Deluge brings flooding fears
15 min ago A deluge of rain on the West Coast has closed a major highway, caused surface flooding and rivers to rise rapidly, and forced at least one rural resident to flee their home.
Live: Deluge flooding fears
1:31 PM "Significant" weather event moving heavy rain up the country brings fears of flooding.
Measles outbreak continues
1:02 PM The number of confirmed cases in Canterbury has risen to 35, with two more cases under investigation.
Who switched off the sun?
11:54 AM It's a South Island of contrasts - with torrential rain on the West Coast and warm, but dark, conditions in Canterbury.
'Harmful and violent' views
Suspect's ideology appears to align with views of young white supremacists who openly campaigned against 'immigrant masses'.
Prayers help heal worshippers
More than 1000 people have visited the scene of the deadliest mosque attack since it reopened three days ago.
Thunderstorms as well as rain
'Exceptional' rainfall threatens flooding, slips, road closures and could bring down trees across the South Island's West Coast.
Benefit shows for Christchurch
Kiwis acts will headline shows in both Auckland and Christchurch to support terror attack victims.
Shooting victim's arm 'completely dead'
A chef shot in the shoulder during Christchurch's terror attack may lose the use of his arm permanently.
Mother who lied to police fails to appeal conviction
An Omarama farmer who claimed she ran over her son to protect a friend has failed to appeal against her conviction.
More e-scooters for Christchurch
Another 600 e-scooters could soon be zooming around Christchurch streets.
Big queues at Christchurch Airport
Frantic scenes of passenger congestion at Christchurch Airport may be a taste of things to to come.
Uber driver charged with rape
An Uber driver allegedly raped a passenger on her ride home in Christchurch.
Hawaiian lei gifted to Christchurch
Hawaiian lei that took 400 people more than 40 hours to weave delivered to grieving Muslim community.
Marine heatwave rains down
A couple of extraordinary factors are ensuring the West Coast's heavy rain is even heavier than usual.
School to close for memorial
12:25 PM Christchurch school which lost two students in the mosque shootings will close all day for the National Memorial.
Youngest victim out of hospital
12:08 PM Two-year-old Averroes released from hospital after the Christchurch mosque attacks.
Tower's $400k interest bid stopped
Christchurch mansion owner doesn't owe Tower interest on quake payments, High Court says.
Spruce up for Cathedral Square
A $3.6 million spruce up for two corners of Christchurch's Cathedral Square is likely to go ahead within months.
Canterbury DHB doubles down
Does Canterbury have a world-beating health system? The DHB likes to think so.
Cathedral Square upgrade coming
The southern edge of the square will get a facelift, but grand plans for Christchurch's heart are still a long way off.
Red zone plan finalised within a week
It's been more than two years in the making, but it's almost ready to go.
Gangs have not changed
OPINION: The high-visibility of patched gang members at vigils for the victims of the Christchurch terror attack has aroused much curiosity.
Kids process tragedies differently
OPINION: How to help your children deal with the trauma of the Christchurch mosque shootings.
Islamophobia a threat to us all
OPINION: Not-so-random airport checks, travel bans - evidence of systematic racism against Muslims runs deep.
While Winston was sleeping
OPINION: Jacinda Ardern's star keeps rising, while Winston Peters appears out of time.
Shipley to appeal Mainzeal judgment
Mainzeal liquidators disappointed Dame Jenny Shipley is appealling $36m High Court judgment.
Angry ambos call on PM
Ambulance workers protest St John advert, and call on prime minister to fully fund their service.
Big queues at Christchurch Airport
Frantic scenes of passenger congestion at Christchurch Airport may be a taste of things to to come.
Flash new digs for retirees
Growth of people over 75 behind two big retirement village developments in the South Island.
Appeal over Mainzeal $36m fine
Mainzeal director Richard Yan is appealing a reckless trading ruling, and order to pay millions of dollars compensation.
Novice titles for Victory Boxing
Nelson's Victory Boxing continues to punch above its weight with a winning show at the South Island Novice Champs.
Goodhue dodges rest
First it was Brodie Retallick, now Crusaders centre Jack Goodhue dodges All Blacks rest.
Leeston-Southbridge claim country cricket title
A masterful innings by Rupert Young steered Leeston-Southbridge to the country cricket one day title on Saturday.
Brown, Lim win stroke play
Rising teenage star's run comes to an end in a dramatic final round in Christchurch.
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Firefighting 'legend' inspires runners
Darfield firefighter Philip Hunt was panting, puffing and wringing with sweat when he staggered over the Run to Remember finish line.
Forgo a coffee, donate a tree
For the price of your morning caffeine hit you can support the restoration of native plants in the Port Hills at the Run to Remember.
Let them eat (healthy) cake
Tea and cake isn't usually what springs to mind at the finish line of a fun run.
Dogs welcome on fun run
Dogs "are a big part of the family" and welcome on the Run to Remember event on February 24.
