Hundreds of fish die in estuary
The dead fish included smelt, flounder, giant bullies, trout and inanga.
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'We show solidarity' - Ten years after Chch earthquake, PM reflects
PM Jacinda Ardern is in Christchurch to mark ten years since the deadly earthquake.
'Saturated in blood': Person killed, hammer-wielding man arrested
Cordons were in place and people were being asked to avoid the area.
No Covid case news overnight, Auckland's move to level 1 all but confirmed
Aucklanders will find out today if they can join the rest of the country at alert level 1.
Quake anniversary: Why is Christchurch still broken?
Ten years on from the February 22, 2011 the city's rebuild is ongoing.
The day the quake hit: Journalist's return to where tragedy unfolded
Hamish Clark on the day the Christchurch earthquake struck.
Lost in the quake: The baby boys who never saw their first birthday
Two mums who lost little baby boys in the 2011 Christchurch quake speak about their grief.
Killer quake scientists 10 years on: Unknown fault was pointing straight at Christchurch
Scientists reveal ruptured fault was "like a snowplough piling up snow".
Powerball draw tonight: $18 million up for grabs
Last year saw a record number of overnight millionaires.
Doctor recalls amputation with pocket knife in Canterbury quake
Dr Lydia Johns Putra reflects on her experience of saving the life of Brian Coker.
Six more Bachelor contestants revealed
Will one of these ladies win the heart of Bachelor Moses Mackay?
Killer quake: Sir John Key reflects on NZ's "darkest day"
'If we've got this number wrong, I'll have to resign'.
John Roughan: Christchurch's blueprint for disaster recovery
Christchurch's heart is slowly coming back to life in its own way at its own pace.
'Defying the leaders': Mum of 13 quits Gloriavale regime for teaching job
Sharon Ready, who joined when she was 14, is also trying to remove the leadership.
Connie's story: Gloriavale leaver who reported father to police opens home to him
When it was her father's time to flee, Constance Ready welcomed her dad in
'Dangerous joyride': Teen climbs on back of freight truck
An 18-year-old climbed onto the back of a 40ft container being taken to Lyttelton Port.
Christchurch quake 10th anniversary: Memorial service run-down released
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will attend as will Governor-General Dame Patsy Reddy.
Moa Group sells brewing business, announces name change
Group announces major divestment, rebrand of company.
Fatal crash finding: Police should have abandoned chase earlier
Luke Savigny was going 130km/h and was being pursued by police when he crashed.
Revealed: Which surname rules the South Island?
It is the most common in the Canterbury, Otago, West Coast and Nelson regions.
Report paints Queenstown tourism as 'ogre'
A report released yesterday aims to reduce the industry's impact on the environment.
Passengers refuse face masks: Police called in
Employers advised bus drivers not to argue with passengers.
Woman's hair ripped from scalp in random attack
The defendant, witnesses said, appeared to be especially hostile.
Getting away from it all: Caravan appears on lake
A Wānaka man has taken self-isolation to the next level.
No extra wage subsidy for struggling Queenstown tourism businesses
Mayor Jim Boult said he will continue to work assiduously for the community on the matter.
1.6kg of cannabis seized in Queenstown, 25-year-old arrested
The man has subsequently been charged in relation to possessing cannabis for supply.
Calling all developers: 8000sq m section in heart of Christchurch CBD up for sale
Crown-owned company Ōtākaro Limited is the current owner.
'Extreme concern' as search for missing man unable to communicate enters third day
68-year-old Raymond Horn has been missing since Monday morning.
'It's my own fault': Coma, arm amputated after drunk motorcycle crash
It was weeks before he regained consciousness.
Unsafe lead levels found in Otago children's blood
It follows a contamination scare which resulted in a do not drink notice.
Heavy water charges, rates rise on the cards for Christchurch
The plan would aim to reduce the pressure being put on the city's water infrastructure.
Fatal crash between car and van on West Coast
The crash happened on State Highway 6 at about 1.22pm on Wednesday.
'Big misconception': Why Oamaru woman chooses to wear burka
She's Oamaru's first resident to wear a burka. She wants people to hear why she wears it.