People are urged to stay well away from flooded roads with water levels remaining high.

The clean-up is underway but there's also anxiety about another deluge forecast.

Evacuees from near Heathcote river should stay away tonight as waters set to rise again

The rain is set to ease for South Islanders - but, be warned, more rain is on the way

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Some people have been told they may have to wait up to three days to get another flight.

The child's mother was reportedly nine months pregnant when the crash happened on Monday.

Woman watched in disbelief as a slip brought a tree down across the road in front of her.

Victim's eye socket so badly damaged by 'knuckle duster' that he'll need a steel plate.

Flood risk today a is "real concern", says Niwa.

Michael McGrath's family believe something sinister has happened to him.

Safety barriers will be installed in Sumner by next year following two serious crashes.

Nippy weather could not deter Christchurch students from stripping off for charity today.

A former Nasa engineer is drawn to NZ by its great qualities.

Design flaws blamed for leaks in the 6-year-old $4 million Burnside High School building.

Residents whose homes were destroyed in the Port Hills fires are considering legal action.

A wife jailed for stabbing her husband to death has been denied parole for a third time.

The men threatened staff at the Golden Mile Tavern before making off with cash.

Christchurch woman jailed six years plus after strangling boyfriend with computer cord.

Mark Cropp has accepted an offer to undergo free laser tattoo removal.

Companies are offering their support for an ex-prisoner who wants to turn his life around.

Mark Cropp's face reads 'Devast8' - ink he says he got while drunk in prison.

It is understood photos may not be released to Reid and his bride until after his release.

A motorcyclist suffered life-threatening injuries when he collided with a car.

Richard James Johnson was struck in the suburb of Sydenham yesterday.

Police are concerned for the well-being of a 15-year-old missing since Tuesday night.

Mother 'embarrassed', 'traumatised' after being asked to breastfeed in cafe toilet.

The crash happened on Huxley St in Sydenham.

Cold weather, police and a rather long trip are no barrier to a homeless man's journey.