'It's terrible': Environment Minister slams smelter's stockpiling of hazardous waste
The smelter at Bluff has stockpiled 106,000 tonnes of cyanide-laced hazardous waste.
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High temperatures and gales fuel fire fears in Canterbury
Fire chiefs warn "the wind is likely to stir something up."
Murder in the city: Cordons still in place as police continue investigation
Faiz Ali died after a violent incident at a Christchurch property.
Dozens of whales stranded again at Farewell Spit, 19 dead
28 of the animals have returned again at the remote beach, with another 10 dying.
Blood, bats and body piercings: Kiwi 'vampire' speaks out
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Baxtor's legacy: One of quake's youngest victim remembered
Christchurch pauses to remember the 185 dead of the February 22 quake in 2011.
Cricket bat killing: Sister thought slain brother was on 'bender'
John Kenneth Collins is on trial before the High Court at Dunedin accused of the murder.
Murder in the city: Man killed in Christchurch was 'joyful and warm' person
Man allegedly murdered in Christchurch remembered by friend as 'joyful and warm'.
Nine dead, dozens of whales stranded at Farewell Spit
A spokesperson said nine of the 49 whales have died.
The Queen's message to Christchurch quake survivors 10 years on
'You displayed great fortitude in the face of sudden, overwhelming loss.'
Free Ferg burgers on offer in Queenstown
The giveaway is to celebrate the institution's 20th birthday.
Ailing Sir Bob Parker's message to Christchurch
Former Christchurch mayor Sir Bob Parker is attending the national memorial service.
Former Chch mayor Sir Bob Parker attending quake memorial service after stroke
Sir Bob suffered a heart attack and a stroke late last year.
Live: Canterbury quake memorial service honours the fallen
A memorial service has been held in Christchurch on the 10th anniversary of the 2011 quake
'Probably more out there': Queenstown men caught in online sex blackmail scam
The men were lured to an online platform where they participated in video sex chats.
Bloody scenes: Man charged with murder appears in court
Arrest comes after man seen "saturated" in blood.
No trace of missing 'non-verbal' 68-year-old
Raymond Horn left Walmsley House, a rest-home, early last Monday morning.
'Saturated in blood': Man charged with murder after body found in Christchurch
Emergency services and police were called to a Christchurch property at 7.35pm last night.
Smelter stockpiles 100,000 tonnes of hazardous waste near beach
The smelter company will not reveal its plans for the hazardous waste.
Hundreds of fish die in estuary
The dead fish included smelt, flounder, giant bullies, trout and inanga.
'We show solidarity' - Ten years after Chch earthquake, PM reflects
PM Jacinda Ardern is in Christchurch to mark ten years since the deadly earthquake.
'Saturated in blood': Person killed, hammer-wielding man arrested
Cordons were in place and people were being asked to avoid the area.
No Covid case news overnight, Auckland's move to level 1 all but confirmed
Aucklanders will find out today if they can join the rest of the country at alert level 1.
Quake anniversary: Why is Christchurch still broken?
Ten years on from the February 22, 2011 the city's rebuild is ongoing.
The day the quake hit: Journalist's return to where tragedy unfolded
Hamish Clark on the day the Christchurch earthquake struck.
Lost in the quake: The baby boys who never saw their first birthday
Two mums who lost little baby boys in the 2011 Christchurch quake speak about their grief.
Killer quake scientists 10 years on: Unknown fault was pointing straight at Christchurch
Scientists reveal ruptured fault was "like a snowplough piling up snow".
Powerball draw tonight: $18 million up for grabs
Last year saw a record number of overnight millionaires.
Doctor recalls amputation with pocket knife in Canterbury quake
Dr Lydia Johns Putra reflects on her experience of saving the life of Brian Coker.
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Killer quake: Sir John Key reflects on NZ's "darkest day"
'If we've got this number wrong, I'll have to resign'.
John Roughan: Christchurch's blueprint for disaster recovery
Christchurch's heart is slowly coming back to life in its own way at its own pace.
'Defying the leaders': Mum of 13 quits Gloriavale regime for teaching job
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