'Warped, deviant' offender caught hiding child abuse material in hollowed out Bible
The 'recidivist' offender has previously been jailed for rape and is considered a danger.
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Man accused of murdering Gurjit Singh named in Dunedin court
Suppression has been lifted for the man accused of murdering Gurjit Singh in January.
'Tragic incident': Kiwi woman, 21, named as avalanche victim
The group were backcountry skiing in Hokkaido when the avalanche happened.
Ngāi Tahu offers Greenpark Huts leaseholders help with removal costs
Relocation of buildings and site clearing to be done by June 30.
Christchurch for the weekend: This hotel has everything within walking distance
The Muse Christchurch Art Hotel offers a city-centre stay that won't blow the budget.
Travellers from the US and Europe are suddenly descending on to Franz Josef Glacier. But why?
Our glacier is retreating. Access is restricted. Make like an overseas visitor and go now.
Is Christchurch the most inspiring destination in New Zealand?
This American traveller seems to think so.
'Tragic': Man stabbed to death at City Mission; 67-year-old charged with murder
Police were called to the emergency night shelter just after 10pm.
Fires in Otago contained; residents not yet able to return; helicopters called in
The fires were reported just after midnight.
Four suspicious fires in Christchurch; Irish pub extensively damaged
Fire crews were called to a spate of suspicious fires from just before 9pm last night.
New study reveals: Mentally ill and men are more likely to start vape
University of Otago research shows psychological factors influence why people vape.
Where the wild things are: Locusts, crickets and balls of all kinds on the menu
Explore the crunchy, wriggly, bizarre kai at this year's Wildfoods Festival in Hokitika.
Gregor Paul: End of Crusaders' reign a blessing or curse?
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Residents of a lakeside village were told by iwi they have to leave. Now they're threatening to stay
As move-out date looms, some residents say they will refuse to go.
Black Caps v Australia: NZ take 40-run lead to stumps
The Black Caps are hoping to revive their fortunes at Hagley Oval.
Christchurch school care programmes go into liquidation
Staff at MASH and CASPA were told the programmes had been shut down permanently.
Two arrested after MDMA found on the West Coast
Packaged MDMA was found, along with $9000 in cash, cannabis and stolen property.
Bluecliffs couple avoided standoff with police over evacuation
Bluecliffs couple have until 11am today to get out of the seaside community.
All-weather wandering: 5 of the best short walks in Queenstown
Colder months are coming. Rug up and explore somewhere new on these scenic strolls.
'I am not going anywhere': Southland residents forced from homes due to erosion
Bluecliffs has been under a state of emergency for a month due to ongoing erosion.
Henry snares three as Australia end on top
The Black Caps are hoping to revive their fortunes at Hagley Oval.
Korean driver sentenced after admitting he caused crash that killed beloved school librarian
'Often the defendant, as here, is an otherwise responsible citizen,' the judge said.
Adventure park eyes reopening after Port Hills blaze
Hundreds of hectares were burned and spread into parts of the adventure park.
'The scream was horrific': Helicopter airlifts critically injured Blenheim worker
One person in a critical condition was flown to Wellington Hospital.
All you need to know: Black Caps v Australia second test
It has been a rocky road for the Black Caps this past week but it could improve with a win
Dunedin man arrested as guns and drugs seized
Guns, drugs, ammo and cash were seized in a police raid at a prominent man's home.
‘No chance of survival’: One person dead after Canterbury crash
One person has died after a crash on Selwyn Rd, about 20km from Christchurch.
Man shot daughter with paintball gun after argument
The man shot paintballs at his daughter after an argument about tidying her room.
Lightning reflexes by photographer captures spectacular strike over sea
Photographer Paul Le Comte captured the images during dramatic storm.
Where new supermarkets have opened and might rise soon
Where are new stores opening? One store shut in Flaxmere but that's been eclipsed.
Cancelled classrooms: Does your school have one of the 20 axed NZ projects?
Everything you need to know about the 20 schools at risk of losing promised classrooms.
‘My daughter nearly died’: Mum of addict shares harrowing details of meth ordeal
It is estimated 19 people are affected by one person’s use of the drug.
Christchurch apartment fire caused by charging e-scooter that exploded
An E-scooter played a part in the apartment fire.