New Zealand
Trial date set for Christchurch cold-case accused
David Benbow to face trial in February 2021 over the death of Michael McGrath.
Latest from Christchurch CBD
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Wife-husband deaths: 'He just couldn't live without her' - grandson
The grandson of an elderly couple found dead has revealed a heartbreaking situation.
Cannabis bunker bust: Police seize $5m in assets
Police have found a very large underground bunker for a cannabis-growing operation.
Watch: Mob's funeral home haka for murdered member
Mongrel Mob members have paid tribute to fallen mate Koke Dogg while collecting his body.
Fire crews battling large blaze at Christchurch primary school
Four fire engines and a command unit are at the scene.
Christchurch terror trial moved to avoid Ramadan clash
The trial for the 28-year-old Australian national could take six to 12 weeks.
People trapped in five-car crash in central Christchurch
A crash in the busy intersection of Sherborne St and Bealey Ave occurred just after 7pm.
Sonny Bill Williams spends time at Al Noor Mosque
All Blacks star Sonny Bill Williams has visited and prayed at the Al Noor Mosque.
Govt launches urban planning scheme to fix NZ's 'failing' cities
New approach to planning allows cities to grow up, especially in the city centres.
Wanted former neo-Nazi gang member hands himself in
Wanted Christchurch man Aaron Howie has handed himself in to police.
Officer injured, police car damaged in Christchurch crash
A police officer suffered minor injuries in the crash.
Snaking queues in frenzy for hour of free fuel
The fuel chain said there was no catch - you just had to get there in time.
Firefighters battle barn blaze in Harewood, Christchurch
Fire crews were called to the suburb of Harewood early this morning.
Baby returns home to Canterbury with measles caught in Auckland
The infant, holidaying in the city with family, is too young for first MMR dose.
Uber rape: Driver weeps as he is jailed for six years
"She was entitled to safe passage home. She didn't receive that. She was raped."
Terror attack accused applies to move trial out of Christchurch
The accused's lawyers have filed an application to have the trial moved.
Final coroner's report into Christchurch earthquake released
The final coroner's report into the Christchurch earthquake has been released.
US Jewish group gives almost $1m to Christchurch mosque victims
Greater Pittsburgh donates almost $1m to Christchurch mosque victims and their families.
'False' Christchurch attack victims warned by police
Two people falsely tried to cash in on $17,000 in Victims Support payments.
Parking meter raids 'netted $60k', police say
Brent Davie admits the raids but disputes the amounts alleged.
Person critical after vehicle rolls in Christchurch
Police were called at 9pm to a crash in Burwood, with one occupant still trapped.
Fourth hospital security guard attacked this year
"Directly employed security seems to be the model to look at for DHBs," union E tū says.
Top Kiwi photographer stabbed in PNG attack
Colin Monteath, 71, was stopped in a road block by six people armed with knives and axes.
'Go back to your own country': Woman in headscarf shoved at Auckland mall
'We just feel like after what happened in Christchurch, it's just not fair.'
Car sharing scheme to launch in Hamilton
Car and scooter sharing schemes expected to launch in Hamilton within months
The story behind the shirtless man at the mosque
He was the shirtless man photographed minutes after the mosque attacks. This is his story.
Disbelief: 'I never imagined the sheer number' says doctor who treated mosque victims
Christchurch emergency doctor proud of the hospital's care on day of the attacks.
Destiny Church members outside Al Noor Mosque declare 'NZ is a Christian country'
The group's action has attracted plenty of criticism on social media forums.
Mother's anguish after 12-year-old son dies in Christchurch double fatal crash
Ezekiel Loua,12, and uncle Fulumoa Daly, 35, were among 27 killed on NZ roads this week.