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Neighbours recall ‘large boom’ as Christchurch house fire erupts
Five fire crews responded to the blaze at Clotilda Place, Bishopdale.
‘Unusual’ presence: Chinese Navy exercise disrupts transtasman flights
The Chinese Navy ships are now 218 nautical miles east of Tasmania.
Cancer Society funds boost ovarian cancer detection research
The researchers aim to create early detection tests, improving survival rates.
Liam Dann: Economic recovery has begun. Here’s what the new normal looks like
History suggests only a short window before the next black swan event rattles our economy.
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Apocalypse now: Doomsday bunker secretly installed in NZ
Underground shelter clients sought the ‘beauty, isolation, security’ of NZ.
Armed police surround Christchurch house; neighbours heard screaming
Police reportedly toss 'flash grenades' in Richmond home.
‘Pure heartlessness’: Man laundered $44k, from 22 victims, for scammers based in Kenya
Patrick Neho claimed he did it to feed his children. In reality, he fed his addictions.
Armed man sighted at Christchurch, police take person into custody
Reports of an armed man at Spencerville came in just after midday.
Behaviour ‘consistent with live fire’: NZ Navy shadowing Chinese warships
Defence Minister Judith Collins criticised China for not informing NZ about the warships.
Parole denied: Sex offender still not ready for release from prison
Paiea Waihirere abused a young girl for six years and took photos of the acts.
New boat-sharing operator launches for Auckland boaties
Freedom Boat Club is one of the largest in the world. Now it's come to New Zealand.
Wānaka cancer patient raises $400k to get cutting-edge treatment in China
Emma Holden, 36, will soon travel to Shanghai, China for cutting-edge cancer treatment.
Supreme Court blocks disgraced lawyer Davina Reid's bid for reinstatement
Davina Reid (nee Murray) smuggled contraband into prison for a prisoner she later married.
'Why did he kill our son?': Parents of Kiwi shot dead by cop react to guilty verdict
Glass' family received a $30m settlement and assurances of police training changes.
Statue honouring WWI warhorse Dolly delayed to 2027
The trust has raised $30,000 of the $300,000 for the Hastings statue.
The McKenzie motif: Why the Chiefs are playing ABs first-five at fullback again
McKenzie scored 20 of the Chiefs' 25 points in their round-one win over the Blues.
‘Is that Ticketek?’: Christchurch woman receives 7-8 wrong number calls per day
Incorrect Google Maps number directs daily Ticketek customer queries to frustrated woman.
‘Anyone else feel scammed?’: Juicy Fest refund delays spark frustration
People are also still waiting for news on the fate of the Timeless Summer Tour.
Motorcyclist critically injured after collision with truck, Christchurch motorway closed
The Serious Crash Unit is on site, and the road will be closed for some time.
‘The signing of the year’: Reinvention of James O’Connor
James O'Connor has much to offer the Crusaders - both on the field and off it.
Phil Gifford: We will know this week whether the Crusaders are back
OPINION: Six talking points heading into the second round of Super Rugby Pacific.
Karl Puschmann: In the genre of triumph after trauma, ‘Tinā is pitch-perfect’
Review: Miki Magasiva's feature-film debut 'finds its own voice'.
'He's like another coach': Young Crusaders star hails O'Connor's impact
The Wallaby described Taha Kemara as the most naturally gifted No 10 he has played with.
Christchurch serious incident: Emergency services responding
Reports of the incident came in shortly before 1.30pm.
‘Oversight’: Kiwi avatar’s birthdate changed after being linked to terror attack
Fans called the original date 'tasteless' and 'incompetent' on social media.
They’re back! MTB Nationals return to Rotorua – all you need to know
The downhill competition will run for the final time over the famed Taniwha Trail.
Harbour rescue: Two injured after boat capsizes
Both were wearing lifejackets and were well-prepared.