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Mountain biker spends 24 hours circling Christchurch McDonald's
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Mountain biker spends 24 hours circling Christchurch McDonald's

Matthew Fairbrother spent just under two hours off the bike in total.

13 Jan 05:42 PM
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‘I freely admit it has been more challenging’: Seymour on charter schools push

David Seymour says the authorisation board will be proactive in encouraging conversions.

13 Jan 04:00 PM
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Skipper and Sealord fined after fisherman dies ‘alone and undignified’ at sea

Sentencing court hears whānau had long sought answers as to 'what the hell went on?'

13 Jan 07:19 AM

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Person dies after house fire in inner Christchurch suburb
New Zealand

Person dies after house fire in inner Christchurch suburb

Police and fire investigators are still probing the cause of the blaze.

13 Jan 06:50 AM
Intoxicated mother assaults 3yo autistic son in front of neighbours
New Zealand

Intoxicated mother assaults 3yo autistic son in front of neighbours

The 40-year-old woman admitted the incident after earlier denying the charge.

13 Jan 05:00 AM
'Economy': The one word shaping this year's political battle for the Beehive
New Zealand

'Economy': The one word shaping this year's political battle for the Beehive

13 Jan 04:00 AM
'Big region of instability': Heavy rain and thunderstorms set to pummel NZ
New Zealand

'Big region of instability': Heavy rain and thunderstorms set to pummel NZ

13 Jan 02:00 AM
The women’s sport dates to lock in your 2026 calendar now
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The women’s sport dates to lock in your 2026 calendar now

13 Jan 01:00 AM
Police search for missing woman, 32, last seen in central Christchurch
New Zealand

Police search for missing woman, 32, last seen in central Christchurch

13 Jan 12:34 AM
Firearms Safety Authority head Angela Brazier slams 'inaccurate' IPCA report
New Zealand

Firearms Safety Authority head Angela Brazier slams 'inaccurate' IPCA report

Angela Brazier says police leaders have 'targeted' her and ruined her reputation.

13 Jan 12:00 AM
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Developer gives away $599,000 Christchurch townhouse
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Developer gives away $599,000 Christchurch townhouse

'We came up with the outrageous 'win a house' idea. The winner is pretty overwhelmed.'

12 Jan 10:56 PM
Dr Jacqueline Rowarth: Busting dairy's ‘tonne of nitrogen’ myth
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Dr Jacqueline Rowarth: Busting dairy's ‘tonne of nitrogen’ myth

OPINION: It's time to rethink assumptions about dairy cows and NZ's groundwater quality.

12 Jan 10:38 PM
Bret McKenzie hits the road solo ahead of rumoured Flight of the Conchords reunion
Entertainment

Bret McKenzie hits the road solo ahead of rumoured Flight of the Conchords reunion

The comedian and singer promises a variety of on-stage antics for his NZ tour dates.

12 Jan 09:23 PM
‘Ungodly, heavy smell’: Bottles flushed down toilets blamed for closure of popular swimming spot
Christchurch

‘Ungodly, heavy smell’: Bottles flushed down toilets blamed for closure of popular swimming spot

Council teams have shut carpark, toilets and tracks while repairs are done.

12 Jan 07:53 PM
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How one train captures the South Island’s spirit in just five hours
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How one train captures the South Island’s spirit in just five hours

The TranzAlpine crosses the South Island from Christchurch to Greymouth.

12 Jan 05:00 PM
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Editorial: It's important locals support independent supermarkets
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Editorial: It's important locals support independent supermarkets

OPINION: Competition is healthy, and smaller operators offer shoppers an alternative.

12 Jan 04:00 PM
Wet change coming: Low-pressure system on way after scorching spell
New Zealand

Wet change coming: Low-pressure system on way after scorching spell

A heavy rain warning could be issued for Thursday across Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough.

12 Jan 04:00 PM
Firearms Safety Authority boss to retire after IPCA criticism over McSkimming case
New Zealand

Firearms Safety Authority boss to retire after IPCA criticism over McSkimming case

Angela Brazier will step down as Firearms Safety Authority boss in April.

12 Jan 05:59 AM
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Kiwi wildcard defies massive ranking disparity to push world No 49 at ASB Classic
Tennis

Kiwi wildcard defies massive ranking disparity to push world No 49 at ASB Classic

Ranked more than 650 places lower, James Watt had break chances in both sets.

12 Jan 04:43 AM
'Who would tell their kids they were dying?': Friend of Nicola Flint speaks out on NZ mum’s cancer lies
New Zealand

'Who would tell their kids they were dying?': Friend of Nicola Flint speaks out on NZ mum’s cancer lies

Police say forged medical files and fraud netted Flint more than $180,000.

12 Jan 01:07 AM

Video from around the region

Raw sewage overflows near popular Corsair Bay, Christchurch
New Zealand

Raw sewage overflows near popular Corsair Bay, Christchurch

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09 Jan 11:40 PM
Catch up with Hone Hillman eight months after his viral garage sale
New Zealand

Catch up with Hone Hillman eight months after his viral garage sale

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08 Jan 04:00 PM
Video shows moments before Ferris wheel fall at popular Christchurch music festival
New Zealand

Video shows moments before Ferris wheel fall at popular Christchurch music festival

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07 Jan 04:00 AM
Hailstorm in summer: Severe thunderstorm warnings hit South Island
New Zealand

Hailstorm in summer: Severe thunderstorm warnings hit South Island

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27 Dec 03:20 AM
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‘I freely admit it has been more challenging’: Seymour on charter schools push
New Zealand

‘I freely admit it has been more challenging’: Seymour on charter schools push

David Seymour says the authorisation board will be proactive in encouraging conversions.

