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'A lot of fun': Planting project rewarding for farming couple
“We’d like to thank everyone who has helped us with potting up seedlings & planting out."
'I'm not doing this': Ardern reflects on life captured on film
The life of NZ's former Prime Minister, who is a leader, a mother, and a wife.
Indian aviation’s close connection with NZ and student pilots
Hundreds of student pilots will need support after the crash, aviation leader says.
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Estate agent Yanfei Bao's killer booted from courtroom after angry outbursts
Tingjun Cao is being sentenced today for the murder of Yanfei Bao in Christchurch in 2023.
'Cleave my head open': Tenant allegedly breaks neighbour's ribs, charges another with machete
Tenant allegedly threatens to cut neighbour and puts another in hospital nine days later.
Protest bound for Parliament today as projected prisoner numbers soar
The prison population is expected to reach nearly 14,000 in a decade.
Dawn Aerospace sells its first spaceplane – what the US buyer paid
The Aurora can reach 100km altitude, achieving three minutes of microgravity.
Elliott Smith: Our biggest rivalry? Not if the Blues can't break losing run
OPINION: History paints a picture of a one-way rivalry over 20 years.
The best cosy cabins in New Zealand for a winter getaway
There’s no better time to go off-grid than in the midst of a New Zealand winter.
Super Rugby: How the Blues can beat the Crusaders
ANALYSIS: The scrum will be crucial in the Crusaders-Blues semifinal showdown.
How a new stadium could affect Crusaders' perfect playoff record
The Crusaders have won all 30 home playoff games they have been involved in since 1998.
Lyttelton homes evacuated after landslide
At least one house was hit, emergency crews seen going door-to-door.
Soldier won't be dismissed after filming woman without consent during sex
Judge and panel opt for a lesser sentence for corporal, including a formal warning.
'Real driver for us': Blues inspired by Suafoa's brave battle
The Blues are harnessing emotional motivation to end the Crusaders' 30-match playoffs run.
Eligibility row erupts over five 'Year 14s' in college’s controversial First XV
The team have also faced criticism for a controversial try against Nelson College.
Society Insider: Chef Al Brown dating businesswoman; Buyers sought to co-own slice of $30m Queenstown hotel
Plus, meet the former St Kent's student fulfilling her Ivy League dreams.
Numbers drawn for Lotto's $17m Powerball prize
Time to check your tickets to see if you're a winner.
Man jailed for 'campaign of violence and terror' against pregnant partner, children
'You have caused trauma that will never be erased.'
One dead after vehicle rolls in Canterbury crash
Emergency services, including a helicopter, were called to the crash about 1.20pm.
Local football returns to McLean Park after 30 year absence
Football was possibly the first sport played at McLean Park, in 1910.
Inside Christchurch's long-overdue new $500m indoor sports facility
The project is a decade late and nearly triple the original budget.
Super Rugby teams: Key changes highlight semifinal squads
How the teams will line up in the Super Rugby Pacific semifinals.
Watch: Police have 'grave concerns' for missing Christchurch pensioner a week on
Elisabeth Nicholls was last seen at a rest home last Wednesday.
Facing dismissal: Soldier's career on the line after filming woman without consent during sex
A panel began deliberations this morning at Burnham Military Camp.
Streets of gold: Auckland's most expensive streets revealed
The average price of homes on Auckland most expensive street is $11m.
‘Devastated’ mum believes son had allergic reaction before death
Riley Brown, 24, died after a suspected allergic reaction on June 1.