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Christchurch woman denies attempted murder
Katherine Mary Hughes has pleaded not guilty to attempting to murder a man.

More Christchurch youth offences as officer assaulted, 13-year-old joyrides
A 14-year-old will appear in Youth Court on Thursday facing charges of assault.

Victims of beach indecent assaults support offender's recovery
One victim is extra cautious now while the other woman is uncomfortable in a bikini.

Fire crews deal to laundry fire at private hospital
Crews quickly get to seat of blaze at St George's.

No body, no gun: Hung jury in Christchurch murder case
Michael McGrath vanished in 2017 - his friend denied shooting him dead.

Christchurch street traps its residents in knee-high floodwaters for a decade
Locals have resorted to purchasing 4WDs to 'pick up groceries' as their cars get stuck.

'Did his life mean nothing to you?': Mother's heartbreak over losing her son
The woman that killed her son has continued to re-offend.

DNA breakthrough beyond the grave: Kiwi aid worker killed in Ukraine's final legacy
Dr Andrew Bagshaw has had a key research paper published posthumously.

Bodiless murder trial: Expert witness rubbishes CCTV evidence
Mike McGrath vanished in 2017, never to be seen again. David Benbow is on trial.

Dad's death after choking on steak at family BBQ
Mike 'Lenny' Worley's organs donated to help save other Kiwis.

Review: Counting Crows mesmerise at Christchurch Town Hall
The Counting Crows performed at the Christchurch Town Hall and wowed the audience.

Power no longer indicator of whether missing man home at time of alleged murder - defence expert
Mike McGrath vanished in 2017, never to be seen again. David Benbow is on trial.

'Insidious crime': Former council manager jailed for corruption
The former council manager and his associate were sent to jail for corruption and bribery.

Ferry sailings cancelled, Wellingtonians urged to stay home as 5-metre waves batter coast
Parts of Christchurch are also without power due to high winds.

‘Barbaric rapist’ released on parole, board claims no longer ‘undue risk’
Gary Isherwood was sent to prison for a barbaric rape. He's been released again on parole.

Murder trial witness' mistake shows 'entire premise' of Crown case flawed - defence
Mike McGrath vanished in 2017, never to be seen again.

‘Not panic stations’: Blues upbeat despite second loss
Auckland outfit rues missed scoring opportunities, injuries against defending champion.

Earthquakes rumble Canterbury - GeoNet says shakes 10 minutes apart
A 4.7 magnitude quake has rolled across the Canterbury area.

SailGP Christchurch: All you need to know
All you need to know ahead of SailGP's New Zealand debut.

Power List: The top NZ retirement village owner operators
Six businesses own 47% of villages and 63% of units: we name the giants of the sector.

Private commemoration of March 15 terror attack preferred - PM
Commemorations of the March 15 terror attack will be more private this year.

Teacher strike: All you need to know
Motorists and commuters could face delays, though it's hoped disruptions are minimal.

The Ripple Effect: Life after March 15 - faith and new beginnings
Chapter Five: Some of the victims of March 15 reflect on that day and look to the future.

The Ripple Effect: Hope, fear and gun laws - the fallout from March 15
Chapter Four: Huge crowds gather at memorials as Govt races to ban some types of weapon.

The Ripple Effect: The day after - horror of March 15 dawns on a country forever changed
Chapter Three: Kurt Bayer goes back to March 16 as New Zealand wakes to a new reality.

The Ripple Effect: The frontline heroes of the Christchurch mosque shootings
Chapter Two: Kurt Bayer examines the immediate aftermath of the attacks.

The Ripple Effect: How the March 15 mosque attacks shattered a nation’s heart
Kurt Bayer examines 'our darkest of days' in a 5-part series.

PM hints Ardern could continue Christchurch Call work
Today marks four years since a terrorist walked into two Christchurch mosques, killing 51.