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![Record demand to visit NZ city in winter spurs airline to add 250 extra flights](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Record demand to visit NZ city in winter spurs airline to add 250 extra flights
This is the 13th year the airline has increased capacity over winter due to demand.
![Christchurch, Edgeware fire: Four people injured at property known by police](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Christchurch, Edgeware fire: Four people injured at property known by police
A resident on the street said a stabbing occurred at the same property earlier this year.
!['Lacerated by glass': Tourist bus crash victims were in NZ for World Choir Games](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Lacerated by glass': Tourist bus crash victims were in NZ for World Choir Games
Australian traveller says poor conditions made for a scary drive.
![Could this be New Zealand’s next dark sky reserve?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Could this be New Zealand’s next dark sky reserve?
The area could join six other communities in New Zealand with dark sky accreditation.
![Christchurch icon ‘Radio Ron’ has died](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Christchurch icon ‘Radio Ron’ has died
John Truman, affectionately known as 'Radio Ron', was a well-known city identity.
![Frank Film: How Tusiata Avia becomes voice of NZ Pasifika](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Frank Film: How Tusiata Avia becomes voice of NZ Pasifika
'I was writing about race and justice – and why wouldn’t I be?'
![Fatal housefire: Ex-wife describes elderly victim as ‘an incredible man’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fatal housefire: Ex-wife describes elderly victim as ‘an incredible man’
Henry Matawai-Russel died tragically in his Hokitika home after a fire broke out.
![The $1.25 trillion nest egg: Who will Baby Boomers leave it to?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
The $1.25 trillion nest egg: Who will Baby Boomers leave it to?
Estate planners say Kiwis don't need to be wealthy to leave a bequest to a charity.
![Former Olympian cheats death after falling through ice while skating on frozen dam](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Former Olympian cheats death after falling through ice while skating on frozen dam
Nicholson is urging people to be aware of risks when skating outdoors.
!['I'll never forgive you': Mum's powerful words to baby killer Michael Topp](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'I'll never forgive you': Mum's powerful words to baby killer Michael Topp
Christchurch man who abused, murdered his 3-month-old daughter jailed for life.
!['Fat in system' helps Molesworth Station survive dry winter](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Fat in system' helps Molesworth Station survive dry winter
"We made a lot of plans to get us through the winter."
![Mayor speaks out after 'tragic' fatal Hokitika house fire](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Mayor speaks out after 'tragic' fatal Hokitika house fire
The person was found unresponsive inside the home when emergency services arrived.
![Wall of moisture, 'significant' rain to douse NI in last week of school holidays](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Wall of moisture, 'significant' rain to douse NI in last week of school holidays
Severe weather tipped for top of north about Monday and Tuesday, showers into the week.
!['An HR cop-out': Why older workers should ignore the 'you're over-qualified' line](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'An HR cop-out': Why older workers should ignore the 'you're over-qualified' line
In a tough job market, there are tips and tricks for older workers to land jobs.
![Lotto Powerball jackpot goes unstruck, rolls over to $17m for Wednesday draw](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Lotto Powerball jackpot goes unstruck, rolls over to $17m for Wednesday draw
Three jackpots were won last month alone. Largest single prize claimed in '24 was $30m.
![Fog, frost and black ice: Drivers urged to take caution this morning](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fog, frost and black ice: Drivers urged to take caution this morning
Police are urging motorists to take things carefully.
![Space operator and iwi deny involvement in lakeside hut evictions](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Space operator and iwi deny involvement in lakeside hut evictions
An elderly fisherman wonders if he's been evicted for launchpad purposes.
![Excerpts from my travel diary: 'I saw the South Island Big Cat'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Excerpts from my travel diary: 'I saw the South Island Big Cat'
This rare sighting would go unawares for 15 years.
!['You don’t leave your kids alone': Woman faces charges after kids rescued from smoke-filled house](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'You don’t leave your kids alone': Woman faces charges after kids rescued from smoke-filled house
Police say neighbours prevented a tragic outcome.
![One person dead and one injured after truck crash in Marlborough](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
One person dead and one injured after truck crash in Marlborough
One person has died after a crash involving two trucks on State Highway 1.
![Take kea on the road: Five of the parrots killed by vehicles on Milford Road](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Take kea on the road: Five of the parrots killed by vehicles on Milford Road
Five kea have been hit and killed by vehicles at popular waypoints on Milford Road.