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Home / Canterbury

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Police arrest shoplifters accused of $250k theft spree
New Zealand

Police arrest shoplifters accused of $250k theft spree

The pair have been charged as a new police team targeting retail crime is launched.

18 Jul 06:05 AM
New Zealand

'No tattoos, no spinach': Napier deputy mayor hailed as a 'Superhuman'

Annette Brosnan has won top individual local government award but she's stepping down.

18 Jul 04:03 AM
Christchurch

Up in the air: Takahē safe at bird sanctuary, but what about other species?

26 public submissions to revitalise the park were made in just 48 hours.

18 Jul 02:06 AM

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'Now or never': Damon Harvey running for mayor of Hastings
New Zealand

'Now or never': Damon Harvey running for mayor of Hastings

'Times are tough and we must have a strong and supportive council there for its people.'

18 Jul 01:14 AM
Police seek identity of mystery man photographed near Auckland church blaze
New Zealand

Police seek identity of mystery man photographed near Auckland church blaze

Eight fire trucks were on the scene at the peak of the blaze at St Mary's Catholic Church.

18 Jul 01:07 AM
All Blacks v France: Where the game will be won and why Love is the key
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All Blacks v France: Where the game will be won and why Love is the key

18 Jul 12:08 AM
‘Our phones were dead’: Injured teen hiker recounts dramatic night rescue
Christchurch

‘Our phones were dead’: Injured teen hiker recounts dramatic night rescue

18 Jul 12:00 AM
Referee abuse: The alarming stats that highlight a troubling trend
Sport

Referee abuse: The alarming stats that highlight a troubling trend

17 Jul 10:30 PM
'Seismic shift in our world': Fat Freddy's Drop pay tribute to founder Christopher 'Mu' Faiumu
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'Seismic shift in our world': Fat Freddy's Drop pay tribute to founder Christopher 'Mu' Faiumu

17 Jul 09:14 PM
'Girls are freaking out': Netball stars in panic over ANZ Premiership future
Silver Ferns

'Girls are freaking out': Netball stars in panic over ANZ Premiership future

Maddy Gordon's revealed players are panicking over the ANZ Premiership's uncertain future.

17 Jul 06:45 PM
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Liam Napier: Why Chiefs-dominated All Blacks should avoid form fade
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Liam Napier: Why Chiefs-dominated All Blacks should avoid form fade

ANALYSIS: Scott Robertson endears himself to locals by injecting seven Chiefs into his XV.

17 Jul 06:00 PM
National joins Labour to back bill protecting workers talking about pay
New Zealand

National joins Labour to back bill protecting workers talking about pay

Camilla Belich's bill aims to end enforceable pay secrecy clauses in New Zealand.

17 Jul 05:23 AM
Teens accused of travelling more than 500km in stolen Uber Eats car
Christchurch

Teens accused of travelling more than 500km in stolen Uber Eats car

The teens allegedly stole the car while the Uber Eats driver left to deliver food.

17 Jul 02:57 AM
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More than half of Crown Regional Holdings' loan book flagged as 'at risk'
Companies

More than half of Crown Regional Holdings' loan book flagged as 'at risk'

Three companies which received Government loans have gone into liquidation.

16 Jul 08:54 PM
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Society Insider: Peter and Lucinda Burling’s glamorous new life in Italy; Rich list daughters enjoy Euro summer
Lifestyle

Society Insider: Peter and Lucinda Burling’s glamorous new life in Italy; Rich list daughters enjoy Euro summer

Plus, YouTube star holds Texas fundraiser in his new Ponsonby bar.

16 Jul 05:00 PM
The regions most at risk from billions in future flood damages
New Zealand

The regions most at risk from billions in future flood damages

Almost 220,000 homes worth $180b are in flood zones.

16 Jul 05:00 PM
Watch: Member of public rams allegedly stolen vehicle in Gisborne
New Zealand

Watch: Member of public rams allegedly stolen vehicle in Gisborne

"We strongly discourage people from taking matters into their own hands."

16 Jul 03:00 AM
Beekeeper advocacy group comes under pressure
New Zealand

Beekeeper advocacy group comes under pressure

Rifts among industry groups, charities and agencies in the beekeeping industry.

