Drunk driver nearly collided with police
Judge tells teen driver Drew Cairney to 'start making better decisions'.
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Chris Lynch: Framing debates as left or right is pointless
It's a shame people can't contribute to meaningful discussions without framing debates.
Hair-raising: Drone spotted just before chopper took off
Paramedic notices drone 20m from the helipad moments before take-off.
His girl was killed by a driver who walked away with a clean record. He allegedly went on a rampage
Family says father was not kept updated. "He saw the front page and just lost it."
Dog rescued from house fire in Kaipoi
Emergency services were called to the fire on Cridland St Thursday afternoon.
'Dumb on dumb': Rescue chopper chief fuming over reckless drone behaviour
Police have been notified of the incident which happened at about 6.40pm last night.
Christchurch Citizens' War Memorial on the move
The memorial will be slowly deconstructed in stages over the coming weeks.
Three people injured after car and freight train collide
Emergency services were alerted to the crash on Bury St shortly after 1pm.
Paraglider above weight range before fatal crash
The overseas pilot was conscious after the accident but later died of injuries.
Person dies in rockfall in Fiordland
A WorkSafe spokesperson said the fatality happened at a business in the area.
'Best of the best': School mourning death of student with 'heart of gold'
"He had a heart of gold and was an amazing role model," school principal said.
'Lost trust in humanity': Fruit-picker jailed for sexually violating two women on same night
Woman looked into Michael Tetuaearo's eyes and saw 'a bad man'.
Ascot Park Hotel would get Burt Munro's motor going
An inner-city hotel perfect for fans of racing... both horse and car.
'Beyond disgusted': Man spotted exposing himself to public
Police received a report after the man was spotted on Sunday.
'It's a one size fits all': Mixed feelings from southern health bosses on DHB overhaul
All of the 20 District Health Boards will be replaced by one national health body.
No investigation into death of little penguin surrounded by tyre tracks
A group of locals believe a car being driven on Tomahawk Beach killed the bird.
'Farmers need help': Plea for support as dry conditions continue in Canterbury
A farmer says government support for the sector may soon be essential.
Teen lured to stadium for 'sex with young woman': Man loses murder case appeal
Man sentenced to life imprisonment over death of Jack McAllister loses appeal.
DOC shuts great walk hut over bedbug infection
The huts had their busiest season, but less welcome guests checked in with the hikers.
'Couldn't do a damn thing': Otago house completely destroyed in blaze
Bronwyn Terry, 60, woke to the smell of smoke about 5am yesterday.
Sinking yacht threatened Cook Strait power cables vital to NZ's electricity
A shipwreck drifting at the edge of the Marlborough Sounds has damaged a fishing boat.
Shocking stats revealed: The reason behind Crusaders' Super Rugby decline
The Crusaders have been vulnerable - and the stats tell a compelling story as to why.
'Not acceptable': review reveals how dead animals ended up in water reservoir
Three cases of water-borne diseases were reported by people who visited Akaroa.
Watching grass grow: Harvest time at NZ's largest cannabis crop
The Macfarlane family farm in Kaikōura is now New Zealand's biggest cannabis crop.
Teens arrested after night of verbal abuse and fighting in student quarter
Five people were identified as the culprits by police.
Cock-a-doodle-don't! Rowdy urban rooster told to pull his neck in
Feathers ruffled after neighbours cry foul.
Boy found by police after sleepwalking nearly half a kilometre
He had sleepwalked about 400m, he said.
Tarras land under survey as groundwork on airport plan continues
Christchurch Airport plans to open a 2.2km runway for jet aircraft.
Man on trial for Queenstown stabbing says it was self defence
The jury trial for Jack Harrington, of Nelson, began yesterday.
House destroyed, 25 firefighters battle Otago blaze
Water supply issues meant crews from Palmerston and Dunedin were also required,
'New lease of life': Lancaster Park development begins
It is likely that sports games can be played there from early next year.
One of NZ's biggest natural threats: 75% chance of major Alpine Fault quake in next 50 years
The probability of NZ's big-risk Alpine Fault rupturing before 2068 just got much higher.
Queenstown welcomes Aussie travellers with free bungy jump, live music
Qantas QF121 was scheduled to land at Queenstown Airport at 2.30pm.
Liquor store allegedly robbed by 13-year-old with saw
Armed officers could be seen along Yaldhurst Rd and elsewhere around the area.