Margaret Mahy's house for sale; community keen to buy it
The author had lived in the Governors Bay house for 44 years until her death in 2012.
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Search for missing rafter lost in Ahaura River enters day 2
Police received a report that a man had fallen from a raft on Sunday.
Home detention for attack on female bar manager
Raymond Hemi has 11 previous convictions for violence.
'I didn't see him': 63-year-old facing court over motorcyclist's death
The woman is charged with careless driving causing the death of Jaydon Millar Tackney, 21.
Substandard care: Elderly woman dies at rest home
Staff unable to explain why the woman had multiple fractures to her shoulder and legs.
Deadly noisy neighbour dispute: Was it murder?
Exasperated neighbour cut power before he was fatally stabbed.
'A perfect storm': Truck driver cleared of blame in fatal crash
Two people died when a truck travelling on State Highway 90 rolled over on a bend.
Head Hunters MC chapter leader avoids jail
Lyndon Richardson admitted participating in an organised criminal group.
Direct flights between Christchurch and Los Angeles set to launch
The flights are already available to purchase on the American Airlines website.
3.4 magnitude Christchurch earthquake felt as far as Auckland
Geonet reported the shake at 11.49am, with a depth of 9km, within 5km of the city.
Alleged attempted burglar shot during altercation with homeowner
Police were called to the incident on Hide Rd in Timaru at about 3.30am on Sunday.
Recipient of controversial tourism grant up for sale
The business was awarded a $500,000 grant plus a $1 million loan in Covid relief funding.
Rescue crews witness paraglider crash while attending false alarm
The rescue helicopter was initially called because of an accidental beacon activation.
'Not doing so well': Parts of south still dry despite rain
Oamaru has only received 31 per cent of its average rainfall this month.
Study links nitrate levels to preterm births, calls for 'precautionary approach'
The current safe concentration of nitrate in New Zealand is 11.3 milligrams.
Revealed: The new New Zealand - move over Boomer, the rise of the Millennial
New population stats show Kiwi demographic on the rise. What does it mean for our future?
Dairy company investigates employee over extreme views
Lee Williams posted a video today saying he had been suspended from his job.
Gang member in court over alleged assault of promising rugby player
The incident happened on Christchurch's Oxford Terrace on January 31.
'Bullying behaviour': Leadership crisis at council could cost ratepayers
The council chief executive has been on leave for two weeks after he was stood down.
Historic $5.4m villa torched: Arsonist jailed for nearly five years
Jonathon Gary Brown says 'a feeling came over him' when he was inside the house.
Mobility scooter rider trapped after fall down bank
Emergency services were called to the incident in Nelson at 11am on Friday.
Ralph Hotere artwork sells for $35,000 to save NG building
Hotere is widely regarded as one of New Zealand's most important artists.
Injured paraglider was experienced speed-flyer
The crash on Monday is being investigated by the Civil Aviation Authority.
Cat and dog killed, residents lose house in fire
The three-bedroom timber house was "fully involved" when fire crews arrived.
Big dry: Worst in 25 years - Canterbury farmers
Banks Peninsula in particular recorded only 44mm of rain between January and March.
'Really stupid': Learner drivers caught going 114km/h in tunnel
The 19-year-olds have both been suspended from driving for 28 days.
Gloriavale: Former members react to leadership's court claims
Formers members are pushing for a change of leadership.
Council processes in lead contamination scare to be investigated
Water supplies to Waikouaiti, Karitane and Hawksbury have not yet been restored.
Auckland's Motat puts hand up to house Erebus disaster memorial
The memorial is intended to pay tribute to the 237 passengers and 20 crew who died.
Budget 2021: KiwiRail the big transport winner with $810m
The extra money will go to replacing old locomotives in the South Island.
Social housing trust's offices go into lockdown after 'serious' threats
It comes after a pensioner's vegetable patch was ripped up at the social housing units.
Racist rant in Farmers: Woman charged over abuse of mosque shooting victim's sister
The incident happened at Rangiora Farmers In December last year.
Senior Mongols MC gang member appears in court after year on the run
Serious allegations include drug dealing, firearms and money laundering.
Three people taken to hospital after three-vehicle crash
The crash happened at about 7.45am in Christchurch.