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Man critical after Canterbury crash
The man was flown to Christchurch Hospital by helicopter in a critical condition.
Quake a factor in fatal crash - truckies
Traffic pressure on the Lewis Pass since the Kaikoura quake may have led to a fatal crash.
Fireworks horror: 'I could see embers on him'
Dad describes the moment his son, 4, was badly burned at church event.
Girl saves baby from being burnt after fireworks display goes wrong
Six people were reportedly hurt in an incident involving fireworks at a church event.
No conviction for teen in alleged train assault
No conviction for teen on train; others face charges.
Likely cause of deadly Port Hills fires remains arson
The most likely cause was that the wildfire was deliberately lit, say fire investigators.
The day when Maccas came to town
Christchurch remembers McDonald's coming to town 30 years ago.
Christchurch decides against sex work bylaw
A working group will look at encouraging sex workers away from residential areas.
Use by date 'next year': Outrage over mouldy mozzarella
She was shocked to hear Mainland knew about the problem.
Auckland house values drop for first time in six years
Now's the time to buy if you're looking for your first home: mortgage broker.
Smart fridges and suits here to stay
PwC Herald Talk explains Internet of Things
Red zone roundabout have motorists hopping mad
About 20 black rabbits have been spotted at the busy junction.
Extreme skiers snatch another first
Skiers make first descent of Mt Malte Brun - a high peak near Aoraki/Mt Cook.
Quake rebuild needs momentum - MP
New quake rebuild minister stunned at amount of work still to be done seven years on.
Golden Kiwi switches to marathon
Wheelchair athlete expects New York marathon to take about 150 minutes
Ronald McDonald House: 'Home when our family needed one'
When plans for Ronald McDonald House dropped, many parents of sick children were shocked.
Court allows quake class action
Group action best way for homeowners to make claims against insurers, court rules.
Woeful winter sees cold and flu remedy sales rise
The year's wet weather brought with it more need for cold and flu meds
Babysitter trial: 'Reckless killing' in moment of anger
The crown told the jury the injuries don't match the accused's story.
How to talk politics and stay friends
Political fallout can go beyond our top public servants.
Christchurch teen crowned NZ's top speller
What word did Lucy Jessep correctly spell to become our latest top teen speller?
Chasing Ghosts: A mother's descent into darkness
Episode Three of Chasing Ghosts examines the troubled life of Amber-Lee's mother.
Police justified in shooting Christchurch man
Inquiry found police were justified in shooting man after he pulled blank pistol on cops.
Teen 'illegally detained', court hears
Bailed youth held in youth justice facility for 51 days.
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Christchurch
Michelle Weir checks into a central Christchurch hotel with a 'wow factor' bathroom.
Five killed during long weekend
The holiday road toll has risen after five people died on New Zealand roads.
New Zealand farewells a legendary mountaineer
Legendary mountaineer Edmund Cotter passed away on October 19 at the age of 90.
Rain on its way for Labour Weekend
A front is bringing wet weather to several parts of the country tomorrow.
Suspicious fire at Christchurch school
The fire broke out in Linwood North School hall, which was under construction