Police close motorway off-ramp near Christchurch
Police recommend motorists use the Lineside Rd off-ramp instead.
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War medal thief sentenced to five years' jail
The priceless medal was given to the family of Ian Jones, whose uncle died in El Alamein.
Guilty of tinnie house shooting
After finding, judge relates Manuel's previous drugs, weapons, and violence convictions.
Driving lesson drowning: Coroner praises hero who jumped into lake
Driving lesson deaths an "accident", rules coroner.
Appeal for witnesses after Christchurch nightclub assault
A young man was seriously injured in the assault, and police are calling for witnesses.
$300k council fraud: Property consultant jailed
Property consultant stole $300k from council over eight years.
Man shot in 'tinnie house raid'
Armed intruders were looking for drugs and cash when gun went off.
Missing Christchurch man found
Pusi Lealaisalanoa, who did not return from a walk this morning, has been found.
Ice exploration could help put man on Mars
Scientific forays into Antarctica are helping to expand research on planets like Mars.
Pedestrian seriously injured in Christchurch crash
Police are talking to witnesses after pedestrian injured.
Drivers wrongly fined for 'speeding'
Seven-year-old bungle means drivers will be refunded, say police.
Storm punishes with winds, rain and snow
Stormy weather for much of central New Zealand and South Island.
Fernside woman Rachel Larson found safe and well
Fernside woman Rachel Larson found safe and well
Keep a brolly handy: Rain forecast for most of the weekend
It's wet and a bit chilly, so rug up and remember to pack a brolly this weekend
EQC attacker finds cash to avoid jail
EQC claimant admitted battles but denied acid attack.
Concern as police cars increasingly rammed
A recent spate of criminals ramming Kiwi police has officers concerned for their safety
Convicted killer recalled to prison
Dean Purdy was arrested in Christchurch last night
Disgruntled judge blasts EQC acid attacker
Raymond Carr was found guilty of squirting acid over EQC cars
Former stripper lays bare Calendar Girls' rules and fines
Threatening fines is the only way the dancers will listen, club's former director says.
Budget 2018: Christchurch gets insurance tribunal
A tribunal will be set up in Christchurch to deal with outstanding insurance claims.
Canterbury's rebuild gets $300m boost
Cash boost could fast-track new stadium and residential red zone development.
A broken marriage, the texts and a gang member's threats: Tragedy of a suicide
The 44-year-old was a welder by trade, working for a scaffolding company.
South Island measles outbreak: 15 now infected
"Highly contagious" measles spreading through the South Island.
'Kidnapped and raped' over a weekend
A man has denied kidnapping and repeatedly raping a woman he met on an online dating site.
Singapore Airlines to up Kiwi comfort with spacious A350
The plane is the latest in a surge of new generation aircraft flying to NZ.
Battle of Crete: The last Kiwis standing
The Herald on Sunday talks to NZ's last known survivors of WWII's brutal Battle of Crete.
Lotto's $18m prize: Remuera shop owner dubs win 'unreal'
One lucky winner is now $18 million richer.
Fly me - McCaw's great offer to tourists
Former All Black captain Richie McCaw is a star player in the push to attract visitors.
What to expect this weekend: Heavy rain on its way
We'll be spared worst of the extreme winds causing havoc in Australia, but it'll be wet.
Policeman attacked after Nomad knocked on wrong door
Gang member got more than he bargained for when pretending to be a cop.
Church member stored slaughtered pig in her shop
Blood splatter from the meat was found on other food products in dairy's freezer.
Skipper fined over trawler grounding
Skipper whose trawler wrecked after running aground is now fined $2000