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Christchurch Qantas flight forced to turn around twice
The pilots cited an 'unusual smell' as one of the reasons for the delay.
Opinion: 'Ghost guns' to gangs' – 5 lessons from Canada for NZ firearms reform
OPINION: Both countries view firearms as a privilege, not a right.
Teen who survived shock after climbing power pylon remains in critical condition
A witness said he was amazed the teen survived but did not know why he climbed the pylon.
Car dealer using Govt register to 'bully' former customers
Chris Schwartz has also been sending disgruntled customers pictures of excrement.
Canterbury on fire: Behind the scenes with the volunteer firefighters
Firefighters battled wind, heat and exhaustion across Canterbury this week.
'Somehow, he’s alive': Christchurch teen seriously shocked after climbing power pylon
A witness said the boy climbed the power lines and touched live wires.
Are you flying on the busiest day of this summer?
Air NZ and airports in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch reveal peak days.
'This is how we do it': Latest 90s hitmakers added to Juicy Fest line up
Juicy Fest is a one-day festival, scheduled for four NZ shows.
Canterbury fire linked to tyre blowout, crews patrol overnight for flare-ups
Multiple crews, tankers, trucks and two helicopters remain at the scene.
Christchurch fatal house fire: Shaken neighbour says victim was in a wheelchair
The blaze destroyed a section of the property, where the woman was found dead.
‘Family man above all else’: Wife’s tribute to farmer who died after electric shock
Chris Allen is known for his contributions to environmental work in the farming space.
Canterbury wildfires flare back up, public warned to avoid areas
Two separate wildfires in the region have re-ignited with crews returning to contain them.
Person dies in Christchurch house fire
Three roads in the area are cordoned off while firefighters work to contain the blaze.
Christchurch dog walker murder: Killer jailed, but avoids life sentence
Bailey Messervy has been jailed for life for murdering Nigel Wilson.
How Te Wiki Hākinakina is uniting Māori students across NZ
MP Tākuta Ferris: 'This community might not have seen this many young Māori together'
Is the Basin Reserve still the home of NZ cricket?
Mike Thorpe examines its major contender.
Watch: Christchurch school band goes viral again with hit Coldplay performance
About 80 students in the band also performed in the famous cover last year.
Respected Canterbury farmer electrocuted in 'freak accident' fixing garage door
'He was articulate and passionate... but above all else he was just a lovely man.'
'Serious concerns' for Christchurch boy, 12, missing for a month
Arana, 12, has been missing since November 11.
Christchurch Casino caught up in money laundering legal action
The DIA says casinos not taking strong measures against money-laundering will be targeted.
Canterbury fire cause found: investigators team up with police
Fire investigators probe Bridge Hill fire, now controlled after burning 1000ha.