Air NZ flight to Christchurch cancelled due to bird strike
An Air New Zealand flight had to be cancelled on Saturday morning after a bird strike.
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Appeal of dangerous label for dog that attacked child fails
Appeal of dangerous label for dog that attacked child fails
A dog that attacked a child and caused "horrific" injuries will continue to be considered dangerous despite his owner’s attempt to appeal the classification.
McGarr stepping back after first trophy win
Coastal Spirit servant stepping back on a high after first trophy win
One of Coastal Spirit’s greatest servants could be hanging up his boots after the club’s first trophy win.
Bulls aim to continue season’s winning start
Canterbury Bulls aim to continue season’s winning start
The Canterbury Bulls are in winning form heading into this weekend’s second round South Island Championship clash with the Aoraki Eels.
From alpine guide to cliff face weed-buster
Alpine guide turns weed-buster to clear Christchurch cliffs
A 79-year-old retired professional alpine guide has spent months abseiling down Christchurch cliff faces, plucking out plant invaders as he goes.
'Dirty Dozen' quake-damaged buildings left
'Dirty Dozen' still left after another quake-damaged building bites the dust
One of Christchurch's 'Dirty 30' eyesore buildings is nearing its final days.
How the ‘Briscoes Bloke’ is still making millions
How the ‘Briscoes Bloke’ is still making millions - even in a recession
When Rod Duke became the boss of the Briscoe Group in 1988, it was illegal to sell most things on Sundays.
Truck driver's very close call
Truck driver's very close call
The driver of this truck had a miraculous escape after his vehicle came within two metres of plummeting off Clifton Hill in Christchurch.
Poll: New car parking charges on the way
Poll: New car parking charges at Hagley Park, Botanic Gardens from next month
You will have to pay to park your car in four parking areas at Hagley Park and the Christchurch Botanic Gardens from October. What do you think?
Man killed in SH1 crash named
65-year-old killed in SH1 crash named
Police have released the name of the man who died in a crash on State Highway 1 on Wednesday morning.
Mall arcade business placed in liquidation
Christchurch mall arcade and mini golf business in liquidation
The plug has been pulled on a Christchurch arcade and entertainment centre after it was placed into liquidation.
Labour MP diagnosed with breast cancer
Labour MP diagnosed with breast cancer
Labour MP Lemauga Lydia Sosene has been diagnosed with breast cancer and will take medical leave from Parliament next week.
Baby stopped breathing after she was given wrong dose of steroid
Baby stopped breathing after she was given wrong dose of steroid
A 4-week-old baby with a croup stopped breathing, turned blue and went floppy after being given medicine that was five times the dose it should have been.
Teacher fights to keep her job after criminal charges
Teacher fights to keep her job after criminal charges
A teacher who avoided a conviction for criminal offending is now fighting to keep her job.
Meeting organised to discuss health of rivers
Public meeting organised to discuss health of Canterbury rivers
A public meeting to discuss concerns over the health of the Kaiapoi and Cam rivers in Canterbury is set to be held on Tuesday night.
Lawyer who stole life savings to practise again
Lawyer allowed to practise again after stealing elderly client’s life savings
A lawyer who stole his elderly client’s life savings and was sentenced to home detention for it has been allowed to practise law again.
Overtaking manoeuvre 'gone wrong' caused collision
Overtaking manoeuvre 'gone wrong' caused collision
A tourist's overtaking move 'gone wrong' caused a two-vehicle collision in the Lindis Pass.
Thousands of homes without power after snow
Thousands of homes without power after heavy snow
Heavy snow has closed roads and schools and cut power to 3500 homes in Otago and Queenstown.
Charges laid after police pursuit
Charges laid after police pursuit
A 54-year-old motorist has been charged with dangerous driving and assault after a police pursuit in Christchurch.
Road reopens in Tasman after crash
Road reopens in Tasman after crash
State Highway 60, near Harley Road, Tasman, has now reopened following a late-morning crash.