Driver escapes after van crashes into river
Black ice: Driver escapes after van crashes into Halswell River
A tradie had a miraculous escape when his van struck black ice and plunged into a Canterbury river this morning.
Missing tramper helped retrieve Erebus crash victims
Missing tramper helped retrieve Erebus crash victims
The tramper missing near Greymouth is a beekeeper who helped to recover bodies after the Erebus air disaster and was later the victim of a drug smuggling scam.One dead after SH1 crash
One dead after SH1 crash
A person has died following a crash on State Highway 1/Rakaia Highway on Thursday night.
Christchurch
Food pantry volunteers an inspiration for people in need
New Brighton food pantry volunteer Carolyn Tauailoto Uili said demand for its service is on the increase, with about 80 to 100 people a day now lining up for help.
White SUV sought after hit-and-run
White SUV sought after hit-and-run in Christchurch
A cyclist was taken to hospital in a serious condition after a hit-and-run in Christchurch on Wednesday morning.Staff praised amid spike in ED visits
Staff praised amid spike in ED visits
Christchurch Hospital’s emergency department may have had its largest number of patients ever in one day.Missing 79yo woman found 'safe and well'
Woman found 'safe and well' on Main South Rd after emergency alert
A 79-year-old Christchurch woman reported missing has been found "safe and well thanks to assistance from members of the public", police say.
National
Lawyer censured for slapping colleague's bottom
A lawyer who slapped a junior male colleague on the bottom and touched a female colleague’s lower back during a social function has been censured.
Firefighters at scene of blaze at in Auckland Mitre 10
Firefighters at scene of blaze at in Auckland Mitre 10
Firefighters are responding to a fire at a Mitre 10 hardware store in the Auckland suburb of Westgate.Peeni Henare says government playing 'silly games'
Peeni Henare says government playing 'silly games'
The Labour MP told media during his campaigning for the Tāmaki Makaurau seat that the government is playing silly games by changing the design of the passports.Four common supermarket price errors to look out for
Four common supermarket price errors to look out for
Consumer NZ says supermarkets are still making pricing errors, despite increasing pressure and scrutiny on them. Here's what to look out for.
Districts
Board game creator scores big win
A Cheviot man has gone global with his board game creation, taking out the highest honour in the world of tabletop gaming.
Unease over land purchase aired at meeting
Unease over land purchase aired at meeting
Amberley Beach residents are nervous about the Hurunui District Council buying land to relocate to if the sea forces a retreat from the beach community.Serious crash closes highway near Ashburton
Serious crash closes highway near Ashburton
Police say it appears serious injuries have been sustained in a crash on State Highway 1 just north of Ashburton this evening.Happy 108th birthday Doris
Happy 108th birthday Doris!
In her younger years, Canterbury 108-year-old Doris Wakelin never gave any thought to living past 100.
Sport
Chatham Cup heritage strong motivation for United
The last time Christchurch United reached a Chatham Cup quarter-final, they went on to win the competition.
Marist channelling spirit of '85 ahead of final
Marist Albion channelling spirit of '85 ahead of Metro premier final
Forty years after their famous title-winning season in 1985, a Marist Albion team with deep ties to the club’s past will take on Linwood in the Metro premier final on Sunday.Rugby player banned for 28 matches after cowardly king hit
Rugby player banned for 28 matches after cowardly king hit
The rugby player who sucker-punched an opponent in a Christchurch club game has been banned for 28 matches - effectively ruling him out of the sport for two years.Parachute may have contributed to crash
Drag racing parachute may have contributed to fatal crash at Ruapuna - coroner
A Christchurch drag racer died after losing control at almost 250km/h and crashing into a concrete wall at Ruapuna Raceway, but the car's parachute and harness may have contributed to his death.
Life & Style
Ozzy Osbourne dies aged 76
Ozzy Osbourne, frontman of 1970s heavy metal band Black Sabbath, has died at the age of 76.
Westenra 'heartbroken' over friends' deaths in LA homicide
Westenra 'heartbroken' over friends' deaths in LA homicide
Kiwi singer Hayley Westenra says she’s "completely heartbroken" after learning of the double homicide of her long-time friends American Idol music supervisor Robin Kaye and her husband Thomas Deluca.Playing hide-and-seek with tourists at Mt Cook
Playing hide-and-seek with tourists at Mt Cook
Christchurch writer Paul Gorman plays hide-and-seek with tourists at Mt Cook while rediscovering a long-forgotten hobby.Crusader Tamaiti Williams on anxiety and fatherhood
Crusader Tamaiti Williams on anxiety and fatherhood
All Black and Crusaders prop Tamaiti Williams is opening up about his anxiety after his partner’s difficult pregnancy and the premature birth of his now 15-month-old daughter.
