Serious crash in Merivale
Emergency services are currently at the scene of a single-vehicle crash in Heaton St, Merivale, between Allister Ave and Circuit St.
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Climber flown to hospital after incident on Mt Brewster
Climber flown to hospital after incident on Mt Brewster
A climber was flown to Lakes District Hospital in Queenstown after an incident on Mount Brewster in Mount Aspiring National Park today.
Crash closes lane on SH6
Crash closes lane on SH6
One northbound lane on State Highway 6 is currently closed after a horror vehicle crash in Lake Hayes.
ACT leader wants smaller government
ACT leader wants smaller government
At a meeting in Christchurch ACT leader David Seymour pushed for a smaller govt, rejected Treaty "division" and vowed to keep Labour, the Greens and Te Pāti Māori from power.
Waitaki council weighs road’s fate
Waitaki council weighs road’s fate
Vandalism to road closure signs on Beach Rd is disappointing and frustrating, Waitaki District Mayor Melanie Tavendale says.
Heavy rain warning for upper South Is
Heavy rain warning for upper South Is
Heavy rain and severe gales are forecast to batter parts of NZ as far south as North Canterbury.
Milo bars recalled over rubber concern
Milo bars recalled over rubber concern
A recall has been issued for imported Nestlé-brand Milo Dipped Snack Bars as they may contain rubber.
Council may bring in water as supermarkets sell out
Council may bring in water as supermarkets sell out
Christchurch City Council is looking at bringing in drinking water as supermarkets sell out, after a boil water notice for bacteria contamination was sent to tens of thousands of residents.
SailGP collision injures two sailors including one Kiwi
SailGP collision injures two sailors including one Kiwi
Sailors from the New Zealand and France teams have been rushed to Auckland hospital, after a high-speed collision in race three of the New Zealand SailGP event off Wynyard Point.
Water in eastern suburbs contaminated
Water in eastern suburbs contaminated
Christchurch residents in eastern suburbs are being warned to boil their water due to bacteria contamination.
Highlanders tip up Crusaders
Highlanders tip up Crusaders
Cameron Millar was the man of the hour again as the Highlanders shocked the Crusaders to make the perfect start to the Super Rugby season.
Flooded Ōtorohanga residents rescued
Flooded Ōtorohanga residents rescued
An Ōtorohanga resident has described his dramatic and unexpected early-morning rescue, after he awoke to find himself waist-deep in floodwater.
Thousands still attend festival after sewage spill
Thousands still attend festival after sewage spill
The cancellation of water-based activities at this year's Island Bay Festival didn't put too much of a dampener on the day.
Drainlayer loses ACC lung cancer fight due to pet parrot
Drainlayer loses ACC lung cancer fight due to pet parrot
A drainlayer and panel beater who was exposed to asbestos dust and paint fumes most of his working life has lost a fight with ACC for coverage for lung disease.
Firefighters attend large school fire in Taupō
Firefighters attend large school fire in Taupō
Taupō firefighters are responding to a large fire at Taupo Nui-a-Tia Tia College.
Record half-year profit for Lyttelton Port
Record half-year profit for Lyttelton Port
Lyttelton Port Company has delivered record earnings and profit in the first half of its financial year, thanks to strong growth in bulk imports and exports.
Orana Park farewells lions
Orana Park farewells lions
Three lions have been euthanised due to poor health, a Christchurch zoo says.
Full test scrapped in driver licensing changes
Full test scrapped in driver licensing changes
A shake-up for the driver licensing system is on its way, with changes the government says will make it a lot cheaper for those looking to get their licence.
New site to compare power bills
New site to compare power bills
The electricity market regulator will launch a new power bill comparison website next month in a bid to ensure the industry better serves consumers.
Government reveals new school report
Government reveals new school report
The government has unveiled a new style of school report it says will give families clearer information about their children.