Families awarded $700,000 after three men die in fishing boat sinking
Three fishermen died when the trawler sank off the Canterbury coast in 2015.
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Lock of Napoleon's hair surfaces at NZ auction
Mystery still surrounds former French emperor's death - and what happened next.
Police chase: Person on the run after fleeing on foot from crashed car
One person was almost hit by the brown Ford Falcon driving the wrong way up Blenheim Rd.
Mosque gunman sentencing: Flights to court cost almost $40,000
It cost just under $40,000 to fly the gunman to Christchurch for his sentencing.
Escapee murderer gave two prison guards the slip - including one she was cuffed to
Police are appealing for sightings of Karina Epiha, who has been on the run.
New livery for Christchurch buses costs $94k
The cost includes research, concept development, cultural engagement, and testing.
Schoolgirl killer refused parole for 1992 crime
The killer of a North Canterbury teen will remain behind bars until at least March 2021.
Winners and losers: Which provinces coped best with lockdown?
ASB's latest rankings shows the uneven impacts of lockdown measures across the country.
Police apologise after child mistakenly leaves NZ
Officer's mistake resulted in civil claim and agreement.
'Fountain of sewage' erupts in Selwyn, Canterbury
Locals say the area "stank" and toilet paper could be seen in the trees.
In from the cold: No quarantine for Antarctica returnees as continent declared Covid-free
No quarantine could save Christchurch's $200m gateway industry.
Hunt for murderer continues into second day as authorities remain tight-lipped
Corrections wouldn't explain how Katrina Epiha escaped custody at Middlemore Hospital.
NZ beer named world's best - again
A family-owned Christchurch boutique brewery has scooped global giants.
New theatre in central Christchurch despite Covid chaos
It comes as the art sector faces a challenging recovery from Covid-19.
1000 new car parks promised for Christchurch hospital
Several Christchurch hospital staff members have been assaulted walking to work.
Former Cera staff in alleged fraud case now named
Pair deny fraud charges over alleged private property deals.
NZ Herald, Newstalk ZB boost South Island news team with new appointments
Senior journalist Hamish Clark has been appointed to head NZME's South Island news team.
'There is still anxiety': Principals go doorknocking as kids slow to return
Anxious Auckland parents are still wary about sending kids back to school.
Anti-terror bollards for Christchurch
Police raised concerns about the risk of vehicles driving into groups of people.
21yo arrested after fires at Christchurch cafe, two churches and attempted arson on third
A 21y old has been arrested in relation to two church fires in Christchurch.
Gangster jailed for 'drug-fuelled' fatal hit and run
"You could've stopped. Why didn't you stop?" Family confronts killer in court.
Two church fires in Christchurch being treated as suspicious
Two church fires in Christchurch early this morning are being treated as suspicious.
Mosque terror: Spy chiefs grilled in the days after shootings
New documents reveal NZSIS and GCSB scrambling after March 15, 2019 attacks.
Milk tanker and car crash: Seriously injured person airlifted to hospital
The road is closed and traffic is being diverted.
Anti-lockdown protests: 'Fight for your rights and freedom'
Child protester clutched a sign depicting PM Jacinda Ardern as Adolf Hitler.
Covid: Possible case in Canterbury isolation 'under investigation'
It was announced today there were three new cases of the virus in New Zealand.
Naked-selfie sender caught grooming underage girls
A 44-year-old South Canterbury man has been caught sending naked selfies to young girls.
Māori 50 per cent more likely to die from Covid-19, says new study
Findings show why Māori will likely have a significantly higher Covid-19 death rate.
'I'm just exhausted': Ten-year Chch quake insurance battle not over
There's no end in sight for some Canterbury earthquake insurance claimants.
Dog attack: Owner fined for bashing pet with wooden plank
Bull mastiff Bolo suffered serious injuries.
Aoraki/Mt Cook blaze: 'The fire's sitting there under a cover of snow'
The fire has ripped through more than 3000ha of mostly wilding pines near Twizel.
Government commits to all EQC inquiry recommendations, legislation will change
Grant Robertson says no community should live through botched repairs & years of trauma.
Scrub fire near Twizel moving at fast pace, two people injured
Fourteen helicopters, two fixed-wing aeroplanes, and 10 appliances are on the ground.
Over four intense, harrowing days, no emotion from mass killer
The terrorist was watched closely in the courtroom. But he gave little away.