Craig Smith of Christchurch jailed for raping woman in six-hour sexual violence ordeal
The woman no longer trusted her judgment of others and was scared of leaving her home. “I wanted…
Serious, serial and everyone in between: Who’s running for mayor in Christchurch?
Current mayor Phil Mauger’s biggest threat is city councillor Sara Templeton, but there are six others vying for…
Coroner finds Christchurch man Nigel Bom died as a result of methamphetamine toxicity
She concluded that Bom, 37, had likely suffered a heart arrhythmia as a result of methamphetamine toxicity. He…
Man jailed for poaching 1432 sea cucumbers
The daily limit for taking sea cucumbers per person is 50. Fisheries New Zealand district manager for Marlborough…
Christchurch youth, 12, injured after crashing stolen car
By Jazlyn Whales Journalist·NZ Herald· 8 Aug, 2025 12:50 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles…
Christchurch murder-suicide: Reclusive son killed dementia-stricken mother with sword
Police found their bodies at their home on Ayr St, Riccarton on the evening of April 2, 2022.…
Knife-wielding man arrested at nursing protest in Christchurch
The witness told Stuff he thought the man had thrown the knife into the nearby Avon River. A…
Christchurch paramedic issues warning after ‘aggressive’ bladder cancer diagnosis
Darius with his fiancée Brianna and son, Fraser. Photo / Supplied “It doesn’t feel great – it’s not…
Man charged with murder after death of woman in Parklands, Christchurch
“Police are working to support the victim’s family, and at this early stage, we will not be releasing…
Mama Hooch appeal: Rapist Christchurch brothers’ lawyer says trial judge ‘biased’ and ‘justice not done’
Danny and Roberto Jaz were convicted of 69 charges between them, including rape, sexual violation, indecent assault, stupefying,…
Christchurch, Cathedral Junction restaurant fire: Sprinkler water floods hotel below
By Jazlyn Whales Journalist·NZ Herald· 20 Jul, 2025 09:24 PM2 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald…
Christchurch Hospital asks families to help cover staff shortages
RNZ 19 Jul, 2025 09:58 PM3 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a…