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Home / Canterbury

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America’s Cup champion’s breakthrough to fuel female athletes
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America’s Cup champion’s breakthrough to fuel female athletes

Maury Leyland-Penno hopes to help other female athletes after struggling with her health.

05 Jan 02:15 AM
Christchurch

'Item of concern': Bomb squad called to leafy Christchurch suburb

Incident led to police cordoning off a street in Fendalton.

05 Jan 01:18 AM
Christchurch

One dead after serious crash south of Christchurch

Emergency services were called to Jones Rd shortly after 7.45am this morning.

05 Jan 12:04 AM

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Top chefs on where they eat, what to drink, and how much to tip in Auckland
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Top chefs on where they eat, what to drink, and how much to tip in Auckland

'Nothing turns me off more than being offered still, sparkling or tap.' - Sean Connolly.

04 Jan 11:00 PM
Beloved pets caught up in stolen ute ‘dognapping’ drama
New Zealand

Beloved pets caught up in stolen ute ‘dognapping’ drama

The dogs, Nala and Jock, were found safe after two days missing.

04 Jan 09:00 PM
'Got to stop': Why ex-Two by Two church members are breaking decades of silence
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'Got to stop': Why ex-Two by Two church members are breaking decades of silence

04 Jan 09:00 PM
Large-scale search for missing 20-year-old tramper resumes
New Zealand

Large-scale search for missing 20-year-old tramper resumes

04 Jan 08:38 PM
Patients at risk of identity theft, extortion after ManageMyHealth hack
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Patients at risk of identity theft, extortion after ManageMyHealth hack

04 Jan 07:07 PM
NZ’s ultimate winter destination that isn’t Queenstown
Travel

NZ’s ultimate winter destination that isn’t Queenstown

04 Jan 07:00 PM
Christmas holiday road toll halves again but police say ‘still too many’
New Zealand

Christmas holiday road toll halves again but police say ‘still too many’

Seven people died on the roads over the Christmas period, down from 15 the year before.

04 Jan 06:29 PM
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Nick Leggett: We can build big, so why has New Zealand’s pipeline run dry?
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Nick Leggett: We can build big, so why has New Zealand’s pipeline run dry?

OPINION: Construction has shed 16,000 jobs in two years as major work dries up.

04 Jan 05:00 PM
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From CRL to Costco: The mega projects that will change 2026’s skyline
Property

From CRL to Costco: The mega projects that will change 2026’s skyline

Te Waihorotiu Station and the CRL promise to transform central Auckland travel.

04 Jan 04:00 PM
Police issue urgent appeal in large-scale search for missing 20-year-old tramper
New Zealand

Police issue urgent appeal in large-scale search for missing 20-year-old tramper

Connor Purvis, 20, planned to summit Mt Huxley around December 30.

04 Jan 08:46 AM
Former Dunedin mayor Jules Radich dies
New Zealand

Former Dunedin mayor Jules Radich dies

Flags are at half-mast as Dunedin farewells former mayor.

04 Jan 02:40 AM
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'Blade or bayonet': FBI tip helps NZ Police foil mass stabbing by 21-year-old
New Zealand

'Blade or bayonet': FBI tip helps NZ Police foil mass stabbing by 21-year-old

The young extremist was raided just before executing his plan for a mass stabbing attack.

04 Jan 01:00 AM
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How do architects design homes when they are for themselves?
Property

How do architects design homes when they are for themselves?

Could architects say they are the 'perfect client' when they design their own new homes?

03 Jan 11:00 PM
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Liam Dann: This isn't a housing market meltdown, it's a full-blown crash
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Liam Dann: This isn't a housing market meltdown, it's a full-blown crash

OPINION: The sugar rush of rising property prices went on too long. Now we're going cold.

03 Jan 09:00 PM
Weather: SH35 partially reopens, motorists urged to be cautious
New Zealand

Weather: SH35 partially reopens, motorists urged to be cautious

The highway near Tolaga Bay was closed overnight due to flooding.

03 Jan 07:51 PM
How a Kiwi couple built an exclusive lodge that drew Oprah's attention
Travel

How a Kiwi couple built an exclusive lodge that drew Oprah's attention

'It’s one of the best places in the world to see the stars.'

03 Jan 07:00 PM
Police probe early morning Christchurch fire as man faces arson charge
New Zealand

Police probe early morning Christchurch fire as man faces arson charge

Officers were called to the incident on Worcester St about 5.10am today.

03 Jan 12:33 AM

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Hailstorm in summer: Severe thunderstorm warnings hit South Island
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Hailstorm in summer: Severe thunderstorm warnings hit South Island

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27 Dec 03:20 AM
Wet weather in Westmorland, Christchurch
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Wet weather in Westmorland, Christchurch

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27 Dec 02:03 AM
South Island news wrap: Govt backs local seafarers in Timaru, MBIE cracks down on Dunedin flats
New Zealand

South Island news wrap: Govt backs local seafarers in Timaru, MBIE cracks down on Dunedin flats

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09 Dec 07:39 PM
St Andrew's College students stun again with end-of-year school prizegiving performance
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St Andrew's College students stun again with end-of-year school prizegiving performance

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08 Dec 03:08 AM
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Top chefs on where they eat, what to drink, and how much to tip in Auckland
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Top chefs on where they eat, what to drink, and how much to tip in Auckland

'Nothing turns me off more than being offered still, sparkling or tap.' - Sean Connolly.

