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'Disgusting virus spreaders': Parents told to keep kids home in vile email

Email claimed "Kiwi kids" didn't want to be in the same class as Asian children.

Tenant's death: 'Threatened' landlord says he was trying to escape when man was 'accidentally' run over

A Christchurch landlord claims he felt threatened after his tenant 'lunged towards me'.

Person dies after being hit by car

Police say inquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances of the crash.

'Don't mess with national anthem' - poll

God Defend New Zealand may be outdated but poll says don't mess with lyrics.

Christchurch Council offers free fruit and nuts to locals

Christchurch council tell locals to make the most of Council-owned trees around the city

A Moment In Crime: The macabre crimes of Jason Somerville

He murdered two women and buried them under the floorboards in his home.

Man shoots 'gangsta' after car dispute

Jesse Grimwood aimed gun at victim's head and pulled the trigger.

Teenage flasher caught by police and public

A teenage flasher caught by a police dog in Christchurch dog park

Teens killed after fleeing police, hitting road spikes - IPCA report

The vehicle lost control and crashed in flames, killing all three occupants.

Five biggest trials of 2020: Terror, gangs, corruption and a cold case

The president of the Comancheros gang and a media personality are also due to stand trial.

'What's that bloody thing on your face? It looks like a cancer'

Eagle-eyed broadcaster brought to tears after saving friend's life.

Woman, 20, sentenced for sex with 15-year-old boy

Olivia Bambery shared a bed with the teen, with the permission of his parents.

Teacher shortage still critical in provincial areas

Teacher shortage persists in some areas when schools reopen next week.

From selling socks in high school to buying three homes by 22

Christchurch investor Logan Freeman's sock start-up landed him his first home deposit.

The big dry: Impending drought in Northland and extreme fire danger in Dunedin

No significant rain is expected in areas that desperately need it for the next few weeks.

Midget champs pin hopes on pocket rocket

The Huijs trio will be aiming for a smooth passage in their midget chariots.

Earthquake tests to show how to protect homes on hills

Live in a house on sloping ground? Your foundations could be at more risk in a quake.

Kiwis' mental health issues keep ambulance service busy

St John says largest increase is from Kiwis aged 70 to 79.