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Queenstown welcomes Aussie travellers with free bungy jump, live music
Qantas QF121 was scheduled to land at Queenstown Airport at 2.30pm.
Liquor store allegedly robbed by 13-year-old with saw
Armed officers could be seen along Yaldhurst Rd and elsewhere around the area.
'My personal information': Privacy concerns over Christchurch billboard cameras
A privacy lawyer says they add to the narrative people are increasingly being watched.
Super Rugby power rankings: What's going wrong at the Crusaders?
Patrick McKendry ranks the country's biggest movers after the latest round of Super Rugby.
Technical issue diverts Dunedin-Wellington flight to Christchurch
It follows the opening of the quarantine-free transtasman bubble this morning.
Charity walker warned by police before he was hit by car
Police seek information after walker run over by green sedan.
8000 hay bales on fire, crews battling blaze in Canterbury
A Fire and Emergency NZ spokesman said they were called to the blaze at about 6.23am.
'A very long time coming': Flights to Aussie from Christchurch under way
Six return flights to Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney will take place today.
Rugby fans injured after barrier collapse at Highlanders match
Three people were taken to Dunedin Hospital following the incident.
First commercial flight to land in Queenstown after 387 days
Qantas QF121 is scheduled to land at Queenstown Airport at 2.30pm.
'Sweaty palms': Otago couple nervously watch son's role in Duke's funeral
Nick grew up in Dunedin and began his singing career in the St Paul's Cathedral choir.
Live: Tearful reunions as transtasman travel bubble opens, PM thanks Kiwis
About 400 quarantine-free weekly flights will arrive at and depart from Auckland Airport.
Vaccine confusion: Teacher aide mistakenly receives text
"At first I thought it was spam".
'So brave': Wife of badly burnt officer praises his quick thinking
Te Anau police officer faces long recovery after accident left him with severe burns.
Murderer doctor's death sparks review of courts communications with prisons
Death of killer Dunedin doctor Venod Skantha has forced a review at correction facilities.
Govt warned new anti-terror law may lead to disproportional surveillance
"Particular groups" could be disproportionally targeted as a result of new legislation.
CHCH City Mission's $10m upgrade focuses on transitional housing
A three-storey complex, accommodating 15 people, will form part of the redevelopment.
Ammunition thief tells Dunedin court of regret for actions
Man stole ammunition days before the second anniversary of Christchurch mosque attacks.
Frontline police armed on average once a week
Some say this is the safest response - others warn it increases chance of violence.
Balclutha residents angry, fearful amid alleged youth crimes
The alleged crimes include vandalism, petty theft, antisocial behaviour and trespassing.
'I'd like him just to die and leave us alone': Mother of slain 15yo daughter
Paul Bailey was this week refused parole after serving 30 years for Kylie Smith's murder.
'Careless': University kills 67,000 test animals
Anti-Vivisection Society calls the deaths 'a sad indicator of careless researchers'.
Questions over killer doctor Venod Skantha's sudden death
No assessment risk for the killer of Amber-Rose Rush before his suspected suicide.
Chris Lynch: Christchurch's synthetic drug scene is rife and destroying lives
Where is the support to help drug addicts and their families?
Nelson man charged in relation to Motueka shooting refusing to leave cell
Emergency services were called to the incident on Fry St shortly after 1pm on Tuesday.
Family of murdered Amber-Rose Rush react to killer's death in prison
Amber-Rose Rush's stepfather says he's relieved by Venod Skantha's death.
Police cleared: Man protested arrest after terror attack criticism
The man was arrested following the terror attacks in Christchurch on March 15,2019.
Zipline rides planned for Conical Hill in Hanmer Springs
Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa has lodged resource consent for the new attraction.
News and mail: Why Christchurch mosque terrorist wanted judicial review
The mosque shooter has complained about mail access and 'terrorist entity' label.
Another 2 years behind bars for man who raped and murdered teen
15-year-old Kylie Smith, of Owaka, was murdered in 1991.
CDHB admits drug problem at Christchurch psychiatric facility
Use of synthetic cannabis has been confirmed by Canterbury District Health Board.
Another All Black injury blow: Big name out for entire season
All Blacks midfielder is out for the entire season.
Suspicious truck fire in Christchurch
Emergency services were called to the fire on Clyde Rd at 6.24am.