Public backlash prevents sex offender being housed near a Christchurch primary school
Lloyd McIntosh was convicted of raping a 6-year-old in 1989 and a 2-year-old in 1993.
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Death crash accused gets suppression
Family of dead biker and NZME opposed name suppression.
Rescuers, public and police honoured for selfless actions in bravery awards
Governor-General presents Royal Humane Society of NZ Silver Medals to 10 recipients.
Male prostitute held over robbery
Both men held in custody after alleged armed robbery
How the ChCh Earthquake 'fused' residents to their city
Researchers have explored the "identity fusion" forged by the Christchurch Earthquake.
$3.1 billion: House sellers still cashing in
House sellers across NZ are still cashing in despite some markets cooling off.
Unlocking mysteries of the universe
Flying telescope to study Milky Way centre and Saturn's moon, Titan
Meth, cash uncovered during raid on property with links to Tribesman gang
Large amounts methamphetamine and a cannabis growing operation uncovered.
Wet Queen's Birthday weekend for much of NZ
Northeasterlies and rain spread down North Island during long weekend.
Your view: Whanganui's first international women's cricketer
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Police dog receives life-saving blood transfusion
Police dog escapes life-threatening stab wound with blood transfusion
Merivale homicide house demolished
Nicole Tuxford's body was found by a tradesman at the house in April.
Mum-of-two's tragic fall after horse trips on wire
Wire caught around horse's shoe shortly before fatal fall, inquest told.
Family booted out of 'P rental' for no reason
Government report suggests there are no health risks in a meth-contaminated home.
Body found outside Christchurch flats
Police say the discovery is not thought to be suspicious.
Careless driving charge over fatal on-ramp crash
Ben Caldicott-Elwell died when his motorbike collided with a trailer.
Crash cuts power near Christchurch zoo
Driver cut from wreckage after colliding with power pole.
More chilly, wet weather to come
Rug up warm - more cold temperatures are expected today and tomorrow.
Police close motorway off-ramp near Christchurch
Police recommend motorists use the Lineside Rd off-ramp instead.
War medal thief sentenced to five years' jail
The priceless medal was given to the family of Ian Jones, whose uncle died in El Alamein.
Guilty of tinnie house shooting
After finding, judge relates Manuel's previous drugs, weapons, and violence convictions.
Driving lesson drowning: Coroner praises hero who jumped into lake
Driving lesson deaths an "accident", rules coroner.
Appeal for witnesses after Christchurch nightclub assault
A young man was seriously injured in the assault, and police are calling for witnesses.
$300k council fraud: Property consultant jailed
Property consultant stole $300k from council over eight years.
Man shot in 'tinnie house raid'
Armed intruders were looking for drugs and cash when gun went off.
Missing Christchurch man found
Pusi Lealaisalanoa, who did not return from a walk this morning, has been found.
Ice exploration could help put man on Mars
Scientific forays into Antarctica are helping to expand research on planets like Mars.
Pedestrian seriously injured in Christchurch crash
Police are talking to witnesses after pedestrian injured.
Drivers wrongly fined for 'speeding'
Seven-year-old bungle means drivers will be refunded, say police.
Storm punishes with winds, rain and snow
Stormy weather for much of central New Zealand and South Island.
Fernside woman Rachel Larson found safe and well
Fernside woman Rachel Larson found safe and well
Keep a brolly handy: Rain forecast for most of the weekend
It's wet and a bit chilly, so rug up and remember to pack a brolly this weekend