Canterbury swelters in mid-30s heatwave
The mercury touched 35C in Hanmer today, but cooler weather is on the way next week
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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.
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.