Air NZ flight debacle: 'People were losing their minds'
Passengers flying to Queenstown ended up in the airport they left from five hours later.
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Smoke seen above Canterbury forest
Signs of fire seen near forest north of Waimakariri River in Canterbury
High-speed chase ends with driver in the drink
The car fled at speed down Ferry Rd toward the CBD and went into the Heathcote River.
Five people injured, two critically, in Templeton crash
The crash is at the intersection of Newtons Rd and Dawsons Rd at 10.17am.
NZDF remove bomb from outside Christchurch address
Cordons have been set up around the area.
Cops' brilliant Chinese New Year tweet
It appears the folk behind the Canterbury Police Twitter account have a sense of humour.
Quake-hit road to reopen after 8 years
Massive job fixing critical Sumner to Lyttelton road link over Port Hills
Quake victims getting ripped off?
Petition urges MPs to help families of February 22 quake victims
Trial date set for man accused of murdering King Cobra gang member
Luke Riddell, aka Luke Sears, was gunned down in Canterbury last year
High-speed pursuit: Police abandon chase through Chch suburbs
Police remained in the Linwood afterwards in an attempt to find the vehicle again.
Mixed weather in store for New Zealand this week
Temperatures are tipped to rise again at the start of the week before another decline.
Waitangi Day weather: Cool in south, warm in north
It's a mixed bag weather-wise for our national day.
Watch: Shocking footage shows two near-misses within seconds
The driver nearly caused two separate crashes within seconds.
CTV design boss still fighting
Alan Reay's lawyer confirms appeal against High Court decision.
Christchurch Town Hall to reopen
After $127m rebuild, city's famous Town Hall to open doors this month
Comedian Nick Offerman returning to NZ
Nick Offerman is returning to New Zealand in June with his new show All Rise.
Man suffers acid burns at Canterbury dairy factory
A man has reportedly suffered acid burn injuries at a Canterbury dairy factory
Cryptopia heist: Hackers steal from under police noses
Another $260,000 stolen even while police probe $23m heist.
'Ho Lee Kok': Restaurant with 'racist' menu closes
A restaurant where customers were appalled by its "tone deaf", "racist" menu, has closed.
Dying father speaks out about failing health system
"It's ridiculous that DHBs operate separately without any national standard," says expert.
Dairy robbery: 'Fake gun and knife used'
Armed raiders allegedly stole cigarettes from Christchurch dairy
Quake-hit cathedral: Progress at last
Work to restore quake-hit Christ Church Cathedral welcomed.
Rogue penguin causing a fuss in Avon River caught
The penguin was rescued from the Avon River in Christchurch earlier this evening.
Harness racing identities seek diversion
13 arrested after Operation Inca probe into NZ harness racing
Christchurch man finds hand grenade in backyard
A bomb squad has been deployed to the address.
Police appeal for witnesses to serious assault in Christchurch
A man will appear in Christchurch District Court on Monday in relation to the incident.
Dog walker's death: Hit-and-run driver pleads guilty
Steffan Pearce-Loe was run over while walking his dogs at 2.30am on July 5 last year.
Student lives in van for 18 months to avoid skyrocketing Wellington rents
Jonathan Ford studied fulltime while living in van and it was "the best year of my life".
Wild weather cuts power, whips up lake waves
Kaikōura and coastal Marlborough are now bearing the brunt of the wild weather.
'Extreme' wind cuts power to 4500 in South Island
The South Island has been rocked by nasty weather the past few days.
Fire crews battle Culverden scrub fire
Large scrub fire raging in North Canterbury as blustery hot winds blow.
Person rescued after being trapped under tree
Injured person freed by fire officers after being trapped by falling tree.
Winz killer appeals conviction
Russell John Tully will argue his case at Court of Appeal in March.
CD U17 unbeaten
Sam Ferguson driving Central Districts' unbeaten run in National U17 cricket tournament