Man who strangled partner with baby nearby avoids prison 'by the skin of his teeth'
"She doesn’t want to see you go to prison, but she wants you to get the help you need."
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Woman found with weapons in her wardrobe, ammo in her handbag sentenced
After she was filmed at target practice, police moved in and made an arrest.
Thousands flock to Addington Raceway for NZ Cup Day
Crowds are back for the first time since 2019 after pandemic.
John MacDonald: Pull the plug on unfair Christchurch water charges
OPINION: Not every property has its own individual water meter.
Vandalism means no surf watch
Teens were recorded kicking out panels at the St Kilda Surf Life Saving Club in Dunedin.
Horse scratched on Cup Day amid allegations it was given prohibited substance
The horse has been scratched from the biggest trotting day of the year.
Over 150 reports of stolen cars in one week in Christchurch
Police chief warns the public to be "extra vigilant" about securing their cars
Police dive squad to search waterways in Anaru Moana murder investigation
People with information are urged to contact the police.
Highly charged issue: Should BnB guests pay to top up EVs?
With 46000 EVs about to hit the road this summer, who should be paying for their fuel?
Road reopening after three-car crash in Southland kills one person
A person is dead after a three-vehicle crash near Winton, in Southland, this afternoon.
Police officer attacked after asking man to tip out his Bourbon and cola
The constable was left with a concussion, a cut lip and a black eye.
John MacDonald: Election bribe disguised as a rescue package
OPINION: If you have teenagers you won't feel the love for the Government.
Alleged fatal hit-and-run driver charged with perverting course of justice
The driver is charged with dangerous driving causing the death of a cyclist.
NZ Cup and Show Week: Last tickets up for grabs for NZ Cup Day at Addington
Twenty-thousand people are expected at Cup Day at Addington Raceway.
Police warning sounded for criminals
”We rely on the public to help stamp out this offending in our community.”
Six young people arrested after Christchurch city attack
The victim suffered minor injuries.
Police name man who died after Christchurch CBD assault
Emergency services were called to the incident on Cashel St just after 6pm on October 18
Dunedin cocaine plot accused in court
Man charged with conspiring to import 91kg of drugs on a container ship denies allegation.
Tourist’s death on Arrowtown track probably due to hypothermia
Wai Ming Lai, of Hong Kong, was found about a kilometre into the Sawpit Gully track.
Dunedin rider crashes big motorbike hours after purchase
The man, unlicensed, crashed his brand new Triumph and was taken to hospital.
Police following ‘good lines of inquiry’ into cause of fire
All have been 'successfully evacuated, all safely' with no reports of property damage
Fresh crews called in to fight massive blaze on Canterbury’s Pegasus Beach
More than 130 people have been evacuated.
Lone Ranger: Farmer appeals against conviction after horse killed on highway saying it ‘wasn’t a crime’
Farmer Luke King says the police and justice systems have been against him on all fronts.
Westland braces for severe weather, Ruapehu's $4M boost & Starship declines donation | Focus Morning Bulletin: 2 November, 2022
What we can expect from today’s unemployment figures, relief for Ruapehu and South Island braces for severe weather in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Glacier Trail: West Coast asks for $60m cycle trail to Fox
An ambitious scenic cycle trail has passed the first hurdle.
Grieving dad given home detention for dealing LSD
Mark Frew's life descended into worse chaos when he learned his adult son had died.
Police investigating death on Christchurch street
A cordon is in place as police investigate the circumstances.
Pregnant woman punched elderly motorist through his car window
She felt he had driven too close to her and her family at the supermarket.
Drying out? The regions forecasters will be watching this summer
Even after our wettest winter, dryness is looking likely for many regions this summer.
'Positive light': Police deny prioritising social media
Police deny prioritising posting to social media over responding to media queries.
Weekend weather: Hot and humid conditions bring rain, wind and thunderstorms
An airmass from Queensland and Coral Sea brings hot weather with rain and wind watches.
Caught out: Pair pinged over blue cod plunder
Fishermen fined, boat forfeited after pair lie about why they had more fish than allowed.
Aircraft engineer jumps on wing of plane with engines running, punches pilot
The pilot felt the plane rocking, then saw a man on the wing before the blows rained down.