Suspicious truck fire in Christchurch
Emergency services were called to the fire on Clyde Rd at 6.24am.
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Councillor fined for digging trench to fix huge 'puddle'
The council then spent nearly $10,000 plugging the trench due to safety concerns.
Christchurch terrorist in court today for fresh legal challenge
The mosque shooter will represent himself in court today.
Canterbury DHB races to use extra 1400 Covid vaccine doses
DHB made personal Facebook posts to advise people spare vaccines were up for grabs.
Burnham court martial: Soldier guilty of groping female subordinate
Staff sergeant guilty of indecent assault at Army function.
Rest home death: Elderly dementia resident charged with manslaughter dies
The man had been found unfit to stand trial following care home scuffle.
Canterbury harness racing trainer banned for life for fraud
He had a gambling habit that involved him losing about $1 million with a betting agency.
Covid-19 vaccine oversupply in Canterbury, doses expire today
The oversupply of 1400 doses was received last Friday.
Speed kills: Warnings after motorcyclist's fatal birthday ride
The Coroner also cites the danger of turning vehicles in his comments on the tragic crash.
Families of synthetic cannabis addicts tell of their distress
The substance was banned in New Zealand in 2014.
Self-flying electric air taxi on display for first time in NZ
Wisk's air taxi will be on display at the Take Charge Christchurch event.
Synthetic cannabis: Mentally-ill man's death another stark warning
58-year-old Mark Anthony Norman died at Christchurch Hospital in May 2018.
Eating disorder: Diary of an inpatient - 'My body was wasting away'
A woman who survived anorexia speaks about stints in a South Island eating disorder ward.
Court martial: Senior soldier denies groping allegations
"This is my last chance to get you wasted," senior soldier allegedly said to subordinate.
Gloriavale business loses children's snack contract amid employment controversy
Moo Chews NZ said it has suspended further manufacturing with the company.
House fire in Christchurch being treated as suspicious
Authorities are investigating the cause of a blaze in the suburb of Dallington.
Revealed: The plot to hijack Prince Philip during visit to New Zealand
Officials thought they knew all they needed to know about the prank - they didn't.
Dunedin man shoots neighbour's windows while firing gun at bottles
The 34-year-old man was charged with discharging a firearm near a dwelling.
Cricket: Canterbury schoolgirls' first XI wins up there with the best
A team of Christchurch schoolgirls have only lost two games in 10 years.
Horror jet boat crash: Pair end up in court
Maritime NZ says it was lucky nobody died.
Invercargill Mayor claims he was denied IT help by his own council
Council staff reject the claims the Mayor was denied one-on-one training.
'Uphill battle': Parts of NZ dangerously dry with no immediate end in sight
Akaroa farmer Hamish Menzies said they are making a plan for it if it doesn't rain soon.
Eating disorders: 'Endless' and 'horrendous' costs for parents who cannot get sick teens into public health system
Parents are paying hundreds of dollars weekly to access eating disorder treatment for kids
Prehistoric discovery: Piece of 30 million-year-old turtle found in NZ church rock
The church was destroyed in the earthquakes. Now an incredible find has been unearthed.
Prison guard dies during fitness test
The physical readiness assessment has been temporarily suspended after the death.
Slashed tyres and swastikas: Spate of vandalism in Canterbury
A number of vehicles appear to have been targeted.
Person seriously injured in motorcycle crash in Christchurch
Police were alerted to the crash just after 5.45am.
Dad's anorexia fears: 'It's like you're sitting there watching your child die'
A frustrated father says eating disorders in New Zealand are not getting enough attention
'Get me a wine or I'll blow up this plane': Former Insta model's air rage
Hannah Pierson abused airline staff after being refused a wine.
At least 3000 Canterbury homeowners entitled to part of $300 million insurance payout
The High Court found Southern Response had engaged in misleading and deceptive conduct.
Giant tyre fire: Accused named for first time
Emergency services were called to the blaze near Amberley on January 29.
Saving History: Last-ditch attempt to prevent demolition of NG building
The historic warehouse has been on the knife-edge of planned demolition since 2012.
Restoration of quake-damaged band rotunda nearly complete
The Thomas Edmonds Band Rotunda is open and back to its former glory
South Island school to review phones after student suspended
A pupil at Mount Hutt College has been suspended after an alleged incident.