Paddleboard becomes flying hazard in wild weather
Langer's wife, Karen, said she felt the board whip past her as she jumped off.
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Fire crews get Port Hills blaze under control
Five appliances are at the scene near Governor's Bay, and a helicopter is on the way.
Firm fined for taking water
Evergreen Landcare staff took water from hydrants because that's what they 'normally did'.
Measles warning after infected man visits hospital
Those not fully vaccinated urged to contact GP after measles-carrier enters hospital ED.
Fire chiefs issue apology for privacy breach
FENZ has reviewed its processes in the wake of the release of personal information.
Alleged bail breach: Scribe spends three days in jail
Scribe spends three days in jail after allegedly breaching bail.
Christchurch man critical after serious burns
Man critically injured from burns in Christchurch
Dangerous van trick caught on camera
A risky driving trick caught on camera in Christchurch is going viral.
Dangerous van trick caught on camera
A risky driving trick caught on camera in Christchurch and is going viral.
In the heat of the moment - temps to soar to 35C
Forecast picks heatwave to give way to drenching from ex-tropical storm.
How an angry leopard escaped Auckland Zoo and people weren't told for three days
Public told of escape three days after leopard went missing.
Stand by for a scorcher: Temps set to hit 40C
You think it's been hot so far this summer? Wait till tomorrow.
Garden City's water to be chlorinated for up to a year
Water will be temporarily chlorinated to prevent the risk of it becoming contaminated.
The hungry monarch caterpillars
Monarch butterflies in dire straits as their favourite food is in short supply
Ten per cent of apartments resold at a loss
But there's one place in New Zealand where no properties were sold for a loss.
Gill smashes a century at U19 Cricket World Cup
Whanganui cricket import Akash Gill makes history at U19 World Cup in Christchurch
Dirty deed: Plant thefts rile community group
Someone in Christchurch has a new pretty, scented garden after stealing council plants.
NZ under-18 1500m smashed at Cooks
Wind denied athletes the chance of Commonwealth Games qualifications at Cooks Classic
Upset no-one liable for 'shocking' death
Mother says she has lost faith in doctors and hospitals following her son's death.
Arrest in Christchurch home invasion
Man suffered a fractured skull, shattered left eye socket, broken cheekbone and more.
Christchurch water may be chlorinated
Some of the city's wells are vulnerable to contamination, particularly in heavy rain.
Amazing recovery for teen Maddie Collins
Kidney transplant patient Maddie Collins is exceeding expectations after her operation.
Woman, 58, charged with attempted murder
Woman appeared in court today after a man was critically injured at his house yesterday.
Man critical after stabbing
A man has been critically injured after being stabbed at a property in Christchurch.
Police investigating Christchurch assault
Police are investigating a serious assault in Linwood, Christchurch last night.
Man arrested after Christchurch shooting incident
The witness said the woman clutched her leg as blood dripped over the pavement.
Motorcycle-riding Catholic priest dies in crash
Father Graeme Blackburn, 33, is being farewelled this morning.
602 ACC claims, 106 trips to hospital in 90 days after parks opened
Adults and older kids getting hurt more at trampoline parks, study finds.
Lengthy surgery for Maddie's kidney transplant
Christchurch teen Maddie Collins received a kidney this week but there were complications.
Hocquard high tails it into the big league
Whanganui cricketer Matthew Hocquard named Hawkes Bay Cricket Camp tournament MVP
Boy, 10, blamed for deliberate fire in charity donation bin
Boy aged between 10 and 14 allegedly lit fire in donation bin
Students in tears at maths exam but passed
Last year's Level 1 maths exam brought students to tears - but most have still passed.