Convoy leaves isolated town
12 min ago More than 400 people have been escorted from Franz Josef after massive slips cut the West Coast town off from the rest of the country.
Gastro bug from leavers' function
4:36 PM At least 130 people who attended the Canterbury secondary school event have been hit with a stomach bug.
Crash blocks Christchurch road
4:10 PM One person has been seriously injured after a car and a truck collided in Christchurch.
Rangitata flood risk ongoing
3:43 PM The rain has stopped but the Rangitata River area will remain highly vulnerable to any future weather events for months yet.
Avocados selling for 18c
3:27 PM If you thought avocado prices hit rock bottom at 29 cents, they just got lower.
Hero cops who arrested terror suspect named
The country cops rammed the suspect's car off the road and arrested him as he sped to his next target.
Canterbury's plan to return to the top
How new Canterbury co-coaches Reuben Thorne and Mark Brown plan to return the red and blacks to the top.
Attempts to fill in census not enough
Having two tries at filling out the forms for Census 2018 online was not enough, a judge has ruled at a short Christchurch District Court trial.
Video of weka chasing a stoat
A weka turned the tables on its would-be attacker, chasing off a nimble stoat.
Kiwi albatross goes live worldwide
Live footage of Otago's northern royal albatross will be viewed through a global network of bird cameras.
Weather causes 'substantial disruption'
After a weekend of "substantial disruption", a crucial transport link was restored and work continues to provide access on the West Coast.
Chch stadium's final plan revealed
It will bring events and vitality to Christchurch, but will cost millions more than it brings in. Will the council sign it off?
Swimmer saved from rip
Surfer Josh Newsome-White immediately took action after hearing a scream for help and seeing a hand slip beneath the waves.
Road 'hopefully' open by Christmas
Tourism spokesman says Westland mayor's comments about lengthy road closures were "more damaging than mother nature".
Ex-Rangoria High head to join Haeata
Despite attracting controversy since in opened in 2017, Haeata Community Campus' interim head says the school is the "jewel in the crown" of NZ education.
Mapping West Coast's wetlands
It's taken 15 years to map the region's wetlands, but proposed Government changes could mean the council has to start again.
Study reveals slice of life
A groundbreaking study following the lives of 1037 babies born in Dunedin in the early 1970s is on display in an exhibition at Canterbury Museum.
$500m for new church precinct
Developer joins forces with Catholic Church for huge "North of Square" project in central Christchurch.
Site for new Catholic cathedral unveiled
A half-billion dollar plan including a new cathedral, five-star hotel and carpark will be a game changer for Christchurch.
Advocate for disability sport
Former Wheel Black Justin Muschamp has helped improve the lives of uncounted people.
Hagley cricket lights win favour
Eyesore or asset? More than 2000 have their say on controversial plan to light up Hagley Oval.
Evicted at 88 years old
June Wilson will fight to stay in her temporary home until her long-awaited quake rebuild is finished.
Pot referendum risks becoming our Brexit
OPINION: Labour not credible when proclaiming neutrality on cannabis vote.
The convenience bulge
A sugar or fat tax is often mooted as a way to improve the food decisions. A tax on technology would be more effective.
Where are all the clocks?
OPINION: A lack of clocks in airports only serves to add to fliers' nervousness.
The race of the two cathedrals
OPINION: In an unexpected twist, the Catholics look likely to be the first to open a new central city cathedral.
From tripe, a medical innovation
OPINION: Kiwi ingenuity turning sheep stomach into valuable medical treatment.
Avocados selling for 18c
If you thought avocado prices hit rock bottom at 29 cents, they just got lower.
ECan 'made up' legal process
Unlawful amalgamation of consents could have allowed controversial water bottlers to 'jump the queue'
Big tourist airlift
Aircraft operators have swooped in to evacuate hundreds of tourists stranded by the weekend floods and slips.
Luxury property agency crowned
The Kiwi branch of real estate agency giant Sotheby's International is named the best in the world in global awards.
$500m for new church precinct
Developer joins forces with Catholic Church for huge "North of Square" project in central Christchurch.
Canterbury's plan to return to the top
How new Canterbury co-coaches Reuben Thorne and Mark Brown plan to return the red and blacks to the top.
Chch stadium's final plan revealed
It will bring events and vitality to Christchurch, but will cost millions more than it brings in. Will the council sign it off?
Crusaders player sorry for 'Jew' slur
The Jewish Council received a "sincere and thoughtful" apology from Bryn Hall about the comment.
Hagley cricket lights win favour
Eyesore or asset? More than 2000 have their say on controversial plan to light up Hagley Oval.
Construction starts on stadium
Work is under way to build Waimakariri's long-awaited multi-use sports facility.
Take a moment to listen to Silence!!!
Former Christchurch musician Tim Moore is back - as Uncle Quentin.
Boy & Bear announce New Zealand tour
The Australian indie-folk band will make the trip across the ditch off the back of their latest album.
Which Kiwi city hates Christmas the most?
Some of us love it, but one city is the "least stoked", a survey from Trade Me says.
