Owner suspects fire at abandoned villa was deliberately lit
At the height of the blaze there were five fire crews at the scene.
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City north of Wellington holding its breath through heavy rain after flooding yesterday.
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The state of Christchurch's roads 10 years after the quakes - and what about light rail?
As new highway opens today, Herald investigates Christchurch's transport past and future.
Exclusive: A decade on, inside Christchurch's broken cathedral
10 years after the February 2011 quake, drone footage reveals an interior frozen in time.
Review of ratepayer-supported charity hampered by slow information
Ratepayers make an annual contribution of up to $600,000 to the Christchurch Foundation.
'Nobody can silence us': CTV families slam police
The building pancaked in the February 2011 earthquake, killing 115 people.
Four new Covid cases in MIQ today - including three from USA
The Ministry of Health will reveal if there are any new cases in the international team.
Person dies in hospital 10 days after Southland crash
A police spokesperson said the driver of the car died in Dunedin Hospital yesterday.
Woman has serious head injuries after meth driver misses stop sign
Patariki Paora Isaacs has admitted driving through a stop sign.
Christmas lights turned on at decked-out Christchurch home
It is the work of Hornby residents Luke Murphy and Leia Austin.
More charges laid against two men accused of sexual assault at Christchurch bar
It comes after a police investigation into 27 complaints from women.
'Bloody idiots': High-speed boozers blasted
Two boozy drivers speeding at more than 150km/h have been harshly criticised by police.
Mosque attack: Govt agencies didn't consider threat - Muslim group
The Federation of Islamic Associations has released its report to the Royal Commission.
Opening of new Christchurch motorway delayed
The Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency announced the postponement on Twitter.
Milford Track reopens after flood damage repairs
Parts of the track were damaged from flooding after a three-day storm in Feburary.
Dramatic afternoon for raft rescuers
A group of seven had to be rescued after their raft overturned.
45 sixes in a weekend! Club cricketer's smashing knocks
Amrit Gossal had his eye in over the weekend.
Legal aid bill for Duckmanton killer cost almost $200k
Sainey Marong strangled and set fire to Renee Duckmanton in 2016.
Commercial building fire threatens homes in Christchurch
Homes were evacuated in the suburb of Woolston early this morning.
One dead after three-vehicle crash involving horse float
Police were alerted to the three-vehicle crash about 3.55pm.
Rare paintings by 'Glasgow Boys' leader surface Down Under
Artworks pass through descendants' wills before coming up for auction.
Chch mosque attack inquiry: Evidence suppressed for 30 years, gunman's forever
And the Royal Commission of Inquiry's interview with the terrorist will never be released.
Canterbury mystery: Is it a cat or is it a panther?
Global influencer Bare Kiwi spots a big cat - or is it a panther?
One new Covid case, Black Friday warning for shoppers
Seven cases today, including the six Pakistani cricketers announced yesterday.
Pacific workers could be too late for Central Otago orchards
The region's cherries could ripen before workers arrive to pick them, mayor says.
Father allegedly murdered after making noise complaint named
Man died of stab injuries on September 6 at his home in Edgeware.
'Behave yourself': Pakistani great blasts NZ Cricket, infected players flouted rules
Six members of the touring team are now in quarantine for 14 days.
Pilot may have flown too fast, used his phone before fatal crash
Matthew Wallis was killed when his helicopter crashed into Lake Wanaka in 2018.
Police hunt for radar detector thieves
67 have been stolen from cars in the city since September.
On the ice: Details of Lorde's Antarctic adventure revealed
The singer spent six days on the continent.
Thousands of cubic metres of rubbish to be moved from Fox Glacier landfill
Another rubbish cleanup is also underway.
Ex-Australian TV presenter sentenced over Trade Me frauds
Ex-Australian TV presenter Simone Wright sentenced over 'dying child' Trade Me frauds.
Treasured son of Dunedin music scene forced to quit
Graeme Downes is the lead singer, guitarist and songwriter of The Verlaines .