‘I was planning my funeral’: Woman’s six-day ordeal after bungled cancer diagnosis
She broke the heartbreaking news to her two sons and was considering an assisted death.
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‘Last option before they switch him to palliative care’: Brave little boy's three-year cancer fight
Family putting hope in CAR T-cell therapy, but need funds to get them to Melbourne.
Seven tickets share mega-rich $50 million Lotto Powerball prize
The seven lucky winners each get to bank more than $7 million.
Generous Kiwis donate more than $100k to orphaned girls in 24 hours
Donors flock to Givealittle page set up to help couple's daughters.
One dead in crash west of Christchurch
A second person suffered moderate injuries in the incident at Darfield.
Parents die from cancer a week apart, orphaning two young daughters
Money raised on a Givealittle will be used to help the couple's daughters.
'NZ's Baby Reindeer': Arrest warrant issued for cancer faker accused of stealing $100k
The woman and her family fled the country after police were called.
Fireworks, free concerts and festivals to usher in Christchurch’s winter
Winter events are set to be in full force throughout the city.
'Absolutely devastated': Sacred objects stolen from Christchurch church
It is yet another incident in a string of thefts against the community in recent years.
‘Right a historic wrong’: Old school site of child sex abuse renamed
Dozens of boys were abused at Marylands School in Christchurch over decades.
Man dies after being hit by car on busy Christchurch street
Police confirmed the person died in hospital.
Frank Film: For the love of a bull breed dog
Chch Bull Breed Rescue gives homes to the dogs that often don't get a fair chance at life.
'It is better to live': Ex-Shortland Street actor ends 19-day hunger strike
'Better to live for a cause than to die for one', the actor said ending his protest.
'Cynical': Passengers fume at Jetstar's ’low speed‘ claim after tarmac emergency
A counselling service has been set up for passengers on the affected flight.
First XV grudge match: Post-game scuffle mars annual fixture
The college match dates back more than 130 years.
'Digging deep': The woman running for seven days straight on a treadmill
Emma Timmis aims to break the current record of 833km.
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Inmate faces charges after scaling roof at Rolleston Prison
The prisoner caused damage to the building before climbing down an hour later.
Woman electrocuted by etching machine salvaged from dumpster
Christine Rowley was found dead in her Inangahua Junction, West Coast store.
Person seriously injured in Christchurch crash, traffic detoured
The road is currently blocked northbound.
Evacuations stood down after Canterbury fire, five other blazes contained
MetService had forecast northwesterly winds for Canterbury today.
'I ballsed up': Top horse trainer caught cheating refused to hand over evidence
'If I could go back in time and change things I would...I lost 35 years of work overnight'
The sudden death of Sean Kessels: ‘Money wasn’t a problem'
His 'broken' mum says he died despite the family 'trying everything' for mental health.
Hydraulic system failure causes Jetstar plane to swerve off runway
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission is investigating the incident.
Christchurch runway excursion: What happens when a plane misses the runway?
One of New Zealand’s busiest runways was briefly closed this morning.
Pilots’ warning to passengers after Jetstar’s Christchurch runway scare
Pilots group providing support for colleagues involved after plane skidded from runway.
'Swerved wildly': Plane veers off runway at Christchurch Airport
Investigations begin into likely steering issue after landing.
Ex-All Black on retirement: 'You think you’re going to be a rugby player forever'
Crusaders veteran ready for last run in red and black.
Sub-tropical jet stream to bring warm 23C temperature to parts this long weekend
Many regions are set to bask in unseasonally high temperatures across the holiday weekend.
Missing Chinese woman found alive in 'company of somebody she knows'
Ping Lyu had last been seen in Christchurch on Saturday.
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Today, the Government puts its money where its mouth is.
Mama Hooch rapists will not be deported
The two Australian brothers accused of rape will not be deported when they leave jail.
Frank Film: Baby steps – becoming a first-time parent
Parenting educator discusses what matters in that all-important first year of life.
Christchurch Police appealing for information about missing woman
Ping Lyu was last seen on Stewart St in Addington, Christchurch on Saturday May 25.