IRD, creditors chasing $19m from failed Rainbow childcare chain
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Tristan Locke stabbed Mark Cowling to death in dispute over loud music.
Armed police swarm Christchurch suburb to arrest man
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Rangitīkei council boss resigns
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The victim's family said the man showed no remorse for killing their loved one.
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The tropical storm is expected to bring more rain and strong gales for the North Island.
Major synthetic cannabis dealer ordered to pay police millions
The Court of Appeal rejected his claim the payment would amount to undue hardship.
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World Cup dreams add bite to Blues-Crusaders derby
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'Shoot me': Jury hears audio of fatal shooting at Connor Whitehead murder trial
Connor Whitehead was shot dead at a party in Christchurch in November 2021.
Airfare war: Jetstar launches cut-price domestic flights
The low-cost carrier made the announcement after Air NZ was accused of price gouging.
‘I’ve been shot’: Partygoer tells of moment teen shot dead at party
Connor Whitehead was shot dead at a party in Christchurch in November 2021.
Cold case murder trial aborted in second week
Two people who deny killing Angela Blackmoore will face a new trial.
Geraldine triple-fatal crash: Students attended same university in Singapore
The university says it's 'deeply saddened' by the triple-fatal crash.
Modular house builder hits the wall, unable to pay IRD $298,000
The company wanted to reduce waste and build in a more sustainable and higher-quality way.
'Chaotic': Four people rescued after boat overturns
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Geraldine triple-fatal crash: Police confirm the deceased were all from Singapore
'None of us had been to anything that major in recent times.'
WorkSafe investigates treatment of staff at prestigious high school
It's understood multiple allegations have been made against a senior staffer.
Person dies at Christchurch industrial workplace
A patient was seen being given CPR by responding paramedics.
Fresh heavy rain alert brings new threat of floods, slips
A new storm will bring squally thunderstorms and downpours to the north on Tuesday.
‘I love it, I’m just addicted’: 13yo joyrider’s startling admission
Four youths were involved in an 800km return trip joyride from Christchurch to Nelson.
Passenger made 111 call before campervan burst into flames, killing all three occupants
"None of us had been to anything that major in recent times."
'What are you going to do, get me whacked like Angela?': Murder trial hears secret conversations
Angela Blackmoore murder accused's ex-partner gives explosive evidence.
Christchurch vape shop ram raids continue
A vehicle smashed into a store in Northlands early this morning.
Victim needed to 'watch herself', murder accused allegedly said hours before killing
The Crown alleges Angela Blackmoore was brutally murdered to free up a business deal.
‘Disastrous outcome’: Woman sentenced for running over man clearing drain
Jeffrey Ilott was on his hands and knees clearing out guttering when he was run over.
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