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Christchurch Qantas flight forced to turn around twice
The pilots cited an 'unusual smell' as one of the reasons for the delay.
Opinion: 'Ghost guns' to gangs' – 5 lessons from Canada for NZ firearms reform
OPINION: Both countries view firearms as a privilege, not a right.
Teen who survived shock after climbing power pylon remains in critical condition
A witness said he was amazed the teen survived but did not know why he climbed the pylon.
Car dealer using Govt register to 'bully' former customers
Chris Schwartz has also been sending disgruntled customers pictures of excrement.
Canterbury on fire: Behind the scenes with the volunteer firefighters
Firefighters battled wind, heat and exhaustion across Canterbury this week.
'Somehow, he’s alive': Christchurch teen seriously shocked after climbing power pylon
A witness said the boy climbed the power lines and touched live wires.
Are you flying on the busiest day of this summer?
Air NZ and airports in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch reveal peak days.
'This is how we do it': Latest 90s hitmakers added to Juicy Fest line up
Juicy Fest is a one-day festival, scheduled for four NZ shows.
Canterbury fire linked to tyre blowout, crews patrol overnight for flare-ups
Multiple crews, tankers, trucks and two helicopters remain at the scene.
Anatomy of a season: Following in the footsteps of Razor
Crusaders coach Rob Penney on a failed first campaign – and why 2025 will be different.
Christchurch fatal house fire: Shaken neighbour says victim was in a wheelchair
The blaze destroyed a section of the property, where the woman was found dead.
‘Family man above all else’: Wife’s tribute to farmer who died after electric shock
Chris Allen is known for his contributions to environmental work in the farming space.
One person has died following a house fire in Hornby, Christchurch
Emergency services are attending the scene of a fatal house fire on Dickson Crescent in the suburb of Hornby at 12:55 PM. Video / George Heard
Canterbury wildfires flare back up, public warned to avoid areas
Two separate wildfires in the region have re-ignited with crews returning to contain them.
Person dies in Christchurch house fire
Three roads in the area are cordoned off while firefighters work to contain the blaze.
Christchurch dog walker murder: Killer jailed, but avoids life sentence
Bailey Messervy has been jailed for life for murdering Nigel Wilson.
How Te Wiki Hākinakina is uniting Māori students across NZ
MP Tākuta Ferris: 'This community might not have seen this many young Māori together'
Is the Basin Reserve still the home of NZ cricket?
Mike Thorpe examines its major contender.
Watch: Christchurch school band goes viral again with hit Coldplay performance
About 80 students in the band also performed in the famous cover last year.
Respected Canterbury farmer electrocuted in 'freak accident' fixing garage door
'He was articulate and passionate... but above all else he was just a lovely man.'
'Serious concerns' for Christchurch boy, 12, missing for a month
Arana, 12, has been missing since November 11.
Christchurch Casino caught up in money laundering legal action
The DIA says casinos not taking strong measures against money-laundering will be targeted.
Canterbury fire cause found: investigators team up with police
Fire investigators probe Bridge Hill fire, now controlled after burning 1000ha.
'It’s a tragedy': Respected farmer dies in accident
'His contribution was massive outside and beyond the farm gate.'
Watch: Dashcam footage of 'undertaking' divides opinion
The passing manoeuvre has divided opinion online.
New wind threat: Wild fire contained but crews prepare for 80km/h winds to hit
Firefighters say the priority is to secure the fire's perimeter before the wind picks up.
Two large fires break out – flames visible over Auckland, evacuations in Canterbury
Fire and Emergency says a caravan park is being evacuated tonight in West Melton.
Missing Canterbury woman found dead after search at beach community
Henriette, 54, last seen at Woodend Beach yesterday morning.
'I need to do this': Rhys Darby's going back to his roots
Darby says people still want to hold 'band meetings' with him.
One dead and another critically hurt in Christchurch crash
Two people were rushed to hospital but one has died, police said.
Road closed, two critical following Canterbury two-vehicle crash
Two people in critical condition and another seriously injured were taken to hospital.
Canterbury Bridge Hill blaze doubles in size, destroys lodge, still not under control
The fire has spread to 980ha and is still not contained.
'NZ was her heart': Family of Kiwi mum shot dead by daughter in US prepare to bring body home
The family hopes to raise $10,000 for cremation, shipping and funeral costs.