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Wedding day horror: Bride and groom on crashed helicopter
All four people on board the helicopter were injured - four seriously.
Helicopter crashes onto golf course, four injured - three seriously
The alarm was raised just after 3pm.
They are using us: 'How is it okay to profit off our pain?'
Opinion: To be clear, this is the peak Karen of film announcements.
He's 72, beat cancer and is immuno-compromised: Why can't he get a Covid jab?
'It's not enough just to be sick as a dog': Frustrated wife.
'Two friends' adventures' - a book inspired by a man's best friend
A classic tale of a man and his best friend, how Arni inspired his buddy Michael.
Nurse shortage leaves beds empty, operations cancelled
Medical staff at Christchurch Hospital say the stretched workforce is at breaking point.
Armed police raid house in upmarket suburb
Police say the operation in Fendalton, Christchurch, was pre-planned.
'Horrible': Covid stigma - MIQ worker barred from visiting grandad in hospital
It comes after MIQ head Brigadier Jim Bliss expressed concerns about MIQ worker stigma.
Canterbury floods: 'S**t mate, I think I'm in trouble'
Hororata plasterer was stuck up a tree with raging floodwaters beneath him.
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.