Chlorine leak at Christchurch flour mill
Crews are ventilating the area after isolating the leak in the system.
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Wanted: 'Dangerous' Mongols gang member on the run from authorities
Police renew appeal for 'dangerous' Mongols gang member.
Former Christchurch mayor and TV host Sir Bob Parker suffers stroke
Sir Bob Parker had a life-threatening stroke last October and remains in hospital.
100-year-old Nelson dress circle mansion hits the market
The house at 54 Brougham St was built between 1913 and 1918.
No signs of Covid-19 in wastewater testing, but people urged to remain vigilant
The testing follows positive cases of Covid-19 in Auckland and Northland.
Mongrel Mob gang descends on Christchurch
Police say they are aware of the gang's gathering.
Lottery win leads to lifetime of memories for hairdresser
Jennifer Monk was living in Australia when she bought a lottery ticket with a $2 tip.
'Pretty disgraceful' theft at roadside stall leaves a bad taste
Jo Heslop confesses to being confused about a recent theft on her property.
One seriously injured in two-car crash in South Canterbury
Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash at about 5.45am on Friday.
UK impressed with NZ police hijab, trialling same design
It took 16 months from July 2019 to design and implement the hijab.
Christchurch council calls on own companies to reduce pay gap
A letter of expectation has gone out to its investment arm, Christchurch City Holdings.
Pedestrian seriously hurt after being hit by car in Dunedin
Police were called to the intersection of Albany and Clyde Sts at 10.05pm on Thursday.
Gas explosion at well-known Otago restaraunt
A fire crew was called in to check the incident at about 7.30am on Friday.
Chris Lynch: Utopian thinking doesn't need to destroy small business
Cycleways are back in the headlines this week.
Southerly change brings dramatic drop in temperatures, snow
It comes after a wild wave of 36C heat in some areas.
400ha Marlborough blaze: Investigator expected on site today
An investigation into the cause of the fire is underway.
'Covid-19 is Queenstown's earthquake' - mayor
One resort hotelier says occupancy's falling off a cliff.
Three packs a day: MIQ nurse helps 20 international fishermen quit smoking
A 40-year habit stubbed out in just 14 days.
Garden City gangland: How the Mongrel Mob is making a big push in the south
North Island members moving south, and bikies are descending on Christchurch this weekend.
South Canterbury battered by thunder and lightning, heading for Christchurch
Metservice is forecasting temperatures will reach 17C throughout the day in Christchurch.
30 new social housing units open in Christchurch, 60 more to come
The site at 356-402 Brougham St was previously a large social housing complex
Lockdown finger-licker fined for 'astonishing lapse of judgment'
The man licked his fingers and wiped them down the reception window of his workplace.
Lightning strikes logs causing fire in South Canterbury
Emergency services were called to the fire on Levels Valley Rd at about 12.30pm.
Singapore teenager caught planning to imitate Christchurch mosque attacks
The youth was planning to use a machete against Muslims at two Singapore mosques.
Climate activists block tracks in protest of coal transportation
Climate activist: "We're here to tell KiwiRail to stop hauling coal."
Sinkhole on West Coast a 'wake-up call'
A man at the Brunner Workingmen's Club exposed an underground cavern on the weekend.
'Greedsters': Climate activists disrupt council meeting in protest against airport plans
The group is protesting the council's plans to build a new airport at Tarras.
$34,000 on foam: The real cost of fighting Lake Pukaki fire revealed
The 12-day blaze swept through almost 3500ha near Twizel.
Emotions high as drink-driver who killed parents of four pleads guilty
Annika Ludlow pleaded guilty to two charges of driving with an excess blood-alcohol level.
What not to do on your holidays - Tourism NZ
Before Covid, Roys Peak was one of the most Instagrammed spots in New Zealand.
Putting the 'h' in Wakatipu: Council likely to change spelling
The correct spelling, "Whakatipu", is pronounced in English with a "ph" at the start.
'Shocked': Mum asked to move while breastfeeding at public pool
"God forbid a splash of my breast milk gets into the pool," the mother said.