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Corrections 'breakdown' contributed to woman's murder by paroled ‘psychopath’
Coroner makes extensive recommendations after 'preventable' murder of Chch woman.
Whitebaiter dies after being swept into sea by 'rogue' wave
Fellow whitebaiter raised the alarm after horror unfolded.
'We all miss him': Mum-of-four on losing husband to blood cancer
Every day eight New Zealanders are diagnosed with a form of blood cancer.
Chris Gayle reveals he got confidence boost from facing Black Caps
'I was just pretty much always dominant against New Zealand.'
'Tragically catastrophic': Teen who caused fatal crash escapes conviction, name suppressed
No conviction for Christchurch teen who killed a woman and injured four others in crash.
Jetstar passengers evacuated after stairs blown into plane
Powerful gusts of up to 100 km/h are expected to roar across the north this afternoon.
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NZ’s biggest house-builder G.J. Gardner planning 30% franchise growth
'If you’re in a really tough game, go on the attack.'
The next Wahs generation: NRL scouts swarm NZ high schools competition
After years of ignoring South Island talent, the Warriors are looking south for new stars.
Explained: Why would Kmart expand in this tough retail environment?
Boss from across the Tasman explains the reasoning behind Kmart's expansion here.
Alwyn Poole: Teaching teens resilience – the 'Grammar way' is a destructive anachronism
OPINION: Even David Seymour described Grammar as a ‘barbaric’ place for some.
Opinion: Spinning its wheels- new transport plan steers NZ back to a car-dependent past
OPINION: Kiwis will likely find themselves stuck in worsening traffic.
JLL retirement village study: population up, companies adjust growth
Most older people do not live in such villages, even with 53,000 people there now.
A life shaped by crime: Desensitised burglar back behind bars
Judge says Edward Davis' remorse and regret 'may be aligned with apprehension'.
Christchurch rape trial: Jury retires to consider verdicts after six weeks of evidence
Former footballer denies accusations at High Court trial in Christchurch.
Why growers are moving production to Canterbury
FruitFed Supplies says there's a noticeable increase in horticulture in the region.
Aucklanders brace for gales, hail, cold temperatures, possible blackouts; snow falls in Chch
A major highway in the South Island has been closed to due snow and ice.
Logging truck crash leaves one dead west of Nelson
The road is expected to remain closed for some time.
SPCA rehomes large number of rats from Whanganui home
Some rats travelled via ferry to Christchurch in a custom-built, air-conditioned vehicle.
Pedestrian hospitalised after Canterbury car meet crash, police hunt for driver
A teenager was reportedly struck by a ute before it fled the scene.
Heavy snow and thunderstorms to hit New Zealand
'If you must travel, ensure you have snow chains, sleeping bags ... and emergency items.'
Broken bones, spinal injuries, heart giving out: Inside the rescue helicopter
The Herald spends a weekend witnessing lifesaving missions across the South Island.
Let the fun beGIN: This week's travel alerts will put you in the mood for summer
From a floral G&T to a new Christchurch hangout, there's lots going on in travel.
Nine properties worth $5.7m seized in black market tobacco case
Police and Customs earlier seized 408kg of tobacco and 11,000 cigarettes.
North Island faces heavy rain after South Island snow dump
Waitomo, Taumarunui, Taupo, Taihape and Taranaki may face the brunt of the rain.
South Canterbury crash victim 'will be missed by all'
The man died at the scene of the truck and car collision.
Opinion: Why I joined the cult of running
OPINION: Connor Kitto on the joys of jogging - and how it's booming.
'Disgusted': Family distraught after dog’s body disposed of without their knowledge
The family was left with no way to say goodbye after their dog’s remains were destroyed.