Queenstown wins international travel award
Queenstown beat Auckland, Cairns, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney for the honour.
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Counting the toll of the Lake Ōhau fire
More than 5000 hectares and multiple properties were burnt in the blaze.
Aramoana massacre: Nephew of policeman killed says he's 'proud' of his uncle
It was New Zealand's deadliest mass shooting for 29 years.
Sculpture Festival gets underway in Christchurch
The festival will run from November 13-27 and will include workshops and demonstrations.
Fireworks expected on and off the track at racecourse
A monster fireworks display will be held at Ruapuna Speedway.
One dead after South Island parachute crash
The Civil Aviation Authority will investigate the parachute crash.
Covid outbreak: Apartment residents mixed with isolation hotel guests, residents claim
The person is a student at AUT University.
Temperatures to skyrocket in Canterbury for long weekend
Highs of 26C are expected on Friday and Saturday.
$12.5m to fight erosion and flooding in Christchurch suburbs
Some of this work would reduce the flooding risk to 450 homes.
Canterbury business turning wilding pine pests into Christmas Trees
The trees are being sold for $25 each with the proceeds going to the I Am Hope charity.
Christchurch's smokefree areas now 'vapefree' too
The city's existing Smokefree Public Places policy will now include vaping.
Low crime rate leaves residents of Canterbury town feeling safe
There are 12.68 crimes committed in Selwyn per 10,000 people per month.
Jail for drunk driver who killed midwife
Daryl Price was drunk and found with meth and cannabis in system after horror crash.
Person dies after crash in Canterbury
The police said emergency services were called about 3:15pm to the crash.
Anger at DB proposal to close Monteith's brewery
The front of house —including the restaurant and bar— will remain open.
Young Christchurch butcher wins apprentice of the year
Blair Wright, of Peter Timbs Meats, only just turned 19.
Violent secret: 'Notorious' offender given name suppression in bid to help him make a better life for himself
High-profile offender given chance by judge to rehabilitate, name and details suppressed.
Electricity price hike looking more likely in the south
Aurora Energy wants to invest $520 million in fixing its deteriorating networks.
Flying in the face of reason or not?
Christchurch International Airport wants to develop a new airport on farmland at Tarras.
Christchurch Girls' High school block rebuild a 'tricky road' - board chair
After independent reviews, the ministry has agreed to rebuild the main and tech block.
Lucky Palmerston North resident wins $14.3m
The golden ticket was sold at Melody's New World in Palmerston North.
Kiwi health tech firm poised to leap-frog competitors
Coveted European certification will help elbow past rivals in $200b global market.
'Horrifically tone-deaf': Council grapples with new planning rules
The new rules would increase building heights and scrap car-parking requirements.
How did Cantabrians vote on the referendums?
Three electorates voted in favour of legalising cannabis while four voted against.
Canterbury mayor on verge of finishing 180km charity ride
The journey from Arthur's Pass to the shores of Lake Ellesmere began on November 9.
Christchurch school evacuated after bomb threats
The school was evacuated at about 11.10am for an hour.
North Canterbury man dies in accidental shooting
Police were called to the property in the Hurunui District on Sunday afternoon.
Rising sea levels: Chch council agrees to start adaption planning
About 25,000 properties will be exposed to coastal flooding over the next 100 years.
Peter Ellis appeal: New complainant comes forward
They have come forward decades after he was convicted of abusing kids at childcare centre.
Rare ducklings to be sent to Christchurch 'wild duck school'
The ducklings will go to the Isaac Conservation & Wildlife Trust.
Canterbury mums with postnatal depression waiting months for help
One mum was told due to the wait list there will be no appointments until the New Year.