Criminal charges laid after boat's dramatic beaching
Crew were rescued after the boat was beached in Christchurch.
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Amberley tyre fire: Man in court charged with arson
A man has been charged in connection with a tyre fire in North Canterbury.
Pilot accused of flying stranded tourists over flooded rivers without right paperwork
Pilot and aviation company which owned the plane appeared in court today.
Mob descends on Queenstown while cops probe assault
Police probe brutal one-punch assault outside Christchurch bar.
Your chance to have a go at drone racing
Red Zone Drone Racing is holding an open day for beginners.
Water tragedy: Identity of man who died revealed
Sea conditions were treacherous when the incident occurred, police said.
Police seek witnesses after attack puts man in hospital
Police say a Mongrel Mob member was involved when a man was punched to the pavement.
Taking the long way home: Cat goes from North Otago to Christchurch
The owners did not think the cat could have made it from Weston to Glenavy on her own.
Caught: Fishing company faces losing $20m trawler
Sanford admits fishing in protected zone.
'Well involved': Van catches fire on side of road in Canterbury
The van was well involved when firefighters arrived.
Mike Yardley: Councillor's comments on Sir Bob Parker 'repulsive'
The former Christchurch mayor is in a long-term care facility after a major stroke.
173m litres: Christchurch water restrictions eased after 25% drop in use
The restrictions came into place two weeks ago.
63-year-old charged with arson over North Canterbury tyre fire
A large fire is blazing in Amberley, north of Christchurch
Chlorine leak at Christchurch flour mill
Crews are ventilating the area after isolating the leak in the system.
Wanted: 'Dangerous' Mongols gang member on the run from authorities
Police renew appeal for 'dangerous' Mongols gang member.
Waiheke wonder businesses: How they're thriving in the age of Covid
Three businesses on Waiheke Island are in growth mode despite Covid-19.
Former Christchurch mayor and TV host Sir Bob Parker suffers stroke
Sir Bob Parker had a life-threatening stroke last October and remains in hospital.
Mongrel Mob gang descends on Christchurch
Police say they are aware of the gang's gathering.
Lottery win leads to lifetime of memories for hairdresser
Jennifer Monk was living in Australia when she bought a lottery ticket with a $2 tip.
One seriously injured in two-car crash in South Canterbury
Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash at about 5.45am on Friday.
Christchurch council calls on own companies to reduce pay gap
A letter of expectation has gone out to its investment arm, Christchurch City Holdings.
Chris Lynch: Utopian thinking doesn't need to destroy small business
Cycleways are back in the headlines this week.
Southerly change brings dramatic drop in temperatures, snow
It comes after a wild wave of 36C heat in some areas.
Garden City gangland: How the Mongrel Mob is making a big push in the south
North Island members moving south, and bikies are descending on Christchurch this weekend.
Canterbury Country prepares for Hawke Cup defence
Country and Nelson both have strong squads for big match.
30 new social housing units open in Christchurch, 60 more to come
The site at 356-402 Brougham St was previously a large social housing complex
Lightning strikes logs causing fire in South Canterbury
Emergency services were called to the fire on Levels Valley Rd at about 12.30pm.
Singapore teenager caught planning to imitate Christchurch mosque attacks
The youth was planning to use a machete against Muslims at two Singapore mosques.
'Greedsters': Climate activists disrupt council meeting in protest against airport plans
The group is protesting the council's plans to build a new airport at Tarras.
$34,000 on foam: The real cost of fighting Lake Pukaki fire revealed
The 12-day blaze swept through almost 3500ha near Twizel.
Summer scorcher: Parts of South Island up to 36C
Blenheim hit 36.1C at 4pm, smashing its January temperature record set in 1972.
Man accused of arson after fire damages 105-year-old mansion
Owners 'devastated' by early-morning blaze.