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Slashed tyres and swastikas: Spate of vandalism in Canterbury
A number of vehicles appear to have been targeted.
Person seriously injured in motorcycle crash in Christchurch
Police were alerted to the crash just after 5.45am.
Dad's anorexia fears: 'It's like you're sitting there watching your child die'
A frustrated father says eating disorders in New Zealand are not getting enough attention
'Get me a wine or I'll blow up this plane': Former Insta model's air rage
Hannah Pierson abused airline staff after being refused a wine.
At least 3000 Canterbury homeowners entitled to part of $300 million insurance payout
The High Court found Southern Response had engaged in misleading and deceptive conduct.
Giant tyre fire: Accused named for first time
Emergency services were called to the blaze near Amberley on January 29.
Saving History: Last-ditch attempt to prevent demolition of NG building
The historic warehouse has been on the knife-edge of planned demolition since 2012.
Restoration of quake-damaged band rotunda nearly complete
The Thomas Edmonds Band Rotunda is open and back to its former glory
South Island school to review phones after student suspended
A pupil at Mount Hutt College has been suspended after an alleged incident.
Travel bubble reaction: Relief for South Island as winter looms
'I think every plane will be full from Australia to Queenstown.'
Two people injured in crash between car and truck
Both people were taken to Timaru Hospital.
Police watchdog investigating cop's behaviour at out-of-control party
An officer was caught on camera shoving a man to the ground.
Drivers warned of severe gale-force winds
Holidaymakers heading home today are urged to be cautious, especially motorcyclists.
Nine crews continue to fight fire near Fairlie
Nine crews are returning to reassess the situation this morning.
Multiple fires in South Island: Strong winds preventing helicopters from deploying
Hedge fire spread to shed in Southland; crews now fighting vegetation fire in Fairlie too.
Timaru's 31C scorcher breaks April record, hotter than Rarotonga
Parts of the country are having a hot, but blustery, afternoon.
Trouble in paradise: Seaside hotspot struggles as Covid bites
Kaikōura tour operators worried as winter looms.
Toppled campervan blocks motorway lane, traffic crawling
It's understood a crane will be used to right the toppled vehicle.
Student airlifted out of Hopkins Valley after suffering medical event on school trip
Student rescued by helicopter from Hopkins Valley after locator beacon alerted at 7.30pm.
Some will die: Child eating disorders skyrocket, desperate mum begging for more help
Mum of eating disorder patient says there is not enough help, petitions Govt.
Christ's College apologises for treatment of former students
An ex-student told the Royal Commission into Abuse in Care about bullying at the school.
Towering inferno: Homeowners win $12m lawsuit
Adventure park chairlift helped spread fire, judge found.
Three people seriously assaulted outside Christchurch bar
The incident occurred in the early hours of March 21 outside the Cruz bar on Victoria St.
Student suspended after 'humiliating' filming incident at Canterbury high school
A student has been suspended from a Methven school after an 'incredibly serious' incident.
Old Foodstuffs building to be turned into school
The estimated $25 million development will open in 2023.
Like father, like son: Gambler who stole $1.4m from dead relative blames his underworld father
Eddie Quirke grew up 'in awe' of his father and his shady associates.
Over 100 news homes to be built in central Christchurch
The joint venture plans to build around 111 homes.
Person found dead, two others assaulted in Christchurch
On arrival police located a deceased person inside the property.
ASB Regional scoreboard: How is your local economy coping?
A table ranking regional economic performance reflects the two speeds of the recovery.
Covid-19 vaccination centre opens in Dunedin
Today the team began injecting the first of two doses to frontline health workers.
Christchurch $5.2m Lotto win left unclaimed
There's a multi-million winning Powerball ticket on the loose in the city.
Blaze destroys Christchurch tattoo studio - investigation underway
A fire has ripped through City of Ink on Riccarton Rd this morning.