Lakeside campgrounds busier than usual
An increase in visitors is already being noticed, due to a domestic tourism boost.
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Summer has arrived: Parts of Canterbury could reach 30C
Christchurch is expected to hit at least 28C on Monday.
Grim weekend on southern roads
Two people died on the roads on Saturday and a third serious crash happened near Clinton.
Half-century secures country cricket team's big win
The standout performance secured Oxford-Rangiora a much-needed win.
Rural schools look to online classes as they struggle to hire teachers
An inability to recruit from overseas is creating a headache for some schools.
Aliya Danzeisen: Chch mosque attacks could have been prevented
Opinion: We have roles and responsibilities as a nation after the Christchurch attack.
Kerre McIvor: The bloody truth - NZ's gun reforms haven't worked
OPINION: Despite the best intentions, since reforms were made, gun violence has worsened.
Families of victims receive long-awaited report from Royal Commission
Awaited report into the Christchurch mosque attacks, today given to families of victims.
Queenstown could have its own mosque by next week
A final fundraising push puts the area's growing Muslim community in reach of its goal.
Man 5x overcharged at The Warehouse after eftpos merchant error
His bill should have been $135 but he was charged five times that amount.
Sex worker slaying: Psychotic killer should not have been left alone
Kaine Van Hemert was due to be admitted to a mental health facility later that day.
Covid-19 update: No new cases - but Pakistan cricket team still in training limbo
With a match 14 days away and no training, will the Pakistan cricketers get good news?
Sound of Subaru tips off stolen car's owner
A Subaru WRX was stolen from outside a Port Chalmers property.
Thousands of dog complaints lodged with city council
7613 complaints were made in relation to things including dogs barking and wandering.
'She lost the plot': Woman avoids jail after charity rip-off
She started stealing from supermarkets, then stooped lower still.
Queenstown mayor seeks legal advice over Dalziel letter
Christchurch International Airport Ltd is planning to construct an airport in Tarras.
Abused as a boy, man calls for independent investigation
The abuse took place in the 1970s and early 1980s.
From no applications to overwhelming interest: Growers swamped by job-seekers
The industry has faced criticism for not responding to kiwi applications for jobs.
Will Govt appoint a dedicated minister for mosque attacks response?
Official report into terror attack will be released next week: 5 key things to expect.
Rafting tragedy: Family forgive survivors after horror rafting drowning
Samuel Zarifeh's death on a rafting trip on the West Coast was preventable, says Coroner.
Covid stress, job losses: Man's heart attack on Auckland Harbour Bridge
Researchers warn a rise in unemployment due to Covid could mean more heart attacks.
Marlborough Sounds double killer Scott Watson's parole declined - again
Watson says he's being held back for refusing to confess "a crime I didn't commit".
Nine new Covid cases in managed isolation
Two more Pakistani cricketers tested positive but are deemed historical Covid infections.
Climate activists stage 'die-in' over Tarras airport plan
Christchurch International Airport Ltd has bought 750ha at Tarras.
Christchurch flat set on fire deliberately
A fire investigator is expected at the property later this morning to determine the cause.
Chris Lynch: Why we should be grateful to be a Kiwi during Covid-19
The best place to be right now in the Covid-19 era is in New Zealand.
Christchurch man killed in three-car crash named
Inquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
Air New Zealand plane struck by lightning
The plane will now be assessed by engineers in Invercargill.
Man who beat friend to death claims he's not a violent person
Jason Blackler who was sentenced to seven years jail in 2018 has been denied parole.
70 workers lose jobs weeks away from Christmas
Union says Deane Apparel staff lose Christmas leave and Govt income relief.
Early morning house fire in Southland
A fire investigator will head to the scene this morning.
Police car rammed, officer chased by tomahawk man posing as a Muslim extremist
The officer said it was something he would not want anyone to go through.
Harvest work: Kiwi job hunters feel picked on
Job seekers say they are being ignored when applying for orchards or vineyard work.