Opening of new Christchurch motorway delayed
The Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency announced the postponement on Twitter.
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Milford Track reopens after flood damage repairs
Parts of the track were damaged from flooding after a three-day storm in Feburary.
Dramatic afternoon for raft rescuers
A group of seven had to be rescued after their raft overturned.
45 sixes in a weekend! Club cricketer's smashing knocks
Amrit Gossal had his eye in over the weekend.
Legal aid bill for Duckmanton killer cost almost $200k
Sainey Marong strangled and set fire to Renee Duckmanton in 2016.
Commercial building fire threatens homes in Christchurch
Homes were evacuated in the suburb of Woolston early this morning.
One dead after three-vehicle crash involving horse float
Police were alerted to the three-vehicle crash about 3.55pm.
Rare paintings by 'Glasgow Boys' leader surface Down Under
Artworks pass through descendants' wills before coming up for auction.
Chch mosque attack inquiry: Evidence suppressed for 30 years, gunman's forever
And the Royal Commission of Inquiry's interview with the terrorist will never be released.
Canterbury mystery: Is it a cat or is it a panther?
Global influencer Bare Kiwi spots a big cat - or is it a panther?
One new Covid case, Black Friday warning for shoppers
Seven cases today, including the six Pakistani cricketers announced yesterday.
Pacific workers could be too late for Central Otago orchards
The region's cherries could ripen before workers arrive to pick them, mayor says.
Father allegedly murdered after making noise complaint named
Man died of stab injuries on September 6 at his home in Edgeware.
'Behave yourself': Pakistani great blasts NZ Cricket, infected players flouted rules
Six members of the touring team are now in quarantine for 14 days.
Pilot may have flown too fast, used his phone before fatal crash
Matthew Wallis was killed when his helicopter crashed into Lake Wanaka in 2018.
Thousands of cubic metres of rubbish to be moved from Fox Glacier landfill
Another rubbish cleanup is also underway.
Police hunt for radar detector thieves
67 have been stolen from cars in the city since September.
On the ice: Details of Lorde's Antarctic adventure revealed
The singer spent six days on the continent.
Ex-Australian TV presenter sentenced over Trade Me frauds
Ex-Australian TV presenter Simone Wright sentenced over 'dying child' Trade Me frauds.
Treasured son of Dunedin music scene forced to quit
Graeme Downes is the lead singer, guitarist and songwriter of The Verlaines .
Teen caught with mosque attack video shared killer's ideology
Daniel Burrough's extreme views against Muslims continue, Crown says.
More than 7000 tahr killed in DoC operations for 2020
DoC hunters and contractors worked over four months.
No sitting on Santa's knee for children this year
Santa asking children in Wellington and Christchurch not to sit on his knee.
Lyttelton's new berth could steal Akaroa's cruise customers
The new cruise ship berth was officially opened by Mayor Lianne Dalziel yesterday.
Synthetic cannabis 'ring leader' loses appeal
Fei He was one of three people charged after the police conducted Operation Sin in 2015.
IPCA: Police used 'reasonable' force restraining man who lost consciousness
The police have accepted the findings in the IPCA report.
Airport bid 'predatory activity'
Christchurch International Airport Ltd's (CIAL) has plans for an airport in Tarras.
Royal Commission's findings on mosque attacks handed to government
Around 400 interviews have been completed, including with Brenton Tarrant.
Radar detectors in hot demand with thieves
At least three people have reported having their radar detector stolen.
A gift for all NZ to enjoy
900ha of freehold land will go to the QEII National Trust in 2022.
'Guttural screams of two precious children': Kids lose mum in deadly crash
Emma Bagley, 37, was killed after she and her family were T-boned in horror crash.
South Island Smörgåsbord: Best of Europe right here in NZ
An iconic New Zealand road trip of spa towns, vineyards and captivating landscapes.
South Island Lotto player scores $9 million
It's the first Powerball win for the year for the South Island town.
Christchurch bar challenged to provide CCTV footage of alleged "overzealous dancing"
Ed Lang says he was kicked out of Fat Eddie's for kissing a boy.