The victim was pulled alive from the avalanche but died from their injures.

One of the birds that died was the 'treasured' poster boy for his former sanctuary.

One person has died in an avalanche after becoming trapped during a heli-skiing trip in Mid Canterbury. Video / NZ Herald

A total of 760 submissions were received through the consulting period.

Multiple wind and rain watches and warnings are in force.

Chris Mehrtens wants to thank all those who helped raise $30,000 over the last 24 hours.

Complaint upheld against boss of company behind design of ill-fated CTV building in Chch.

The former Head Hunters pad was listed as a ‘desirable corner site’.

MetService said damage to trees, power lines, and unsecured structures were possible.

He made 14 applications for over $65,000 in Covid wage subsidy payments.

Festivals to get excited for.

Canterbury police nab four drink drivers in an early-morning booze operation.

Hato Hone St John was notified of the incident at Taylor’s Mistake beach at 10.45am.

A new version of our national game is opening up chances for players otherwise too small.

We’ve waited half a year for this.

Two cars were stopped at the red lights when a person got out and stabbed another man.

Coroner makes extensive recommendations after 'preventable' murder of Chch woman.

Fellow whitebaiter raised the alarm after horror unfolded.

The injured pair spent the night high up the mountain, hemmed in by bad weather.

No conviction for Christchurch teen who killed a woman and injured four others in crash.

Powerful gusts of up to 100 km/h are expected to roar across the north this afternoon.

A petition urging MPs to act urgently to support Buller healthcare was delivered.

It is not yet confirmed how the man became so badly injured.

Former footballer denies accusations at High Court trial in Christchurch.

New World stores face 48-hour alcohol ban.

A major highway in the South Island has been closed to due snow and ice.

The road is expected to remain closed for some time.