Police investigating whether series of aggravated robberies in Canterbury are linked
A bank, a supermarket and a dairy have recently been targeted in the region.
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Police appeal for man captured on CCTV to come forward following bank robbery
A man entered the bank armed with a weapon on Wednesday afternoon.
Death of man whose body was found being attacked by dogs 'not suspicious'
The Herald understands when police arrived dogs appeared to be attacking the man’s body.
‘Everybody in the flat has it’: Scabies break out among Christchurch students
A Christchurch GP has confirmed numerous young people have presented with the condition.
Cancer patient forks out $25k, drives five hours to avoid twelve-week waiting period
The woman told the Herald she was disgusted by the waiting periods.
Nearly 50 cars in Blenheim broken into and damaged in one month
Most of the cars were stolen from outside homes.
Two injured after Queenstown crash
Emergency services, including police and St John were called shortly before 8.30am.
Armed police respond to ‘unexplained’ death in Christchurch
At this time the death is being treated as unexplained, say police.
'Downhill very soon': 9000+ lightning strikes as thunderstorms hit country
The stormy weather is expected to continue all week but hopefully clear by the weekend.
Arrest after Dunedin firearm incident, another man still sought
Man arrested yesterday following yesterday's shooting appeared in court this morning.
Flockhill: The world’s most glamorous sheep station?
A remote luxury lodge for when money is no object.
Lightning, gales and downpours expected as thunderstorms brew in Tasman Sea
Forecaster warns that gales could be damaging.
Person dies in workplace incident outside BP service station
It is understood a person was found under a truck.
'I'm still waiting': Survivor of horror van crash desperate for answers eight months on
Pedro Clariman says he's lonely and traumatised after losing 7 family members in crash.
'Chaotic': Fresh weather warnings as 40mm of rain an hour set to lash parts of NZ
Northland, Auckland, Waikato and Bay of Plenty all in firing line for thunder tonight.
Man who died after attack near Christchurch park believed to be visiting from India
A 31-year-old man has been charged over the attack.
Person dies at Queenstown Bike Park
Ambulance, helicopter responded to incident in Ben Lomond Scenic Reserve, Lomond Rd.
Gloriavale man whipped daughter over relationship
Man beat daughter for having a relationship in the community out of wedlock.
Easter weather: What's in store for the long weekend
The South Island also woke to a cold and frosty morning to kick off the long weekend.
Gore Mayor set to continue serving the community
Ben Bell would continue to work for the community that elected him.
Recidivist criminal released on parole - says he’s ‘determined’ not to reoffend
Nathan Boulter has 'significant' rap sheet including high-profile kidnapping.
Dog handler’s decision to release dog on woman was ‘unjustified and excessive’
The woman was hiding behind a hedge following a police pursuit.
Sex offender loses appeal; Prison term stands
Balclutha man argued the sentence should be converted to home detention.
Missing Queenstown woman Suzanne Frew found dead
Police found her body around 8.30am on Highview Tce.
Christchurch woman denies attempted murder
Katherine Mary Hughes has pleaded not guilty to attempting to murder a man.
Threat of violence against trans community attending women's swim event
Jennifer Shields, Qtopia lead, said she learned of the threat yesterday.
'Quit f*****g around!': Parent's outrage at teacher's sweary tirade
The parent alleges the school's deans defended the teacher's behaviour.
John MacDonald: Is it time for a zero-alcohol limit for drivers?
OPINION: I’ll take inconvenience over more tragic road deaths any day.
Kitchen fire injures Christchurch resident
The Avondale local's condition is unknown at this stage.
More Christchurch youth offences as officer assaulted, 13-year-old joyrides
A 14-year-old will appear in Youth Court on Thursday facing charges of assault.
Fire crews deal to laundry fire at private hospital
Crews quickly get to seat of blaze at St George's.
Man accused of abduction and rape of school-age girl in Blenheim
Police arrested the man after an incident near the Blenheim Railway Station.
No body, no gun: Hung jury in Christchurch murder case
Michael McGrath vanished in 2017 - his friend denied shooting him dead.
Christchurch street traps its residents in knee-high floodwaters for a decade
Locals have resorted to purchasing 4WDs to 'pick up groceries' as their cars get stuck.