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Unexplained sudden death being investigated in Rangiora, Christchurch

Police said inquiries into the death are ongoing

Man left with brain injury after random attack in central Christchurch

The assault left Tony with a broken bone in his throat too.

Cup day scratching: Two men charged after horse allegedly administered prohibited substance

Rakero Rebel was a late scratching from the biggest trotting day of the year.

'Felt across generations': Renovation firm fined $300k over worker's fatal roof fall

Canterbury reno firm ordered to pay nearly $300,000 in reparations and fines over death.

Twitter fails to detect upload of Chch mosque attacks footage

The clips were uploaded last week to Twitter, which did not pick them up as harmful.

Statistics reveal how much Kiwis spent on Black Friday sales

The Shopify stats are in.

Kura signal need for education development

Four kura keen to develop self-determined education for tamariki.

Christchurch couple sick of cars crashing into their house

Pair who don’t feel safe sitting in their own lounge are still waiting for help.

Three Hawker & Roll outlets shut as PwC moves on troubled restaurant chain

Creditors of the chain are to meet before Christmas.

Marae, cafe, social housing amongst 29 national architecture award winners

"We covered 47 projects in 12 towns and cities during 10 days.” - Andrew Irving

One dead after crash near Mt Hutt

The incident occurred about 2pm.

Hostage victim watches killer jailed for life: 'I was going to give him the fingers and wave.'

Zakariye Hussein’s first victim from 10 years ago makes brave court appearance.

Fire crews respond to large house blaze in Lyttelton

Four appliances are responding.

12yo son's tribute to 'loving, caring mum' as stranger jailed for her murder in street

Mental health patient killed a stranger on a street.

Unsolved disappearance: Police search new areas in 23-year mystery

Police believe there are still people who can help solve the case.

Father of 14-year-old admitting to 48 charges seeks help for son

The father said he is wondering 'how things got to this point'.

Fast food outlets without power after car crashes into powerbox

Emergency services are currently at the scene.

Residents to turn out for stem cell donation swabs to save 8yo's life

There are only three international matches for the girl, all of whom are too far away.