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Home / Canterbury

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Duffy’s day as Black Caps’ bowlers earn lead against West Indies
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Duffy’s day as Black Caps’ bowlers earn lead against West Indies

A maiden five-wicket haul sees NZ cricketers take a 96-run advantage into day three.

03 Dec 06:00 AM
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The vanished: 62 people have disappeared without trace on NZ’s tallest peak

'To live in the hearts of those we leave behind is not to die.'

03 Dec 06:00 AM
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Auckland battered by large hail; Planes circle airport over weather concerns

Several planes were circling in holding patterns over Auckland Airport early this evening.

03 Dec 05:34 AM

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Mouldy school lunches 'most likely' caused by human error, MPI finds
New Zealand

Mouldy school lunches 'most likely' caused by human error, MPI finds

Food Safety concluded the mouldy meals likely sat unrefrigerated at the school for days.

03 Dec 05:11 AM
Billy bookcases in Bulls? How to shop at Ikea if you don't live in Auckland
Business

Billy bookcases in Bulls? How to shop at Ikea if you don't live in Auckland

Ikea products can be collected from 29 pick-up points across the country, from this week.

03 Dec 03:00 AM
Headline acts to open Christchurch's new $683m covered stadium announced
Christchurch

Headline acts to open Christchurch's new $683m covered stadium announced

03 Dec 12:30 AM
'Fit for purpose' – North Harbour Hospital expansion to meet rising demand
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'Fit for purpose' – North Harbour Hospital expansion to meet rising demand

02 Dec 11:47 PM
Principal cites ‘systems failure’ not of school’s making in mouldy lunches dispute, Seymour disagrees
New Zealand

Principal cites ‘systems failure’ not of school’s making in mouldy lunches dispute, Seymour disagrees

02 Dec 11:29 PM
Stolen taonga haul: Police seize 820kg of pounamu in Dunedin search
Crime

Stolen taonga haul: Police seize 820kg of pounamu in Dunedin search

02 Dec 10:35 PM
'Distressing': Up to 32 Timaru-based Holcim workers face losing jobs as company looks overseas
New Zealand

'Distressing': Up to 32 Timaru-based Holcim workers face losing jobs as company looks overseas

The entire crew of the Timaru-based MV Buffalo cement ship is being laid off.

02 Dec 10:05 PM
'We need zero-tolerance': Dairy owner stabbing reignites calls for tougher retail crime laws
Christchurch

'We need zero-tolerance': Dairy owner stabbing reignites calls for tougher retail crime laws

A 14-year-old will appear in court today to face charges for the incident.

02 Dec 08:24 PM
Learner skater, no helmet: Teen’s fatal ice rink fall on school trip sparks safety changes
Christchurch

Learner skater, no helmet: Teen’s fatal ice rink fall on school trip sparks safety changes

Kymani Hiley-Hetaraka, 13, fell backwards and hit her head at Alpine Ice in Christchurch.

02 Dec 06:21 PM
Bracewell sheds uncertainty over future to rescue Black Caps
Black Caps

Bracewell sheds uncertainty over future to rescue Black Caps

The 34-year-old didn't know if he'd play another test, but made it count in Christchurch.

02 Dec 05:01 PM
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'I felt so alone': The organisation working to help women succeed in the building industry
New Zealand

'I felt so alone': The organisation working to help women succeed in the building industry

Casey Aranui was told she would be 'too distracting', that there weren’t toilets for her.

02 Dec 05:00 PM
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'I felt so alone': The organisation working to help women succeed in the building industry
New Zealand

'I felt so alone': The organisation working to help women succeed in the building industry

Casey Aranui was told she would be 'too distracting', that there weren’t toilets for her.

02 Dec 05:00 PM
Football Ferns lose to Matildas again
Football Ferns

Football Ferns lose to Matildas again

Veteran midfielder Annalie Longo came off the bench for her 144th and final cap.

02 Dec 04:17 PM
Principals quitting in droves as burnout, teacher shortages hit schools
New Zealand

Principals quitting in droves as burnout, teacher shortages hit schools

Nearly 1000 principals have quit nationwide in just three years.

02 Dec 04:00 PM
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Business wipeout: The 10 biggest liquidations in a brutal year
Business

Business wipeout: The 10 biggest liquidations in a brutal year

Liquidations hit 2278 in the year to October 31, the most since 2010.

02 Dec 04:00 PM
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Andrew Alderson: The West Indies quick who bettered the Black Caps' best
Opinion

Andrew Alderson: The West Indies quick who bettered the Black Caps' best

OPINION: The all-rounder removed NZ's most important players as his side claimed day one.

02 Dec 07:00 AM
Police arrest 14yo after Christchurch dairy owner stabbed and robbed
New Zealand

Police arrest 14yo after Christchurch dairy owner stabbed and robbed

Police are hunting others and a silver Toyota MarkX, rego NRP221.

