Fire rips through Dunedin homeless camp
A fire which destroyed tents at the Oval homeless camp this morning appears to have started in a flue before spreading.
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When will Christchurch get its heart back?
When will Christchurch get its heart back?
Fourteen years on from the damaging earthquakes, Christchurch city prepares to open a first-class stadium while the Cathedral sits unfinished in an empty Square.
Rain eases in flood-hit Canterbury
Rain eases in flood-hit Canterbury
Selwyn remains under a state of emergency, as the district council monitors river levels and other issues following yesterday's heavy rain.
From boxing to rugby league - and now the beautiful game
From boxing to rugby league - and now the beautiful game
Sports journo Sam Coughlan has been in the boxing ring, trained with champion rugby league team Hornby Panthers and now he reports on his session with Christchurch United.
Convicted killer Mark Lundy out next month
Convicted killer Mark Lundy out next month
Convicted double-murderer Mark Lundy will be released from prison next month.
Ute found after crash detection device alerted
Ute found after crash detection device alerted
Fire and Emergency staff were called to a crash near Timaru after being notified by an automatic crash detection device.
West Otago pulls farmers back south
West Otago pulls farmers back south
After more than 20 years, Canterbury couple Jason and Tracey McDonald are returning to farm in the South after buying a sheep and beef property in West Otago.
Police stop referring people to Destiny Church programmes
Police stop referring people to Destiny Church programmes
Police have stopped referring people to Destiny Church's Man Up and Legacy programmes after members had disrupted a number of events at the Auckland Pride Festival.
Selwyn drug bust: 4 in court, 'multiple others' charged
Selwyn drug bust: 4 in court, 'multiple others' charged
Four people are set to be sentenced in court and "multiple others" have been charged following a drug bust in Canterbury.
Anora takes top awards, Brody gets second Oscar
Anora takes top awards, Brody gets second Oscar
Anora, the story of a sex worker who gets a chance at a new life when she marries a wealthy client on a whim, has won five Academy Awards, including the coveted best picture Oscar.
Councils propose water partnership
North Canterbury councils propose water partnership
Two of North Canterbury's district councils are looking to join forces to manage their water infrastructure - while one is proposing to go it alone.
O'Connor finds new home with Crusaders
O'Connor finds new home with Crusaders
James O'Connor signing with the Crusaders was perhaps the most unlikely move of the Super Rugby off-season - but the Aussie's feeling right at home.
Social housing residents plead for stability
Social housing residents plead for stability
A man living in a Wellington social housing complex recently deemed quake-prone says residents need stability and hopes some will be able to stay while work's carried out.
Critically injured person trapped in campervan
Critically injured person trapped in wreckage of crushed campervan
A local contractor's digger was used to help rescue a critically injured person trapped in the wreckage of a campervan that was crushed by a falling tree in Canterbury.
Magpie flies free after tower rescue
Mission to free magpie trapped on fire station tower
Firefighters in Christchurch are known for rescuing cats stuck up trees or ducklings trapped in drains - but how about a magpie stuck on a fire station siren tower?
Fears women worried for safety won't call police
Fears women worried for safety won't call police
Victims advocates warn some women fearing for their safety this Christmas will not call the police, thinking they will be turned away.