More human remains found at Pike River: 'They may even be my boy' - father
Latest find means 12 of the 29 men killed in 2010 disaster have now been located.
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An RSV patient spent $62 on an Uber home after arriving at hospital in an ambulance.
Rangiora homicide: Man pleads not guilty to murder
Richard Leman's dismembered body was found inside the boot of a parked car.
Man admits importing 2kg of meth from Laos and United Kingdom
The drugs were in packages which were declared as containing a bike and compressors.
'They will come here and kill you': Gang death threat made in home invasion
Victims of a home invasion were told the Mongrel Mob would kill them if they told police.
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ARA Timaru polytechnic evacuated, closed for the day after threat
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Cat-hunting tournament returns to Canterbury after public backlash
Safe For Animals slams the tournament's return.
Crash victim remembered as ‘kind and caring’ man
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Teen's desperate bid to rescue brother as flames destroy home
The Christchurch community rallied in force from the moment the fire sparked.
Serious injuries near Mount Cook after car falls down bank
It's understood three patients are being treated.
Four accused of burglary before fatal Otago crash named
Police tried to pull over 'vehicle of interest' but it crashed.
Infamous villa linked to grisly murder probe up for sale
Fire-damaged home searched twice by police during homicide inquiry.
Christchurch man faces 58 charges over alleged $200k theft of grant funding
The charges include forgery, theft of grant funds and dishonestly using a document.
Kaikōura seabed shows ‘astonishing resilience’
The 7.8 earthquake nearly 'completely wiped out' some of the ecosystems.
Trapping ‘library’ receives council grant
Taieri Mouth Amenities Society has been awarded a grant of $37,000.
Country music legend rushed to hospital
Country muso rushed to hospital, minutes before he was due to take the stage.
Search and rescue teams bring out quad and mountain bike riders
Dense forest and bad weather made rescues challenging.
Adults only: Tenant evicted after failing to mention her 'home-based business' involved sex work
The landlords recognised their apartment on a sexual services website.
Hiker rescued after Arthur’s Pass mudslide
The hiker's leg was trapped by a rock after the mudslide.
Nine people injured following Clutha crash, road closed
There have been several crashes on that stretch of highway.
20 people linked to Mongrel Mob arrested following major operation
The most serious charges include attempted murder, with arrests also in other regions.
Two people confirmed dead after car, school bus crash in rural Canterbury
St John is treating several patients, people in the car have been injured, police say.
Staff 'absolutely gutted' after blaze rips through Dunedin pub
The blaze has left a gaping hole in the roof above the kitchen, according to reports.
Patched over: Entire Rebels MC chapter become Comancheros
Sudden move sends shockwaves through the underworld and gang tension fears mount.
Police make inquiries following death of Invercargill toddler
Authorities are working to determine the cause of death.
Drink driver jailed after causing 'havoc' on the road
Kayla Te Ata Rangi Graham caused havoc on the roads and racked up her 11th conviction.
Dog shot and killed by police after seriously injuring person
The incident triggered a heavy police turnout in Bryndwr.
Rangiora homicide: Woman appears in court charged with being accessory after alleged murder
Richard Leman's body was found inside a parked car seven weeks ago.
Builder caught using unconsented Chinese roofing product; other homes could be affected
The owners only discovered the switch when the paint began deteriorating.
Oranga Tamariki 'fraud': Pair charged with $2 million scam
Pair also face charge of money laundering $791,500.
‘Back from the dead’: Dog reunited with family 11 days after horror fatal crash
Ace was tracked in wild bush by a former Search and Rescue operative.
Police withdraw assault charge in relation to Christchurch man’s death
The man was charged after the death of Rangi Kingi in February.