Mongols trial: Self-defence will be ‘easily disproven’, crown says
The crown says the accused would struggle to use self-defence on some of their charges.
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'Reduced demand, falling prices': House values still dropping nationwide
Value drops have slowed in the last month but that's no reason to say things are turning.
Cyclist dies after Christchurch crash
Police confirmed a cyclist died following an crash in Christchurch earlier today
Police investigating death on Christchurch street
A cordon is in place as police investigate the circumstances.
Videos show multiple teenage attacks on Christchurch children
At least three separate incidents have been captured on camera.
Man dies 10 days after he was assaulted in Christchurch
The 61-year-old was attacked in the CBD 10 days ago.
'Random attack': Girls beaten up at Christchurch bus stop
One of the victims had just won gold at a taekwondo nationals championship.
'My ex was 13... do you mind the age gap?' Man jailed for sex with minor
Logan Westbury had sex with a 13-year-old who he believed was his girlfriend.
‘Lives shattered’: Man jailed after underage teens targeted, ‘plied’ with alcohol for sex
Christchurch man jailed for targeting underage girls for sex
Watch: Youths film dairy break-in, parade loot in social media video
The video was posted to social media platform TikTok by the offenders.
Police shooting of Kiwi in Denver referred to grand jury
Grand jury to investigate police shooting of Kiwi in Denver.
Watch: Christchurch home hit by cars four times
A Christchurch home has been hit by cars four times since the owners moved in. CCTV footage shows the most recent incident on Monday evening. Video / Supplied
Eclipse: Christchurch welcomes first 3000-passenger ship since rebuild
Eleven years on, Christchurch is now a two-cruise-port town.
Woman dies after allegedly waiting three hours to be seen in overcrowded ED
Christchurch Hospital's ED had double the number of patients it was resourced for.
One critical after crash involving four children aged 10-15 in Christchurch
A child was ejected from the smashed car and is now fighting for their life.
'Mummy, mummy': 12yo’s cries for mum-of-four murdered walking home from work
Four months after Laisa Waka Tunidau was killed metres from home her husband speaks out.
Teenager's car stolen by masked man in Christchurch car jacking terror
Teenage boy has car stolen by masked man in Christchurch car jacking terror.
Overcoming 'deathly silence' - how NZ First's new guard evolved amid political oblivion
A new crop of members has come to the fore for NZ First as it returns from the wilderness.
NZ First's Winston Peters decries 'seeds of apartheid' in leader's address
Peters said the Government's Three Waters plan amounted to "retarded theft".
NZ First votes for repeal of Treaty of Waitangi references in law
The remit session precedes the much-anticipated address from party leader Winston Peters.
'Party of contrarians': NZ First ethos set as Winston's grand plan awaits
NZ First's leader is primed to release his grand plan for next year's election.
'They thought we were over': Winston Peters announces NZ First's comeback
The New Zealand First leader gave his opening address in Christchurch this morning.
'I have found my happiness': Living with concussion after Lime scooter accident
Pattie Ree suffered a serious concussion following a lime scooter accident.
Can NZ First work with Labour and who will be on Winston's team?
NZ First is emerging from its hibernation with a new, younger look.
Focus: Luxon speaks after MP resigns from portfolios
Chris Luxon speaks to the media at the Te Ara Atea centre after Taranaki-King Country MP Barbara Kuriger resigned from her portfolios. Video / NZ Herald
'Get out': Trans woman 'feared for safety' when kicked out of room in 'scary' motel incident
Video footage shows motel owner saying 'go in the bedroom and ... f***ing get out'.
Families of Mosque attack victims call for removal of lawyer
Many Muslims don't trust police because of how they were treated before the attacks.
Evicted: Social housing tenant turns violent in grab for a bigger share of free food
The man became violent when his neighbours told him he had taken too much food.
Watch: New video of man who tried to kidnap Christchurch woman
Police investigating an attempted kidnapping in Fendalton earlier this month continue to appeal for information from the public. Video / NZ Police
Outdoor noise concerns prevent new daycare from opening
The toys are on the shelves but the doors won't be opening to a new Christchurch daycare.
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