Latest from Christchurch

Base jumper 'bounces 20m or more' down cliff near Wanaka

The woman, believed to be in her 50s, had been base jumping in the Matukituki Valley.

One person injured in boat fire in Admiralty Bay

A person with burn injuries was flown to Wellington Hospital.

Lead contamination: Mayor staying mum over contradicting health board claims

The mayor said they did not go public with August test results after advice from the SDHB.

'Definitely deliberate': Vehicles believed to be involved in more bird deaths

It follows about 30 protected red-billed gulls being killed a week ago.

'My heart just broke': Dad's grief as memorial to daughter trashed by vandals

"I just want her to know how much her dad loved her."

Autistic boy's brutal death: A father's grief 'trapped in the pain'

Grieving dad: "I cherished every second with him".

DHB and council at odds over public information about lead levels in water

More than 1000 people have had their blood tested for lead contamination in four days.

The NZ city with the lowest unemployment

A buffer against Covid-19 uncertainty.

Cranes stabilise shipping containers after railyard emergency

Around 30 firefighters are at the Christchurch KiwiRail container yard this morning.

Skipper saves five people trapped in upturned boat

An accident investigation report into the incident was released yesterday.

N-word attack: Man claims racist abuse was 'light-hearted'

He admits telling them to "f... off back to their own country", but claims it was a joke.

MPI fined after contractors suffer chemical burns

Workers suffered minor or superficial burns to their arms, faces or hands.

Top CDHB executive sacked, takes case to employment authority

The dismissal of Dr Alistair Humphrey during lockdown was kept under wraps at the time.

Queenstown tour's dramatic early exit from Kiwi-only season

The company has hit the brakes in the middle of traditional peak season.

Gloriavale: Ex-member takes landmark court action to remove leadership

John Ready wants the courts to step in over leadership concerns.

Rare native butterfly makes its way home for first time in 200 years

Human settlement once forced the species out of its habitat.

Forced drinking and demeaning acts: Students punished for flat hazings

The university's annual disciplinary reports were released yesterday.

Feeling lucky: Harbourmaster's second major Lotto win

The win comes almost four years after winning $500,000 in a Lotto draw.