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Christchurch to host major international sailing event set to boost economy by millions
Part of the SailGP event will be held in Lyttelton Harbour in January 2022.
Need another holiday? Campervans going for less than $80 a day
Low prices aim to give tourism industry a boost in what is usually its peak season.
Five injured after nitric acid chemical spill in Christchurch
Four fire trucks and a hazmat unit are at the site of the spill.
Fatal helicopter crash: Investigators' 'thorough' process could take years
The investigation into a fatal helicopter crash before Christmas may take up to two years.
Person hospitalised after confronting group during alleged attempted robbery
Police were called to the incident on Birchs Rd in Prebbleton at about 9.30pm on Tuesday.
Passing truck clips mum buckling child in, doesn't stop
Anyone who has information on the incident should contact police.
Site set to become $150m retirement village targeted by vandals
Police are increasing their patrols in the area.
'Devastated' by former colleague's crash death
Gary Wayne Phillips, 65, died when his ute rolled on State Highway 8 on Thursday.
Investigators on scene of major Cass Bay fire trying to determine cause
Residents from 20 properties were evacuated during the major fire on Tuesday.
Construction begins on South Island's first Taco Bell
The restaurant will be within the Eastgate Shopping Centre in the suburb of Linwood.
Drunk driver takes taxi back to car then crashes it into ditch
Police say the 20-year-old is lucky to be alive.
Central Otago eases total fire ban after recent rain
The shift to a restricted season begins at 8am today.
Drink-driver kicked and bit police after crashing car
Lagwesha Mercer, 28, was sentenced in the Dunedin District Court on Tuesday.
Murder victim Elizabeth Zhong's vineyard company $12m in debt
Carrick Wines had been for sale for about 18 months before it's sole director was killed.
'Drink-driving is a constant': Multiple cases over weekend
One incident involved a drunk woman fleeing police with two toddlers in the car.
Winter comes early: Summer snow in South Island
A cold snap brought around 8cm of snow to the Cardrona Alpine Resort today.
'Absolutely reckless behaviour': Critically endangered birds killed by drivers
This year has seen the second-biggest black-billed gull colony on the river in 20 years.
Aurora Energy price hike: Company bows to public pressure, lowers increases
It had proposed an increase of $20 to $30 a month for most of its 90,000 customers.
Grisly discovery: Human skull found by family on beach walk
It was meant to be a quiet Boxing Day ramble for Alan Clark, his daughters and spouses.
Have you spotted one in your backyard? Aussie spider establishing in Christchurch
The spider, Philoponella congregabilis, is known to crush its prey.
Diver unaware of search operation trying to find him
Dunedin man Kazushi Noiri began a scuba dive off Wellers Rock about 3.10pm last Monday.
'Lowlifes': Santa's Grotto ransacked again
Six windows were smashed at the building which contained floats for the Santa Parade.
Playing 'games': Man faces charges over 12 years of child sex abuse
Accuser labels the man a "real pervert" as defence says memory is key to trial.
Gardeners still underestimating potting mix risk - researcher
Simple safety practices can prevent 'a potentially fatal ... infection', researcher says.
Eight of the best school holiday boredom busters
From stargazing to dino digging, here's how to make the most of the school holidays.
People queue to catch whiff of famously stinky plant
About 50 people had already lined up at the gates at about 8am on Saturday.
Six people rescued after being stuck in snow overnight
The group were stranded when their vehicle broke down on Sunday night.
'It's our job': Warning after student sleuth confronts phone thief
The victim used a Find My iPhone application to track his phone to an address in Dunedin.
Partner takes wheel with toddlers in tow while 3x legal alcohol limit
After he was caught drink driving, a man's drunk partner drove off with two toddlers.
'Complete fail': New hospital parking charges some of the highest in the country
The first 30 minutes are free, but two hours of parking will cost you $17.50.
Monteith's brewery gifted to the Coast
The Greymouth brewery dates back to 1868; Monteith's was founded on the Coast.
Bruce Munro: Disgraceful waiting list for elective surgeries at public hospitals
Bruce Munro details his experience having hip replacement surgery.
'On each other's nerves': Neighbour disputes explode
Police say most conflicts have been over small things.