20 hurt in 'traumatic' crash
Two women are having surgery on their "damaged arms" after a bus carrying Chinese tourists rolled near Queenstown.
'Come be our new principal'
If you're adventurous, funny, and know how to build a stoat trap, you might be the person for the job, kids at a small South Island school say.
Climbers responsible for own mistakes
Two elite climbers who fell 100m to their deaths were strong, driven climbers capable of climbing without a mentor, founder of NZ Alpine Team says.
House-sitter from hell leaves NZ
The man was trusted by a young Christchurch couple to look after their house and dog while they were away.
Tasman man dies while hunting
Paul James Laurie, 61, died of his injuries after he fell while hunting on Mt Earnslaw in Central Otago.
Apology for pay delays
About 1000 Canterbury DHB staff have yet to be paid for extra work they did over the holiday period.
Protesters ready to 'occupy' coast
Kaikōura locals ready for battle as ongoing highway rebuild spoils "raw beauty" of once-rugged coastline.
Protest flotilla planned against OMV
A flotilla is on a mission to highlight the impact of deep sea oil drilling off Otago's coast.
Mega concerts pump up Dunedin
Queen will rock you. But so might the $1000-a-night cost for a bed in Dunedin.
SVA founder's red zone wedding
Quake-damaged streets Sam Johnson helped clean up nine years ago have become his wedding venue.
Man murdered ex in her home
Aaron Potts spent 12 hours drinking and watching porn in a car with his ex-girlfriend's body after he killed her.
Coast hydro scheme approved
A mini hydro power scheme has been approved for South Westland, but with conditions.
Selwyn River health danger
Boiling the water won't make it safe to drink and contact should be avoided, authorities say.
Collett's Corner feedback mostly positive
The community-owned property will have a wellness centre, hospitality and retail and 26 privately-owned apartments above.
Collett's Corner feedback mostly positive
The community-owned property will have a wellness centre, hospitality and retail and 26 privately-owned apartments above.
Central living plan struggling
Christchurch is aiming for 20,000 residents in the CBD by 2028, but progress is tracking poorly.
Chch CBD development 'hard'
Developers are finding central Christchurch tough going while major projects wait to get up and running.
Centre eyes October opening
Despite a late start to construction, a planned Māori cultural centre should open in Christchurch later this year.
'Too little too late' from Southern Response
People dealing with the state insurer have not reacted well to the offer of an apology.
There's no choice but to care
OPINION: Endless growth on a finite planet is a logical impossibility.
Loan defaulters must make good
OPINION: Making student loan defaulters out to be victims is a cop-out.
I'm ready to serve, Your Majesty
OPINION: Someone needs to step up and fill the royal vacancy. I've got all the skills required.
I'm no good at being gay
OPINION: For years I struggled to fully inhabit my gay identity, and I'm only slowly getting better at it.
Food market delayed again
The opening of an $18 million development at Christchurch's Bush Inn shopping centre has been delayed again.
Collett's Corner feedback mostly positive
The community-owned property will have a wellness centre, hospitality and retail and 26 privately-owned apartments above.
World's first waterproof prosthetic hand
The Christchurch-based company behind the hand is looking for a production centre in Germany after cracking the European market.
Virtual retirement village on offer
Video communications for people in their own homes wanting to be connected to care services.
Elite climbers fell 100m to death
The men had the experience, skills and knowledge to attempt the tricky climb, an expert witness says.
Gains for boys in netball
Some boys allowed to play netball at high school, to bridge the gap between intermediate schools and men's level netball.
Fitzsimon defends show jumping crown
Christchurch combination produce two perfect rounds under pressure.
Young Crusaders impress
They've lost a stack of experience, but Crusaders will still take some beating in 2020.
Crusaders beat Hurricanes
Super Rugby champions get season under way with a satisfactory trial win in Ashburton.
Food market delayed again
The opening of an $18 million development at Christchurch's Bush Inn shopping centre has been delayed again.
Billy Idol fans 'gutted' about first show
The British rocker's voice wasn't 100 per cent and he skipped some old favourites, fans say.
High style meets high tech
A breath-taking award-winning Christchurch home combines fine design and up-to-the-minute technologies.
