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Home / Canterbury

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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

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

12 Jan 04:00 PM
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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

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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

12 Jan 01:07 AM
25-year-old named as swimmer missing in Waikato River search
New Zealand

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

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

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

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

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
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
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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
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

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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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
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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
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What extreme heat in NZ does to your body
Lifestyle

What extreme heat in NZ does to your body

How to protect your health during a heatwave.

10 Jan 12:00 AM
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Mary Holm: How much insurance do you really need? What every household should weigh up
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Mary Holm: How much insurance do you really need? What every household should weigh up

OPINION: Basic life insurance cover is vital, even for low-income families.

09 Jan 04:00 PM
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'Everyone's broke': Why Canterbury man sells illegal cigarettes
New Zealand

'Everyone's broke': Why Canterbury man sells illegal cigarettes

One illicit tobacco seller has weighed in on the issue.

08 Jan 10:00 PM

More Canterbury news

Rescuers scramble to incident at Piha Beach after day of water tragedies
New Zealand

Rescuers scramble to incident at Piha Beach after day of water tragedies

At least two people are dead, one missing and another critically injured across NZ.

10 Jan 09:08 AM
Two Lotto players scoop $500k as Powerball jackpots to $10m
New Zealand

Two Lotto players scoop $500k as Powerball jackpots to $10m

A Hamilton couple won $1m last week after a sudden cancer diagnosis.

10 Jan 07:04 AM
'Extreme caution': Heat alerts as furnace-like temps strike NZ
New Zealand

'Extreme caution': Heat alerts as furnace-like temps strike NZ

Hastings is forecast to reach 38C tomorrow, with Napier close behind on 36C.

10 Jan 06:10 AM
'Had me retching': Christchurch beach closed due to 'ungodly' smell of raw sewage
New Zealand

'Had me retching': Christchurch beach closed due to 'ungodly' smell of raw sewage

A public health warning has been issued after raw sewage flowed into the busy beach.

10 Jan 05:17 AM
Escort stole thousands from clients while entering her payment details into their phones
New Zealand

Escort stole thousands from clients while entering her payment details into their phones

Anahera Marino then wanted home detention to continue escort work to repay her victims.

10 Jan 05:00 AM
Two dead, one missing after water tragedies in Canterbury, Bay of Plenty and Waikato
New Zealand

Two dead, one missing after water tragedies in Canterbury, Bay of Plenty and Waikato

Another person suffered critical injuries after a water incident at Mahurangi East.

10 Jan 02:42 AM
Police ease fears after body found in Christchurch red zone
New Zealand

Police ease fears after body found in Christchurch red zone

Police are treating the death as unexplained.

10 Jan 01:25 AM
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Heat alerts for 15 centres amid scorching temps, severe gales pose 'extreme' fire danger
New Zealand

Heat alerts for 15 centres amid scorching temps, severe gales pose 'extreme' fire danger

The MetService-issued heat alerts include several holiday hot spots.

10 Jan 12:26 AM
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What extreme heat in NZ does to your body
Lifestyle

What extreme heat in NZ does to your body

How to protect your health during a heatwave.

10 Jan 12:00 AM
Raw sewage overflows near popular Corsair Bay, Christchurch
New Zealand

Raw sewage overflows near popular Corsair Bay, Christchurch

Raw sewage has been spotted overflowing near popular Corsair Bay, Christchurch. Video / NZ Herald

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09 Jan 11:40 PM
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Mary Holm: How much insurance do you really need? What every household should weigh up
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Mary Holm: How much insurance do you really need? What every household should weigh up

OPINION: Basic life insurance cover is vital, even for low-income families.

09 Jan 04:00 PM
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Urgent repairs after $1.25b Transmission Gully highway surface peels off
Wellington

Urgent repairs after $1.25b Transmission Gully highway surface peels off

The road requires years more rebuilding work despite opening less than four years ago.

09 Jan 03:41 AM
'Records could roll': Heat alerts issued, forecast temperatures to reach 38C
New Zealand

'Records could roll': Heat alerts issued, forecast temperatures to reach 38C

Hastings is now forecast to reach 38C on Sunday, with 36C expected in Napier.

08 Jan 11:13 PM
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'Everyone's broke': Why Canterbury man sells illegal cigarettes
New Zealand

'Everyone's broke': Why Canterbury man sells illegal cigarettes

One illicit tobacco seller has weighed in on the issue.

08 Jan 10:00 PM
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