Latest from Christchurch

Patched over: Entire Rebels MC chapter become Comancheros

Sudden move sends shockwaves through the underworld and gang tension fears mount.

Three areas where REINZ sees recovery: House price changes

Auckland is now at $995,000, the third month in a row its median is below $1m.

Dog shot and killed by police after seriously injuring person

The incident triggered a heavy police turnout in Bryndwr.

Builder caught using unconsented Chinese roofing product; other homes could be affected

The owners only discovered the switch when the paint began deteriorating.

Oranga Tamariki 'fraud': Pair charged with $2 million scam

Pair also face charge of money laundering $791,500.

Holden back the years: Kiwi dad buys back his first car - 22 years after he sold it

For decades he wondered what happened to it. Now he's miraculously been reunited.

Tears, fears, and too many beers: A typical day in court

Some beg for mercy. Some are bored. Kurt Bayer spends a day in court.

Air Force plans Spitfire flypast for centenary celebration

Spitfire will take off from Ōhakea and fly to Wellington before returning north.

'Sense of entitlement': Man sexually abused young girl for years

The man stood in the dock, sighing as the judge outlined his offending.

Sawn-off firearm found in car after driver crashes fleeing police

About a dozen police officers are at the scene.

'Very sneaky': Neighbours feel caught out by new Kāinga Ora developments

Neighbours of state housing developments want more say before councils give the nod.

Locals Only: ASHY on the art of making good pop music

Ashy Batchelor knew from a young age that she wanted to be a pop star.

First XV sideline abuse: Top NZ actor and old boy slams 'utterly unacceptable' antics

Annual match between prestigious Christchurch schools marred by fight, abuse, and slurs.

British buyer snaps up prison, school and uni contracts in giant $205m deal

Public-private partnership deal to sell contracts on jail, 11 schools, uni accommodation.

Is Labour really soft on crime? The numbers reveal a surprising story

The Herald has analysed decades of data to see how crime has changed in Aotearoa.

Psychologist says John Beckenridge wanted to punish ex by taking son

He has been described as 'controlling, coercive and running out of options'.

Punches, homophobic slurs and abuse: Inside Canterbury's biggest first XV rivalry

Kurt Bayer reports from a highly-charged first XV grudge match that turned sour.

Police ask public for help to identify car after Christchurch ATM burglary

A "large sum of money" is yet to be recovered by police.