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Headbutting attack charge dropped for Chch bar sex assault predator.
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Housing charity ordered to reinstate sacked employee
Habitat for Humanity sacked its Nelson manager - now an authority has ordered he return.
Mystery photographer sends homeless man portrait to be auctioned
The photo sent to a gallery was addressed to a well-known homeless man living in the area.
Person seriously injured outside Queenstown Hospital
Patient flown to Dunedin Hospital in serious condition.
Connor Whitehead murder trial: Jury retires to consider verdict
Connor Whitehead was shot dead at a party in Christchurch in November 2021.
Animal control officer badly bitten in dog attack
The officer responding to reports of an animal attack was set upon by two dogs.
Christchurch high schools in lockdown after man walks on to school grounds
The school has asked parents not to come and collect their children.
Bikepacking New Zealand: A beginner's guide to this new cycle adventure
Experience a sense of adventure while taking the slow lane.
Proposal to move patient tissue samples further scrapped
A proposal to transport lab samples has been dropped after criticism.
Mum 'horrified' by mystery object found in daughter's drink
Bridgett Taylor's daughter drank the entire can of Sprite before the odd object was found.
Go to Wānaka, do not pass Go! Holiday spot lands place on famous board game
See you later, Park Lane.
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Shooter at party ‘never intended to kill’, lawyer tells murder trial jury
Connor Whitehead was shot dead at a party in Christchurch in November 2021.
Arborist dies in Hagley Park following workplace accident
WorkSafe confirmed an investigation had been opened into the incident.
Revealed: Female sex offender teacher also inappropriate with other students
The teacher was convicted of engaging sexually with multiple students at the school.
Noel Leeming Rangiora burglary: Two thieves steal $140,000 in tech gear
Police said two young people are helping with enquiries.
No body, no weapon murder case: Ex-prison guard to face retrial; new date confirmed
Michael McGrath disappeared in 2017 and has never been found.
Axe attack on supermarket among eight-store Chch crime spree overnight
The eight shops targeted were spread across the city, one person has been arrested so far.
Killer driver sentenced after causing chaos on roads
Joseph Francis Haenga avoided jail, despite his previous conviction for killing a cyclist.
Cash injection for highly anticipated Christchurch Youth Hub
The Rātā Foundation has donated $500,000 towards stage one construction.
'Everyone under suspicion': Pharmacist sentenced after stealing codeine
Pharmacist has put her career in jeopardy after stealing codeine from work.
Sam Neill gives back with hefty donation after blood cancer battle
'Happy to help, just as they help so many', says Kiwi acting legend.
Man pleads guily over Polly Riddell death
Polly Riddell went to visit 'on and off' partner the evening before her death.
‘Horrified’: Bus driver stood down after students showered in glass
Parents have slammed the bus' poor history as the current driver is stood down.
Scientists' mistake restores woman's vision
A woman's vision improved after scientists discovered an ‘accidental miracle’.
Homicide probe: Police raid property in connection with man’s death
Richard Leman's body was found inside a car parked in a garage in Rangiora last month.
Meth worth thousands found in Dunedin vehicle
A street value of at least $10,000 worth of meth was allegedly found in the car.
Wellington hostel fire fallout, expert says sack all Gore councillors & police surround house in Rānui | Focus Morning Bulletin: 17 May, 2023
The fallout continues from the tragic Loafers Lodge fire in Wellington, local government expert says sack all Gore councillors after Mayor survives and police surround house in Rānui as person barricades themselves inside in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
In the peak midwinter: Exploring Canterbury High Country by horseback
When the snow falls, the backcountry calls.
Bell of the brawl: NZ's youngest mayor survives no confidence vote
The future of the council had been hanging in the balance.
Te Kuiti bank robbery: Supermarket staff shot at, two escape on motorbike
No one was injured in the small rural town.
Gore council fight: Tension mounts ahead of this afternoon's showdown
Councillors to vote on motion of no confidence in NZ's youngest mayor.
$4.1m Ponzi scheme: More than 60 investors caught up, SFO charge two people
The SFO started their investigation in 2021.
Death of drunken 14yo girl prompts coroner warning
Teen had smoked cannabis and drunk cider before tragic accident.