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Massive fire at fertiliser plant - black smoke across Christchurch
Thick black smoke can be seen across the city as 40 firefighters battle the blaze.
One-stop shop for Christchurch quake claimants
Minister aims to speed up quake claim resolutions
Kiwi in Vietnam desperate to bring dad home
"I am just waiting for him to recover enough to try and get him on a commercial flight."
Person in intensive care with Legionnaires'
Person got Legionnaire's disease after exposure to the bacteria through garden compost.
Police arrest Christchurch trio over synthetics
Three people in Christchurch were arrested for the possession and supply of synthetics.
Laws to curb alcohol harm fail to dent ED admissions
25 per cent of alcohol-related admissions had consumed more than 15 drinks.
Fish & Game row over dead man's money escalates
Audit launched after financial and $500k bequest concerns
Under-fire Fish & Game chairman hits back
North Canterbury Fish & Game is being audited after concerns.
Two Christchurch deaths suspected to be related to synthetic drugs
Nineteen people in Chch have been affected in the past fortnight; two remain in ICU.
Sex worker's killer claims 'disease of the mind'
Gambian butcher Sainey Marong was jailed for life for killing Renee Duckmanton.
Killer back in jail after using drugs
Melissa Wepa spent 15 years in jail for killing a friend.
David Kernohan: Dodgy quake rules another waste of money
COMMENT: Govt is possibly placing an unnecessary or at least excessive burden on taxpayer.
Inmate lay alone for 42 minutes after fatal beating
Benton Parata was bashed in his cell after telling a young inmate to respect elders.
Gardeners' threat: 'We will cut your f***ing head off'
Young mum left fearing for her life after complaining about door-knocking arborists.
Fatal fall? Chief coroner to revisit woman's death after doubt cast on boyfriend's story
New information challenges boyfriend's claim she fell from his moving car while drunk.
Dead man's wishes for $500k ignored by Fish & Game
North Canterbury Fish & Game took legal advice before ignoring last wishes of fisherman.
School holiday weather 'a mixed bag'
North Islanders can expect a dry Sunday and wet Monday.For the South Island, the reverse.
Backpackers smuggle cocaine into NZ in Irish drug ring
NZ police seize bank account in global investigation to target notorious Kinahan cartel.
TranzAlpine: Protestations of a proud Kiwi
Justine Tyerman has some uncharitable thoughts on the magnificent TranzAlpine train trip.
Pedestrian critical after collision with car
The Serious Crash unit is making its way to the scene.
Man killed in ride-on mower accident: Second tragedy for family
69-year-old David Viles of Christchurch died at a rural property near Christchurch.
Alleged P cook in court
Nigel Taylor allegedly found with meth precursors and cooking gear
Arrest over Christchurch kidnapping
Two Christchurch women were allegedly kidnapped and sexually attacked
Girl, who was 15 at the time, charged with murder of Pierclaudio Raviola
Girl is the fourth person to be charged over the March 2017 killing.
Kiwi beauty brand signs $8m Aussie distribution deal
The company's products will be stocked in over 400 Aussie stores.
Reasons to be cheerful
Lisa Levy, of Inati restaurant, shares her tips for foodies visiting Christchurch.
Teen high on synthetic cannabis killed elderly man
Moses Hurrell, 16, admitted the fatal Christchurch beating.
Staff told quake-prone building safe
Deep irony in a health agency disregarding report on staff safety, says quake survivor.
Police seek witness to Christchurch abduction
Police want to speak to a person who rescued a jogger and followed the offender.
Six armed raiders hit petrol station
Worker bashed before raiders flee with cigarettes and till.