Convicted rapist takes claim he attacked woman in his sleep to Supreme Court
A jury earlier found Damin Peter Cook was not asleep when he raped a woman.
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NZ sheep dog trialling legend dies in farm accident
The New Zealand Sheep dog training captain was killed in an ATV crash on Monday.
Christchurch 12-year-old girl missing for 11 days found safe and well
The youngster was last seen on July 11.
Revealed: The mammoth cost of removing and burying beached whales
New Zealand is a hotspot for strandings, with more than 5000 recorded since 1840.
Blackmail charges withdrawn as retrial begins
Person was accused of attempting to blackmail a public figure after paid sexual encounter.
First XV wrap: Pukekohe High topple Wesley College
There have been some power shifts in the Counties Manukau First XV landscape.
Under-fire zoo responds to animal welfare claims; MPI officials visit animals today
Orana Wildlife Trust Board says a ‘thorough review’ is underway.
'Devastating': Baby died after hospital staff delayed C-section
The newborn had a brain injury caused by inadequate oxygen and later died.
Arrest made after alleged early morning stabbing in Christchurch CBD
A man is facing a charge of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
Giraffe dies at Christchurch zoo, body dragged out of enclosure before opening
Orana Wildlife Park said the giraffe died from an 'unsurvivable condition'.
Have you seen Natasha? Police, family fear for 12-year-old girl missing for 10 days
The 12-year-old was last seen on July 11.
Drug importer's house seizure linked to Bitcoin, the dark web and $268k of US meth
The owner only had $25,000 left to pay on his mortgage.
Two people hospitalised following alleged stabbing outside central Christchurch bar
Emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 4am.
Anaru Moana homicide: Charges laid against third man
A third man has been charged in relation to the alleged 2021 South Canterbury murder.
Focus: One year on from Yanfei Bao's disappearance
The real estate agent’s body is still missing as her murder trial proceeds. Video / NZ Herald
Yanfei Bao one year on and SkyCity closure | Focus Morning Bulletin July 19, 2024
In today’s headlines with Chereè Kinnear, it’s one year since Yanfei Bao’s disappearance, SkyCity casino to close for five days and tough news for those on the job hunt.
Christchurch, Edgeware fire: Four people injured at property known by police
A resident on the street said a stabbing occurred at the same property earlier this year.
Yanfei Bao disappearance: The unanswered question baffling police
It’s been a year since the disappearance of the Christchurch real estate agent.
Christchurch icon ‘Radio Ron’ has died
John Truman, affectionately known as 'Radio Ron', was a well-known city identity.
Frank Film: How Tusiata Avia becomes voice of NZ Pasifika
'I was writing about race and justice – and why wouldn’t I be?'
Property Insider: How to still get $10k off a new house; apartment prices cut by 25%
One company is offering eligible buyers money for deposits so they can afford a house.
AT boss under fire and Catholic order stripped of authority | Focus Morning Bulletin July 16, 2024
In today's headlines with Chereè Kinnear, criticism for AT boss, exorcism abuse claims and another legal win for Donald Trump.
Grand National in sight for promising chaser
“He kept coming really strongly at the finish, so it was pretty exciting."
Exorcisms and abuse: Vatican strips Christchurch Catholic order of authority
Vatican investigated alleged unauthorised exorcisms and spiritual and psychological abuse.
Behind bars: Man who stabbed his neighbour to death says he's learnt to be patient
“They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, perhaps that’s not true.”
'You don’t leave your kids alone': Woman faces charges after kids rescued from smoke-filled house
Police say neighbours prevented a tragic outcome.
Take kea on the road: Five of the parrots killed by vehicles on Milford Road
Five kea have been hit and killed by vehicles at popular waypoints on Milford Road.
Ōtautahi legends Dillastrate release special new waiata, ‘Māwherangi’
A Christchurch-based band has released a new song.
'Totally unfair': Family mourn granddad fatally attacked after being mistaken for child abductor
'When I left for work that day everything was good.'
Community leader warns people to stay off streets at night after one-punch death
The Christchurch man admitted to killing the victim with one punch in a skatepark.
Christchurch power outage hits more than 1500 homes as mercury plummets
Power company Orion says 'all outages were resolved at 8.16.'
'It caused his death': Man abused in care at Marylands School dies before justice served
The man contracted a fatal disease as a result of horrific child sexual abuse.
Man killed stranger he thought was abducting his son from skatepark
He became enraged when he saw the stranger holding his son's hand.
Grandmother battling cancer told the one drug keeping her alive will no longer be funded
Kiri Carter was given six months, years later she's found out she now has brain cancer.