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'Phenomenal' physios step in after rugby player fractures neck

"I don't think that everybody quite understands the impact that their help made."

Opinion: Restoring respect is key to reducing crime

The latest Government announcement's a $600 million ambulance at the bottom of a cliff.

Christchurch cyclists quick to sign-up for anti-theft register

More than 1200 cyclists have signed up in the three weeks since it began.

Delays on major Canterbury alpine pass for next 10 weeks

A retaining wall is being repaired from today, until early July.

Two people injured after serious crash on rural Canterbury road

The car appears to have rolled some distance.

Vehicle left upside down on busy roundabout after crash

Motorists are being urged to take care, as driver distraction is possible.

Learning to walk: What's behind our first steps?

'It's amazing. From such a helpless little baby, in one year what you can achieve.'

$562 million to fight gangs, guns and ram raiders: Law and order package announced

Announcement comes amid a climb in youth crime over the past month.

Further court action possible for 'shocking' landlords ordered to pay 'vulnerable' tenants $38,000

MBIE considers further legal action in 'shocking' case of RTA-breaching Chch landlords.

Woman incited man's suicide with 'callous' texts

Judge says Charlotte Cole must have known her partner's vulnerability and acted on it.

Joseph Day was groomsman for his school mate last month

One month ago, two best mates celebrated one's wedding. Now the groom is in disbelief.

'I don't want to live my life in pain': Why Aleisha had a hysterectomy at age 22

"I didn't feel believed and felt like doctors thought I was over-exaggerating."

'Get pregnant, that'll fix your problems': Mum's endometriosis fight - for 20 years

Dallas was accused of being a drug seeker for repeatedly turning up to ED in pain.

Terror probe confirmed: Focus on Chch gunman's early radicalisation

Spotlight also on how terrorist got gun licence - and if he was a lone wolf.

Sir Tim appears to fall asleep as performance comes under spotlight

The situation happened during today's council project governance group meeting.

Flights in and out of Christchurch affected by fog

There have been a number of flight delays and cancellations.

Survey finds one councillor has confidence in Sir Tim, most likely himself

Governance research was carried out with the mayor and 11 of the 12 councillors.

Thiel's Wanaka mansion plan declined

Subterranean alternative six-bedroom mansion planned for another site recommended.