Crews contain fire after it rips through 40 hectares
At one stage the blaze threatened up to 10 homes.
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Kāinga Ora accused of 'aggressively' poaching council staff
Call for the Government's new urban development authority to lower its salary offers.
Search for diver missing in Akaroa Harbour
The diver was reported missing about 1.45pm today.
Pyjamas-clad hospital patient dumped by DHB in bus shelter, dies days later
More than six years after Neil David Jones' tragic death, Canterbury DHB found in breach.
Person dies after 'serious crash' between train and truck
St John has assessed 96 patients on the train, none of which are injured.
Hundreds told to prepare to flee as storms batter the South
While some tourists were helicoptered out today, others remain stranded overnight.
Landlord speaks after tenant's horror road death: 'I feared for my safety'
Landlord "pressed the accelerator, hoping I'd miss him".
Police called to keep sightseers away from multiple scrub fires in Canterbury
Thick haze over Rangiora as scrub fires continue to burn.
Restaurant burns to the ground
Blaze was well involved when fire crews arrived just before 1am.
Hot stuff: More heat on the way after whopping 38.2C in Gisborne
Yesterday, Gisborne topped the charts at a whopping 38.2C, its hottest day since 1940.
A Moment In Crime: The macabre crimes of Jason Somerville
He murdered two women and buried them under the floorboards in his home.
'The focus was on the victims:' NZ media led with empathy after Christchurch mosque attacks, Aussie media led with alleged gunman
New research shows victims of the attack led the media coverage in New Zealand.
Man shoots 'gangsta' after car dispute
Jesse Grimwood aimed gun at victim's head and pulled the trigger.
Teenage flasher caught by police and public
A teenage flasher caught by a police dog in Christchurch dog park
Teens killed after fleeing police, hitting road spikes - IPCA report
The vehicle lost control and crashed in flames, killing all three occupants.
Parking meter raider jailed despite criticism of police case
'Badly investigated' police case couldn't prove Brent Davie hit 178 parking meters.
White supremacist banned from mosques and contact with Muslims
The man has more than 30 criminal convictions.
What a Jetstar domestic flight does right
We review Jetstar's JQ236 service from Christchurch to Auckland.
GPS tracking sought to keep white supremacist away from mosques
Corrections applies for extra-vigilant release conditions for Hitler-admirer Philip Arps.
'What's that bloody thing on your face? It looks like a cancer'
Eagle-eyed broadcaster brought to tears after saving friend's life.
Midget champs pin hopes on pocket rocket
The Huijs trio will be aiming for a smooth passage in their midget chariots.
Earthquake tests to show how to protect homes on hills
Live in a house on sloping ground? Your foundations could be at more risk in a quake.
'I wasn't in a rush to claim the prize': $17.1m Lotto winner found at last
The lucky Lotto winner has been tracked down.
'Choked in a fit of rage': Man admits murdering West Coast mum
A 36-year-old man has pleaded guilty to murder.
Mosque shooting accused will be one of first to read commission's report
Muslim community outraged accused will see sections of report into Christchurch attacks.
Firefighters battling grass fire in west Christchurch
The fire is 200m by 30m in size, but has been contained.
Summer stunner: 30C on the cards for lucky few
It will beach time for most of New Zealand today.
'Remarkable' - Trio of unrelated heart kids in small Canterbury school
School of 500-odd students coincidentally has three pupils with congenital heart defects.
What is the best age to start your child at school?
A school principal says to parents: "You know your child best."
Social work agencies across the country are turning away applicants
Family Help Trust in Christchurch have lost four social workers due to the pay gap.
Last summer, more than 1500 fines were handed out and 34 vehicles were clamped.
Queenstown Lakes mayor says the education-first approach has been a win-win for everyone.
Public apology offered by Southern Response's new boss
Southern Response new boss offers a public apology for the poor treatment of claimants.
Three boaties spent hours in the sea before one died
Three men were in the water for hours after their boat overturned at the Manukau Heads.