Queenstown Marathon hanging by a thread, waiting on PM's 'road map' announcement
The marathon's traditionally the town's second busiest weekend of the year
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Dramatic river rescue in central Christchurch
Emergency services were called after 1pm today.
Canterbury principals meeting over confusion around alert level 2 rules
The meeting aims to clear up issues about vaccines and gathering limits.
Man charged over alleged $400,000 scam denied bail
He denies charges and will stand trial.
Three towns, one district surpass 90 per cent with one dose of vaccine
Two towns and one district are in the South Island and one town is in the north.
'Absolutely devastating my bro': Stan Walker pays tribute to Sean Wainui
Stan Walker shared a photo of him with Sean Wainui and their wives on their wedding day.
Wizard of NZ to continue duties without pay after contract cancelled
Wizard's $16,000 council contract torn up.
Farmers store 'racist' rant: Terror victim calls for kindness
Woman captured on camera in "racist" rant ended up in court.
Rockfall still blocking State Highway 73 as helicopter called in
Road closed today and overnight.
No public at NZ Cup Meeting a 'significant financial blow'
It follows the announcement Addington Cup Week will go ahead without the public.
Christchurch housing market continuing to skyrocket as most others slow
The number of suburbs with an average house price of $1 million has doubled in 12 months.
Truck carrying golf carts, towing rally car crashes with ute
The crash happened in Fernside, Canterbury about 9.50am.
Primary sector supports vaccination rollout
"Nothing more important than the health of your family, your staff and their families."
Weather warning: Severe gale and heavy rain expected as front move across the country
The weather watch warning extends to Monday morning.
PM: NZ can be one of most vaccinated countries as daily doses near 130k
Super Saturday has been a record-breaking day of vaccination in New Zealand.
Child sex offender sent explicit messages to undercover cop posing as teen girl
Repeat offender tried to meet '13-year-old girl' at frozen yoghurt shop.
'Beaten up, neglected, rejected': One woman's early life in state care
Woman says her time in a welfare residence has affected her life ever since.
Police issue warnings of Facebook Marketplace scam
Police say a Marketplace seller was assaulted by two scammers.
Free Canterbury Rugby tickets for people who get vaccinated
Players will be at a Christchurch clinic giving out the tickets themselves.
Green light given to businesses for rapid antigen Covid-19 tests
Big businesses have been granted an exemption to import and introduce rapid antigen tests.
Vaccine-hesitant should consider future says polio sufferer with lifelong issues
The man had been too young to receive a polio vaccination.
'It's big': Vaccination push for district with low uptake
10 spots throughout Mid Canterbury will be running vaccination clinics on Saturday.
Unvaccinated school board chair resigns moments after mandatory jab announcement
'He's a man of principle,' school principal says.
Christchurch family expand hotel portfolio with latest purchase
The family have been looking for a suitable hotel in the centre of the city for some time.
'Quite devastating': Reward brings no answers about missing Amber-Lee
Sunday will mark 29 years since the toddler went missing.
MIQ still not working: Son denied emergency spot for dying father
I just wish I was there to say goodbye.
Principal last stop for Ashburton teacher report findings
Investigation into allegations of teacher bullying at Ashburton College.
Free pizza for vaccination as local campaign ramps up
The campaign is aiming to make Canterbury the most protected region in the country.
Warnings in place as spring storm bears down on South Island
Heavy rain, snow and gales are forecast for parts of central and southern NZ.
Prisoner of love: Jail nurse suspended after intimate relationship with ex-inmate
Messy bond revealed between Nurse 'Ms R' and prisoner 'Mr H'.
Man who died after Mt Hutt skifield incident remembered as 'inspiration' to many
Friends have paid tribute to a man who died at Mt Hutt skifield yesterday.
Mike Yardley: South Island should be sealed off from the North
OPINION: Delta will reach the South, but why give it an early invitation?
Teacher investigated over long-term bullying allegations
Concerns were raised in a letter to the school's principal as far back as March 2018.