Council processes in lead contamination scare to be investigated
Water supplies to Waikouaiti, Karitane and Hawksbury have not yet been restored.
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Auckland's Motat puts hand up to house Erebus disaster memorial
The memorial is intended to pay tribute to the 237 passengers and 20 crew who died.
Budget 2021: KiwiRail the big transport winner with $810m
The extra money will go to replacing old locomotives in the South Island.
Social housing trust's offices go into lockdown after 'serious' threats
It comes after a pensioner's vegetable patch was ripped up at the social housing units.
Racist rant in Farmers: Woman charged over abuse of mosque shooting victim's sister
The incident happened at Rangiora Farmers In December last year.
Senior Mongols MC gang member appears in court after year on the run
Serious allegations include drug dealing, firearms and money laundering.
Three people taken to hospital after three-vehicle crash
The crash happened at about 7.45am in Christchurch.
Cricket bat killing: Woman who dumped friend's body released
The move came three days after her husband was jailed for beating a friend to death.
Musterer's hut, micro-brewery amongst winners at architecture awards
The awards ceremony was held at the Christchurch Town Hall on Wednesday.
$15m fraudster's wife speaks: I've lost everything too
Svetlana Spectra says finding out about her husband's thefts 'almost killed me'.
Crippled: Behind the scenes of Christchurch's cathedral rebuild
Work on track for cathedral to be reinstated - by middle of 2027.
Team awarded for night-time rescue of climbers stuck at 2060m
The rescue took place near Copland Pass in January last year.
Back to the drawing board on Ashburton water metre plan
The matter was expected to come back to council later this week.
Gloriavale unveiled: What life is really like inside controversial sect
A former member has launched legal action, pushing for a change of leadership.
35-year-old woman charged over shooting in Christchurch
The incident happened in Aranui on May 1.
Watch: Crash avoided by metres after 'old lady' attempts dangerous manouevre
"She was just an old lady who shouldn't be driving. She didn't even bat an eyelid."
Matching on Tinder does not mean consent to sex, trial told
A 39-year-old man is on trial before the Dunedin District Court.
Tiwai Point monitoring bores under threat from coastal erosion
Coastal erosion has already shut down one bore used to monitor groundwater for pollution.
Morning traffic delayed after crash on State Highway 1 in Canterbury
Emergency services were called to the crash in Rolleston at about 7.20am.
Surge of 'acutely unwell' people: Dozens of surgeries cancelled
The Canterbury DHB says it was the only way to free up beds.
Retreat from Pike River starting next week
The families of the 29 victims of the 2010 disaster were notified of the move on Friday.
Double murder trial: Accused went along to 'keep brother safe'
Double murder accused told two people he went along with his brother to keep him safe.
David McPhail funeral: Tears and laughter at legendary funnyman's farewell
The pioneering satirist passed away last week, aged 76.
Truck crashes into railway crossing barrier arm
The incident happened at a railway crossing in Rolleston.
Man accused of assault, blackmailing Tinder date with covert video
Man allegedly told woman: "You're going to be a good girl and do exactly what I tell you."
'Almost broke me': 30 per cent rate rise divides council
All discussions about rate increases are being held in workshops closed to the public.
'Smoke alarms save lives': Owner speaks out after house destroyed in fire
Fire and Emergency NZ responded to the house fire in Christchurch on Monday.
'People think we have the plague': MIQ workers report discrimination, stigma
More than half of those surveyed reported being treated unfairly due to their work.
David McPhail funeral today: Hundreds to farewell legendary funnyman
The pioneering comedian and satirist passed away last week, aged 76.
Thunderstorms, rain: 'Significant snow' expected, Milford Rd to close
The snow is expected to settle but not for long.
Paraglider crash: Emergency services responding
A police spokesperson said a helicopter was on the way.
Man finds person wearing his clothes, walking his dog, trying to get into his car
The person was wearing his clothes and leading his dog.
Rare piece of Queenstown real estate on market for first time since 1913
The land has 110m of frontage to Frankton Rd and rises from 22m to 45m above lake level.
Review of Covid wastewater testing needed - Michael Baker
We still don't know how effective NZ's sewage testing is, expert says.