04 Jan 11:00 PM
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'Got to stop': Why ex-Two by Two church members are breaking decades of silence
New Zealand

'Got to stop': Why ex-Two by Two church members are breaking decades of silence

Ex-members are speaking out en masse about the Two by Twos church. They explain why.

04 Jan 09:00 PM
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Nick Leggett: We can build big, so why has New Zealand’s pipeline run dry?
Opinion

Nick Leggett: We can build big, so why has New Zealand’s pipeline run dry?

OPINION: Construction has shed 16,000 jobs in two years as major work dries up.

04 Jan 05:00 PM
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From CRL to Costco: The mega projects that will change 2026’s skyline
Property

From CRL to Costco: The mega projects that will change 2026’s skyline

Te Waihorotiu Station and the CRL promise to transform central Auckland travel.

04 Jan 04:00 PM
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'Blade or bayonet': FBI tip helps NZ Police foil mass stabbing by 21-year-old
New Zealand

'Blade or bayonet': FBI tip helps NZ Police foil mass stabbing by 21-year-old

The young extremist was raided just before executing his plan for a mass stabbing attack.

04 Jan 01:00 AM
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How do architects design homes when they are for themselves?
Property

How do architects design homes when they are for themselves?

Could architects say they are the 'perfect client' when they design their own new homes?

03 Jan 11:00 PM

More Canterbury news

'Bring it back to new life': Historic Canterbury hotel reopens
New Zealand

'Bring it back to new life': Historic Canterbury hotel reopens

Director Sourav Sharma plans to buy the historic limestone pub within three years.

02 Jan 09:29 PM
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From Christchurch to Carnegie Hall: The Kiwi voice behind the King’s Singers’ enduring legacy
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From Christchurch to Carnegie Hall: The Kiwi voice behind the King’s Singers’ enduring legacy

Chris Bruerton became the first non-UK member in the group’s 50-year history.

02 Jan 08:00 PM
Police concerned after bike left for a week at remote campsite
New Zealand

Police concerned after bike left for a week at remote campsite

There are fears the bike's owner may be overdue from a trip.

02 Jan 07:51 PM
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Multimillionaire insights on how to make money: The advice most won’t want to hear
Business

Multimillionaire insights on how to make money: The advice most won’t want to hear

Christchurch car yard supremo Paul Kelly sits down with Mike Thorpe.

02 Jan 04:00 PM
NZ's Best Beach 2026: Help choose the 2026 winners, from hidden gems to city sands
Travel

NZ's Best Beach 2026: Help choose the 2026 winners, from hidden gems to city sands

The search for the country's best beach returns and we need your help.

02 Jan 04:00 PM
Severe thunderstorm warnings lifted for Auckland and Northland, weather watches remain
New Zealand

Severe thunderstorm warnings lifted for Auckland and Northland, weather watches remain

Heavy rain could bring flash flooding and treacherous driving today.

02 Jan 05:11 AM
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Detective investigated after having intimate relationship with rape complainant
New Zealand

Detective investigated after having intimate relationship with rape complainant

Queensland Police withdrew a job offer while they investigate the man's conduct.

02 Jan 01:00 AM
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From sawmilling to $2b empire: The Kiwi rich-listers most people have never heard of
New Zealand

From sawmilling to $2b empire: The Kiwi rich-listers most people have never heard of

The Richardson Group's wealth was reported at $600 million this year.

01 Jan 09:00 PM
Two seriously injured after Ferris wheel fall at Christchurch music festival
New Zealand

Two seriously injured after Ferris wheel fall at Christchurch music festival

The men fell from the amusement feature about 2am during one of its final rides.

01 Jan 04:04 AM
Ex-director of stockbroking firm claims business underpaid him $155k
Wellington

Ex-director of stockbroking firm claims business underpaid him $155k

The case is the latest in a long string of legal fights between Smalley and the firm.

01 Jan 12:07 AM
NY Day weather: Thunderstorms, floods and slips loom in the south, ‘quite nice’ up north
New Zealand

NY Day weather: Thunderstorms, floods and slips loom in the south, ‘quite nice’ up north

Downpours of up to 40mm/h may trigger flash flooding, slips and poor driving.

31 Dec 10:51 PM
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Lotto: Strike Four ticket sold in North Island town nabs $700,000 prize
New Zealand

Lotto: Strike Four ticket sold in North Island town nabs $700,000 prize

Three other punters also welcome new year with big win.

31 Dec 10:00 PM
Top cop walks the NYE beat to honour slain policewoman
New Zealand

Top cop walks the NYE beat to honour slain policewoman

Commissioner Richard Chambers spent New Year’s Eve patrolling the streets of Nelson.

31 Dec 10:00 PM
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Streets of gold: Auckland's most expensive streets revealed
New Zealand

Streets of gold: Auckland's most expensive streets revealed

The average price of homes on Auckland most expensive street is $11m.

31 Dec 09:00 PM
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