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Anti-nuclear protesters kick-off global celebrations in Christchurch
It marks the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons becoming international law.
'My body was shutting down': Crusaders assistant coach reveals Covid-19 battle
Forwards mentor says he was rushed to French hospital for a heart scan, fearing the worst.
Christchurch drug bust: Man charged after large cannabis operation uncovered
Police executed a search warrant at a Marshland Rd property from about 8.15am on Thursday.
End of an era: Canterbury United Video store closing its doors
"We're very reluctant to let it go," Owner Kevin Stewart said.
Road re-open after pedestrian dies in Canterbury crash involving truck
Members of the public are advised to avoid the area if possible.
Hundreds of eels saved as Canterbury pit dries up
About 200 were rescued prior to Christmas and several hundred since.
Christchurch's busiest and most dangerous roads
One road has had 29 crashes over the last year.
Fears of mass stranding after young whale washes up on Christchurch beach
Project Jonah General manager Daren Grover said the species is known for mass strandings.
Christchurch to host major international sailing event set to boost economy by millions
Part of the SailGP event will be held in Lyttelton Harbour in January 2022.
Fatal helicopter crash: Investigators' 'thorough' process could take years
The investigation into a fatal helicopter crash before Christmas may take up to two years.
Lower speed limits on state highways frustrate locals
Significant chunks of NZ's state highway network are no longer 100km/h zones.
'Lowlifes': Santa's Grotto ransacked again
Six windows were smashed at the building which contained floats for the Santa Parade.
'Complete fail': New hospital parking charges some of the highest in the country
The first 30 minutes are free, but two hours of parking will cost you $17.50.
Monteith's brewery gifted to the Coast
The Greymouth brewery dates back to 1868; Monteith's was founded on the Coast.
Country cricket: Sefton demolishes opposition to secure top spot
Opening bowlers Jed Roberts and Micah Campbell grabbed seven wickets between them.
Meet 'Chopper': Baby born 11 weeks premature in rescue helicopter
Kora Lord was born in the air over a tiny place called Hamilton Burn.
Armed and ready: Canterbury cops react to gang friction
A general arming order has been made in Canterbury as gang tension threatens to escalate.
Foul stink from retirement village laundry plagues Cashmere residents
Residents have raised concerns about the village's laundry facility since 2012.
'People are scared of them': Group of 'drunks' accused of threatening mall customers
Some regular customers no longer visited because they felt threatened.
Christchurch stream to be revitalised with $1.5m boost
The historically significant wetland was an important food gathering area for Māori.
Person dies after vehicle towing caravan rolls in South Canterbury
Another person was injured and needed medical attention.
Mental health support not enough after eruption, shooting, says therapist
The disasters revealed a health system unable to deal with mass casualty events, she said.
Christchurch fraudster jailed after fleecing $32k from victims
Kieran Withers was sentenced in the Christchurch District Court on Wednesday.
Woman, teenager missing in Canterbury
Rachel Dyer, Ngaire Ginders and 14-year-old Brianna are all missing from Canterbury.
Gang shooting: Charges against woman dismissed
The shooting in Kaiapoi left the son of a Mongrel Mob leader seriously injured.
Missing yacht: Skipper contacts police after difficulty in Marlborough Sounds
Skipper has spoken with police and is safe and well, an updated police statement said.
Police search for driver after Dunedin crash injures six, one critically
Two cars collided on Ravensbourne Rd on Friday night, injuring six.
Last weekend of the Christmas break - how's the weather?
There may still be a chance for one last beach trip this weekend before returning to work.
From Wet Jacket Arm to Hoon Hay: The many strange names of New Zealand
There are 50,519 place names in New Zealand. Some are rather odd.
Discovery of broken grave in Southland prompts woman to find distant family
Sharon Lankshear said it was 'really sad' to find part of her family history broken.
Air care: Taking to the skies with the Flying Doctors
The service is getting busier - and more expensive to run.
WW2 veteran remembered: A century of cricket, tanks, and yarns
Kurt Bayer remembers Alan Burgess, the world's oldest living first-class cricketer.
WW2 veteran and NZ's oldest first-class cricketer dies
Alan Burgess passed away last night, aged 100.