Holiday hotspot beaches close after separate shark sightings
'Dozens of people raced out of the water,' one witness said.
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Police arrest Wipuhara Kapene, accused of shooting Albert Enoka in Lower Hutt.
National's first wave of major new roads, and how existing projects are tracking
National has juggled the new roads it plans to build first from its pre-election list.
This speed camera makes almost $1.5m in six months
The three top cameras collected $3.1 million during the first six months of 2024.
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Three top new residences which won 2024 architecture awards
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Auckland-bound Air NZ flight turns back due to mechanical fault
The flight was on its way to Auckland when it was forced to return to Christchurch.
‘Not the best Christmas’: Showers loom for holidaymakers
Boxing Day might also get quite wet for bargain hunters.
‘Absolutely gutted’: Juicy Fest cancelled amid licensing woes
'Juicy Fest has faced tough opposition from authorities and NZ Police'.
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Richie and Gemma McCaw are planning a new Wānaka life 'full of adventure'.
‘Huge task ahead’ for Ngāti Hāua trustees
One new and three returning trustees have been elected for the Treaty settlement entity.
Christchurch city park cordoned off after reports of early morning assault
A scene guard is in place as police make inquiries.
Canterbury man fined $6000 for driving digger through bird colony
The man drove through a large, black-billed gull colony, destroying their nests.
South Island sport's winners (and losers) for 2024
Olympic champ Ellesse Andrews and the St Thomas of Canterbury College First XIII feature.
Police call for information over ‘suspicious’ fire at popular Christchurch beach
The fire in Taylors Mistake put nearby campers at risk.
Victim of Christchurch house fire named
The woman was found dead in her Hornby home following the blaze.
Probe into under fire Christchurch wildlife park finds zoo needs 'culture improvement'
The investigation was launched following animal welfare concerns.
'Exciting new chapter': Richie and Gemma McCaw reveal big move
'It’s everything we’ve dreamed of for raising our girls'.
Christchurch Qantas flight forced to turn around twice
The pilots cited an 'unusual smell' as one of the reasons for the delay.
Opinion: 'Ghost guns' to gangs' – 5 lessons from Canada for NZ firearms reform
OPINION: Both countries view firearms as a privilege, not a right.
Teen who survived shock after climbing power pylon remains in critical condition
A witness said he was amazed the teen survived but did not know why he climbed the pylon.
Car dealer using Govt register to 'bully' former customers
Chris Schwartz has also been sending disgruntled customers pictures of excrement.
Canterbury on fire: Behind the scenes with the volunteer firefighters
Firefighters battled wind, heat and exhaustion across Canterbury this week.
'Somehow, he’s alive': Christchurch teen seriously shocked after climbing power pylon
A witness said the boy climbed the power lines and touched live wires.
Are you flying on the busiest day of this summer?
Air NZ and airports in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch reveal peak days.
'This is how we do it': Latest 90s hitmakers added to Juicy Fest line up
Juicy Fest is a one-day festival, scheduled for four NZ shows.
Canterbury fire linked to tyre blowout, crews patrol overnight for flare-ups
Multiple crews, tankers, trucks and two helicopters remain at the scene.
Anatomy of a season: Following in the footsteps of Razor
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Christchurch fatal house fire: Shaken neighbour says victim was in a wheelchair
The blaze destroyed a section of the property, where the woman was found dead.
‘Family man above all else’: Wife’s tribute to farmer who died after electric shock
Chris Allen is known for his contributions to environmental work in the farming space.
One person has died following a house fire in Hornby, Christchurch
Emergency services are attending the scene of a fatal house fire on Dickson Crescent in the suburb of Hornby at 12:55 PM. Video / George Heard
Canterbury wildfires flare back up, public warned to avoid areas
Two separate wildfires in the region have re-ignited with crews returning to contain them.