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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.
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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.
Christchurch social housing development beats luxury homes for top architecture award
The 11 units are home to about 50 people, including 17 children.
Person dies after vehicle crashes into Marlborough river
The crash happened on Waihopai Valley Rd about 10.10am yesterday.
Slink skin operator accused of harassing, stalking neighbour pleads not guilty
The allegations allegedly involving more than 100 emails will go to trial.
Christchurch events deliver record $107m economic boost for region
One NZ Stadium featured in just 10 weeks of the reporting year.
Multiple fans treated by St John as Christchurch stadium heat reaches 32.5C
Six people needed medical treatment for heat-related incidents during Monday's NPC final.
Watch: Runaway sheep 'ram' raids window, 'runs amok' at Christchurch charity's offices
The animal smashed a window of the Comcare Trust building in Addington on Saturday.
Brownlee, Willis on chances of returning to Parliament amid low Nats support
The party could be without list MPs after November 7.
Election 2026 – Left-leaning crowd warms to Opportunity during political panel in Wānaka
Analysis: Climate summit panel was always going to be a tough crowd for governing parties.
Christchurch NRL team bid gets advice from Dolphins' home city
The NRL is expected to decide on a 20th team before Christmas.
Why Chay Fihaki got selected ahead of Emoni Narawa for All Blacks
'Spending another four or five weeks in the group will give us a better understanding.'
Election 2026 Campaign Diary: The biggest mistake by Labour and the Greens
OPINION: National has filled the vacuum with fiscal fantasies.
'Spring flip': Second front to bring wet, windy and cooler weather across NZ
MetService says the front will be a 'nice twist' for places that have been 'quite dry'.
Teenager charged with murdering grandmother, assaulting mother and sister can now be named
Lyndon Jack Seyb King has pleaded not guilty, and his trial is set for 2027.
Speed camera trailers are getting smaller. Here’s where they’re heading
The smaller trailers can be parked roadside in more places than existing models.
Mammoth offer turned down for NZ 1000 Guineas favourite
Asturia has begun her career in very similar fashion to Well Written's start last season.
Electric Avenue opens ballot for final 4000 tickets
Locals' tickets are not eligible for resale, cannot be transferred and are non-refundable.
'Not just throwing someone in': The most intriguing selection in All Blacks' squad
While injuries signposted a number of moves, one area made for intriguing reading.
Christchurch stadium hits 32.5C as operator acknowledges more work needed on heat
Parts of the stadium reached 32.5C on Monday during the NPC final.
Cyclist dies at scene of serious Nelson car crash
The crash was reported around 10.30am on Labour Day.
Police investigating why car smashed into Queenstown hotel front
Police were notified about the crash at 11.40am on Saturday.
'I didn't get a say': Victim appalled as attacker with 18 violence convictions walks free
Christchurch victim says he was denied a voice before repeat-offender attacker freed.