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Afterglow from eruption creating multi-coloured twilight above frozen continent.
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Opinion: Is it time to get rid of Ian Foster as All Blacks coach?
NZ winning rate is at its lowest in 25 years. How can Foster can stay?
Police investigating sudden death at Christchurch motel
The death occurred about 10.10am this morning.
South Island set to be battered by torrential rain, 140km/h winds
'This is likely to be a significant severe weather event,' MetService warns.
'Devastating betrayal': Woman stole $120k from employer to pay for gambling, cosmetic surgery
The offending was motivated by 'pure greed', the judge said.
'Don't die, I love you': Teen's desperate words to mate, 14, who had never driven before
A 14yo who had apparently not driven before died while sneaking a drive with his friend.
Questions raised on who will fund new Te Kaha stadium in Christchurch
Mayor Lianne Dalziel says there are a range of options to help fund the stadium.
New Zealand wakes to severe frost as temperature drops to -10C in south
Temperatures will then drop off overnight to be below freezing again on Sunday morning.
Remote-operated digger finishes cathedral clean-up a month early
The digger has been working inside the cathedral nave for the past 41 days.
Police hunt man after slew of indecent acts in Christchurch red zone
Four victims have reported incidents to police.
'I started shaking all over': Man scoops huge $1m scratchie prize
The man kept checking instructions on the ticket because he couldn't believe what he saw.
Dunedin not concerned by Christchurch stadium, contributions questioned
Reservations have resurfaced about a comparative lack of government support.
'Something's happened to mum': Son to dad on fatal stabbing; accused in court
The man charged with murdering Chch woman Laisa Waka Tunidau back in High Court
John MacDonald: Why aren't Selwyn and Waimakariri councils helping pay for stadium?
OPINION: How realistic is a fixed-price - four years out from delivery of the stadium.
Lincoln residents in fundraiser to fight subdivision
Residents claim township not equipped to handle expansion of this magnitude.
Christchurch Stadium: Singing submission echoes through council meeting
John Lennon's 'Imagine' used in stadium submission.
Public intervene during assault on police dog and handler
A man is due to appear in Christchurch District Court today.
Hamish Clark: Party time in Christchurch - Thank goodness the Stadium will be built
OPINION: Well done Christchurch - you truly are a Super City.
Megan Woods: Christchurch is already a super city - does it need to become a 'Super-City'?
OPINION: Is merging Christchurch, Selwyn and Waimakariri into mega-council the future?
Crusaders CEO: 'Stadium vote a momentous occasion'
OPINION: A momentous occasion - thank you to the council for their leadership.
Suicide study: Shocking link between alcohol and tragic deaths revealed
Researchers says findings should lead to legislation and harm reduction change.
John MacDonald: Gang crackdown more likely to be a letdown
The Government is doing a lot of huffing and puffing.
Christchurch fluoride decision by end of year
A time frame of 44 months would be needed to implement fluoridation at a cost of $60m.
Kiwi town booted to top of TIME's Greatest Places by walking milestone
A hiking has booted this Kiwi city to the top of Time magazine's Greatest Places.
Got a phobia? Help is on the way through virtual reality
75 per cent reduction in phobia symptoms after six weeks of the treatment programme.
Scientists link 'atmospheric rivers' to Antarctic melt
Train of atmospheric events starting near NZ linked to record melting of ice shelves.
Man's 'miracle' survival after 4WD was swept off flooded river crossing
Desperate dash for help after one person was killed in the swollen North Taieri creek.
Offender's chilling two words to his victim
After his wife had gone to work, Blair Norman Stewart climbed into bed with the victim.
It's going ahead! Christchurch council greenlights controversial multi-use stadium Te Kaha
Christchurch City Council has made a decision on the controversial new stadium.
Mike Hosking: Seize the day Christchurch - new stadium will crown you NZ's best city
OPINION: While Auckland and Wgtn fiddle and twiddle, Chch became a seismic blank canvas.
Decision day for Te Kaha, no request for regional aid yet
Neighbouring councils have been briefed but no request made for additional funding.