Lower speed limits on state highways frustrate locals
Significant chunks of NZ's state highway network are no longer 100km/h zones.
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'Lowlifes': Santa's Grotto ransacked again
Six windows were smashed at the building which contained floats for the Santa Parade.
'Complete fail': New hospital parking charges some of the highest in the country
The first 30 minutes are free, but two hours of parking will cost you $17.50.
Monteith's brewery gifted to the Coast
The Greymouth brewery dates back to 1868; Monteith's was founded on the Coast.
Country cricket: Sefton demolishes opposition to secure top spot
Opening bowlers Jed Roberts and Micah Campbell grabbed seven wickets between them.
Meet 'Chopper': Baby born 11 weeks premature in rescue helicopter
Kora Lord was born in the air over a tiny place called Hamilton Burn.
Armed and ready: Canterbury cops react to gang friction
A general arming order has been made in Canterbury as gang tension threatens to escalate.
Foul stink from retirement village laundry plagues Cashmere residents
Residents have raised concerns about the village's laundry facility since 2012.
'People are scared of them': Group of 'drunks' accused of threatening mall customers
Some regular customers no longer visited because they felt threatened.
Christchurch stream to be revitalised with $1.5m boost
The historically significant wetland was an important food gathering area for Māori.
Person dies after vehicle towing caravan rolls in South Canterbury
Another person was injured and needed medical attention.
Mental health support not enough after eruption, shooting, says therapist
The disasters revealed a health system unable to deal with mass casualty events, she said.
Christchurch fraudster jailed after fleecing $32k from victims
Kieran Withers was sentenced in the Christchurch District Court on Wednesday.
Woman, teenager missing in Canterbury
Rachel Dyer, Ngaire Ginders and 14-year-old Brianna are all missing from Canterbury.
Gang shooting: Charges against woman dismissed
The shooting in Kaiapoi left the son of a Mongrel Mob leader seriously injured.
Missing yacht: Skipper contacts police after difficulty in Marlborough Sounds
Skipper has spoken with police and is safe and well, an updated police statement said.
Police search for driver after Dunedin crash injures six, one critically
Two cars collided on Ravensbourne Rd on Friday night, injuring six.
Last weekend of the Christmas break - how's the weather?
There may still be a chance for one last beach trip this weekend before returning to work.
From Wet Jacket Arm to Hoon Hay: The many strange names of New Zealand
There are 50,519 place names in New Zealand. Some are rather odd.
Discovery of broken grave in Southland prompts woman to find distant family
Sharon Lankshear said it was 'really sad' to find part of her family history broken.
Air care: Taking to the skies with the Flying Doctors
The service is getting busier - and more expensive to run.
WW2 veteran remembered: A century of cricket, tanks, and yarns
Kurt Bayer remembers Alan Burgess, the world's oldest living first-class cricketer.
WW2 veteran and NZ's oldest first-class cricketer dies
Alan Burgess passed away last night, aged 100.
Liquor store director fined for employment breaches
Staff were being paid less than minimum wage through the dual payroll system.
Homicide victim was set to appear in court today - now his alleged killer is in the dock
A man will appear in court this morning charged with murder.
Blind faith: Harveys' new owners aim high
The new owners of Harvey Furnishings have plans to double the group's $30m turn over.
Gang land: Garden City simmers with rising gang tension
Trouble has been brewing in Christchurch with new gangs setting up in town.
Covid 19 coronavirus: Aussie acts barred from Gibbston concert near Queenstown
Outbreaks in two Australian states have forced organisers to change the line up.
Heavy rain not over for flood-hit South Canterbury
From 5pm until 11pm today, rain was expected for North Otago and South Canterbury.
Israel Dogg? Christchurch's most popular dog names
Apricot Strudel, Gnocchi and Honeypuff are among the dogs that call Christchurch home.
Gang shooting: Trio in court after Mongrel Mob leader's son shot
A group of men have appeared in court charged in relation to a gang shooting in Kaiapoi
New Cromwell Gorge cycle trail comes with a caveat
The best advice might be to 'cycle, stop, look' so as to avoid 'cycle, look, splash'.
Foil surfing a hit at Lake Wanaka
The all-carbon-fibre product is designed to 'fly pretty much on the waterline'.
Beers in the fridge as Southland camp looks to reopen
The beer is still in the fridge awaiting the campers' return, caretaker says.