Delays on major Canterbury alpine pass for next 10 weeks
A retaining wall is being repaired from today, until early July.
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Two people injured after serious crash on rural Canterbury road
The car appears to have rolled some distance.
Vehicle left upside down on busy roundabout after crash
Motorists are being urged to take care, as driver distraction is possible.
Learning to walk: What's behind our first steps?
'It's amazing. From such a helpless little baby, in one year what you can achieve.'
$562 million to fight gangs, guns and ram raiders: Law and order package announced
Announcement comes amid a climb in youth crime over the past month.
Further court action possible for 'shocking' landlords ordered to pay 'vulnerable' tenants $38,000
MBIE considers further legal action in 'shocking' case of RTA-breaching Chch landlords.
Opinion: Simon Henry has shown himself to be a complete turkey over Nadia Lim comments
OPINION: Why we are outraged on behalf of Nadia Lim.
Named: Man charged with murder of carer was her boarder
The killing shocked the quiet Christchurch street on which she lived.
One person injured in early morning house fire
Emergency services were called to the blaze in Invercargill just before 2.30am.
Christchurch Hospital staff punched, spat on, sworn at and sexually harassed
Patients taking their frustration out on the very people they have asked for help.
Lighting show, fireworks spectacular among winter events in Christchurch
Key events include Tirama Mai, a big fireworks show and the Go Live music festival.
Opinion: Christchurch council flying the flag for the overthinkers and the paranoid
OPINION: Sumner must get its flagpole back.
'Like an earthquake': Car crashes into sleeping man's bedroom
Emergency services were called to the incident in Richmond at about 3.50am.
Hamish Clark: No one should have to pay full rates to endure Christchurch's foul-smelling stench
OPINION: No quick fix to stink in East Christchurch.
Woman incited man's suicide with 'callous' texts
Judge says Charlotte Cole must have known her partner's vulnerability and acted on it.
Joseph Day was groomsman for his school mate last month
One month ago, two best mates celebrated one's wedding. Now the groom is in disbelief.
'I don't want to live my life in pain': Why Aleisha had a hysterectomy at age 22
"I didn't feel believed and felt like doctors thought I was over-exaggerating."
Terror probe confirmed: Focus on Chch gunman's early radicalisation
Spotlight also on how terrorist got gun licence - and if he was a lone wolf.
'Get pregnant, that'll fix your problems': Mum's endometriosis fight - for 20 years
Dallas was accused of being a drug seeker for repeatedly turning up to ED in pain.
Sir Tim appears to fall asleep as performance comes under spotlight
The situation happened during today's council project governance group meeting.
Flights in and out of Christchurch affected by fog
There have been a number of flight delays and cancellations.
Survey finds one councillor has confidence in Sir Tim, most likely himself
Governance research was carried out with the mayor and 11 of the 12 councillors.
Thiel's Wanaka mansion plan declined
Subterranean alternative six-bedroom mansion planned for another site recommended.
New study shows exact amount of vitamin C needed to improve health
If you weigh 90kgs, you need an extra 30mg over the daily average of 110mg.
NZ journalism student charged with assaulting classmate has return to study delayed
He was due to return on Monday.
Call to look again at light rail between Christchurch and Selwyn
Not taking the opportunity now will mean it will never be possible, argues developer.
Trio appeal murder convictions for leaving man to die in carpark
The trio are appealing their convictions for murdering Pierclaudio Raviola.
Former Christchurch mayor Sir Bob Parker's quirky city apartment up for sale
Estate agents describe flat as "gritty, recklessly urbane".
'Swamp gas' detected at damaged Christchurch wastewater plant
Tests have detected hydrogen sulfide and odorous methyl mercaptan in the area.
'Not good enough': Frustrated resident wants flooding issues fixed
Wayne Rollinson has outlined his frustrations to the local community board.
Christchurch council sued by owners of badly designed building
The building owners have filed High Court proceedings against the council.
Canterbury house prices still rising, may escape downturn
The average property value in the region grew 2.9 per cent this quarter.
'Urgent' gang laws, unused for decades, deemed a failure - research
Some of the introduced offences haven't been used in more than 20 years.
Shocking gun statistics as gang warfare and firearms violence erupt
'These are real people, these are real families devastated.'