatives remember violent video games, trouble with women
Tarrant is accused of killing 50 people at two mosques in Christchurch.
Three days after shootings, families wait to bury the victims
The youngest victim was a 3-year-old whose family hasn't seem him since.
Accused gunman's family: 'We're all gobsmacked'
Brenton Tarrant has been arrested and charged with murder following the attack.
'We must bury them': Heartbreak as relatives wait for bodies of loved ones
Relatives anxiously wait for authorities to release the remains of those who were killed.
'He returned over and over': Terrifying minutes lying beneath dying men
"Every time he stopped, I thought he was gone. But he returned over and over again."
Shackled and barefoot: Accused single gunman's court appearance
The 28-year-old accused of the Christchurch mosque shootings has appeared in court.
The challenging task of organising burials
Islamic expert says under normal circumstances, burials are done on the same day.
Polyfest, Bryan Adams, Pride events cancelled after shootings
Concerts, cultural performances and parades have been cancelled around the country.
In one day, more people killed in NZ than are usually murdered in a year
The resulting death toll of at least 49 people meant more were killed than annual murders.
Raped in hospital after surgery: Man jailed for eight years
The man was jailed for eight years for hospital rape.
Pair accused of sexual assault in Cromwell
Pair charged with abduction, sexual violation, injuring and impeding breathing.
Earthquake near Timaru causes weak shaking
The earthquake took place about 15km northeast of the South Canterbury city.
Another nude man caught in lewd act at Dunedin beach
Police urge people to get in touch if they see anything and to take a photo if possible.
Man in coma after 'one punch' assault outside bar
Police reveal details on what unfolded at a Queenstown bar when four men were kicked out.
Two mums in elaborate fake kidnapping hoax
Mums staged car theft and arson and are now serving home detention.
Viagogo refunds several turned-away concertgoers
Around 200 people were refused entry to Six60's Dunedin gig, Viagogo was blamed.
Born between 1969 and 1992? You might not be safe from measles
Measles is a serious illness and one in 10 people need hospital treatment.
'We did not see it coming': Daughter's death sparks mission
David White still agonises over not doing more to help prevent the tragedy.
Murderer's 'lack of empathy' means no parole
Murderer still shows "a complete lack of empathy'' for his victim after 16 years in prison
Alleged gunman in Christchurch police shootout charged
A number of firearms-related charges have been handed down against the man.
When stag nights go bad: Three tourists assaulted
Daniel Parker was with "idiot farm boys" celebrating a stag do when he assaulted three men
Drizzly start to the weekend with risk of thunderstorms for parts of NZ
The drizzly start to the weekend in Auckland and Northland is set to persevere today.