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Gun City owner caught doing 177km/h

Police officer says in 23 years of policing, confrontational Gun City owner "would have been one of worst people he's ever dealt with".

Man 'groomed' teen with lollies, drugs

Christchurch man allegedly gave marijuana to the 13-year-old boys at his house so they would be stoned enough to sleep with him.

Lake Tekapo: Night light rules apply

The majesty of the skies above Tekapo is captivating, writes Sarah Daniell.

Partner dead at 20, now pregnant

Ellie Otineru learned she was pregnant with her third child two weeks after her partner's sudden death.

Passengers told of 'bomb' under seat

A passenger has described the dramatic scenes when a bomb threat was made against a plane from Palmerston North to Christchurch this afternoon.

15 dead in 'disastrous' week on NZ roads

Only five days into November, 10 people have already died on our roads, and police fear another 60 to 70 people could be killed before the end of the year.

Dangerous 50km pursuit: Man jailed 3 years

A man who led police on a dangerous 50km rampage through roadblocks, road works, a golf course and private houses has been jailed for three years.

Probe after police pour booze down drain

Christchurch police are being investigated for pouring hundreds of litres of booze into a drain.

Exhumation row: 'Leave Dad in the ground'

The teenage son of a Christchurch man at the centre of a five-year exhumation row today made an emotional plea in court to say, 'Please leave my Dad in the ground'.

Partner of Jamie Pooley wants him exhumed and cremated despite being buried for five years

Digging up a young Christchurch father five years after he died would be "really unpleasant" and "devastating" for his whanau, a court

Book deal for inspirational teen

Jake Bailey inspired the world with an inspirational speech to schoolmates after being diagnosed with cancer. Now, he has signed a book deal.

Exhumation row: Partner felt 'sidelined'

A woman who wants to exhume the body of her partner says she was 'sidelined' by his family during the funeral arrangements.

Exhumation row: Families reject mediation

Two families fighting over whether a young father's body should be exhumed so that he can be cremated have rejected a judge's offer to settle behind closed doors.

Rugby player accused of assault named

Mid Canterbury rugby player Kolinio Yabia Tamanitoakula is accused of assault with intent to commit rape in Gisborne in early October.

Arrest after bag threat in Christchurch

A man has been arrested after allegedly threatening staff with a suspicious bag in Christchurch this evening.

Alleged poaching by police to be investigated

The incident in January was investigated, but in September police said no charges would be laid against the officers as there was "insufficient evidence".