John MacDonald: Reducing speed limits is a cop-out
Opinion: Waka Kotahi should spend some money on our roads.
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Housing crisis continues in Queenstown
The average home value in Queenstown Lakes now sits at $1.7 million.
Dunedin Hospital ‘failed’ injured tourist
A skiing holiday went horribly wrong for a tourist who broke a leg and contracted sepsis.
Dog walker stabbing appears to be random attack - police
Witness came across the victim lying at the entrance of the reserve.
Popular radio jock’s milestone month
Craig 'Ferg' Ferguson's 30 years behind the microphone.
John MacDonald: Black Ferns or Women’s All Blacks?
Opinion: They have well and truly earned the right to be known as the Women’s All Blacks.
‘We deserve answers’: Inquest into how man killed for second time
An inquest for a murdered life coach and the dad of her killer's first victim has begun.
‘It’s good to see you with your pants on’, harness racing boss tells female driver
The comment was made during the Kaikōura Cup carnival.
Canterbury A&P Show a ‘huge success’ after 115,000 turn out
Numbers exceeded expectations despite the cooler temperatures.
Time out from One Lane Bridge: What Dominic Ona-Ariki gets up to in Queenstown
Dominic Ona-Ariki from One Lane Bridge shares his favourite Queenstown hangouts.
Four hospital upgrade projects in South Island in limbo
Two are at Dunedin Hospital and two at Southland Hospital.
Person dies after South Otago diving incident
Emergency services were called to a water rescue near Jacks Bay Rd about 1pm today.
Riccarton Races abandoned after only three races
Officials ruled the track was unsafe for racing.
Football Ferns kick off in South Korea friendly ahead of World Cup
It's the only time Christchurch crowds can witness their team during the tournament.
Man who kidnapped builder over botched job found guilty
William Taranaki Taingahue Rangi was found guilty after a two-hour deliberation.
Read all about it: The summer guide for garden lovers
Discover the best of New Zealand's gardens with a helpful new book.
Anger over 700 illegal rubbish dumping reports, zero prosecutions launched
Council says identifying offenders is challenging - but it had spoken with 60 people.
How to navigate EV etiquette and New Zealand’s charging blackspots
There are set to be almost 42,000 electric vehicles set to take to the roads this summer.
Show Day: Crowd numbers expected to top 100,000 for the New Zealand A and P Show
Friday will attract the show's biggest numbers as Canterbury Anniversary Weekend arrives
John MacDonald: How to blow $33m city council style
OPINION: Upgrade of streets around the new Christchurch Stadium to go ahead.
Christchurch eye surgeon Ian Dallison pleads guilty to firearms charges
Christchurch eye surgeon Ian Dallison has pleaded guilty to firearms charges.
Christchurch dog owners warned as toxic algae found in popular waterways
Jellie Park and Yaldhurst Bush are among locations where the algae has been located.
Lesley Murdoch elected NZ Cricket President
Prominent sports broadcaster and commentator elected to top role.
Descent into chaos blamed on the company he kept
As the victim was on the phone, De Garnham slammed into the side of his vehicle.
Revealed: The most likely car to not be recovered after being stolen
Four of the five most common cars not recovered after being stolen are Toyota brands.
Canterbury Agricultural Show: Crowds get moo-ving as show off to cooking start
26,000 passed through the gates by midday as full-strength crowds returned.
“Cruel behaviour”: Man’s fake Tinder account made ex-lover’s life a misery
Woman forced to change life after 'unwanted advances from strange men'.
Push for beach preservation gains traction
The feasibility of reinstating a groyne at St Clair Beach in Dunedin will be investigated.
Christmas festival and fireworks displays among major Canterbury summer events
A New Year's Eve celebration party will also feature at North Hagley Park, Christchurch.
Watch: Council agrees to groyne report
The feasibility of reinstating a groyne at St Clair Beach in Dunedin will be investigated by the city council. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Video / Craig Baxter / ODT
Hospital patient's reign of terror: Gang intimidation, abuse and assaults
26-year-old qualifies as one of Christchurch hospital’s most difficult patients.
Police dive squad focus search for Anaru Moana to Waitaki River in murder investigation
Burned-out car believed to be connected to man's disappearance.
'The toughest person I know': Emotional Simon Barnett's tribute to wife amid latest cancer fight
Broadcasting veteran reveals wife’s brain cancer had returned after three years.