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A mother’s loss: ‘my heart breaks millions of times’

Maysoon Salama, supported by friends and family, addresses the court during the sentencing...

A mother’s loss: ‘my heart breaks millions of times’

As Mohammad Alayan lay on the floor of the Al Noor Mosque bleeding profusely from two gunshot wounds, he prayed his son had been late to prayers.

'I don't have hate': Mother forgives mosque terrorist

A mother who was presented with her son's bullet-hole-riddled corpse on her birthday says she forgives the man who murdered her son.

Watene death: Pair plead not guilty

The woman charged with the murder of Southland man Dale Watene has pleaded not guilty to his killing.

Mosque gunman wished he'd killed more, court told

WARNING: contains distressing content. After gunning down nearly 100 people, the terrorist who targeted two Christchurch mosques chillingly told police he wish he had shot more.

Auckland cluster passes Bluff wedding as NZ's largest

Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield. Photo: Getty Images

Auckland cluster passes Bluff wedding as NZ's largest

Dr Ashley Bloomfield has confirmed there are nine new cases of Covid-19, eight of which have been epidemiologically linked to the Auckland cluster.

No assistance for euthanasia at hospice

No assistance for euthanasia at hospice

A community hospice has decided it will be a euthanasia-free service if the public votes in favour of the End of Life Choice Act in the upcoming referendum.

Decision 2020: Euthanasia referendum debated

Euthanasia was the subject of an informative referendum panel discussion hosted last week by Musselburgh Baptist Church.

Travel agency failure hits Christchurch couple

There are more than 3000 New Zealanders in high-risk countries. Photo: Getty Images

Travel agency failure hits Christchurch couple

A Christchurch couple who had to cancel their big OE are now fighting to get their money back from a travel agent but may have to take a big hit.

Cemetery trust marks 100 years since first interment

Forest Hill Cemetery Trust members commemorated 100 years since the first interment at the...

Cemetery trust marks 100 years since first interment

It was a "fairly unique event" as Southlanders gathered at Lochiel’s Forest Hill Cemetery on Saturday to commemorate 100 years since the first interment.

Lakeside boatshed officially opened

Lakeside boatshed officially opened

Wanaka Rowing Club founding member Georgina Galloway, along with her parents Marg and Bruno, was on hand for the official opening yesterday of the club’s new lakeside rowing shed.

The South Today bulletin: Friday, August 21

Rector’s cannabis post lights up the internet

Rector’s cannabis post lights up the internet

A senior law professor says a South Island school may be in some difficulty over its communication about the upcoming cannabis referendum.

Snipers on court rooftop: Sentencing under way for mosque killings

Rooftop snipers, armed officers and police dogs are guarding the Christchurch courthouse on the first day of the landmark sentencing of the mosque shooter.

$5m Invercargill ticket left in glovebox

The lucky couple toasted their success with family. Photo: ODT files

$5m Invercargill ticket left in glovebox

A winning Lotto ticket worth just over $5 million has been claimed after an Invercargill couple left it in the glovebox of their car.

Crews, 5 choppers try to contain fire near Oamaru

A large wildfire spanning approximately 800 hectares is burning into its second day, 30km inland from Oamaru.

Arrests after police raids

Arrests after police raids

Police arrested two people and seized methamphetamine, cannabis and firearms after a series of search warrants were executed in Oamaru yesterday.

Large South Otago blaze brought under control

A large fire which spread from a shed to two other farm buildings in South Otago, between Milton and Lawrence, this morning has been brought under control, but six crews remain on site.

12-year-old arrested after stolen bus joyride

A bus, believed to have been stolen, came to a stop in Pine Hill Rd, Dunedin, after crashing into...

12-year-old arrested after stolen bus joyride

A 12-year-old boy was behind the wheel of a stolen bus that crashed into several parked cars last night.

Selby-Rickit in familiar territory

Mainland Tactix goal attack Te Paea Selby-Rickit receives the ball during her team’s ANZ...

Selby-Rickit in familiar territory

Te Paea Selby-Rickit may feel a little more comfortable than her team-mates on Sunday.

Jail, home detention for pair in drunken 'white power' attack

Jail, home detention for pair in drunken 'white power' attack

After racist and homophobic slurs, two Mosgiel men laid into their victims in a vicious street attack, a court has heard.

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