‘First-home buyer’ suburb attracting Aucklanders, Aussies and $2m budgets
New-build in Queenstown's Shotover Country breaks price records.
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Frank Film: For the love of a bull breed dog
Chch Bull Breed Rescue gives homes to the dogs that often don't get a fair chance at life.
Frank Film Episode Five: Abbey and the Bull Breeds
Staffies, pitbulls, rotties, mastiffs – Abbey van der Plas, from Christchurch Bull Breed Rescue, gives hope and new homes to the dogs that often don't get a fair chance at life.
Coroner details chilling 111 call as campervan caught fire, killing 3 tourists
Three students from Singapore were on a Kiwi road trip when they died in a crash.
30 years on from infamous family killings, Herald podcast revisits Bain massacre
Part two of A Moment In Crime's look back at the infamous murder case.
Nicola Willis wants tourists to pay more to keep national parks pristine
Charging international visitors more when they come to NZ is currently being consulted on.
Super Rugby Selections: Form rewarded in quarter-final squads
The latest team lists for Super Rugby Pacific have been announced.
Mt Lyford fire: Dramatic photos show house destroyed in blaze
Homeowner was away when the fire started this morning.
Man accused of secretly filming young Christchurch women in their homes appears in court
Man accused of secretly filming Chch women in their homes back in court
'It is better to live': Ex-Shortland Street actor ends 19-day hunger strike
'Better to live for a cause than to die for one', the actor said ending his protest.
Foodstuffs’ grocers vote to merge its two co-ops
The merger is still subject to Commerce Commission and High Court approval.
Explained: Major shake-up on the way for Super Rugby finals format
The loss of the Melbourne Rebels will bring a change in the playoff structure.
Engine parts for mega ferries already built and tested when contract cancelled
Three other people joined KiwiRail chief executive Peter Reidy on a trip to South Korea.
First XV grudge match: Post-game scuffle mars annual fixture
The college match dates back more than 130 years.
Arrest in Dunedin after garage fire and street altercation
Police arrived to see a garage on fire in Dunedin following reports of an altercation.
What went wrong with Synlait and how new chair plans to fix it
The cash-strapped dairy company Synlait can be restored, he says.
'Deeply disheartened': Govt puts aside $3.6m to fight Nelson Tenths decision before it’s landed
'Planning an appeal before the decision is released risks undermining the process.'
'Digging deep': The woman running for seven days straight on a treadmill
Emma Timmis aims to break the current record of 833km.
Dunedin fishing boat runs aground: Two rescued in dramatic operation
The boat became stuck off Taiaroa Head about 7.30am and has broken up.
Retired man's life savings gone after sleeping skipper grounds fishing boat
'I have nothing left, thanks to Simon's stupidity.'
Inmate faces charges after scaling roof at Rolleston Prison
The prisoner caused damage to the building before climbing down an hour later.
Paul Lewis: Who will be Razor's first All Blacks bolters?
OPINION: A few positions might accommodate test newcomers.
Gore mayor admits he considered resigning amid ‘horrible’ council rift
But Ben Bell says he and his council have now 'found out how to gel'.
Phil Gifford: Crusaders should stick with embattled coach Rob Penney
OPINION: As bad as this season was, there are two reasons Penney deserves another chance.
'Truly humbled': Jamie Mackay receives King's Birthday Honour
NZME host thought his mates were having him on when he made the Honours list.
Rural community well represented in King's Birthday Honours
Fans of The Country may also notice a familiar name from the field of broadcasting.
Back to business for King's Birthday Honours 2024
A change in Government has meant a clear shift in focus for the 2024 list.
King's Birthday Honours obscure edition: Steve Braunias on services to plumbing
Steve Braunias meets three Kiwis awarded honours this King's Birthday Weekend.
Vincent Ashworth made Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to agriculture
Ashworth worked to improve farming practices in Ethiopia and Afghanistan.
Bought for $800,000, now selling for $8m-plus
Award-winning home overlooking Lake Hayes in Queenstown took three years to build.
Person seriously injured in Christchurch crash, traffic detoured
The road is currently blocked northbound.
Conservation land damaged in Canterbury fire
More than a dozen fires in Canterbury fanned by strong winds on Saturday.
9 adrenaline-fuelled adventures in NZ (that don't involve bungy jumping)
When planning future Kiwi family holidays, consider stepping out of your comfort zone.
Freight plane lands safely at Christchurch Airport after engine failure
All three crew who were on board were safe and well, the spokesperson said.