Fire at Christchurch school
19 min ago Four classrooms at a Christchurch school have been gutted by fire.
Fiji deaths baby 'recovering well'
8:21 AM The one-year-old was sunburned and dehydrated when she was found with five dead family members.
Teens challenge anti-vax parents
6:59 AM Vito grew up in a tight-knit community of families who distrusted vaccinations. He decided they were wrong.
Pākehā in power
The entire senior management team at 28 government ministries and agencies are Pākehā.
Qtown's blackout fears
Some fear a major power outage similar to one that lasted five weeks in Auckland in 1998.
Strokes misdiagnosed as ear infection
A woman in pain, vomiting and barely able to walk after two strokes was sent home from ED three times in four days.
Worker's PTSD payment cancelled
A court has cancelled a $45,000 emotional harm award for a worker who rushed to help a workmate crushed by a steel beam.
Deer velvet company used filler
Company endorsed by Sir Bob Charles used filler instead of stated amount of deer velvet in 11 million capsules.
Stabbing victim 'yelling out in pain'
A witness has described hearing a Mongrel Mob gang member yelling in pain during an altercation at a Christchurch home.
Dunedin dam deemed quake risk
Failure of the dam in a moderate quake could result in an "uncontrolled release of water".
Woodend still wants bypass
A North Canterbury town divided by a busy highway is not giving up the fight for safer roads.
Urban food forest at risk
A planned urban orchard will be axed unless it can urgently raise $1m while a controversial $3m bridge goes ahead nearby.
No harm from chemical spill
A burst pipe that released acid vapour in Hokitika appears not to have affected passers-by.
Waste bales on the move
Up to 4000 waste bales stockpiled in Christchurch must be moved within six months.
Council needs to free up $500m
OPINION: Following the sign-off of last year's Long Term Plan (LTP), Mayor Lianne Dalziel signalled fresh resolve to thrust partial asset sales back onto the agenda.
New ECan council must avoid conflicts
OPINION: A recent ruling by the Auditor-General is a first step towards the restoration of accountable regional governance.
Rates a central election issue
OPINION: Christchurch's mayor's perspective on rates rises seems unlikely to impress voters.
Christchurch council achievements
OPINION: After watching the councillors for three years, senior journalist Tina Law gives her view.
Gender pay victory or financial madness?
A big pay rise for the Dunedin City Council's chief executive has been called a victory for gender equality, but opponents say it is "financial madness".
NZ's first 'opt out' class action lawsuit
A landmark ruling making it easier to join a group lawsuit could cost the Government hundreds of millions of dollars.
Dunedin fire contained
Several properties were evacuated after a large scrub fire near a popular Dunedin walking track.
NZ's first 'opt out' class action lawsuit
A landmark ruling making it easier to join a group lawsuit could cost the Government hundreds of millions of dollars.
Mansion 'back to bare bones'
Key heritage features and 45,000 bricks have been rescued from the historic Christchurch mansion.
Southern Response appeals
State-owned quake claims firm will appeal a court ruling that found it misled customers Karl and Alison Dodds .
Hotel won't top tall predecessor
A hotel replacing what was once Christchurch's tallest building won't reach those heights.
Lancaster Park's last hurrah
The final days of Christchurch's stadium are here, after one of NZ's largest demolitions.
A gesture for the disempowered
OPINION: Their guys hand you redundancy papers. Your guy hands them balloon animals.
Caught in a perfect storm
OPINION: The word "perfect" has become ubiquitous. It's the new "awesome".
The past is a colourful country
OPINION: With a few simple search terms, I've uncovered a Netflix costume drama's worth of family history.
The exploitation gig
OPINION: The gig economy is often presented as the path to freedom from the 9 to 5 drudgery most of us call a work day. But that's a lie.
NZ's first 'opt out' class action lawsuit
A landmark ruling making it easier to join a group lawsuit could cost the Government hundreds of millions of dollars.
Worker's PTSD payment cancelled
A court has cancelled a $45,000 emotional harm award for a worker who rushed to help a workmate crushed by a steel beam.
Mansion 'back to bare bones'
Key heritage features and 45,000 bricks have been rescued from the historic Christchurch mansion.
Kiwi named in $768m fraud trial
Christchurch businessman Paul Robert Mora "in the very centre" of German cum-ex fraud trial, says researcher.
Pay hike has 'inflamed situation'
A $100,000 pay rise for Port Otago's chief executive is a "kick in the guts" for port workers fighting for better pay and conditions, a union says.
Young prospect stars in Bulls win
Young Bulls to the fore as Canterbury conquer rugby league's three-time titleholders.
Franks returns in Canty win
Not wanted for World Cup, veteran All Blacks enjoys win for provincial side.
Live: Northland v Canterbury
Northland host Canterbury in a Mitre10 Cup clash at Whangarei's Semenoff Stadium.
Tahuhu's freak injury
White Fern knows she'll always be butt of jokes after dislocating shoulder while celebrating win.
Franks to boost Canterbury
Canterbury coach Joe Maddock has not had to pick up Owen Franks' lip after his World Cup omission.
Abstract art on display for Scape
A diving board with no pool and a glowing rectangular cube will be displayed in Christchurch next month.
Urban food forest at risk
A planned urban orchard will be axed unless it can urgently raise $1m while a controversial $3m bridge goes ahead nearby.
Cutlery creation to help save kea
A Kiwi artist has resurrected two extinct native birds using cutlery, hot water cylinders and horse shoes.
Christchurch - six months on
In the wake of the Christchurch terror attack, there are signs of healing, support and, of course, ongoing struggle.
