Bookworm trailer: Elijah Wood's new role in Kiwi film
Shot in Canterbury, the new local comedy Bookworm, featuring Hollywood star Elijah Wood and breakout New Zealand talent Nell Fisher, will be in cinemas on August 8. Video / 818
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Roads in both main islands have also been closed today after crashes, police say.
Inmate faces charges after scaling roof at Rolleston Prison
The prisoner caused damage to the building before climbing down an hour later.
Two dead in North Island crashes, one seriously injured in the South Island
Roads in both islands have also been closed today after crashes, police say.
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.
Ashburton man arrested after three-person brawl
He was due in court today on two charges and police are considering more.
Ex-All Black on retirement: 'You think you’re going to be a rugby player forever'
Crusaders veteran ready for last run in red and black.
Missing Chinese woman found alive in 'company of somebody she knows'
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Mama Hooch rapists will not be deported
The two Australian brothers accused of rape will not be deported when they leave jail.
Christchurch Police appealing for information about missing woman
Ping Lyu was last seen on Stewart St in Addington, Christchurch on Saturday May 25.
'A horrendous speed': Teen caught driving at more than double motorway speed limit
The teenager caught yesterday faces serious charges and has had his car confiscated.
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'Hectic': Hail the size of marbles pelts Auckland, city braces for next severe weather bout
Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong 120km/h gales have hit the city this morning.
Census 2024: Which town grew the fastest?
Stay Golden: Two parts of the South Island give Auckland a run for its money.
Ex-Shortland Street actor loses 10kg in 12 days on hunger strike
Will Alexander is protesting the Government's response to the war in Gaza.
'Power cuts and damage': 100km/h gales, thunderstorms to lash top of North Island
People are being told to prepare ahead of time by tying down loose objects.
Armed police surround Christchurch house, arrest alleged kidnapper after negotiations
The man, 41, faces several charges including threatening to kill, assault and kidnapping.
'Extreme risk of electrocution': Police warning after power line thefts
There have been increasing reports of power line thefts over the past 10 days.
First XV rugby wrap: St Kent's pip King's, code wars return
St Kentigern edged ahead in a gripping contest between two previously unbeaten teams.
Winners and Losers: How the Warriors won by dropping their star player
OPINION: Ditching the formidable prop sparked a remarkable effort, Chris Rattue writes.
Ryman suffers massive profit drop but revenue up
Company's chief executive left suddenly last month, no one has said why.
Person dies after being hit by a falling tree in Canterbury
Emergency services were called to the property at 9.45pm yesterday.
'Slow', 'lazy': Mum blasts fellow parents' bad behaviour on school sport sidelines
Children as young as 7 were mocked and laughed at by parents, a Christchurch mum says.
Person trapped, seriously injured after crash between tractor and van near Ashburton
Firefighters free victim as two crews respond to morning incident.
How farmers can bring birdsong back
A growing number of farmers in Canterbury are planting native trees on their land.
The staggering cost of South Canterbury's Ranfurly Shield challenge
It would have been the third successive challenge for South Canterbury.
US tip-off leads to Christchurch man's arrest for allegedly owning child sex material
Customs raided the man's home this morning - he was allegedly uncooperative.
Ex-Shortland Street actor takes hunger strike to Parliament
Will Alexander is now in his fifth day of the zero-calorie hunger strike.
‘Atrocious’ weather a possible factor in double fatal crash, police say
The crash in rural Canterbury left two dead and one in serious condition.
Men abused worshipper before Al Noor Mosque attack
Imam Gamal Fouda describes how two people locked a worshipper in the kitchen.
Person critically injured is airlifted to hospital after Canterbury crash
The crash in rural Canterbury happened around 1.30pm.
Spark to take solar power from Genesis’ Lauriston project
Genesis Energy has signed up Spark to take power from its Laurison solar project.
Former Shortland Street actor goes on hunger strike
Will Alexander is now in his second day of the zero-calorie hunger strike.
What you need to know as Christchurch inquest resumes
The Christchurch mosque attack inquest will focus on why emergency doors didn't open.