Police hunt alleged carjackers
A mother in the car with her children was "terrified" when a man pulled a woman from the driver's seat of the car behind her.
Short, sharp and out of nowhere
Dave Hurrell was standing on the footpath watching a storm. He hadn't bargained for a tornado.
Watchdog to monitor council
NZ's top watchdog will keep a close eye on Christchurch's council to make sure it follows through with changes to improve openness and transparency.
Tornado could have been worse
Spawned by a massive 12km-high thunderstorm, the twister was still " relatively mild ".
Tornado hits Christchurch
A thunderstorm that "spawned" a tornado has left a swathe of damage across the city, while lightning strikes have started fires.
Man hit by towed vehicle
Traffic delays in Christchurch after a man was caught between a tow truck and a car.
Live: Tornado hits Christchurch
A tornado that hit Christchurch has left two people injured, scattered an asbestos roof and debris through the air, and caused power cuts.
Work death in Otago
A worker in Central Otago has died while cleaning a sprayer at an apple orchard.
'Bomber' walks despite jail term
Jay Harding-Reriti sparked a bomb threat, but walked free the day he was sentenced to jail.
Qantas flight diverted to Auckland
Flight from Christchurch to Brisbane was diverted to Auckland on Monday morning due to a suspected navigational computer malfunction.
House struck by lightning
Fuses exploded and power plugs were blown off the walls in a rural Otago home.
New mother killed in motel attack
Azalia Wilson, 22, died from a brutal attack in an Invercargill motel room. Now police are looking for her partner.
Murder trial delayed again
A trial for three people charged with beating a man to death still on hold two and a half years after the killing.
'Who is capable of that?'
A Dunedin doctor hugged the grieving mother of a murdered teen, and suggested possible suspects.
Critical injuries after bridge crash
Three people were injured and a highway was blocked after two crashes on Canterbury's Selwyn River bridge.
'Heartbroken' med students
Kiwi medical students skipping overseas work experience for holidays was a "wake-up call" for the profession.
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?
EQC makes quake claims apology
EQC admits systemic failures in post-quake functions "we had absolutely no experience in".
Homes not agent's to sell
Real estate agent suspended and fined after she tried to sell properties without homeowners' permission.
Transparency and clean-up needed
OPINION: Bamiyan residents need assurances as soon as possible that NZDF firing ranges have been cleared.
Let's talk about arranged marriages
OPINION: Arranged marriages can be thought of a a village-sized, human algorithm bringing couples together.
The voice of extinction
OPINION: Now there's an app to transcribe voicemail, how long before the human voice is redundant?
NZ now has a space programme
OPINION: Plenty happening in sector that has commercial and scientific potential.
Hotel and apartments for Sylvia Park
An hotel, another office building and maybe apartments for rent are in the mix for more development at Sylvia Park, the country's largest shopping centre.
Stadium up to $60m short
A private operator to build and run Christchurch's new stadium may bridge a major funding gap.
Christchurch quarry fight resumes
Homeowners, horse trainers and Buddhists are against a plan that could see 1200 truck movements each day.
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?
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.
How to survive a scooter crash
Top stuntwoman demonstrates how to minimise injury if you're coming off a scooter at speed.
Razor's cricket struggle
He makes winning Super Rugby titles look easy, but Crusaders coach not flash with bat.
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At home in quirky decor store
Bronwyn Corbet, owner of The Quaint and the Curious, says we've moved on from "mindless consumerism and that mass-market mentality".
Margaret Atwood to tour NZ
Canadian author Margaret Atwood announced on her 80th birthday that she will tour NZ in February.
Downgrade in size, upgrade lifestyle
Designing couple Melissa and Jeff Merrin upgraded by moving from the Christchurch suburbs to the central city.
Two doctors in the house
After five years together, Dr Henry Liu and fiancee Dr Katherine Hulme have only lived under the same roof for six months.
