Driver trapped after crash
Six people injured, four seriously, after crash between campervan and ute on SH1 north of Timaru.
Crash on Chch-West Coast highway
Two people have been sent to hospital after a car crash on State Highway 73 near Christchurch.
Excessive speed cause of crash
The man who died after crashing into a tree was likely impaired by cannabis use, a coroner has found.
Cash settlements beat managed repairs
Cash insurance settlements were better than managed repairs for economic recovery following the Christchurch earthquakes, new research has found.
5 metres from end of runway
A distracted crew and dangerous company policy contributed to a near miss at Christchurch Airport.
$780k spent on arts precinct consultants
Consultants included four architecture practices, three engineering companies and two accountancy firms.
Missing lambs had switched flocks
Fifty lambs reported stolen from a Marlborough paddock had escaped and joined another farmer's flock.
Late starts for Queenstown skiers
Sick days, late starts and snow days at Queenstown businesses as locals head to skifields.
Police could enter Pike mine
Police staff will be trained to work underground so they can re-enter the Pike River Mine access tunnel.
Bells toll for returning albatross
Bells have rung around Dunedin as the city celebrates the return of the first royal albatross for the season.
Councillor seeks mayoralty
The first candidate has put their hand up to replace long-serving Grey Mayor Tony Kokshoorn.
Burglar who trashed houses jailed
The man had a $600-a-day meth habit and caused "maximum mess and destruction" as he raided homes, judge says.
New ride-share for NZ
An alternative to Uber is planning to launch in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch in the next few weeks.
Disaster part of 'Christchurch story'
OPINION: Thinker-in-Residence advice for quake city to "let it go" is "patently ridiculous".
Citycare posts first-ever loss
A "general malaise" in the construction industry is being blamed for a council-owned maintenance and construction company posting its first-ever loss.
Govt may buy Sheppard's home
Jacinda Ardern said there had been "some discussions" to buy the $3.15m home at heart of suffrage campaign.
Coroner praises teen hero
Teen receives further praise for saving children from crash that killed their father.
Cash settlements beat managed repairs
Cash insurance settlements were better than managed repairs for economic recovery following the Christchurch earthquakes, new research has found.
Lyttelton site design finalised
A team of local architects have won a public competition to design what will become one of Lyttelton's most prominent buildings.
'Let it go' Christchurch
Christchurch needs to "let go" of the quakes and give visitors something to do after 6pm, says Tel Aviv citymaker.
Lone survivor of hero's legacy
A secret rooftop pavilion harbours a story about Christchurch and one of its most celebrated architects.
Red zone expected to cost $800m
The red zone is estimated to cost $800m over the next 30 years, but the area is forecast to provide billions in economic benefit.
Disaster part of 'Christchurch story'
OPINION: Thinker-in-Residence advice for quake city to "let it go" is "patently ridiculous".
School a work in progress
OPINION: Preparation for the real world should be grounded in real world situations.
Recruitment target depends on trust
OPINION: A police recruitment slogan might more readily be associated with two other high-volume public sector occupations, nursing and teaching.
Our environmental tipping point
OPINION: We're on the cusp of a change for the better in political and public attitudes.
Cash settlements beat managed repairs
Cash insurance settlements were better than managed repairs for economic recovery following the Christchurch earthquakes, new research has found.
2298 beds short for harvest
Hundreds of hectares of new cherry trees will be planted in Central Otago, but there may not be enough beds for all the workers needed to harvest them.
Lifting foreign buyer secrecy
The veil of secrecy over foreign investment decisions may be slowly lifting but a lawyer said disclosing his wealthy client's name was unnecessary.
New ride-share for NZ
An alternative to Uber is planning to launch in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch in the next few weeks.
Is this our next new international airport?
Air New Zealand's call for a new Central Otago airport has reignited debate over future air services for the region.
Ieremia laments finish
Alama Ieremia's post-match reaction on Sunday might explain why Auckland's finally appeared to have turned a corner.
Blackadder scotches sack rumour
Former Crusaders coach challenges rumour mongers to 'stump up the facts'.
Auckland outmuscle Canterbury
Auckland continue unbeaten run after snapping 11-year drought against Canterbury in Christchurch.
Thorne on alert for great rivals
Reuben Thorne on high alert ahead of 101st clash between Canterbury and Auckland.
Suffrage 125 events in Chch
Get along to these events to mark 125 years of Kiwi women having the vote.
$780k spent on arts precinct consultants
Consultants included four architecture practices, three engineering companies and two accountancy firms.
Chch's serial community gardener
"I want everybody in New Zealand to have a garden, there's no excuse."
A musical that defines all others
REVIEW: If you love Les Mis, see it again – if you've never seen it, you won't be disappointed.