02 Dec 06:37 AM

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South Island wrap: Mouldy school lunches and the youth crime spike
New Zealand

South Island wrap: Mouldy school lunches and the youth crime spike

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02 Dec 06:43 PM
Christchurch Mayor on being selected as the country's 'one stop shop' for supermarket consents
Herald NOW

Christchurch Mayor on being selected as the country's 'one stop shop' for supermarket consents

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30 Nov 07:33 PM
South Island wrap: Red zone reopening and; the return of passenger rail
Herald NOW

South Island wrap: Red zone reopening and; the return of passenger rail

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30 Nov 06:12 PM
South Island news wrap: The 90 minute crime spree across Christchurch
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South Island news wrap: The 90 minute crime spree across Christchurch

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23 Nov 06:48 PM
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The vanished: 62 people have disappeared without trace on NZ’s tallest peak
New Zealand

The vanished: 62 people have disappeared without trace on NZ’s tallest peak

'To live in the hearts of those we leave behind is not to die.'

03 Dec 06:00 AM
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'Fit for purpose' – North Harbour Hospital expansion to meet rising demand
Property

'Fit for purpose' – North Harbour Hospital expansion to meet rising demand

Auckland has 10 new private Allevia operating theatres. Now it will get a further seven.

02 Dec 11:47 PM
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'I felt so alone': The organisation working to help women succeed in the building industry
New Zealand

'I felt so alone': The organisation working to help women succeed in the building industry

Casey Aranui was told she would be 'too distracting', that there weren’t toilets for her.

02 Dec 05:00 PM
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Business wipeout: The 10 biggest liquidations in a brutal year
Business

Business wipeout: The 10 biggest liquidations in a brutal year

Liquidations hit 2278 in the year to October 31, the most since 2010.

02 Dec 04:00 PM
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Andrew Alderson: The West Indies quick who bettered the Black Caps' best
Opinion

Andrew Alderson: The West Indies quick who bettered the Black Caps' best

OPINION: The all-rounder removed NZ's most important players as his side claimed day one.

02 Dec 07:00 AM
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Condor Sevens: The unlikely high school champions nobody saw coming
School Rugby

Condor Sevens: The unlikely high school champions nobody saw coming

Coach Tom Peyton built this title run over three years on a zero budget.

02 Dec 02:55 AM

More Canterbury news

Williamson, Bracewell fight, as Windies claim day one honours in first test
Black Caps

Williamson, Bracewell fight, as Windies claim day one honours in first test

New Zealand struggled after losing the toss on day one in Christchurch.

02 Dec 06:07 AM
Gisborne mayor backs rate cap but warns exemptions must be 'timely'
New Zealand

Gisborne mayor backs rate cap but warns exemptions must be 'timely'

From 2029, councils need a regulator sign-off to go above a 4% rate increase.

02 Dec 03:50 AM
Black Friday spending down in blow to retail recovery
Retail

Black Friday spending down in blow to retail recovery

While many analysts were expecting spending to rise, Kiwis have kept their wallets closed.

02 Dec 03:46 AM
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Condor Sevens: The unlikely high school champions nobody saw coming
School Rugby

Condor Sevens: The unlikely high school champions nobody saw coming

Coach Tom Peyton built this title run over three years on a zero budget.

02 Dec 02:55 AM
Air NZ adds seats, 'business-friendly' flight times on key Rotorua routes
New Zealand

Air NZ adds seats, 'business-friendly' flight times on key Rotorua routes

The new schedule starts from March 30.

02 Dec 02:14 AM
Principal of school at centre of mouldy school lunch fiasco hurt by David Seymour's comments
New Zealand

Principal of school at centre of mouldy school lunch fiasco hurt by David Seymour's comments

Mouldy mince was served in Government-funded lunches at Haeata on Monday.

02 Dec 02:05 AM
‘Deliberately misled clients’: Financial adviser obtained $42k in commission
Business

‘Deliberately misled clients’: Financial adviser obtained $42k in commission

Junpu Wang denies all allegations.

02 Dec 01:27 AM
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 CCTV images released of mystery person after Christchurch scrap metal yard thefts
Christchurch

CCTV images released of mystery person after Christchurch scrap metal yard thefts

The wanted person wore a green hooded jacket and a dark cap.

02 Dec 12:54 AM
Christchurch dairy owner seriously assaulted during early morning robbery
Christchurch

Christchurch dairy owner seriously assaulted during early morning robbery

Family say it's not the first time they have been targeted.

01 Dec 10:18 PM
Seymour labels principal at centre of mouldy school lunches a media 'frequent flyer'
New Zealand

Seymour labels principal at centre of mouldy school lunches a media 'frequent flyer'

The principal has hit back saying the food is delivered daily and leftovers removed.

01 Dec 07:52 PM
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The academic research that went into new junior rugby headgear
Rugby

The academic research that went into new junior rugby headgear

The Ruru headgear cut impact forces by up to 40% in lab testing.

01 Dec 06:01 PM
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Muggy week ahead: Thunderstorms and strong winds to pound North Island
New Zealand

Muggy week ahead: Thunderstorms and strong winds to pound North Island

'This time we could see quite strong winds as well.'

01 Dec 04:00 PM
Watch: Inside Auckland’s $1 billion new convention centre
Business

Watch: Inside Auckland’s $1 billion new convention centre

The $1b centre will open to the public on February 11 next year.

01 Dec 03:32 AM
'Totally unacceptable:' Mouldy school lunches served to Christchurch students
Christchurch

'Totally unacceptable:' Mouldy school lunches served to Christchurch students

Principal Peggy Burrows says teachers intervened after students began eating.

01 Dec 03:30 AM
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