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'Disgusting': Serial abuser jailed for life after killing ex in front of her kids

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'Disgusting': Serial abuser jailed for life after killing ex in front of her kids

Nathan Boulter stabbed Chantal McDonald 55 times in the driveway of her Christchurch home.

25 Feb 12:10 AM

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Kiwi-led Wayve raises $2.5b, reveals Uber will use its robotaxi tech

Microsoft, Nvidia, host of major car-makers sign on to use the technology.

25 Feb 12:01 AM

Police swarm quiet Chch street after early morning drive-by shooting

It comes a week after a man was shot in a gang-related fight in the city.

24 Feb 11:54 PM

Christchurch fraud-accused Nicola Flint arrested in Wales

Christchurch fraud-accused Nicola Flint arrested in Wales

24 Feb 05:13 AM

Accused claimed he was asleep before tourist's alleged pack rape. Then police showed him the video

Accused claimed he was asleep before tourist's alleged pack rape. Then police showed him the video

24 Feb 04:59 AM

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All Blacks watch: Super Rugby's top Kiwi performers in round two

OpinionPaul Lewis

All Blacks watch: Super Rugby's top Kiwi performers in round two

24 Feb 02:29 AM

NZ medical platform hack: Patients marked dead, names changed to Charlie Kirk

NZ medical platform hack: Patients marked dead, names changed to Charlie Kirk

24 Feb 12:10 AM

Neighbour lifts car from trapped boy after being hit scootering to school

Neighbour lifts car from trapped boy after being hit scootering to school

23 Feb 11:44 PM

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Christchurch cancer-fraud-accused Nicola Flint arrested in Wales after police search family home

Christchurch cancer-fraud-accused Nicola Flint arrested in Wales after police search family home

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24 Feb 07:28 PM

15 years on: Gerry Brownlee on the Christchurch rebuild

15 years on: Gerry Brownlee on the Christchurch rebuild

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20 Feb 04:00 PM

NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Thursday, February 19, 2026

NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Thursday, February 19, 2026

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18 Feb 11:52 PM

Christchurch mayor reveals latest on Banks Peninsula state of emergency

Christchurch mayor reveals latest on Banks Peninsula state of emergency

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17 Feb 06:17 PM

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This is the 'new Prague' the crowds don't know about

This is the 'new Prague' the crowds don't know about

Skip the overpriced, tourist-filled town for a proper hidden gem.

23 Feb 11:05 PM

'You can go get f****d': Drink driver who taunted police convicted after crash that killed mate

'You can go get f****d': Drink driver who taunted police convicted after crash that killed mate

Aron Templeton drank about 16 standard drinks before getting behind the wheel.

23 Feb 09:22 PM

Person dies in three-car Canterbury crash

Person dies in three-car Canterbury crash

The Serious Crash Unit closed the road for a scene examination overnight.

23 Feb 05:49 PM

'Torn up:' Witness to e-bike crash says rider suddenly faceplanted onto road

'Torn up:' Witness to e-bike crash says rider suddenly faceplanted onto road

A nurse and two doctors stopped to help the bleeding man.

23 Feb 05:00 PM

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The big winners and losers from Warriors pre-season trials

OpinionBen Francis

The big winners and losers from Warriors pre-season trials

Assessing the highs and lows from the Warriors' pre-season.

23 Feb 04:31 PM

Sky-high party: Air NZ revives Synthony in the Sky

Sky-high party: Air NZ revives Synthony in the Sky

The $489 fare includes a GA ticket to the sold-out Once In A Lifetime show.

23 Feb 04:00 PM

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Wealth of 10 biggest iwi edges higher in tough year

Wealth of 10 biggest iwi edges higher in tough year

23 Feb 04:00 PM

Timeline shift: Pike River mine memorial pushed back beyond earlier target

Timeline shift: Pike River mine memorial pushed back beyond earlier target

23 Feb 04:00 PM

Judge refuses strict monitoring for child sex offender despite risk concerns

Judge refuses strict monitoring for child sex offender despite risk concerns

23 Feb 07:00 AM

Christchurch dogs attack: Bloody scene after pets savage boy without warning

Christchurch dogs attack: Bloody scene after pets savage boy without warning

23 Feb 04:11 AM

The Front Page: Do move-on orders fix homelessness, or just push people out of sight?

The Front Page: Do move-on orders fix homelessness, or just push people out of sight?

23 Feb 04:00 AM

'He was gone': Friend describes moment Richard Leman shot dead in her lounge

'He was gone': Friend describes moment Richard Leman shot dead in her lounge

23 Feb 03:47 AM

Woman to appear in court after Christchurch dog attack

Woman to appear in court after Christchurch dog attack

23 Feb 02:35 AM

Genesis Energy plans $400m equity raise after record first-half profit

Genesis Energy plans $400m equity raise after record first-half profit

22 Feb 07:53 PM

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'Would love nothing more': Kiwi LIV golfer eyes elusive New Zealand Open title

'Would love nothing more': Kiwi LIV golfer eyes elusive New Zealand Open title

22 Feb 06:08 PM

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Editorial: Christchurch is a modern city we should all be proud of

Editorial: Christchurch is a modern city we should all be proud of

22 Feb 04:00 PM

Cyclist seriously injured after crash with car in Christchurch

Cyclist seriously injured after crash with car in Christchurch

22 Feb 08:54 AM

'Embarrassing': Brumbies crush Crusaders in Christchurch

'Embarrassing': Brumbies crush Crusaders in Christchurch

22 Feb 04:48 AM

'No previous complaints' lodged against dogs involved in devastating attack in Christchurch

'No previous complaints' lodged against dogs involved in devastating attack in Christchurch

22 Feb 12:59 AM

'No evidence of remorse': Law firm staff caught emailing racial slurs about colleague

'No evidence of remorse': Law firm staff caught emailing racial slurs about colleague

22 Feb 12:00 AM

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Inside the alcohol monopoly of this NZ city and the power of the licensing trust

Inside the alcohol monopoly of this NZ city and the power of the licensing trust

21 Feb 10:41 PM

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