State Highway 1 reopens after truck crash near Christchurch
A truck crash south of Christchurch has closed State Highway 1 near Burnham.
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Nurse stabbed days after another attacked
A nurse has been stabbed at Hillmorton Hospital, in Christchurch, today.
Fifth of Kiwis suffer persistent pain
Many who have persistent pain struggle to get adequate help.
Fatal truck crash south of Rangitata closes SH1
The road is closed and diversions are being put in place.
Lotto player strikes gold, bagging $1 million
Powerball and Strike Four will both roll over to Saturday night's draw.
Findings suggest gunman struck in back by bullet fragment
Police have concluded a scene examination following the Darfield firearms incident.
Sex worker killer loses appeal
Appeal judges reject Sainey Marong's claims of insanity.
'Alien?' Mysterious sea creature washes up on Canterbury beach
Niwa expert identifies odd-looking beast as a New Zealand rough skate.
Study explores stress in district rocked by quakes, drought
Researchers exploring stress in Canterbury district rocked by quakes, drought and storms.
Man burned after cutting oil drum near Ashburton
Man aged 40 going to hospital after oil drum exploded.
Man killed after AOS callout recently split from wife
The man was killed after he fired shot at his house with family members inside.
Police officer seriously injured in Darfield shooting incident in 'good spirits'
The investigation into the shooting remains ongoing.
Call for trampoline safety clampdown
Experts concerned about trampoline injuries call for new safety standard.
Needles found in food isolated incidents: NZ Food Safety
"The store in question decided to remove capsicums from its shelves as a precaution ..."
Former rugby rep Donald Ineson named as Darfield shooter
Donald Melville Ineson died after a stand-off with police in Darfield on Sunday.
Brave officers praised over Darfield incident that left gunman dead
Principal James Morris said the family affected had students who attended the school.
Gunman dead and officer injured after AOS callout
Witness tells Newstalk ZB a police officer was run over by an offender, who was then shot.
Education Ministry slammed for video on pay dispute
Ministry campaigns for "yes" vote in teachers' ballot on latest pay offer.
Don't let it rain on our parade
Heavy rain and possibly thunderstorms in many areas today.
Re-enactment of women's historic vote dash
Next Wednesday is the 125th of women's first voting to choose New Zealand MPs.
Lotto winner $20.2m richer... but won't fly first class
Forty Kiwis have become overnight millionaires so far, this year, thanks to Lotto.
Watch: Police release footage of brutal robbery in Christchurch
A shot was fired into the ceiling and three people assaulted during the incident.
Teacher denies dealing P
Christchurch teacher faces charges of dealing meth granted interim name suppression
19yo man charged with manslaughter after fleeing fatal crash
A 19-year-old man has been charged with manslaughter after a fatal crash in Christchurch.
'I must pay': Driver in crash which killed teen hands himself in
Driver hands himself in to police after posting emotional statement on Facebook.
Fourth arrest in Christchurch bar drugging probe
Police investigating more than 27 complaints from women who claim spiked drinks
CTV tragedy: Families still want 'justice'
Families claim 'double standards' after design boss escaped disciplinary action
Four motorcyclists killed in a span of four hours
Four motorcyclists were killed in separate accidents around the country yesterday.
Police warning after two fatal accidents in Canterbury
"Restraints save lives, it's that simple", police say in wake of two fatal accidents.
Vegan Māori challenges dismal health stats
Keynote speaker at Vegan Expo concerned about Māori health outcomes, writes Peter Shand.
CTV legal row in High Court
The decision to drop action against the CTV Building's design firm boss is back in court.
One dead, three injured in Christchurch crash
One person is dead and three injured after a serious crash in Christchurch overnight.
Courtroom violence brings calls to end strike action
A brawl erupted at the Christchurch District Court when men rushed the dock.
Three men in court over drugging, sexual assaults
Three men have been charged in relation to Chch bar drugging and sexual assaults