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The agriculture minister has apologised to New Zealand's top beef exporters for extra costs they will likely face due to new anti-deforestation rules for European Union imports.

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

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.

FENZ says the fire spread from machinery in the commercial building in Wigram.

Regional aviation will become increasingly unsustainable and ticket prices will continue to rise until the government takes action on aviation system costs, say airlines. Audio

Danny and Roberto Jaz were convicted in 2023 of drugging and violating more than 20 women.

Changes to a decades-long needle exchange contract have left a Christchurch drug-user and health expert worried the decision will breed distrust, potentially leading to needle-sharing.

Sounds Air is going to can its flights from Blenheim to Christchurch and Christchurch to Wānaka. Audio

In September the airline will stop flying between Blenheim and Christchurch, and Christchurch and Wanaka. Audio

Luxon says new builds will boost jobs and productivity, but the opposition dismissed the "announcement of an announcement" as a public relations stunt lacking fresh investment.

"Ad hoc" sharing of patient information between public and private hospitals is putting patients at risk, warn doctors. Audio

Labour's Infrastructure spokesperson says all the projects had previously been announced, some by the last government, before being put on hold. Audio

The long awaited $1.4 billion project needs to get back on track, says the transport minister, with Waka Kotahi advice earlier this year seen as "overly optimistic" about the project's viability. Audio

The Tactix earnt themselves their first grand final berth since 2021 after beating the Pulse 57-52 in last night's elimination final in Christchurch.

The Tactix will meet the Mystics in netball's ANZ Premiership grand final after beating the Pulse 57-52 in Christchurch.

Environment Canterbury chairperson Craig Pauling says councils need to keep thinking about planning, despite the RMA Reform Minister putting a halt to district and regional plans.

Christchurch Hospital had so few healthcare assistants that managers were asked to see if patients' family members could come in to sit with them.