Motorcyclist dead after crash with truck in Chch
Motorists are being told to take an alternative route and expect delays.
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Disgraced car dealer sent customer photos of excrement & genitalia
The ex-dealer has had multiple rulings made against him by a vehicle disputes tribunal.
A perfect day ends in tragedy: Family’s grief after 10yo dies in freak holiday accident
We still grapple with it every single day, wondering why, why it was our beautiful little
Military medals among items stolen in spate of Canterbury burglaries
Three separate incidents have been reported in the region since the start of the year.
Medical supplies taken from air ambulance recovered in ‘trove of stolen items’
Police recovered the medical items in Dunedin.
‘So many secrets': Ex-deputy principal jailed for sexual relationship with student
The offences occurred in the early 2000s when Iain Anderson was at Tapawera Area School.
Body of missing teenage swimmer found on Christchurch beach
The 19-year-old male went missing about 3pm yesterday.
Tiny town’s biggest sporting day in 120 years as it hosts Super Rugby’s greatest rivalry
Tiny Canterbury town of Kirwee counts down to kickoff between the Crusaders and Blues.
Govt hints at ‘major’ mining announcement next week
Christopher Luxon acknowledged sensitivity but emphasised the need for growth.
'Wet weekend': Rain, hot muggy nights for start of Auckland Anniversary Weekend
Warm, muggy temperatures cloak the North Island with only one cloudless day.
Woman declined ACC referral sends psychologist 69 threatening texts in one hour
She told him she hoped he would get cancer and that his house burned down.
‘Appalling’: Grazing firm fined $48k after hundreds of cows left to wallow in mud
Two workers resigned after being told to return the cows to muddy paddocks.
‘With a heavy heart’: End of an era for Winter Games NZ
Organisers say adverse economic conditions have impacted its financial viability.
Nudist draws ire of seaside community with ads for naked walking groups
Not everyone in Kaka Point is pleased with Lloyd Bonnar's idea of freedom.
‘Alarming’: Police staff investigated for prying on Lyn Fleming’s file
A probe is under way to determine the rationale for and legitimacy of each file check.
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Editorial: New South Island Minister a welcome boost for underappreciated Mainlanders
EDITORIAL: New minister says he will bring a loud voice to the people of the south.
One dead after two-vehicle crash in Canterbury
A second person was taken to hospital with critical injuries.
Search warrants executed in Christchurch after woman dies following Waikato brawl
The 42-year-old died after a violent brawl in broad daylight.
'Coronation of a king': Dunedin publican on attending Trump's inauguration
Michael McCarrigan said the inauguration was like the coronation of a king or queen.
Prestigious boys' college cancels centenary celebrations amid sex abuse allegations
A former staff member faces 11 charges of sexual abuse against four boys.
Faint stirrings of optimism as Richie McCaw statue saga rumbles on
Plans for the rugby legend statue in Kurow began almost a decade ago.
Supermarket ‘grab-and-run’: Woman fears shopping alone after carpark attack
George Sampson stole her bag then spent $1609 in an hour using one of her bank cards.
Auckland murder-suicide ‘tragic example’ of family violence epidemic, says coroner
Coroner reveals details of violent relationship that ended in murder-suicide.
Air NZ apologises after Chch cat takes return trip to Oz
Mittens clocked up more than 11 hours of flying over two days.
501 deportee loophole: Sex offender rejoins NZ community with no oversight
The man spent 15 months in an Australian prison before starting a 'suspended sentence'.
‘Callous’: Thieves pinch bronze plaques from disaster memorial
More than 20 plaques have been stolen from the Ballantynes fire memorial in Christchurch.
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Hope for stranded pilot whales in Golden Bay
Up to 30 pilot whales came ashore near Pakawau on Saturday.
Mayor hits back after Trump claims US split the atom
Trump appears to rewrite history while talking about US achievements at his inauguration.
Former Gloriavale members dismiss leaders' apology as insincere
Apology called 'completely disingenuous' and a 'box-ticking exercise'.
QV figures: How much has your home lost since the market peak?
We can't say 'peak to trough' because we don't yet know if we have hit rock bottom.
Russian oligarch buys former Ashburton council building
The Russian business also owns a high country station in Mid Canterbury.
‘Grown fond of it’: Nelson sinkhole develops fanclub
An 'appreciation society' asked the community for suggestions on how it could be used.