Port Hills fire: Helicopters grounded for night; blaze still burns
"It seems to be a fast-moving thing," Fenz tells evacuated Christchurch residents.
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Killer mum Lauren Dickason could be sentenced in March
The Herald previously revealed taxpayers footed her $700k - and rising - legal aid bill.
'Grossly insensitive': Swastika raised on top of workshop
Police alerted after image came to their attention on Monday.
Tragic family outing: Rafting victim was celebrating 10th wedding anniversary
Mark Dillon died while trying to help free a raft that was stuck on the river.
Game of love: Couple tie the knot at Timezone arcade
The newlyweds took on each other on in bumper cars, mini golf and bowling.
Investigations underway following Clarence River rafting death, police confirm commercial company involved
The river runs through the Kaikōura Ranges in the South Island.
Watch: Video shows mouse sitting in salad at Countdown, MPI investigating
Woolworths confirmed the incident occurred at the Eastgate store in Christchurch.
Canterbury crash: Four injured in crash involving truck, helicopter deployed
The crash occurred on Omihi Rd, Greta Valley about 10.30am.
‘His children and I were his world’: Widow left to raise three kids after father killed in crash
In a terrible coincidence, both drivers who were killed worked for the same company.
Scam victim horrified nine others lost $800k after he reported $1m fraud to banks, police
The victim sent 20 separate money transfers of $50k each over just eight days.
Two injured after car rolls on to train tracks in Canterbury
Police responded to the crash on Glasnevin Rd at 2.30pm.
Fijian government signs deal with NZ firm to boost medicinal cannabis sector
The New Zealand company plans to invest a minimum of $65m in Fiji's cannabis sector.
Take-off: $5.4m runway opens at Tāwhaki National Aerospace Centre
Wisk, Kea Aerospace and Dawn Aerospace will run test flights from the upgraded facility.
'A great event': Farmers ready to compete in Coast to Coast
“I’ve grown up with the Coast to Coast ... it wouldn’t be a summer without it."
South Island NRL expansion's 'major Hollywood celeb' investor
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From sexual abuse and anorexia to Coast to Coast champion - Simone Maier's incredible journey
Maier is chasing her fourth consecutive Coast to Coast win this weekend.
How World Cup discards can prove themselves to Robertson
Fringe All Blacks have their work cut out.
Australian comedian Hamish Blake competing in debut Coast to Coast
The comedian faces his toughest challenge yet when he attempts the gruelling 234km race.
Airport closed after Air NZ flight take-off rejected due to concerns of bird activity
The Air New Zealand flight from Timaru to Wellington was due to depart at 6.30am.
Back to school: Rangiora High School reopens amid Covid-19 outbreak
The school closed after 39 staff were believed to have contracted the virus.
Pro-Palestine protesters arrested after clashes with police
Four men to appear in court after tunnel blocked and red liquid poured on the road.
Watch: Large Canterbury blaze spans hectares, public health warning for smoke
Crews from seven brigades and two helicopters are in attendance.
Kirwee, Canterbury forest fire: 50 firefighters extinguish blaze
Fire and Emergency said there have been no significant flareups overnight.
After 1.85m sheep, Murphy hangs up his handpiece
“If you saw them all in one mob, I would never have started them.”
Forest fire contained: Not out of the woods yet as mercury to soar above 30C
Fire crews brace for big day across tinder-dry Canterbury.
'Super-spreader event' shuts school: 39 staff get Covid at teacher-only day
School hopes today and Waitangi Day will act as a circuit-breaker.
Fire crews battling large forestry blaze 'spreading rapidly' in Canterbury
Fire crews from six stations are in attendance.
'Discarded': Motorcyclist hit by teen driver upset at police
Canterbury crash victim feels left out of the justice process after he was hit by a car.
Stranded in the US: Kiwi woman's blood clot lands her with $300k+ bill as travel insurance denied
Nicole Erickson and her husband were about to attend a wedding when she fell ill.
NZ police open investigation into death threats against World Rugby referees
World Rugby has revealed Wayne Barnes received more abuse than any other team or player.
One dead following overnight crash on State Highway 1, Otago
The single-vehicle crash was reported to police at about 12.45am this morning.
Dunedin death of Gurjit Singh confirmed as homicide, died from multiple stab wounds
Police have confirmed Gurjit Singh died as a result of multiple stab wounds.
Winton crash: Police appeal for dashcam footage after pedestrian hit by vehicle
The serious crash happened on SH 6 between Brandon and Wemyss Sts at around 1.30pm.
Powerball $17.25 million win mistaken for $17,250: ‘Got to get my eyes checked’
The first Powerball First Division winner of 2024 is from Canterbury.