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'Hate escalates': Mosque victim's sister confronts shopper

Aya Al-Umari with her brother Hussain Al-Umari. Photo / Facebook

'Hate escalates': Mosque victim's sister confronts shopper

The sister of a man slain in the March 15 mosque attacks has spoken out after she was asked if she was "born and bred" in New Zealand.

Slip blocks part of SH1 between Christchurch and Kaikōura

A slip is blocking part of State Highway 1 near Hundalee between Christchurch and Kaikōura.

Helicopter wreckage removed from beach

Crash inspectors at the scene on Tuesday. Photo: RNZ

Helicopter wreckage removed from beach

The wreckage of the helicopter that crashed on a beach north of Kaikōura on Tuesday has been removed from the site.

Investigators seek clues to cause of chopper crash

Investigators seek clues to cause of Kaikōura helicopter crash

A team of investigators is mapping the location of debris and combing the wreckage at the site of Tuesday's fatal helicopter crash north of Kaikōura.

One dead after serious crash in Nth Canterbury

One dead after serious two-vehicle crash in Nth Canterbury

One person has died after a serious crash in North Canterbury on Wednesday.

Helicopter crash north of Kaikōura: Rescuer describes horrific scene

Three survivors of the crash were flown to Wellington Hospital for treatment. Photo: Supplied

Helicopter crash north of Kaikōura: Rescuer describes horrific scene

Ian Mehrtens spent his 69th birthday pulling dead and wounded people from the wreckage of a helicopter crash across the road from his Kekerengu home.

Milestone in work to restore transport route through Kaikōura

Tekoteko at Peketa Pa, south of Kaikōura. The carved pillars were developed as part of an overall...

Milestone in work to restore transport route through Kaikōura

A major milestone has been reached in rebuilding the quake-damaged road and rail transport route through Kaikōura.

Children pulled from wreckage after fatal helicopter crash

Brave locals rescued three children from the wreckage of a helicopter crash before a farmer pulled the mangled aircraft out of the mouth of the Kekerengu River this afternoon.

Vandals hit chicken rescue centre

The North Canterbury Chicken Rescue in action. Photo: Facebook / North Canterbury Chicken Rescue

Vandals hit Nth Canterbury chicken rescue centre

A Canterbury charity that rescues and rehomes unwanted chickens has been attacked by vandals, leaving at least six hens injured.

Land uplifted by Kaikōura quake still considered ocean

An area of the coastline affected by the Kaikōura earthquake. Photo: Chloe Ranford

Land uplifted by Kaikōura quake still considered ocean

When the Marlborough District Council finished writing its new environment plan in June 2016, it had no idea a one-in-5000-year quake would strike near Kaikōura five months later.

Motorcyclist killed in Kaiapoi crash

Motorcyclist killed in Kaiapoi crash

A motorbike rider has died after crashing into a tree in Kaiapoi, Canterbury.

Canterbury tennis club aces it with $1.3m sale

229A King St in Rangiora sold for $1.3 million to a developer on Thursday. Photo: Supplied

Canterbury tennis club aces it with $1.3m sale

A large plot of land occupied by a Canterbury tennis club has sold for $1.3 million at auction.

Busy morning for firefighters

Busy morning for firefighters in North Canterbury

Firefighters battled two blazes in North Canterbury on Friday morning.

Critic's scathing email to Canterbury winemaker

Dr Siouxsie Wiles says a little more patience is needed over the next two weeks. Photo: Getty Images

'Find a new hobby': Critic's scathing email to Canterbury winemaker

A storm is brewing between a winemaker and a critic who lambasted a Canterbury pinot noir, saying it was the "worst pinot noir he has tried in years".