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A passenger on an Air NZ plane says he was told all flights had been grounded.
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Young dance teacher dies 'after a day's illness'
Dance teacher Kelsey Davidson died within a day of becoming sick last week.
Rugby: Top sides win inter-island games in sixth round of Heartland Championship
South Canterbury and West Coast hold off low-ranked home sides to keep top spots
Rakaia farmer homicide: No stone will be left unturned
Tony Waldron, a dairy farmer of Rakaia and father, was killed on September 18.
Student dead for weeks: 'How did we miss him?'
Student named as 19-year-old Mason Pendrous.
Death of uni student 'inconceivable to imagine'
Now, a minister wants answers after body reportedly lay unnoticed for up to eight weeks.
Student's body may have lain unnoticed for eight weeks - reports
Specialist police teams still going through formal ID process.
Police investigating killing of young dad scour farm ponds
Police Dive Squad searching ponds at the Gardiners Rd farm where Tony Waldron was killed.
Physio struck off for intimate massage
Patient with vocal issues was asked by physiotherapist Peter Chum to get naked.
Airport arrest: Customs nab puffer jackets packed with cocaine
A Customs manager says the demand for cocaine in New Zealand remains high.
Kaikoura quake rail repair wins major international award
$2bn restoration of critical road and rail corridor biggest in NZ history.
Serious crash in Rolleston
Driver suffers moderate injuries after crashing vehicle in Rolleston.
Post-earthquake settlement deal finally reached - nine years after quakes began
Battered city's residential red zone and some anchor projects handed over in deal.
Councillor accused of inappropriate behaviour outs himself
Deon Swiggs denies any wrongdoing.
New strip club: 'More about the tease'
New strip club "a place to hang out with your mates, surrounded by some pretty girls".
A Moment In Crime: Herald true crime podcast now available in podcast apps
In the first of our new podcast series we revisit the March 15 mosque attacks.
Christchurch mayor bans councillor from events involving young people after complaints
Lianne Dalziel has taken action following complaints about inappropriate messages.
Campaign to fight hygiene poverty goes national
Toiletries drives are being held in Wellington, Christchurch and Auckland this week.
Rugby: Heartland Championship's week five sees teams upset across board
Only one team gets a victory over a side who was ranked below them on the points table.
Serious crash in Mackenzie District
Police have advised motorists to avoid the area or delay travel if possible.
Sands National Conference: How to rebuild your life after losing a baby
"Do you really want a life where there is no dancing?"
Death of 29-year-old in Canterbury treated as homicide
The man had sustained an injury and died at the scene, police said.
'Got Smiley': Man jailed for role in Nomads gang stabbing
A chilling text was sent before Shayne Heappey's death.
Convicted rapist attacks again while being electronically tracked
Victor Stojanovic was jailed in 2007 after raping a 17-year-old girl.
Cannabis bunker bust: Police seize $5m in assets
Police have found a very large underground bunker for a cannabis-growing operation.
Christchurch mayoral candidates go head to head in debate
There were interruptions, wild gestures and even threats of bringing out a whistle.
Fire crews battling large blaze at Christchurch primary school
Four fire engines and a command unit are at the scene.
Strokes missed: Commissioner finds hospital failed sick woman
"This case demonstrates the significance of the patient's voice," commissioner tells.
'RIP Koke Dogg': Two in court, one on murder charge, after gang death
Ngaoa Kokaua was allegedly stabbed to death at a Christchurch house on Saturday night.
'Shock to the system' as temperatures set to drop
"Changeable" spring weather brings sun, rain, hot and cold all in one week.
Heartland rugby: Week 4 sees big changes on points ladder
Robbie Smith the hero for North Otago with fulltime penalty kick maintaining unbeaten tag
Person in hospital after car smashes into power pole
The crash happened just after 3am in rural Canterbury.
Pack a raincoat: More rain coming this afternoon
Showers will arrive in Auckland this afternoon, and heavy rain is possible.
Mosque attack: City's imams reflect on tumultuous six months
They spoke to the Herald two days after the attack. Six months on, we catch up again.