Watch: Incredible Orca surprise on dolphin tour
Guests at a backpacker's hostel in Akaroa got a killer surprise today.
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What your Christmas weather will look like
Heavy rain is forecast for the Otago coast and Fiordland, but only showers elsewhere.
Kiwi woken by killer quake
NZ Golf Open tournament director Michael Glading was 16 floors up when the shaking began.
Three injured after bus crash near Christchurch Airport
A bus and car have collided at Christchurch Airport.
Emma Beattie disappearance: Police release new photos
Police release photos of Emma Beattie's belongings in bid to jog people's memories.
House in flames next door to school
A house is well involved in fire next to a school in Waipara north of Christchurch.
Killer babysitter jailed for 5 years
Jail after jury accepts babysitter didn't mean to kill child.
Mum uses 'skull crusher' to hold off home invader
Emely van Ras used a ceremonial Fijian "skull crusher" to hold the man off.
Crash victim Ian Yee 'an absolute stunner'
Ian Yee will be sorely missed by his colleagues at Christchurch City Council
Driver 'threatened cyclist with hammer'
With close to three weeks left in the year, 18 cyclists have already killed on our roads.
Would you want to live next door to this?
Woman has waited 18 months for council to deal with the overgrown property next door.
Kiwi disappears while holidaying on Gold Coast
Henry Roach had been holidaying in the area with his family
Canterbury goes 46 days without rain
New record set for Canterbury; Niwa confirms areas of Wellington are in drought.
Rafting tragedy: Mum will never 'truly be happy again'
The family of a young teacher who died after falling from a raft have spoken.
CTV protestors: We will not be silenced
Protestors say they will continue to fight for justice over the deaths of 115 people.
Man dies in Canterbury jet ski incident
Emergency services were called to Kairaki Beach at about 1.20pm.
Late check-ins and loud sex sees Airbnb shut down
Complaints about late check-ins, loud sex and babies crying have seen an Airbnb shut down.
Canterbury swelters in mid-30s heatwave
The mercury touched 35C in Hanmer today, but cooler weather is on the way next week
Baby who reacted to anaesthetic making progress
Baby Chrissa is now at home and has made good progress but the future remains unclear.
Lifeguards consider closing Sumner Beach after rescues
Swimmers were caught in a rip, prompting emergency response.
Armourguard ATM worker steals thousands, buries it in garden
He was hired to fill ATM machines with cash. Instead, he robbed one.
Michael McGrath missing for 200 days
Police searching for Michael McGrath have met with his family this week.
Accused drug smuggler fights extradition
The UK wants to extradite Franciscus Schaapveld to stand trial for cocaine smuggling.
Some amputees get 214pc more for limbs
Briefings: Disparity in the funding for some amputees made known to the Government.
Four injured after explosion in Canterbury
Four people received minor injuries, all were treated at the scene.
After surviving bush fires and quake, 'brain cancer just another thing'
After surviving two major life events, cancer gave Densem final push to release album.
'Chicken sandwiches more regulated than water'
Treating one city's entire water supply would cost up to $100 million.
Day five: Search for Fernside woman Emma Beattie
Fernside woman Emma Beattie, 20, has been missing for five days in North Canterbury.
CTV families seek legal review of police decision
The CTV Families are protesting on Sunday against the police decision not to prosecute.
Teenagers support their community
AC Army students are packing lunches for those in need. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Teen samaritans supporting their community
AC Army students are packing school lunches for those in need. Made with funding from NZ On Air.