'Actions of an idiot': Speeding driver who killed his partner jailed
"I would rather serve a jail sentence any day than lose a child," mother of victim said.
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Auckland concrete truck drivers strike
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Migrant construction workers exploited - report
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Family of missing man appeal for sightings
Croucher's family was very concerned for his welfare and wanted to know he was safe.
Police search for man with hammer after robbery
The man threatened the attendant with the hammer before stealing cigarettes and cash.
Mate gave killer murder weapon
Tony Moore gave his mate a loaded gun he used to execute a Greymouth mum
Hosking: 12 million reasons why this Govt is dangerously naive
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'Calculated and cool' killer has murder appeal thrown out
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Police search for man missing after house fire
His family was very concerned for his welfare and wanted to know he was safe.
Christchurch man who died after crashing motorbike named
The twenty-year-old died after he collided with a car in Linwood yesterday.
'No more violence': Sons' heartbreaking tribute to mother
They grew up in a home ravaged by domestic violence but turned their horror into tribute.
Sexual grooming: 'Evil, depraved' teacher jailed
Depraved teacher made pupil call him "Master"
Teen admits manslaughter
Christchurch teen admits manslaughter ahead of murder trial.
Man dies after motorbike catches fire in Christchurch crash
One person seriously injured after motorbike and car crash in Christchurch.
Teacher accused of sexually abusing girls for 14 years
Teacher facing sex abuse charges granted interim name suppression.
Sex worker's killer to appeal conviction
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Pathology dismantling 'threatens justice'
Little unmoved as forensic pathologists warn of break-up consequences.
Wet week ahead for most of New Zealand
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Christchurch restored as a refugee settlement location
About 20 Afghan and Eritrean quota refugees are expected in Christchurch next year.
Cookie Time founder bets on future of hemp
Michael Mayell, the man who found Cookie Time, is investing in hemp.
Canterbury man fails to prove quake damage
Man's failed effort to prove earthquake damage means his insurance doesn't have to pay up.
Killer allegedly fails drug test
Melissa Wepa killed friend who dobbed her in to police.
He killed victim with wheel lock and burnt body, but insists it wasn't a callous murder
He beat victim to death with wheel lock, wrapped the body in carpet and set fire to it.
Widower recalls 'horrendous' night in Bermuda
Mary McKee was knocked unconscious and drowned after two boats crashed in 2017.
Kaikōura crayfish: Dropping in at Nin's Bin
On the road to recovery, food tourism may be just what Kaikōura needs.
Teachers: New offer needed to end strikes
Teachers hope their first strike in 23 years will spark a new offer from Government.
Teachers' strike today: School's out - All you need to know
Thousands of families face disruptions nationwide today as teachers strike.
Attempted murder: Jealous woman lured lover home before stabbing him
Virginia Beerens plunged the blade into her victim's chest in a jealous rage.
Rogue supermarket ordered to stop scanning customers
Countdown apologises to shoppers after Ferrymead customers slam "heavy-handed" tactics.