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Major railway line reopens after temporary repairs to storm-damaged bridge
One of the 610m-long bridge's concrete piers washed away during a storm on April 12.
The region where home owners are facing a rates rise of up to 33%
District Mayor Tim Cadogan said it was a tough but necessary decision.
Pipe bomb found at Christchurch address, police charge two people
Two people have been charged with unlawful possession of an improvised explosive device.
Anzac weather: Cold start for dawn service, heavy rain for the South Island
It's a mixed bag of weather for the country on Anzac Day.
Person found dead in Ram Paddock Rd, North Canterbury
The circumstances of the death are under investigation, WorkSafe comment has been sought.
Oranga Tamariki left with no lawyers in Gisborne or Southland
The ministry's lawyers work with vulnerable children across the country.
Gregor Paul: Media has a necessary role in questioning coaching structure
OPINION: There's nothing 'childish' about asking what's wrong at rock-bottom Crusaders.
Reclusive photographer's body went undiscovered for months
Police say case remains unexplained one week on.
Police scour Waitaki River for missing fisherman
Police were notified on Monday night that a fisherman was overdue from a day fishing trip.
Preparing for war: Behind the lines with the NZ Army
Soldiers assembled for the biggest training exercise since 2017.
Serious single vehicle crash closes SH6 in lower Buller Gorge
Police said there is no alternative route available, so motorists should delay travel.
Weather woes: Fog scuppers flights in south, heavy rain and thunderstorms for north
Fog in Chch that affected or forced cancellation of more than 40 flights has now cleared.
5 quirky adventures for kids over the school break
A selection of mind-boggling destinations to entertain the kids.
Play it again, Sam: Our most famous actor on home, Hollywood friends, wine, and ageing
Sam Neill speaks to Kurt Bayer during wine harvest at his Central Otago vineyards.
Mum of 9-year-old boy who took his own life: 'Why couldn't I have saved him?'
Sage Ross was just 9 when he took his own life. His mother still cannot fathom why.
Portrait of a killer as a young man: How David Hawken nearly got away with 1995 murder
Former hardman spoke to Kurt Bayer in a series of interviews while awaiting trial.
Prisoners spend day locked in cells after inmate scales roof
It’s understood the prisoner climbed up scaffolding at Rolleston Prison
Teen driver admits killing legal executive in crash
Christchurch woman Sandra Loveday was killed in the August smash.
Angela Blackmoore case: Two people to be sentenced for murder
David Hawken and Rebecca Wright-Meldrum were found guilty in December.
Pilot faces fine after operating aircraft carelessly in fog
The pilot was also found guilty of refuelling with a passenger still aboard.
Queenstown construction blunder costs $100,000 to repair newly paved street
Buses scraping against a newly-paved section of Duke St alerted authorities to the issue