Car crashes over cliff
10 min ago Five people have been hurt after the car they were in crashed off a cliff on Canterbury's Banks Peninsula.
Teen's blood found in accused's car
12:57 PM DNA recovered from Venod Skantha's shoes almost certainly came from murdered Dunedin teen Amber-Rose Rush, court hears.
We should beg Boochani to stay
12:25 PM OPINION: NZ has a lot to learn from the award-winning writer who escaped Manus Island.
How to survive a scooter crash
12:00 PM Top stuntwoman demonstrates how to minimise injury if you're coming off a scooter at speed.
Author not seeking NZ asylum - for now
11:57 AM An emotional Behrouz Boochani says arriving in New Zealand was the first time he realised he had survived - unlike many other refugees imprisoned beside him.
Puppy recovering after amputation
The 3-month-old puppy arrived at the SPCA with one of the "most severe injuries" staff had ever seen.
'War zone' as fires spread
Heartbreak as Kiwi firefighters are unable to save dozens of homes destroyed in Australian wildfires.
What's on in Christchurch
A long weekend is a good weekend. We offer a few highlights of events in Christchurch this long weekend and beyond.
The rise of syphilis in NZ
It used to be rare but now more and more Kiwis are catching sexually-transmitted disease syphilis.
Council secrecy outrageous
OPINION: To hear senior council staff might be manipulating information to ensure the public never sees it, is outrageous.
Buildings which don't just save lives, but time
The merits of designing buildings which are not only safer but recover quicker from quakes.
Fast food revamped at vegan market
Plant-based sausage rolls and pasties, dumplings and European desserts will be served alongside authentic Indonesian food at a humming all-vegan night market in Christchurch.
Unrivaled luxury in overlooked bay
Steaming hot water running into an outdoor bath. Uninterrupted views of the Pacific Ocean. Total privacy and only a few thousand sheep for company. This is Pigeon Bay.
Scheme 'supports the community'
It would be "morally unthinkable" to not join the Government's school donation scheme, a Christchurch principal says.
Gloriavale leavers share stories
Joy Courage left the religious community of Gloriavale because her husband "was a rebel".
Cyanide bottle found on beach
Warning for beachgoers after poison found, but no one knows where it came from.
Driver flees from crash
One person was seriously injured in the Christchurch collision, while the driver of the other car fled the scene.
Tradies bear brunt of break ins
Even with good insurance, one Christchurch builder is almost $14,000 in the hole after thieves stole his tools.
Developer seeks flyer creator
A $2000 reward is being offered to anyone who can identify the "mentally unstable terrorist" impersonating his company in flyers.
Industrial landlord's profits soar
Rising industrial property values super-charge Goodman Property Trust's profits.
Shoppers 'disappointed' by market delay
Shoppers at Christchurch's Bush Inn mall say it's "bloody annoying" a food market meant to open in April is still not ready.
The fastest-growing Kiwi business
Making membrane solutions for the dairy industry has proved lucrative for this company, rewarded with the Deloitte Fast 50 top slot.
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.
Former Blues flanker joins Crusaders
Sione Havili joins Crusaders as reigning champions search for Matt Todd's replacement.
Barrett to captain Crusaders
Scott Barrett to lead new-look Crusaders' quest for unprecedented Super Rugby four-peat.
NZ Cup goes to Cruz Bromac
Ecstatic winning New Zealand Trotting Cup owner lifts up his trainer and gives him a spin.
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