13 Jan 04:00 PM
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The women’s sport dates to lock in your 2026 calendar now
Alice Soper
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The women’s sport dates to lock in your 2026 calendar now

OPINION: The White Ferns, Football Ferns and Tall Ferns all face key qualifiers by March.

13 Jan 01:00 AM
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Developer gives away $599,000 Christchurch townhouse
Property

Developer gives away $599,000 Christchurch townhouse

'We came up with the outrageous 'win a house' idea. The winner is pretty overwhelmed.'

12 Jan 10:56 PM
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Editorial: It's important locals support independent supermarkets
Editorial

Editorial: It's important locals support independent supermarkets

OPINION: Competition is healthy, and smaller operators offer shoppers an alternative.

12 Jan 04:00 PM
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Kiwi wildcard defies massive ranking disparity to push world No 49 at ASB Classic
Tennis

Kiwi wildcard defies massive ranking disparity to push world No 49 at ASB Classic

Ranked more than 650 places lower, James Watt had break chances in both sets.

12 Jan 04:43 AM
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The next era of flight: Ultra-long routes, robots and the race to net zero
Airlines

The next era of flight: Ultra-long routes, robots and the race to net zero

You might be flying Auckland to London direct on a hybrid stealth-style airliner.

10 Jan 08:00 PM

More Canterbury news

25-year-old named as swimmer missing in Waikato River search
New Zealand

25-year-old named as swimmer missing in Waikato River search

A police dive squad is re-entering the Waikato River today to search again.

12 Jan 12:05 AM
'Definite increase': The rise of 3D-printed firearms
New Zealand

'Definite increase': The rise of 3D-printed firearms

Police say 3D guns are being printed in houses and garages throughout New Zealand.

11 Jan 11:00 PM
Body found after man fails to return from swim in Rotorua lake
New Zealand

Body found after man fails to return from swim in Rotorua lake

The death comes amid multiple weekend water tragedies across New Zealand.

11 Jan 10:42 PM
Sport NZ boss to reapply for role
Sport

Sport NZ boss to reapply for role

Raelene Castle's contract has run its course, so she must reapply to stay in the role.

11 Jan 10:39 PM
Fire crews battle 300m blaze near Nelson beach, cafe on standby to evacuate
New Zealand

Fire crews battle 300m blaze near Nelson beach, cafe on standby to evacuate

Fire and Emergency NZ crews from Nelson, Stoke, Appleby and Tāhunanui responded.

11 Jan 10:37 PM
All Blacks prospect suffers ACL injury, to miss Super Rugby Pacific season
Super Rugby

All Blacks prospect suffers ACL injury, to miss Super Rugby Pacific season

Halfback Dylan Pledger has been ruled out for 12 months after suffering a training injury.

11 Jan 10:05 PM
Popular Queenstown tourist bridge closed indefinitely after serious structural failures found
New Zealand

Popular Queenstown tourist bridge closed indefinitely after serious structural failures found

Councillors will decide the bridge's future during the next annual plan.

11 Jan 09:46 PM
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‘Aggressive’ overtaking on Canterbury highway leads to near miss
New Zealand

‘Aggressive’ overtaking on Canterbury highway leads to near miss

The driver of a 4WD gave fellow motorists the finger when they objected the highly dangerous manoeuvre near Omarama. Video / Supplied

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11 Jan 06:59 AM
NZ swelters as North Island cities top 36C, roads blocked in South Island as wild winds fell trees
New Zealand

NZ swelters as North Island cities top 36C, roads blocked in South Island as wild winds fell trees

Multiple heat alerts in place today across the country, posing an 'extreme' fire risk.

11 Jan 06:14 AM
Winning greyhound tests positive for Class A drug but racing investigators can’t find source
New Zealand

Winning greyhound tests positive for Class A drug but racing investigators can’t find source

Neither the investigators nor the owner claims to know how the dog was contaminated.

11 Jan 02:00 AM
Deadly day on the water sparks urgent summer safety warning
New Zealand

Deadly day on the water sparks urgent summer safety warning

Two people died in separate water incidents across New Zealand yesterday.

11 Jan 01:19 AM
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Two lucky Lotto players split $1m - where the winning tickets were sold
New Zealand

Two lucky Lotto players split $1m - where the winning tickets were sold

The Powerball jackpot now climbs to $10m, with Strike Four increasing to $1m.

10 Jan 08:54 PM
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The next era of flight: Ultra-long routes, robots and the race to net zero
Airlines

The next era of flight: Ultra-long routes, robots and the race to net zero

You might be flying Auckland to London direct on a hybrid stealth-style airliner.

10 Jan 08:00 PM
Search for missing swimmer continues after deadly day in water
New Zealand

Search for missing swimmer continues after deadly day in water

The swimmer was seen struggling in the Waikato River near Graham Island.

10 Jan 07:02 PM
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