'Great sadness' as 'beautiful baby girl' dies on 16th birthday
The 16-year-old had been critically ill since crash that killed her sister.
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Christchurch crash: Surviving sister takes a turn for the worse
Sunmara Alexander, 15, is fighting to stay alive after a crash that killed her sister.
Weather chaos: Flooding, roads closed, internet down as storm batters nation
After the South Island was slammed by summer storm, the chaos shifts northward.
Teen critically injured in fiery crash will miss sister's funeral
Tayla Alexander, 17, will be farewelled today, as her younger sister remains in hospital.
Dad forgives driver after one daughter dies, another hurt
Family prepares for one daughter's funeral, as the other pulls through surgery.
Ashburton killing: Teen accused appears in court
Peter Hemi died from his injuries at a house in Ashburton on Friday night.
Arrest made in Ashburton homicide investigation
The woman has been charged with murder and will appear in the Christchurch District Court.
Homicide investigation into death of Ashburton man
A 23-year-old man has died overnight at an address in the Canterbury town.
Rugby: Heartland Championship sorts out final Meads and Lochore Cup placings with exciting matches
Some old favourites return to prominence, while others wonder what might have been.
Rugby: Top sides win inter-island games in sixth round of Heartland Championship
South Canterbury and West Coast hold off low-ranked home sides to keep top spots
Rugby: Heartland Championship's week five sees teams upset across board
Only one team gets a victory over a side who was ranked below them on the points table.
Heartland rugby: Week 4 sees big changes on points ladder
Robbie Smith the hero for North Otago with fulltime penalty kick maintaining unbeaten tag
Cat burglar: The tabby who steals tea bags, shoes and more
Angel reportedly carries out her life of crime at night.
Heartland Championship kicks off
First round of games honours memory of All Black and Heartland legend Sir Brian Lochore
Man chokes on pie, dies during novelty event at rugby fundraiser
Phillip Andrew Ludemann was competing in a speed time trial with his father.
Fire takes hold of Methven country pub
The roof of the Brown Pub in Canterbury's Mount Hutt Village is well involved in fire.
Yolkers crack the big time
New Zealand's Yolk Ferns have been crowned world champions at egg throwing.
Horror intersections: A matter of time before more deaths, say locals
Crashes at either end of Route 72 or the Inland Scenic Route have resulted in two dead.
Ashburton cops cleared of planting evidence
The man was charged with possessing methamphetamine but this was dismissed by a judge.
Police plea: Information over stolen vehicle in Canterbury
Dashcam footage is being called for from members of the public.
Tramper found unharmed after three days missing
Timothy Clements, 36, was due to return from his Ashburton Lakes tramp on Monday.
Search continues for missing tramper Timothy Clements
Police Search and Rescue staff are at the Te Araroa Track near Lake Emily.
Tramper missing after heading into Ashburton Lakes
Timothy Clements was due to return from his walk on Monday morning, but never arrived.
Viewpoint NZ: Measles vs vaccinations, Rotorua is trenz-ing and a new railway crossing in Oamaru
Video news from around the regions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Your weather: Country to bask in warmer temps this weekend
Temperatures are forecast to soar 6C above average in some parts of the country.
'Worst crash I've ever seen': Driver dead after smashing into Hawke's Bay bridge
The mangled Holden Commodore has been removed from the scene.
'She had the biggest heart': Mum, two kids killed in crash
The mother is survived by her partner and four remaining children.
'Unbelievable' loss: Nine killed in nine hours on roads
To lose one family member was tough, to lose five was "unbelievable", says relative.
Nine dead on roads: Boy, 11, survives crash that killed family members
Five members of same family died in Tirohanga Rd crash south of Kinleith.
Truck carrying sheep crashes and flips
The truck driver escaped with minor injuries, and no sheep appear to be injured.
Does Canterbury coast harbour submarine secret?
Debate over sightings and sinking of wartime Japanese submarine in New Zealand.
'Absolutely disgusted': Police investigating after tour group urinate on side of road
Ashburton residents are disgusted, and police are investigating.