House fire in Christchurch being treated as suspicious
Authorities are investigating the cause of a blaze in the suburb of Dallington.
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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
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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'
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'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.
Travel bubble reaction: Relief for South Island as winter looms
'I think every plane will be full from Australia to Queenstown.'
Two people injured in crash between car and truck
Both people were taken to Timaru Hospital.
Police watchdog investigating cop's behaviour at out-of-control party
An officer was caught on camera shoving a man to the ground.
Drivers warned of severe gale-force winds
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Nine crews continue to fight fire near Fairlie
Nine crews are returning to reassess the situation this morning.
Multiple fires in South Island: Strong winds preventing helicopters from deploying
Hedge fire spread to shed in Southland; crews now fighting vegetation fire in Fairlie too.
Timaru's 31C scorcher breaks April record, hotter than Rarotonga
Parts of the country are having a hot, but blustery, afternoon.
Trouble in paradise: Seaside hotspot struggles as Covid bites
Kaikōura tour operators worried as winter looms.
Toppled campervan blocks motorway lane, traffic crawling
It's understood a crane will be used to right the toppled vehicle.
Student airlifted out of Hopkins Valley after suffering medical event on school trip
Student rescued by helicopter from Hopkins Valley after locator beacon alerted at 7.30pm.
Some will die: Child eating disorders skyrocket, desperate mum begging for more help
Mum of eating disorder patient says there is not enough help, petitions Govt.
Christ's College apologises for treatment of former students
An ex-student told the Royal Commission into Abuse in Care about bullying at the school.
Towering inferno: Homeowners win $12m lawsuit
Adventure park chairlift helped spread fire, judge found.
Three people seriously assaulted outside Christchurch bar
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