'Business screaming out to get more people' in Canterbury
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Rusty police cells: Latest headache at $300m Christchurch justice precinct
Issues relate to custody unit at new central city police station.
Quick-thinking hero revives drowning child
Young boy retrieved from Lake Wakatipu fully limp, blue in the lips and not breathing.
Flasher on the loose as police warn women
Reports of man exposing himself - and even indecently assaulting women
Homicide probe launched after baby dies in hospital of 'serious injuries'
The child was admitted to Christchurch Hospital on New Year's Eve and died yesterday
Perfect storm: Where are you most likely to be struck by lightning?
One district has nearly 50 per cent more lightning strikes than anywhere else.
Hero NY Day hot air balloon rescue: Pilot saved after rope wraps around neck
Pilot who got engaged on Christmas Day is recovering in hospital after a horror accident.
Police probe after baby admitted to Christchurch Hospital with serious injuries
The police are examining a Wainoni home to find out what happened.
New Year's Day hot air balloon incident - person rushed to hospital
The incident happened just after 9am this morning in Ashburton.
New Year's Day weather: What will 2022 bring?
All you need to know for your New Year celebrations.
Opposition calls for urgent Govt action on boosters, kids' vaccines and rapid testing amid Omicron scare
A second border-related case has been in the community, Health Ministry announced today.
'Angry and heartbroken': DJs caught up in NZ's Omicron storm; replacement festival acts named
Fat Freddy's Drop steps up as replacement act.
Restaurant penalised for multiple Covid-19 rule breaches
WorkSafe has been looking into the business since September.
Jingle cells: Christmas holidays in court
Stolen stone lions, gangsters, 'speeding' Harley Davidsons, and a whole lot more.
Body recovered from Waimakariri River, likely that of missing 18 yr old
The 18-year-old has been missing since last Wednesday.
'They've stolen Christmas': Mum gutted after thief steals her car packed with gifts
"If they needed help, they could have asked, rather than steal Christmas."
On the hunt for Christmas presents at Orana Wildlife Park
"It's a really cool, fun day to celebrate Christmas."
Kiwi Xmas: Air NZ expects 30,000 people today
New Zealanders have eagerly taken to the skies and roads this Christmas eve.
Suspected drownings: Shock after two water incidents in just a few hours
One investigation is underway, while search for 18-year-old man continues.
'My idea of bringing some love': Wizard wants to run for local mayor
The Wizard says he will run for Christchurch mayor in next year's local body elections.
Two emergency water incidents in one day: Search resumes for missing swimmer
It was the second emergency water incident in the area yesterday.
Guilty: Man admits bashing police dog, denies he used hammer
Offender says he was afraid of the police dog and that's why he lashed out.
Tragic cocktail: Motorcyclist dies hours after Limp Bizkit gig
Reenen De Bruin had MDMA, cannabis and alcohol in his system.
$80m rip-off: Fraudster jailed eight years after rich-listers left out of pocket
Kelly Tonkin's confession to staff: 'There are no innocent explanations.'
Crewman admits leaving vessel's bridge before collision
Crewman left bridge to make some food and wake skipper.
Bystanders foil cash snatch
The deportee offender from Australia will be sentenced in February.
Wellington set for another wet, wild and windy day
Gusts reached up to 120km/h in Wellington yesterday.
'Constant roaring': Family's terrifying night as hillsides collapse around home
'It sounded like a major earthquake every time the slips went.'
Serious crash in Christchurch: Main road closed as emergency services work at scene
Serious crash in Christchurch, at least one person injured
Police on the hunt after loaded gun thrown from 'suspicious' van
The van failed to stop for police in Timaru last night.
'Jacinda Ardern' ecstasy pills for sale on underground drug market
Police unaware of illicit pills with 'Jacinda Ardern' imprint.
'Not safe anymore': Alleged white supremacist in state house terrorising neighbours
'We just want a safe neighbourhood for my kids.'
Reserve Bank rejects multiple claims over fake bank notes
An urban myth in Christchurch has seen genuine bank notes being refused and damaged.