Body recovered from Waimakariri River, likely that of missing 18 yr old
The 18-year-old has been missing since last Wednesday.
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'They've stolen Christmas': Mum gutted after thief steals her car packed with gifts
"If they needed help, they could have asked, rather than steal Christmas."
On the hunt for Christmas presents at Orana Wildlife Park
"It's a really cool, fun day to celebrate Christmas."
Kiwi Xmas: Air NZ expects 30,000 people today
New Zealanders have eagerly taken to the skies and roads this Christmas eve.
Suspected drownings: Shock after two water incidents in just a few hours
One investigation is underway, while search for 18-year-old man continues.
'My idea of bringing some love': Wizard wants to run for local mayor
The Wizard says he will run for Christchurch mayor in next year's local body elections.
Two emergency water incidents in one day: Search resumes for missing swimmer
It was the second emergency water incident in the area yesterday.
Guilty: Man admits bashing police dog, denies he used hammer
Offender says he was afraid of the police dog and that's why he lashed out.
Tragic cocktail: Motorcyclist dies hours after Limp Bizkit gig
Reenen De Bruin had MDMA, cannabis and alcohol in his system.
$80m rip-off: Fraudster jailed eight years after rich-listers left out of pocket
Kelly Tonkin's confession to staff: 'There are no innocent explanations.'
Crewman admits leaving vessel's bridge before collision
Crewman left bridge to make some food and wake skipper.
Bystanders foil cash snatch
The deportee offender from Australia will be sentenced in February.
Wellington set for another wet, wild and windy day
Gusts reached up to 120km/h in Wellington yesterday.
'Constant roaring': Family's terrifying night as hillsides collapse around home
'It sounded like a major earthquake every time the slips went.'
Serious crash in Christchurch: Main road closed as emergency services work at scene
Serious crash in Christchurch, at least one person injured
Police on the hunt after loaded gun thrown from 'suspicious' van
The van failed to stop for police in Timaru last night.
'Jacinda Ardern' ecstasy pills for sale on underground drug market
Police unaware of illicit pills with 'Jacinda Ardern' imprint.
'Not safe anymore': Alleged white supremacist in state house terrorising neighbours
'We just want a safe neighbourhood for my kids.'
Reserve Bank rejects multiple claims over fake bank notes
An urban myth in Christchurch has seen genuine bank notes being refused and damaged.
Little Shop of Horrors: Christchurch show going full steam ahead
The show began on November 20 and will run until January 15.
Conviction quashed for woman having manic episode
She pleaded guilty to demanding with menaces.
Omicron in NZ - faster booster shots, border reopening under review as Kiwis face 'messy' 2022
Omicron's arrival has 'thrown a spanner in the works' for New Zealand's Covid response.
Delayed $450m Christchurch convention centre officially opens
The opening comes four years after the first concrete pour.
Mosque car bomb threats: Offender's tearful meeting with shooting survivor
Offender sentenced at Christchurch District Court this afternoon.
'Posing danger': Reports detail struggles with ageing Fire trucks
Firefighters have been struggling with their big ladder hoses breaking down.
Christchurch terror attack: Cops who took down gunman tell of fear
The police who arrested the Christchurch mosque attack gunman have finally spoken
Alleged bank fraud: New charges laid
Brendon Harris denies charges police allege total nearly $500,000.
More SIQ facilities sought in Queenstown
Queenstown has only two SIQ units available for visitors who test positive for Covid-19.
'Hard hit': Torrential rain causes widespread flooding in Christchurch
The rain has closed some roads, prompted slip warnings and wastewater overflows.
Mayors' coalition wants fresh talks on Three Waters
'We don't all have green slime, and frogs coming out of our taps.'
Touchdown: Excitement as Auckland flights return to tourist town
Queenstown Airport staff expect about 1500 hundred passengers from Auckland today.
Alleged rapist avoids third trial to spare complainant; but money paid
Man granted permanent name suppression in case dating back to 2018.