Three motorcyclists killed on SH1 were on way home from breakfast
A member of the Road Pirates social motorcycle club said the death of three motorcyclists in a crash on Saturday morning is a massive shock to everyone connected to the club.
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Police have 'serious concerns' for well-being of Canterbury woman
Police have 'serious concerns' for well-being of Canterbury woman
Police say they have serious concerns for the well-being of a woman who has been reported missing in Canterbury.
Health workers say cuts are costing public system more
Health workers say cuts are costing public system more
The Health Commissioner's claim during Parliament's scrutiny week that "overspending" is to blame for Te Whatu Ora's financial crisis has outraged health workers and their unions.
Strong winds fan fire in Canterbury high country
Strong winds fan fire in Canterbury high country
The winds in the Canterbury high country are already picking up and expected to get to gale force overnight, making the job of battling a massive fire more challenging for firefighters today.
Warning not to share ADHD medicine, as shortage bites
Warning not to share ADHD medicine, as shortage bites
People with ADHD are being warned not to share medication, as the country is affected by a worldwide shortage.
Serious crash on Banks Peninsula
Serious crash on Banks Peninsula
Christchurch Akaroa Rd is closed this morning following a serious crash near Little River on Banks Peninsula.
Castle Hill fire still to difficult to contain
Castle Hill fire still to difficult to contain
Fire crews say it is too dangerous to establish containment lines around a large fire burning in the Canterbury high country, so they are focusing on bringing it under control instead.
Person dies after Christchurch crash
Person dies after Christchurch crash
One person has died following a crash in the Christchurch suburb of Sockburn yesterday.
Peters signals progress on India trade deal negotiations
Peters signals progress on India trade deal negotiations
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has hinted that New Zealand may soon announce the start of long-anticipated trade deal negotiations with India.
Three killed in central North Island crash
Three killed in central North Island crash
Three people are dead and two have been critically injured after a crash involving four motorbikes in the central North Island.
'These guys basically vanished into thin air'
'These guys basically vanished into thin air'
A friend of two of three people missing on Aoraki Mount Cook says it would help bring closure if local climbers are able to find them.
Robbed of the chance to make even greater contribution
Robbed of the chance to make even greater contribution
New Zealand never knew the heights that Nikki Kaye might have climbed to as a politician, but both her colleagues and rivals suspected it might have been to the very top.
Southland cases lead whooping cough increase
Southland cases lead whooping cough increase
Whooping cough cases have almost doubled in the past week, and Southland continues to have the most cases.
Man survives mystery lightning strike
Man survives mystery lightning strike
For the third time in his life, Cyril Keen has had a terrifying experience with lightning after his van was struck last week.
'May happen again': Second boot camp teen goes missing
'May happen again': Second boot camp teen goes missing
"We're dealing with complex, high-risk youth offenders," Oranga Tamariki's deputy chief says, after confirming two out of 10 youths absconded from the trial and a third died in a crash.
Gridlock traffic forcing truckies to take risks
Gridlock traffic forcing truckies to take risks
Severe traffic congestion in Ashburton is forcing truck drivers to take more risks to meet their deadlines, an industry leader says.
Two-storey home destroyed by fire
Two-storey Canterbury home destroyed by fire
Fire crews managed to save a classic car before an intense fire ripped through a two-storey house and garage near Rolleston last night.
Lodge destroyed; crews hopeful of containing blaze
Lodge destroyed; crews hopeful of containing blaze
A building has been destroyed by a fire in Canterbury that remains out of control, but crews are hopeful of containing the blaze by the end of the day.
Trio thought dead; search suspended
Police believe Mt Cook climbers killed in fall
Police this afternoon have said they do not believe three climbers missing on Aoraki Mt Cook have survived a fall.
Bootcamp teen absconds after funeral of fellow participant
Bootcamp teen absconds after funeral of fellow participant
One of the 10 young men taking part in the bootcamp pilot is on the run after attending the funeral of another who died in a crash.