Hail devastates vege crops
Intense hailstorm caused widespread damage to crops, including vegetables destined for home and international markets.
Message washes up after death
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When he was 12, Ryan Mead put a message in a bottle and threw it out to sea.
Dunedin scrub fire contained
Helicopters using monsoon buckets helped contain the two-hectare scrub fire that threatened homes in South Dunedin.
Wheelchair user left 'stranded' in Wellington
What was supposed to be a quick drive across Wellington turned into an ordeal.
No snow, no worries
Climate change is driving ski field operators to diversify their products and chase summer visitors.
Faeces found in Akaroa water
High levels of faecal bacteria were found in samples taken from Canterbury's Takamatua Bay and Akaroa beach.
Cafe not allowed to clean windows
A cafe owner says he's "embarrassed" he can't clean the windows because heritage rules won't let him.
Highlights of the week in Christchurch
Slam poetry, rap, family fun days, Christmas craft markets and running in a riot of colour.
Fewer cases filed to quake court
About 20 new cases a month were filed to the court last year. This year, it was only three a month.
Shoot-out not attempted murder
Tolu Maanaiama told the jury he wasn't trying to kill police officers - he wanted them to kill him. The jury believed him.
Two men deny serious corruption
One faces six charges of corrupt use of official information, while the other faces four.
Never 'just a few drinks'
John broke his back in drunken student flat party stunt, but still didn't think he had a problem.
Skantha told cops he's not a killer
A Dunedin doctor told police he didn't kill Amber-Rose Rush: "Why would I have risked my career for that?"
River cutting into highway
A $3 million project is under way to realign part of State Highway 7 where a river is eating into the road.
Worry over lazy teens
New Zealand teenagers are ranked among the world's least active – and they're getting lazier.
$200k 'cannabis warehouse'
Jared Colwell said he grew cannabis to help ease his knee pain because he didn't want to buy drugs off gang members.
'No explosion, no flames'
A plane crash coming down "at a hell of a speed", before it crashed into the lake near his home.
Fewer cases filed to quake court
About 20 new cases a month were filed to the court last year. This year, it was only three a month.
Life rafts for drowning gulls
Chicks of the rarest gull on earth were drowning in the flooded basement of a derelict Christchurch building.
Court Theatre design work to start
Progress on a $35m new theatre is a step forward for Christchurch's stalled post-quake arts precinct.
Stadium up to $60m short
A private operator to build and run Christchurch's new stadium may bridge a major funding gap.
Sol Square building will be back
A damaged heritage building once part of Christchurch's pre-quake thriving hospo scene will be restored.
Coach debate a wonderful distraction
OPINION: Choosing a new coach for the All Blacks seems more important than choosing a new Government.
Visa rules based on flawed thinking
OPINION: Documents that show Kiwis are in relationships are not appropriate for other cultures.
Symbols but no substance
OPINION: Ardern's Government, like others in the past 20 years, is doing little to improve NZ's trade competitiveness.
It's about relevance, not age
OPINION: We're all touchy about our age, but the number isn't the problem. Witness Margaret Atwood and Justin Bieber.
1000 years' of coal? It's actually 266
National MP Maureen Pugh was slammed when she repeated claims the West Coast has 1000 years of coal left.
Fewer cases filed to quake court
About 20 new cases a month were filed to the court last year. This year, it was only three a month.
Life rafts for drowning gulls
Chicks of the rarest gull on earth were drowning in the flooded basement of a derelict Christchurch building.
Ryman land bank swells
Ryman Healthcare buys two more retirement village sites to boost its land bank for the growing ranks of the elderly.
Businessman charged with GST evasion
A New Zealand businessman allegedly evaded $1.4 million in GST payments at the border by using invoices to undervalue imported machinery.
Burton Snowboard founder dies
Jake Burton Carpenter, credited for transforming snowboards, dies at age 65 of testicular cancer.
Crusaders plan for life without Razor
Crusaders bracing for unprecedented situation they might soon find themselves in.
Sport fund encouraging inclusivity
Gate sales from the Black Caps and England's first T20 match in Christchurch generated $220,000 to support ethnic minorities into sport.
From car crash to Cup Week win
In February, a serious car crash put Pete Davis in hospital. Now he's driven a horse also injured that day to glory.
Mackay shines in 100th match
Canterbury allrounder celebrates milestone outing with memorable performance.
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Highlights of the week in Christchurch
Slam poetry, rap, family fun days, Christmas craft markets and running in a riot of colour.
James Blunt returns to NZ
Blunt will play Spark Arena in Auckland on November 25, before hitting Christchurch's Town Hall on November 27.
Hansel and Gretel a 'riotous success'
REVIEW: The entire Royal NZ Ballet company is clearly relishing the chance to dance in a work by one of their own.
Prost! Bavarian craft beer garden opens
Wet your taste buds with all the beloved German classics - sauerkraut, pork bratwurst, pretzel buns and black forest pudding - at this traditional Christchurch microbrewery.
