Queen's Birthday Holiday road toll at 3
The weekend road toll is down from last year but 2017 is tracking higher than 2016.
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Police release flyers in search for man
Christchurch man Michael McGrath has been missing for almost two weeks.
'I heard tyres screeching, then a bang'
Resident had a sleepless night after a car came close to hitting the side of his house.
Prison guard's house focus of searches
Massive police search at prison guard David Benbow's house linked to missing man probe.
Hunter accidentally fires rifle in carpark
Experienced hunter who accidentally bumped the trigger in Christchurch fined.
Rugby player jailed for attempted rape
John Junior Faave appeared in the Timaru District Court this morning.
'It was absolutely disgusting'
Anger after tow truck carrying car involved in fatal crash made a pit-stop at McDonald's.
Checkout staff save shopper's life
Quick thinking and a defibrillator helped Pak'n Save staff save a customer's life.
Homes searched in missing man case
Police search a number of properties in their effort to find a missing Christchurch man.
Wanted NZ man's photo cops an earful
This wanted man's bizarre ear has been subjected to a series of low lobe blows.
Chch dairy targeted by armed robbers again
CCTV footage of the latest robbery shows a person holding what appears to be a firearm.
Man accused of six armed hold-ups
Alleged gunman now accused of six armed hold-ups of Canterbury pubs.
Child killer went on the run
Child killer Robin Pitney failed drugs test and went on the run.
The NZ region with the hottest economy
ASB's latest Regional Economic Scoreboard shows Auckland is struggling to keep up.
Christchurch burglary spree cracked?
In 10 weeks, 83 houses were burgled in Christchurch's north-west suburbs.
Aurora Australis lights up skies
Photographers captured stunning shots of the Aurora Australis on Sunday night.
Banks Peninsula: Akaroa's bounty
A food festival deliciously packages the best the peninsula has all year.
EQC pays out $127m in last three years
EQC pays out $127m in last three years, including almost $40m for non-quake claims.
Report suggests $105m cathedral rebuild
Working group recommends $105m "reinstatement" of earthquake-crippled cathedral
Police seeking missing man in Timaru
Murray Wall, 53, has been missing since this morning.
Police concerned for missing Halswell man
Michael Craig McGrath is missing and may be on foot.
Sex workers bylaw decision delayed
Decision on bylaw to ban prostitutes from residential Christchurch areas delayed
Budget 2017: $812m for quake-broken road
The Government says rebuilding SH1 around Kaikoura is an "essential investment".
Budget 2017: Cantabs get a boost
Tailored support in the Budget for family violence victims and struggling Cantabrians.
Fresh fog warnings for airports tonight
Air New Zealand has warned of potential flight disruption at four South Island airports.
Honey factory fire under control
Fire at North Canterbury honey factory now under control.
Quake kids more resilient, study finds
Christchurch quake kids are more resistant to other pressures in life, a study finds.
Bomb threat: Bus exchange evacuated
Woman arrested last night after claiming she had a bomb.
DHBs miss five of six ministry targets
The latest Ministry of Health targets are a mixed bag this quarter.
Police probe Christchurch wheelie bin fires
Police probe wheelie bin fires in Christchurch