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NZ blue ice sighting an unexpected treat
Some lucky tourists in Mt Cook National Park were in the right place at the right time.

Chch retailers plan alternate Boxing Day bargains
Christchurch residents who missed out on the Boxing Day sales because of the earthquake will have another chance to bag some bargains.

Top performers honoured at BikeNZ cycling awards
Professional cyclist Julian Dean has been named male road rider of the year at the BikeNZ cycling awards in Christchurch.

Attempted murder charges after campervan attack
The man arrested for allegedly trying to set fire to a campervan with two people in it has been charged with the attempted murder of the pair.

Man tries to burn campervan pair
The alleged attempted arson of a campervan may have been an "extreme reaction" to freedom camping...

Almost 3500 claims from Boxing Day quake
There have been almost 3500 claims so far from the Boxing Day earthquake that struck Canterbury, the Earthquake Commission said today.

Woman says she was targeted by driver
The woman who was discovered seriously injured in Christchurch early today says she believes she was intentionally mown down by a driver.

Inquiries continue into Kaikoura seal massacre
Police and DOC investigations are continuing into the massacre of fur seals at Ohau Point, a popular seal viewing point 22km north of Kaikoura.