One of NZ's last surviving wartime Spitfire pilot's turns 100
One of NZ's last surviving WW2 fighter pilots celebrated his 100th birthday with family in Christchurch on Wednesday.
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Drownings in NZ lowest in six years
Drownings in NZ lowest in six years - but 'too many lives are still being lost'
There were 72 drowning deaths recorded last year - one of the lowest totals on record - but a new report says there are some key areas that could reduce that total even further.
Benefit fraudster gets $8K for privacy breach
Benefit fraudster gets $8K for privacy breach
A man convicted of benefit fraud has received $8000 in compensation after his privacy was breached during an investigation into his wife for similar offending.
Residents’ advocate wants seat at council
Residents’ advocate wants seat at Christchurch council table
A key figure in the fight against suburban housing intensification is making a bid for the Christchurch City Council.
Mum of four endured 'years of abuse'
Mum-of-four endured 'years of abuse' before murder-suicide
The death of a woman who moved to Christchurch in a failed bid to get away from her abusive partner is a "tragic example" of NZ's intimate partner violence epidemic, a Coroner says.
Release date set for Ardern's tell-all memoir
'A bit naive, even': Jacinda Ardern's tell-all memoir to tackle politics of kindness
Former PM Jacinda Ardern's "deeply personal memoir" will be released in early June - and promises to provide all the details behind her decision to step down from the role in 2023.
One dead after crash near Temuka
One dead after crash near Temuka
One person has died after a two-vehicle crash north of Temuka this afternoon.
Lawyer to run for Heathcote city council seat
Lawyer to run for Heathcote city council seat
Sumner lawyer Ian Kearney is making a bid for a seat at the Christchurch City Council table in the October local body elections.
The Body Shop NZ goes into voluntary administration
The Body Shop NZ goes into voluntary administration
Beauty brand The Body Shop's New Zealand business has appointed voluntary administrators.
Last chance to see rare Atlas comet
Last chance to see rare Atlas comet over Canterbury
A once-in-a-lifetime comet may still be spotted over New Zealand for just a few more days this week.
Richie McCaw statue may be built this year
Richie McCaw statue may be built this year
A planned statue of Crusaders and All Blacks legend Richie McCaw may finally be built in his hometown this year.
Stolen Ballantynes plaques to be replaced
Stolen Ballantynes plaques to be replaced
Some of the plaques commemorating one of Christchurch’s worst tragedies - the 1947 Ballantynes fire - that were stolen from a Bromley cemetery over the weekend will be replaced.
New Brighton hot pools to close for two months
New Brighton hot pools to close for two months
A popular hot pool complex in Christchurch will be closed for about two months from February 17.
$10 cup of coffee on the way?
Could a cup of coffee soon cost $10?
The cost of coffee is likely to keep rising in NZ. So at what price would you stop buying a cafe coffee?
NZ media company set to cut 38 jobs
NZ media company set to cut 38 jobs
NZ Herald owner NZME plans to cut 38 jobs as it reorganises its news operations.
Person lucky to escape burning house
Occupant lucky to escape burning house in St Albans
The sole occupant of a Christchurch property is lucky to be alive after waking up in the early hours of Monday morning to find the house on fire.
Christchurch house prices fall by 7%
Christchurch house prices fall by 7%
Property prices in Christchurch have not dropped as sharply as they have in most other NZ centres where a "deep and prolonged" downturn is giving buyers much more power in the market.
Win drought comes to an end
Alpine skier's World Cup win drought comes to an end in Italy
South Island alpine skier Alice Robinson has secured her first FIS Ski World Cup win in four years, taking her to the top of the giant slalom rankings.
About 20 assaults around mall in six months
About 20 assaults reported around Eastgate Mall in six months
About 20 assaults have been reported around a Christchurch shopping mall over the past six months with a violent pack of teenage girls allegedly terrorising "vulnerable kids".
More job losses possible at media company
More job losses possible at media company
Staff at the New Zealand Herald and Newstalk ZB have been called into a meeting this morning to discuss editorial changes.