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Hororata plasterer was stuck up a tree with raging floodwaters beneath him.
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Best friend safe but flood pain remains
Dave Stewart and his family may have emerged from the floodwaters safe and well.
Horror Ashburton crash: Victim's family beg drivers to take care
Family of van driver killed in a horror crash at Ashburton shares road safety plea.
Queen's birthday road toll: Three dead on New Zealand's roads, equals 2020
The long weekend road toll is equal to that of 2020 when three people also died.
Sir Grahame Sydney leads South Island charge in Queen's Birthday honours
A posthumous award, an artist and politicians are among those recognised.
'It's just not worth it': Motorists urged to take it easy after weekend's fatal crashes
Motorists are urged to be take care on the roads today.
Horror Ashburton crash: Driver of van remembered for his smile
The driver of the van involved in a crash that killed four is remembered for his smile.
Man caught drink-driving twice in one night - police blitz nabs hundreds
Police catching "unfortunate" numbers of drink-drivers in blitzes around the country.
Heavy rain, wind warnings: Holiday weekend set to get wet for many
A deepening low is set to dampen our long weekend spirits.
Heavy rain warnings issued for parts of South Island
Heavy rain and strong wind warnings are in place for parts of New Zealand.
'Like a bomb': Neighbour describes horror crash that killed four
The double-vehicle crash happened just outside Ashburton yesterday morning.
One moment of inattention costs four lives in horror crash
Police rue terrible start to Queens Birthday long weekend.
Grim start to long weekend: Four dead in van and truck crash
"This is an absolute tragedy," area commander Inspector David Gaskin said.
Canterbury state of emergency to continue for week in worst-hit areas
The extended state of emergency provides reassurance for farmers in the recovery phase.
Canterbury flooding: Railway damage worse than first believed
South Island's rail network took a battering.
Two Kiwi knights lock horns over America's Cup graphics
A battle is brewing between two Kiwis over the rights to lucrative yachting graphics.
'Sheer stupidity': Vaccination centre metres away from MIQ facility
Would you feel comfortable being vaccinated next to a MIQ facility?
Bestiality in New Zealand: Shocking extent of indecency with animals revealed
Shocking number of cases over the last decade.
Dramatic snowy rescue: Tramper falls 150m
A personal locator beacon sparked the rescue this afternoon.
Hanmer Springs Ski Area first to open this season
It's the first time the field has been open for Queens Birthday in its 64-year history.
Canterbury's first VC recipient's quake-damaged plot to be repaired
Sergeant Henry Nicholas was awarded the VC for his heroic exploits in December 1917.
Trucks allowed on Ashburton River bridge during daylight hours
The crossing has been closed on and off since Tuesday.
'Is that all?': World War II veteran, 108, gets Covid-19 vaccine
Bill Mitchell was 5 when the flu pandemic swept New Zealand in 1918.
Eating disorders: National backs parents' petition for more support
National is now backing calls for urgent funding and support for eating disorder patients.
'Get out now': Family fled wall of water, daring tractor rescue
Temuka local residents are pitching in to help out with the clean-up of the property.
'It's a kick in the guts': Historic farm station smashed in floods
'You're almost reduced to tears,' says farmer calling for more Govt help.
'Good guy taken far too soon': Tributes for truckie killed by falling tree
A man killed when a tree fell on his truck in Canterbury on Monday has been named
Eating disorders: Survivor once sent home to die joins desperate calls for Govt help
Parents, patients and survivors of eating disorders begging for more help from Govt.
'Rough few days for Canterbury': Shallow 3.9 quake jolts Christchurch
The quake was felt as far away as Auckland, according to GeoNet.
'It is disappointing': Chief Ombudsman slams prison conditions
His comments come after reports into unannounced inspections at two prisons.
Canterbury flooding: Crew risked own lives to save trio caught in 'raging torrents'
Air Force crew risked own lives to save trio caught in 'raging torrents' in Canterbury.
Campground owners' frantic mission to save caravans from flooding
The campground was inundated with water from the nearby Selwyn River.