Pilot killed in light plane crash
0 min ago The aircraft was found crashed at Lake Ellesmere, south of Christchurch, after a routine training flight.
Royal tour: Latest updates
8:54 AM Follow along as Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall continue their six-day NZ visit.
What killed the Westport rats?
7:45 AM A flash flood, mass suicide, 1080 and poor swimming skills all floated as reasons 680 rats washed up on a West Coast beach.
Schools told: Skylights are deadly
Beware plastic skylights, schools are told after a boy's fatal fall at Ōpōtiki College.
Crash cleared on busy road
Traffic is flowing on a busy Christchurch road in Riccarton after a two-car crash was cleared.
Town Hall repair probe urged
Auditors say the Town Hall repair was beset by issues and may have lacked financial rigour.
Landmark surgical mesh case
Mesh medical devices were sold and implanted in thousands of women, despite knowledge of "not insignificant" risks.
Life rafts for drowning gulls
Chicks of the rarest gull on earth were drowning in the flooded basement of a derelict Christchurch building.
100,000 Cantabrians join Neighbourly
Canterbury is the latest region to crack the 100,000 member mark on Neighbourly.
Protesters plan flotilla to meet ship
A waterborne protest in Lyttelton harbour is planned for a ship carrying "blood phosphate" from Western Sahara for Ravensdown Fertiliser.
Cashmere High shrinks zone again
The latest proposed changes will cut thousands of Christchurch families from the popular school's zone.
Royals heading to Christchurch
Prince Charles will meet students affected by the March 15 attack and visit the damaged cathedral during his visit.
Underfire principal resigns
The Dunedin school principal allegedly falsified reports to cover spending meant for a study centre.
'I would not do that': Amber-Rose Rush
When the teen rejected the Dunedin doctor's $20k offer for sex, he told her to "get the ... out of his house".
'Who's the oldest here?'
In this veteran cycling group, no-one is trying to keep their age under wraps.
Helicopter catches fleeing driver
The police helicopter, which is in Christchurch ahead of the royal visit, was used to stop a fleeing motorcyclist.
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.
Former AOS cop trains insurance staff
Rumour has it beleagured quake insurer Southern Response hired a hostage negotiator to train staff. Is it true?
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.
State funding may be way to go
OPINION: The investigation of donations to NZ First has raised questions about how our political parties are funded. Full state support might be one answer.
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.
Queenstown's record-setting marathon
Rugby players in speedos and retired Paralympian Liam Malone among the 12,000-strong crowd at Queenstown's marathon.
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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.
Hot tubs, cabaret in line-up
Christchurch festival has fewer street buskers, some cheaper tickets, fringe hits and a big cabaret show with a hot tub in 2020.
Court Theatre design work to start
Progress on a $35m new theatre is a step forward for Christchurch's stalled post-quake arts precinct.
