Fiji Airways flight returns to Christchurch airport after bird strike

Waimakariri mayor calls out keyboard warriors

Dan Gordon took aim at social media commentary attacking the council’s debt of $210m and his mayoral opponent’s 0% rate rise promise.

Flight cancelled after Air NZ plane is struck by lightning

The passenger service hit stormy weather during a flight from Auckland to Dunedin this morning.

News in 90 Seconds October 7

The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including a man’s arrested over an attack on Winston Peters’ house, why hundreds of people might need to resit their driving test, and will the 'Mushroom Murder' case see duelling appeals?

Southern Cancer Society says some patients face unreasonable delays

Government's target for faster cancer treatment shows more patients are getting seen sooner – but the South Island had the longest wait times for the last six months.