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'They'll disown her': Female sailor sentenced for indecent assault on male superior officer
Three fellow sailors had accused her of inappropriate touching over a single night.
'I didn't mean to': Female sailor accused of 'indecent' touch of naval officer testifies
Roselia Epati was charged with three counts of indecent assault.
Court martial: Woman accused of groping three people aboard ship, including superior officer
She is accused of having groped two women and a man.
'Unfair and unsafe': Gang members block hospital parking, intimidate public
Gang members blocked off parks at Christchurch Hospital in the lead-up to Christmas.
Devil’s advocate: The trials and tribulations of NZ’s greatest living defence lawyer
Nigel Hampton KC opens up on career’s highs and lows after 100-plus murder trials.
Families ‘mortified’ after racial tagging attack overnight
Nazi symbols, "n" word were spraypainted overnight throughout the area.
'We still have hope': Missing NZ aid worker could be found alive
Colleague wary of disinformation, hopeful NZ aid worker Andrew Bagshaw is still alive.
Magnet fishing: Dad and sons try their luck at bottom of Avon River
Some people catch fish. Tim Riley catches cell phones, nails, and whatever else is metal.
Slouching in court: Teen accused of jumping on mum, baby in tent rebuked by judge
The judge asked the man if he was tired before telling him to "stand up straight".
Failed Canterbury house-builder forecast to owe $1m+
"Struggled with delays around building materials and consents."
Chch resident critically injured in evening assault
Police responded to an assault at a Linwood address on Tuesday.
'Terrified': Patient ‘gobsmacked’ after dentist trip ends in request for HIV test
The dental clinic is now reviewing the “isolated incident”.
NZ aid worker Andrew Bagshaw likely in Russian hands
Police and Army are now searching for the son of two prominent NZ doctors.
After seven-year struggle, $317m Ryman plans approved
Rollercoaster ride for $317m estate continues, but project opponents already grumbling.
Former Mongrel Mob boss Chad Puru's death will be referred to the Coroner
Death of Chad Puru, former Mongrel Mob boss, not considered suspicious. police say.
Against the odds, they managed to buy a first home. Can they hang on?
They laid their dreams of home ownership bare. Eighteen months on, how have they fared?
NZ company develops pilotless planes to fight bushfires
World-leading move converts planes to drones for work in tough conditions.
Multiple airsoft gun incidents in Christchurch as cars, pedestrians shot at
The spate of shootings was in the city's northwest.
How speed limit reviews could affect your holiday journey
The Herald analyses the impact speed limit changes could have on journey times.
Private School Rich List: The wealthiest institutions for Kiwi kids
Which private school has 63 times more capital behind each student than the public system.
Weather: Clear skies to see in new year
Holiday hotspots are the place to be right now and into the new year.
Kids' TV veteran on New Year Honours list
Janine Morrell-Gunn has made children's content for New Zealand screens for over 35 years.
Chch building on fire - ‘explosions’ heard, smoke billowing towards city
Fire and Emergency say four firetrucks and an aerial unit are responding to the blaze.
Person critical after Christchurch crash
Serious Crash Unit is investigating the crash at Riccarton Rd/Hansons Lane intersection.
Woman who died after Invercargill assault was ‘much-loved mother’
Police confirm homicide investigation following death of 48-year-old.
Secure parking woes for Christchurch Hospital staff continue
Nurse wants a long-term solution for hospital staff carparks to be prioritised.
Body recovered in search for missing canoeist
The person had been missing since last night.
Person missing in Christchurch lake after canoe capsizes
Emergency services were called to Lake Roto Kohatu at about 6.50pm
Police ask two witnesses of Christchurch mother and baby assault to come forward
An 18-year-old man has already appeared before the courts.
Norwegian troll to bring Mid Canterbury back to the silver screen
Mid Canterbury is poised to grace the silver screen again and it may be just the start.
NZ's busiest housing developer holding $152.4m of investor funds longer
"Adverse market conditions" cited in letters to wholesale investors
Crime Scene Cleaners broke law with ‘morally repugnant’ social media posts
The company posted graphic scenes of sudden deaths to social media but avoids prosecution.
Baby shaking tragedy: Father loses appeal over 10-and-a-half year jail term
Father avoided murder charge when child died hours after since-changed rule lapsed.