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Sweltering temperatures cause concern for firefighters
Long grass in the Selwyn district is causing concern for firefighters as temperatures soar
Mum abandons kids to holiday in Oz
The mum sent a text to her 10-year-old daughter telling her to look after her brothers.
Where is Emma? Search for missing Canterbury woman
Search and rescue teams are scouring rural river country for missing 20-year-old woman.
Torture reports highlight violence in NZ prisons
Government watchdog disappointed conditions fail to improve in NZ prisons.
Council may face legal action if homes flooded
A resident's association has put the Christchurch City Council on notice.
$50m meth bust: Man pleads not guilty
One of the two men charged over South Island's biggest P bust has pleaded not guilty.
Gun shop urges parents to buy rifles for kids
Parents object to promotion urging parents to buy air rifles for children
Sunday scorcher: Temps to hit 30 degrees
The fine weather seen around most of the country continues today.
Further delays for Nga Puna Wai Sports Hub
Meant to be up and running in March next year, it has now been pushed on until May.
Man's body found in hedge in Chch carpark
Man's body found in a hedge in Christchurch carpark, death not suspicious, police say.
Fears chemicals linked to Parkinson's
Toxic solvent linked to Parkinson's "strong enough to bowl you over".
Car on fire inside Christchurch building
Black smoke can be seen in Papanui as emergency services deal with a fire in a building.
Funeral parlour worker wins $21k for unjustified dismissal
Funeral home worker wins $21k for unjustified dismissal.
CTV building collapse: police have done the right thing
Comment: It is hard to hear, but police but have done the only thing they could.
CTV collapse: Dead cop's husband slams decision
Police say they might not have been able to prove design errors caused the CTV collapse.
Russian's death in Christchurch park referred to Coroner
Police say the death of a Russian man in a Christchurch park yesterday is not suspicious.
Man's death in Christchurch 'unexplained'
Police would like to speak to anyone who was around Edmonds Park between 2am and 3.30am
Dead man in park believed to be Russian: inquiry launched
Homicide investigation reportedly launched after sudden death of man.
Three arrested in Christchurch police sting
Meth, guns and cash found in Ohoka, north of Christchurch, in police sting.
$18k damage to house after nearby party breaks up
The property had smashed windows, holes in walls and doors and smashed bottles inside.
Wendy's worker wins three-year lieu day fight
A Christchurch woman has won a three-year battle with a fast food company.
Erebus hostess remembered at grave
Erebus crew member's widower supports call for national memorial.
High-altitude rescue on Mt Cook
Two helicopters called for climbers caught in rock fall near summit.
Hillside city homes chosen in House of the Year
Homes across the country were recognised for their excellence.
Chaotic crash puts cyclists in hospital
Cyclists were in a bunch-sprint for the finish when they crashed.
Big Read: Pointed words at the Scrabble world champs
Herald reporter Kurt Bayer goes out for a night on the tiles.
Nine in hospital after bike race crash
Nine people were injured in the crash during a group bike ride in Leeston.
Kiwi extradited over million-dollar scam
A 48-year-old is to face court in Queensland tomorrow over boiler-room type scam.
Riot squad breaks up party of 400 teens hosted by mum
Chch woman nicknamed 'Momma Doof' pleads not guilty to unlicensed premises charges.
Kiwi cyclist beats world to win pro gig
Indoor trainer competition wins Christchurch cyclist a team contract in Europe.
'Insulting' cartoons prompt race debate
Two cartoons, published in Fairfax Media newspapers, allegedly promoted racist tones.