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Mosque shooting accused abandons bid to shift trial out of Chch
The man charged in relation to the March 15 terror attack has appeared in court today.

Chch terror attack: Accused gunman in court today
The man allegedly responsible for the Chch terror attack is back in court today.

Ex-judge to lead investigation after uni student lay dead for weeks
The university has promised the investigation's findings would be made public.

'Black Widow' fights for dead husband's body parts
The Court of Appeal has reserved its decision.

'Beautiful boy' mourned: Police name 4yo killed in accident
A young boy killed in an accident in Canterbury was the son of a volunteer fireman.

Child killed by forklift: family business closed this week
"It's a very hard situation for anyone to face."

Person freed after being trapped by machinery at Kaiapoi Mill, Canterbury
Emergency services are working to free the person.

'I want 51 kills': Man who supported mosque gunman jailed
Man who allegedly expressed admiration for the Christchurch mosque killings back in court

Young dance teacher dies 'after a day's illness'
Dance teacher Kelsey Davidson died within a day of becoming sick last week.

Rugby: Top sides win inter-island games in sixth round of Heartland Championship
South Canterbury and West Coast hold off low-ranked home sides to keep top spots

Rakaia farmer homicide: No stone will be left unturned
Tony Waldron, a dairy farmer of Rakaia and father, was killed on September 18.

Student dead for weeks: 'How did we miss him?'
Student named as 19-year-old Mason Pendrous.

Death of uni student 'inconceivable to imagine'
Now, a minister wants answers after body reportedly lay unnoticed for up to eight weeks.

Student's body may have lain unnoticed for eight weeks - reports
Specialist police teams still going through formal ID process.

Police investigating killing of young dad scour farm ponds
Police Dive Squad searching ponds at the Gardiners Rd farm where Tony Waldron was killed.

Physio struck off for intimate massage
Patient with vocal issues was asked by physiotherapist Peter Chum to get naked.

Airport arrest: Customs nab puffer jackets packed with cocaine
A Customs manager says the demand for cocaine in New Zealand remains high.

Post-earthquake settlement deal finally reached - nine years after quakes began
Battered city's residential red zone and some anchor projects handed over in deal.

Councillor accused of inappropriate behaviour outs himself
Deon Swiggs denies any wrongdoing.

New strip club: 'More about the tease'
New strip club "a place to hang out with your mates, surrounded by some pretty girls".

A Moment In Crime: Herald true crime podcast now available in podcast apps
In the first of our new podcast series we revisit the March 15 mosque attacks.

Christchurch mayor bans councillor from events involving young people after complaints
Lianne Dalziel has taken action following complaints about inappropriate messages.

Campaign to fight hygiene poverty goes national
Toiletries drives are being held in Wellington, Christchurch and Auckland this week.

Rugby: Heartland Championship's week five sees teams upset across board
Only one team gets a victory over a side who was ranked below them on the points table.

Serious crash in Mackenzie District
Police have advised motorists to avoid the area or delay travel if possible.

Sands National Conference: How to rebuild your life after losing a baby
"Do you really want a life where there is no dancing?"

Death of 29-year-old in Canterbury treated as homicide
The man had sustained an injury and died at the scene, police said.

'Got Smiley': Man jailed for role in Nomads gang stabbing
A chilling text was sent before Shayne Heappey's death.

Convicted rapist attacks again while being electronically tracked
Victor Stojanovic was jailed in 2007 after raping a 17-year-old girl.