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Two pilots have lucky escape as plane nose-dives after takeoff
Emergency crews responded on Steffens Rd in Oxford, North Canterbury, about 10.15am.
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Multiple fans treated by St John as Christchurch stadium heat reaches 32.5C
Six people needed medical treatment for heat-related incidents during Monday's NPC final.
Electric Avenue opens ballot for final 4000 tickets
Locals' tickets are not eligible for resale, cannot be transferred and are non-refundable.
Christchurch stadium hits 32.5C as operator acknowledges more work needed on heat
Parts of the stadium reached 32.5C on Monday during the NPC final.
Learner driver honked before fatally knocking multisport athlete off bike
Ian Huntsman died after 10 days on life support at Christchurch Hospital.
Electric Avenue music festival explores campsite to cut costs and ease congestion
Organisers are considering a temporary campsite within walking distance.
Driver dies after car leaves road near Lewis Pass
The driver was the car’s sole occupant, police said after the Canterbury crash.
Christchurch’s stadium named among world's seven most beautiful sporting venues
The $683m stadium opened 15 years after earthquakes smashed Lancaster Park.
Seven guns, hundreds of parts seized in Kaiapoi 3D-printing operation
Police seized more than 300 firearms, parts and ammunition in Kaiapoi.
Labour weekend scorcher: Temperatures to reach 27C in Chch for sporting bonanza
Sporting events are expected to draw more than 68,000 people and bring in $10m.
'Distressing': Operator of Ferris wheel where two teens fell 12m responds
The ride passed a full inspection in August 2026, the operator says.
Two teenage girls hurt in 12m Ferris wheel fall
One passenger sustained moderate injuries and another had minor injuries.
Christchurch crime: Police have 'clear plans' to address spike in public violence
Public violence is rising slightly faster in Christchurch than nationally.
Young fundraisers walk for 24 hours around Christchurch stadium for charity
Project Gumboot has covered about 100km in laps around the stadium.
She was diagnosed with brain cancer at 17. Now she is running to help others
Nicole White was diagnosed with a rare brain tumour shortly after turning 17.
Watch: The old-fashioned dance bringing generations together
Molls Dolls began in Christchurch 10 years ago with just six dancers.
Major event at Christchurch’s new stadium canned two months out
Tickets had not gone on sale, but booked hospitality guests will be refunded.
Dog attack leaves puppy needing surgery and walker with punctured leg
The council says the attack is under active investigation.
Speeding learner driver honked at multisport cyclist before deadly overtake
Tyson Stechman did not stop and check on the Christchurch cyclist after the incident.
Mayor advocates for $800m motorway extension to go ahead toll-free
National has promised $800 million for the Canterbury project if re-elected.
Christopher Luxon tucks into his own election-themed ice cream flavour
Blueberry Lux got two ticks of approval from the National leader.
Police work with scrap metal association to curb copper theft
Four EV charging sites in Canterbury are offline after cables were targeted.
Homicide probe launched after woman dies at Christchurch flat where party held
Neighbour says they heard 10 loud bangs at 3am.
EV charging stations across Canterbury vandalised by alleged cable thieves
The damage is alleged to be an attempt to steal metal from charging cables.
Electric Avenue sellout: Tens of thousands queue for 2027 tickets
Kings of Leon and Calvin Harris will headline the Christchurch festival in February.
Watch: Battery fire at town dump sends debris flying, people ducking for cover
Tasman Council says lithium batteries must go in special disposal bins.
Chicken run: Students race to eat a whole roast chicken during 72-hour running event
The event aims to cover 100,000km and expand to Dunedin this year.
Missing Christchurch girl found safe and well
Police and Isabella's family had been concerned for her wellbeing.
Nurses say Whanganui ED hit 680% capacity, Health NZ disputes figure
The NZNO says overcrowding and staffing pressures are putting patients at risk.
Calvin Harris and Kings of Leon to headline Electric Avenue 2027
A host of major international acts have been named for the now two-day Christchurch event.
Watch: Liquor shop burgled three times in six weeks, owner fears more raids
Whisky and cigarettes targeted as shop left damaged in repeated raids.
Grand mansion home offered free 'inundated' with relocation offers
Developers say they have received 30 to 40 offers to relocate the Merivale house.