Eight dogs freed from locked vehicle in Christchurch
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Anti-water bottling campaigners overturn consents
Consents had allowed companies to extract billions of litres a year.
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Rockfalls, slips close highways, more severe weather to come
A number of weather warnings come into force this evening.
Learning to carve pounamu proves popular in Christchurch square
Children queued up for the free workshops with master carvers.
Diesel prices unlikely to drop like petrol, AA adviser warns
It's reportedly due to diesel being a refinery and in limited supply.
Sir Tim's costly ride: Mayor spends $523 on rental to travel from Wgtn to P North
Angry mayor says council making a decision on the rental car is misuse of council time.
Residents come together as Lake Ohau village cut off after flooding
Severe flooding washed out a bridge yesterday closing the only road into Lake Ohau.
LPG trailer catches fire on highway near Nelson
Emergency services were called to the fire on State Highway 6 at about 9.30am.
Elton John announces third New Zealand show
It will be Kiwis' final chance to see him perform live on New Zealand soil
'Cherished and beautiful': Tribute to woman swept away in flooded river
The 29-year-old's body was found in the vehicle the following day.
Bloody saliva spat at police, paramedic kicked in groin
Dylan Owens positioned his body before launching both feet into the pelvis of a paramedic.
Baker's wife fined for her part in exploiting workers
Partner knew what was happening so she's also liable, authority rules.
Business and residents' confidence in Christchurch rising, but still low - report
Pulse of Christchurch report finds a metaphorical "tale of two cities".
Inside the turret of Canterbury's historic luxury retreat
Juliette Sivertsen finds restoration and nourishment at a luxury lodge in Tai Tapu.
Construction site raids: 'Stressed' builders sleeping on-site to deter brazen thieves
Fears of organised crime and insider jobs as industry says crime on the rise.
Mike Hosking: Think big Christchurch - city's future is what we could only dream of
OPINION: Christchurch is every bit the gateway to the country as Auckland is.
The real reason Ian Foster's press conference was cancelled
Communications manager says it was her call to cancel media conference at last minute.
Village cut off, holidaymakers stranded, properties evacuated after heavy rain
The South continues to feel the effects of the wild weather.
Shooting to scare, not kill: Pair jailed for attempted murder say their intention wasn't to harm
The two men were jailed last year for attempted murder.
Student found dead in university accomodation
The student's death is not considered suspicious, police say.
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Flooding on Lake Ohau Rd near Twizel
A bridge has been washed out on Lake Ohau Rd near Twizel. Video / Heidi Versey
Covid in Canterbury: 1612 new cases, three deaths - 'Not out of the woods yet'
Of the 21 deaths reported today, three were from Canterbury/West Coast.
Bridges swept away, strong winds as wild weather heads north
A number of highways have been affected by the weather.
Motorists warned to look out for slips on Canterbury roads, snow forecast
Lindis Pass was the route most affected by slips.
Walking in wilderness: How to explore the incredible Hollyford Valley
Adam Dooney talks forest trails, jetboat rides, and the sheer power of nature
Extensive flooding in Canterbury's Omarama
Omarama Top 10 Holiday Park was hit by severe flooding. Video / Omarama Top Ten Holiday Park
Crash driver allegedly assaulted pair who stopped to help
The woman attacked one man by biting his forearm and scratching his face.
'Damaging': Former NZ Rugby manager slams All Blacks' PR fail
Former communications manager critical of how All Blacks dealt with fans and media.
Baby death at motel: Police confirm not suspicious
Police have referred the matter to the coroner.
Christchurch gets new $683m stadium - with no contribution from neighbours
There has been no request for other councils to help fund the project.
Woman who died after 4WD swept from ford near Dunedin named
.Sarah Jane Shirley died when a ute was swept away crossing a ford.
Neighbour says fire victim was getting life back on track
He was getting fitter, eating better and saving money for a Crisco's Christmas package.