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Passengers were caught off-guard when the pilot braked suddenly while taking off.
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First XV rugby wrap: St Kent's pip King's, code wars return
St Kentigern edged ahead in a gripping contest between two previously unbeaten teams.
Winners and Losers: How the Warriors won by dropping their star player
OPINION: Ditching the formidable prop sparked a remarkable effort, Chris Rattue writes.
'Slow', 'lazy': Mum blasts fellow parents' bad behaviour on school sport sidelines
Children as young as 7 were mocked and laughed at by parents, a Christchurch mum says.
Guyon Espiner on his path to journalism: 'I realised I wasn’t going to be a rock star'
The broadcaster and investigative journalist talks to his old friend, Liam Dann.
Listen: The prickly exchange between embattled Crusaders coach and reporter
With 10 losses this season, Penney took exception to the wording of a question.
Editorial: Why are so many Kiwis sleeping rough?
OPINION: NZ has one of the highest rates of homelessness in the developed world.
US tip-off leads to Christchurch man's arrest for allegedly owning child sex material
Customs raided the man's home this morning - he was allegedly uncooperative.
Ex-Shortland Street actor takes hunger strike to Parliament
Will Alexander is now in his fifth day of the zero-calorie hunger strike.
'A bitter pill to swallow': Anger, pain as killer sentenced to life in prison
Motu Smith has been sentenced after murdering his neighbour.
‘Atrocious’ weather a possible factor in double fatal crash, police say
The crash in rural Canterbury left two dead and one in serious condition.
Luxury hostels? Why Drifter bunk rooms are stepping up the dorm room game
Bunk beds are back, and flashier than you remember.
Developer looks to bring heritage-inspired townhouses to Auckland, Wellington
Christchurch's Brooksfield has already got offers in on potential sites in Auckland.
'I truly thought I was going to die': Man lifted partner by her throat
Thomas Tuhou, who watched true crimes, told her strangulation was the perfect murder.
Men abused worshipper before Al Noor Mosque attack
Imam Gamal Fouda describes how two people locked a worshipper in the kitchen.
Person critically injured is airlifted to hospital after Canterbury crash
The crash in rural Canterbury happened around 1.30pm.
Christchurch terror attacks: Emergency door lock may have added to confusion - builder
The inquest into the deaths of the 51 worshippers has resumed.
Former Shortland Street actor goes on hunger strike
Will Alexander is now in his second day of the zero-calorie hunger strike.
What you need to know as Christchurch inquest resumes
The Christchurch mosque attack inquest will focus on why emergency doors didn't open.
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Airline boss brands parallel taxiway 'an unnecessary luxury'
The project is in the council's draft LTP but contingent on central government.
Drive to get horses microchipped in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle
Disappearance and death of horses during the storm highlighted the need for microchips.
21yo diagnosed with terminal cancer eager to help others spot symptoms
Dominique McShain began experiencing overwhelming fatigue at the start of the year.
$1b listed retail landlord Investore Property halves losses, outlook ‘soft’
The company developed a new $26.1 million Woolworths at Kaiapoi in the past year.
Murder charge dropped: Crown has no chance of conviction in case of fatal City Mission stabbing
The murder charge has been dropped because there is no chance of a conviction.
Four arrested over $70,000 worth of illicit drugs seized in Christchurch
Police seized MDMA, ketamine, LSD, cocaine, cannabis and steroids from four properties.
Christchurch man accused of running NZ's largest illegal lottery, generating more than $11m
The defendants appeared in the Christchurch District Court this afternoon.
Infamous murderer loses legal battle over NZ prison sex ban
The convicted child sex offender has challenged rules against sex in the treatment unit.
Man appears in court for possessing Christchurch terror attack video
Fifty-one people were killed by a terrorist gunman in Christchurch in 2019.
Mass resignation at city council holding company
The four directors resigned following asset management disagreements.
Half of Christchurch City Holdings board resign amid rift with council
Company controlling $5b in assets loses confidence in council’s ability.
Watch: 'Absolutely devastated': Honey company forced to destroy $2m worth of bee boxes
The destruction order came after American foulbrood disease was detected.
Gunman takes taxi to evade police; arrest made this morning
A 24-year-old man is due to appear in court today.
Popular camping ground facing closure gets possible lifeline
The beachside spot was given notice it would be closing down by July.