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Darryl Kitto's death preventable, coroner finds
A Coroner has ruled the death of a Christchurch man and accident.

Teething troubles of gondola's steep ascent
Queenstown's gondola was officially opened on November 17, 1967

Meth seizure worth $50m South Island's biggest ever
The drugs were found concealed in a shipment of safety lights.

'Careless' cops unlawfully obtained DNA
Police were using incomplete forms to have people provide them with DNA samples.

'Drown him' case: Teen culprits' names given to police
Many believe they know who the teens are.

Babysitter guilty of 1-year-old's manslaughter
Sami claimed that the child fell off a couch while sleeping in an "unwitnessed accident".

Mate Ma'a Tonga arrive in Christchurch
Mate Ma'a Tonga have received a rapturous welcome in Christchurch today

Battered to death and burned: Who was Marcus Tucker?
Marcus Tucker died after a brutal and sustained attack. Who was he?

Air NZ flight from hell: 'I thought I was going to die'
Crack appears in Air NZ plane's windscreen during flight.

Air NZ plane windscreen cracks during flight
The Hokitika-Christchurch flight dropped altitude over the Southern Alps.

Motorcyclist critical after Christchurch crash
The crash happened at a major intersection in Addington, Christchurch.

Nearly 700 homes lose power in Christchurch
Electricity provider Orion says power won't be back on before midnight.

What makes quakes more shaky?
Why are quakes more shaky in some spots than others? The answer lies just under our feet.

Man critical after Canterbury crash
The man was flown to Christchurch Hospital by helicopter in a critical condition.

Quake a factor in fatal crash - truckies
Traffic pressure on the Lewis Pass since the Kaikoura quake may have led to a fatal crash.

Fireworks horror: 'I could see embers on him'
Dad describes the moment his son, 4, was badly burned at church event.

No conviction for teen in alleged train assault
No conviction for teen on train; others face charges.

Likely cause of deadly Port Hills fires remains arson
The most likely cause was that the wildfire was deliberately lit, say fire investigators.

The day when Maccas came to town
Christchurch remembers McDonald's coming to town 30 years ago.

Photos reveal grisly injuries after Hanmer attack
The photos reveal the injuries Cameron sustained from the brutal beating.

Auckland house values drop for first time in six years
Now's the time to buy if you're looking for your first home: mortgage broker.

Smart fridges and suits here to stay
PwC Herald Talk explains Internet of Things

Murderer takes production company to court
Convicted rapist and murderer Liam Reid has taken High Court action against a TV company.

Red zone roundabout have motorists hopping mad
About 20 black rabbits have been spotted at the busy junction.

Plane turns back after bird strike
Bird reportedly flew into plane's left engine soon after takeoff.

One dead, one critical after Christchurch crash
One person is dead and a second is in a critical condition after Christchurch crash.

Quake rebuild needs momentum - MP
New quake rebuild minister stunned at amount of work still to be done seven years on.

Ronald McDonald House: 'Home when our family needed one'
When plans for Ronald McDonald House dropped, many parents of sick children were shocked.