South Island towns lose power after helicopter strikes transmission lines
A crop-dusting helicopter caused a power outage in Lake Tekapo and Albury this morning.
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Paraglider flown to hospital after being critically hurt in fall
Emergency services rushed to scene after reports of fall from height.
Explained: The 'excessive red tape' behind Timaru meatworks closure
About 600 people could lose their jobs.
Proposed closure of Timaru meatworks 'pretty foreboding' – minister
'It's a wake-up call, we as a Government have got to take this seriously.'
'A bloody legend': Guide killed in avalanche living his best life, family say
Brett Evans, 38, was killed in an avalanche in Canterbury last week.
Five hurt in Canterbury road crash; two helicopters fly injured to hospital
Hato Hone St John said five people were taken to hospital via road and helicopter.
Multiple people injured after boat sinks in Southland
Two people are in a serious condition and a third person is moderately injured.
'This is massive': Timaru locals devastated after 600 jobs affected by meatworks closure
One staff member described the plant like a family.
'Gut-wrenching, heartbreaking': 600 Timaru workers face losing their jobs
Alliance Group plans to shut its South Canterbury freezing works by the end of this year.
Anxious wait for meatworkers ahead of surprise meeting
Hundreds of Canterbury meatworkers anxiously waiting to find out if their jobs are safe.
Our daughter's future: Couple fight $1.7m property seizures linked to cannabis grow
Police found $153,000 in cash in couple's wardrobe. Now they've lost two homes.
All-hands Alliance Timaru meeting 'not going to be about beautifying site': Meatworkers Union
Meat co-operative CEO won't comment.
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More job cuts proposed for Kāinga ora, police cost-savings difficulties and what key NZ institutions have fallen in public trust?
One person dead after North Canterbury crash, police confirm
The single-vehicle crash was reported at 8pm yesterday.
One person dead after being trapped in avalanche during heli-skiing trip
The victim was pulled alive from the avalanche but died from their injures.
'Moving': Brother of freed Kiwi pilot Phillip Mehrtens floored by global support
Chris Mehrtens wants to thank all those who helped raise $30,000 over the last 24 hours.
CTV building collapse: Design company owner's oversight of inexperienced engineer 'virtually non-existent'
Complaint upheld against boss of company behind design of ill-fated CTV building in Chch.
Meet New Zealand's greatest (ever?) amateur men's rugby team
South Canterbury's record run, the Light Bears' big dance and Canterbury's league revival.
'Fantastic development opportunity': Head Hunters gang pad sells for bargain $378k
The former Head Hunters pad was listed as a ‘desirable corner site’.
Port Hills blaze started on private property, Fenz report reveals
Blaze scorched 700ha, forced evacuations, and prompted a major firefighting effort.
The 'eye-opening' trial soaking up the nasties from dairy cows' pee
'Would it grow? Would it take up nitrogen? And to our surprise, it did a fantastic job!'
Civil Defence warns to secure property ahead of powerful 120km/h gales blasting central regions
MetService said damage to trees, power lines, and unsecured structures were possible.
'Fright of my life': Mob of runaway deer cause havoc in Christchurch suburb
The animals damaged a vehicle, fences and galloped through backyards.
Man used 10 identities, including a dead person’s, in Covid wage subsidy fraud
He made 14 applications for over $65,000 in Covid wage subsidy payments.
Stranded Mt Cook climbers rescued after four nights
The two men are said to be in good spirits after spending four nights in a hut.
Feds mark 125 years of service to NZ farmers
Federated Farmers marks 125 of existence this week. 'No mean feat' - Wayne Langford.
Rise of the little men: The growth of under-85kg rugby
A new version of our national game is opening up chances for players otherwise too small.
'That was your undoing': How DNA from a Coke bottle led police to a violent offender
Nathan Lewis sent to jail for 10 years for man's assault, violent pub and KFC robberies.
Christchurch road-rage stabbing: Man arrested, victim critically injured
Two cars were stopped at the red lights when a person got out and stabbed another man.
Passenger critically injured in road-rage stabbing after apparent dispute over loud music
Two cars were stopped at the red lights when a person got out and stabbed another man.
Education changes: Area schools ‘copping it from all directions’
North Canterbury area schools (Years 1 to 13) say they're struggling to keep up.
Corrections 'breakdown' contributed to woman's murder by paroled ‘psychopath’
Coroner makes extensive recommendations after 'preventable' murder of Chch woman.
Whitebaiter dies after being swept into sea by 'rogue' wave
Fellow whitebaiter raised the alarm after horror unfolded.
'Tragically catastrophic': Teen who caused fatal crash escapes conviction, name suppressed
No conviction for Christchurch teen who killed a woman and injured four others in crash.