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First responder accused of exporting, possessing child sex abuse material

The man faces five charges relating to exporting and possessing child sex abuse material.

Serial rapist John Hope Muchirahondo files appeal against convictions, sentence

John Muchirahondo is taking his case to the Court of Appeal. A date is yet to be set.

Christchurch woman's carpark death likely a medical event

Police say the death is not being treated as suspicious.

'Awful incident': Three students injured in crash outside Nelson school

One student was transported to Christchurch Hospital with serious injuries.

Home detention for husband who helped public servant wife defraud Oranga Tamariki of $2m

Amandeep Sharma was sentenced in Christchurch today.

'Harmful': Co-ed schools urge NZ Rugby to block exclusive boys’ first XV comp

Forty-three South Island co-ed principals have asked the national body to intervene.

Flight from NZ has windscreen shattered after landing in Brisbane

A similar incident occurred with an Air New Zealand flight last month.

'Mismanaged': Expert calls for faster reform in NZ economy

Teece highlights the need for faster economic reforms to keep pace globally.

42 South Island schools join fight against exclusive rugby competition

Fight against stand-alone competition may reach Human Rights Commission.

Police use drone in search for missing woman in Christchurch

Elisabeth Nicholls vanished from a retirement village in Riccarton two weeks ago.

'Angel of a fireman': 87kg St Bernard saved by sandwich in house fire tragedy

The family pet was burned on his eye, nose and elbow, but he is on the mend.

Ashlee Strawbridge rides Cheap Sav to victory for first career win

Ashlee Strawbridge guided her first winner at Cambridge on Wednesday.

Watch: Monteith’s Wild Food Challenge final returns to Auckland after 11 year hiatus

A live cook-off featured ox heart, wapiti, wild boar and plenty of edible wildlife.

Fringe Benefit Tax: Should you be paying it if your business owns a ute?

The IRD says changes should be revenue-neutral – but many have never paid FBT.

Crusaders farewell 'temporary' home but will new stadium be ready for next season?

New stadium Te Kaha is expected to open in late April 2026.

Person dies after being run over by own vehicle

Police closed Lewis St at 10.45am for investigation.

'Awful incident': Teen girl seriously injured by car outside Nelson college

Emergency services were called to the scene about 3.15pm.

'I hate him': Partner of slain Tribesman lays blame for death at president's feet

Mark 'Shark' Hohua was allegedly killed in a 'hot-box' beating for spending gang funds.