1-year-old missing only minutes before death
15 min ago A toddler had been missing just a few minutes when her parents found her unresponsive in a water race.
Firefighters rescue stranded steer
10:34 AM A beloved pet steer is recovering happily in his North Canterbury paddock after having to be rescued from a river by firefighters.
The hitchhiking councillor
9:02 AM A Dunedin City councillor hitchhikes to work most days instead of driving after he nearly died in a crash.
Government runs up 'wellbeing deficit'
OPINION: Wellbeing is shaping up to be the political buzzword of the year.
National parks, not theme parks
OPINION: If we're serious about keeping national parks safe for native species, we need to draw a line in the sand.
Six-figure payout after explosion
A cruise ship worker killed in an explosion was working to get his family out of poverty.
Aircraft proposal concerns
Aircraft could be landing and taking off from a landing zone in the Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park every 90 seconds at peak times if a draft proposal is approved, objector says.
Girl remains critical after crash
Girl, 9, remains in a critical condition two days after a car crashed in rural Canterbury.
Speeding bike rider banned
A motorbike rider is off the road for eight months after he was busted posting a 220kmh joyride video.
Car lifted off motorcyclist
A motorcyclist was trapped under a car after a collision at a roundabout.
Child stalker arrested
Margaret Dodds has a long history of intimidating behaviour towards children. She's accused of watching youngsters in a park.
E-scooter rider still in hospital
A woman remains in a serious condition after a crash between a Lime e-scooter and truck in Dunedin.
Leeston-Southbridge continues dominance
9:32 AM Leeston-Southbridge strolled to top spot in country cricket's T20 competition with two dominant displays over the weekend.
Distressed woman's care angers
A distressed woman talked down from a bridge returned again hours after being taken to a mental health hospital.
Million-dollar apartments dropped
The developers promised luxury apartment towers. Now the land is for sale.
Stadium planning months away
"Fast-tracked" planning for Christchurch's long-awaited multi-use stadium is not expected to go before the Government until the middle of the year.
No plans for square for a decade
Million-dollar plans for Cathedral Squares were bold and provoked comment. But what has happened to the vision?
Regenerate Christchurch restructures
Rebuild planning agency axes 13 positions and creates 13 new ones as it moves focus from red zone planning to finding "regeneration opportunities".
Steel frame coming off cathedral
It's been a fixture in front of the derelict Christ Church Cathedral for years. Now pieces of it are coming down.
Government runs up 'wellbeing deficit'
OPINION: Wellbeing is shaping up to be the political buzzword of the year.
National parks, not theme parks
OPINION: If we're serious about keeping national parks safe for native species, we need to draw a line in the sand.
Euthanasia and my vulnerable Mum
OPINION: The End of Life Choice Bill is for a small group of the educated and well-off. But what about the rest?
Conservation at a crossroads
OPINION: Only by choosing the right path will some native species be able to thrive, with little help from us.
Screen time myth debunked
OPINION: How much time should our kids be spending on digital devices? Relax parents, they'll be OK.
Million-dollar apartments dropped
The developers promised luxury apartment towers. Now the land is for sale.
Managers reap millions in fund wind up
Legal hurdle yet before final solution for 10-year wind up of CMT fund.
Stadium planning months away
"Fast-tracked" planning for Christchurch's long-awaited multi-use stadium is not expected to go before the Government until the middle of the year.
No plans for square for a decade
Million-dollar plans for Cathedral Squares were bold and provoked comment. But what has happened to the vision?
Workers employees not contractors
The company claimed its staff were independent contractors. But a labour inspector called it a 'sham'.
Leeston-Southbridge continues dominance
Leeston-Southbridge strolled to top spot in country cricket's T20 competition with two dominant displays over the weekend.
Mackay craves second chance
Prolific run scorer, commentator, librarian, there's not much Frankie Mackay can't do. Is she finally ready for an overdue White Ferns spot?
Gurney out of retirement
Nine-time Coast to Coast winner to jump back in kayak again for Red Bull Defiance event.
Power hitting gets Spirit home
Upset defeat for Magicians assures Wellington Blaze of their spot in women's T20 final.
Touring giraffe needs help
A charity helping kids through their long-necked mascot is raising funds to reach more Canterbury children.
Running in dad's place
If Ross Bush had survived the February 2011 quake he would have entered the Run to Remember himself, but his four daughters now plan to walk it in his honour.
Run to Remember returns
Cantabrians are urged to start training for a 10k run or walk held in the Port Hills in February to remember those who died in the 2011 earthquake.
Schoolkids keep fit for fun
Nearly 3000 schoolkids dressed up and fought their way through a Christchurch obstacle course for fun.
