Chris Lynch: Utopian thinking doesn't need to destroy small business
Cycleways are back in the headlines this week.
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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.
Summer scorcher: Parts of South Island up to 36C
Blenheim hit 36.1C at 4pm, smashing its January temperature record set in 1972.
Lotto scraps Six60 scratchies after uproar
Lotto NZ will remove its Six60 scratchies from sale after public backlash.
Gasfitter to pay $190k over shower blunder that killed boy
Jesse Samuel's death has "ripped me apart", mum says.
Ventilation device installed 2000m up Pike River drift
The device, VCD2, was installed on Tuesday.
Man accused of arson after fire damages 105-year-old mansion
Owners 'devastated' by early-morning blaze.
Christchurch mayor responds to criticism of cycleway plan
The owners of the Copenhagen Bakery are unhappy with the loss of car parks.
Watch: World stunned after Kiwi skater's spine-tingling ride through Milford Sound
'That is some incredible footage! You guys have big brass ones.'
10th Christchurch quake anniversary to be shown across the world
The national memorial service will be held from 12.30pm on February 22.
Abandoned house fire: Property often visited by young trespassers having parties
Emergency services were alerted to the blaze in Fendalton at about 2.15am.
Sam Neill shares laughs and vino with comedian pal
Sam Neill shares a glass of pinot noir with funny man Russell Howard, at his vineyard,.
'You killed my son': Mother's agony over gasfitter's fatal shower blunder
Justine Walker says no sentence will be enough for the death of her son.
Police called after group seen 'harassing' sea lion
A member of the public called DOC as they were concerned about the sea lion's welfare.
Dunedin economy bouncing back, national retailers moving into George St
Bargain Chemist is making its first foray into Otago.
Meet NZ's first female navy helicopter pilot
The 27-year-old has just graduated as New Zealand's first female navy helicopter pilot