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Police name man found dead near Fairlie
The body of the man found in a South Canterbury River has been identified.
Police consult international expert in Michael McGrath case
Police will next week search new "areas of interest" in the hunt for Christchurch builder.
Lone man attempts robbery with gun
He brandished his gun in two South Island dairies before fleeing.
Schoolgirl's rare Everest memento
Precious memento of triumphant expedition team's special visit goes under the hammer.
'We'll be back': Greenpeace pipeline protesters
Greenpeace protesters halted work at the irrigation construction site in Canterbury today.
Protesters spend 12 hours in irrigation pipes
Protesters say big new irrigation schemes mean more cows, and more sick rivers.
Secret wartime Auckland plane crashes everyone knew about
Japanese internees were being taken from Auckland to Australia for a prisoner exchange.
Stolen truck rams three police cars in Christchurch
Driver makes a destructive getaway bid after police track a stolen truck by GPS.
Man robbed while with prostitute
Man with prostitute at Christchurch hotel says he was robbed at knifepoint
New Cathedral Square design unveiled
Stream, native wetlands, and skateboards proposed for new Cathedral Square, Christchurch
The Big Read: Grim tragedy in a small West Coast town
Neighbours recall tale of woman who jumped to her death in 1967 after killing her husband.
Record low: Coldest night in years
Early risers were met with frost, fog and icy windscreens this morning.
Disease-affected farm owned by rich listers
South Canterbury farm at the centre of the outbreak of Mycoplasma bovis has been named.
Car rolls down bank: Man airlifted to hospital
A man has been airlifted to hospital after his car rolled down a bank near Little Akaloa.
North Canterbury school in lockdown
Bromfield School in Amberley keeping kids inside at the request of police.
Choppers muster seals in quake zones
Helicopters are being used to muster Kaikoura seals away from quake-repair zones.
No conviction for road rage punch-up
Christchurch car dealer Nigel Thompson avoids conviction in road rage punch-up
ETS proposals 'last nail in coffin' - expert
Proposed changes to the Emissions Trading Scheme "final nail in the coffin", expert says.
New bacterial disease hits NZ cows
The disease does not infect humans and presents no food safety risk.
Ihaka Stokes' killer files appeal
Troy Kevin Taylor found guilty of murdering de-facto step-son Ihaka Stokes lodges appeal
Weird creatures spotted in flood waters
A Christchurch photographer had a bit of fun while cooped up during the floods and rain.
Pregnant woman injured in road rage attack
Christchurch police are investigating a road rage attack that happened last week.
Snow and more rain for sodden south
As if it couldn't get any worse snow is forecast for the flooded south in coming days.
Emergencies end, clean-up starts
Moves are underway to remove emergency status as a massive clean-up gets underway.
Search continues for missing Rangiora woman
Rangiora woman Melissa Dalgety hasn't been seen since Thursday, sparking concerns.
'Days to drain': Rain eases but floodwaters remain
People are urged to stay well away from flooded roads with water levels remaining high.
Soaked south faces threat of more downpours
The clean-up is underway but there's also anxiety about another deluge forecast.
Civil Defence to evacuees: Don't go home yet
Evacuees from near Heathcote river should stay away tonight as waters set to rise again
Brief respite from rain for South Island
The rain is set to ease for South Islanders - but, be warned, more rain is on the way
Winter storm chaos: What you need to know
A nasty weather system has caused chaos across the country. Here's what you need to know.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Rotorua company moving into Christchurch and Auckland
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Watch NZH Local Focus: Rotorua company moving into Christchurch and Auckland
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Storm strands travellers
Some people have been told they may have to wait up to three days to get another flight.