New Zealand
Ugg boot stomp followed accidental finger dislocation in Queenstown bar melee
The French national must pay reparation and apologise to the Australian victim.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
One dead after helicopters sent to crash blocking Central Otago highway
Police said one person was pronounced dead at the scene.
Thirty years on, Leslie Egnot relives the heartbreak of Mighty Mary
A late debrief revealed why America3 lost the deciding race by 52 seconds.
Proposed 1500-section township sparks row over infrastructure costs
Rhodestown would span about 143ha and include about 1500 sections.
Gym bros ‘distracted’ by our ‘stripper shorts’ prove the need for women-only spaces
OPINION: We don't mind men noticing us. Just stop making us feel freaked out.
'May impact travel': Strong winds warning for Auckland Harbour Bridge
Gusts up to 80km/h may affect those crossing the bridge during the afternoon peak.
NZ festival cancels Israeli artist over alleged Palestine stance
It cited his Israel performances and lack of public opposition to genocide.
Watch: Farmer films from tractor as tornado barrels past
Residents shocked as thunderstorms, hail and tornadoes sweep across Canterbury.
'Loved to give': West Coast rugby league stalwart remembered after shock death
Layne Green, 41, represented his province across all age groups and was a Junior Kiwi.
Non-tariff barriers cost meat sector more than $1.5b a year
Free trade agreements cover about 75% of red meat exports.
Hours-long wait after multi-vehicle caravan crash blocks highway
SH7 reopens after a crash left debris strewn across lanes and some vehicles upside down.
'My sentence is lifelong': Three decades after abuse began, victim sees day of reckoning
Police wrongly told the victim in 2008 it was too late to lay charges.
The $14.3b tourism rebound and what comes next
International visitor spending hit $14.3b in the year to June, up 20%.
NZ Rugby to align Super Rugby and NPC operations
Super Rugby Pacific and the 14-team NPC would both remain under the plans.
'I'm going to enjoy this': Already convicted killer admits new double murder
Rodney Fallowfield murdered two men in Christchurch six years after he strangled his wife.
The hidden issue of homelessness in North Canterbury
A 12-month pilot has grown to a homeless response team of three staff.
Taieri: Is Labour loosening its grip on a southern stronghold?
Ingrid Leary held Taieri by 1443 votes over National’s Matthew French.
Mother laid flowers on son's grave instead of celebrating his 40th after fatal crash
Driver Jordan Barlow has been sentenced following the death of Aaron Ferguson.
Dramatic footage shows police officer pointing Taser at man at petrol station
Police had tried to stop a heavy vehicle on Marshlands Rd just before 8.30am.
Young bone cancer survivor and Crusaders superfan help unveil 2027 squad
Thirty-eight people from the Crusaders community helped announce the new-season line-up.
David Seymour, the Santana gold mine, and what his cat has to do with it
Analysis: Seymour explains why he thinks Act makes NZ not only wealthier but 'greener'.
Man charged with manslaughter over death of young Christchurch father
The 60-year-old, who has interim name suppression, was remanded in custody.
Migrant exploitation: Motel owner given home detention after guilty pleas
Motel staff worked 84 to 98 hours weekly but were paid for just 40.
Cold snap: Thunderstorms, snow and 110km/h gales over next 24 hrs
Snowfall warnings apply to Crown Range Rd and Milford Rd until 3am.
'The police are gonna get me': Driver's Wakefield rampage ends in jail
Nicholas Tripp tried the door of a vehicle as the driver grabbed it and pulled it shut.
I’m an Aucklander who’s never been to Christchurch. Here’s what I thought
Is the Garden City really as good as they say?
All Blacks stars on the move as Super Rugby squads are unveiled
The Hurricanes will retain 28 players from last season and add 10 signings.
'Awesome crop' of cherries, early harvest looks likely
Cherry growers are preparing for an early harvest, but El Niño remains a concern.
What Christchurch's new direct Perth flights mean for travellers
Jetstar's seasonal service will run three times a week until March.
Man charged after person seriously injured in Labour Day assault
One person was taken to Christchurch Hospital in a serious condition.