16 Jul 03:00 AM
Five-year-old child victim in dog attack
Christchurch

Five-year-old child victim in dog attack

The youngster was attacked at Darnley Rd, near the Waipara River, yesterday afternoon.

16 Jul 02:03 AM
'Rare gem': NZ film set for US debut after local success
Entertainment

'Rare gem': NZ film set for US debut after local success

Tinā has cemented its place as one of New Zealand's most successful films to date.

16 Jul 01:00 AM

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Fresh plea for safe parking for night shift staff at Christchurch Hospital
New Zealand

Fresh plea for safe parking for night shift staff at Christchurch Hospital

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15 Jul 07:47 PM
Showquest Christchurch Regional Finals 2025 Highlights
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Showquest Christchurch Regional Finals 2025 Highlights

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10 Jul 06:00 AM
Car submerged in Christchurch’s Avon River
New Zealand

Car submerged in Christchurch’s Avon River

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07 Jul 08:41 AM
Frank Film: Stories from the South, Episode 8: High on Culture
New Zealand

Frank Film: Stories from the South, Episode 8: High on Culture

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03 Jul 05:00 AM
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All Blacks v France: Where the game will be won and why Love is the key
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All Blacks v France: Where the game will be won and why Love is the key

Liam Napier analyses where the third match could be won and lost.

18 Jul 12:08 AM
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Liam Napier: Why Chiefs-dominated All Blacks should avoid form fade
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Liam Napier: Why Chiefs-dominated All Blacks should avoid form fade

ANALYSIS: Scott Robertson endears himself to locals by injecting seven Chiefs into his XV.

17 Jul 06:00 PM
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More than half of Crown Regional Holdings' loan book flagged as 'at risk'
Companies

More than half of Crown Regional Holdings' loan book flagged as 'at risk'

Three companies which received Government loans have gone into liquidation.

16 Jul 08:54 PM
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Society Insider: Peter and Lucinda Burling’s glamorous new life in Italy; Rich list daughters enjoy Euro summer
Lifestyle

Society Insider: Peter and Lucinda Burling’s glamorous new life in Italy; Rich list daughters enjoy Euro summer

Plus, YouTube star holds Texas fundraiser in his new Ponsonby bar.

16 Jul 05:00 PM
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Richard Prebble: Why the Regulatory Standards Bill matters for property rights
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Richard Prebble: Why the Regulatory Standards Bill matters for property rights

OPINION: Property rights are a cornerstone of liberal democracy, but not in New Zealand.

16 Jul 12:00 AM
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Michelle Palmer: The retirement village sector is commercial, and it must be
Opinion

Michelle Palmer: The retirement village sector is commercial, and it must be

OPINION: Retirement villages use a licence-to-occupy model with deferred management fees.

15 Jul 06:00 PM

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Richard Prebble: Why the Regulatory Standards Bill matters for property rights
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Richard Prebble: Why the Regulatory Standards Bill matters for property rights

OPINION: Property rights are a cornerstone of liberal democracy, but not in New Zealand.

16 Jul 12:00 AM
Four crashes in Hawke’s Bay send four to hospital
New Zealand

Four crashes in Hawke’s Bay send four to hospital

Two of the people injured were in a serious condition.

15 Jul 11:58 PM
Fresh plea for safe parking for night shift staff at Christchurch Hospital
New Zealand

Fresh plea for safe parking for night shift staff at Christchurch Hospital

Newstalk ZB South Island News Director Claire Sherwood on Council motion to investigate safe parking for staff working night shifts at Christchurch Hospital Video / Herald Now

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15 Jul 07:47 PM
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Michelle Palmer: The retirement village sector is commercial, and it must be
Opinion

Michelle Palmer: The retirement village sector is commercial, and it must be

OPINION: Retirement villages use a licence-to-occupy model with deferred management fees.

15 Jul 06:00 PM
'Barbaric': All Blacks legend blasts Run It Straight trend
New Zealand

'Barbaric': All Blacks legend blasts Run It Straight trend

Mike Cron has coached some of rugby's biggest hitters - he's no fan of Run It Straight.

15 Jul 05:00 PM
'I was going through a lot': Security guard who assaulted Uber driver keeps licence
New Zealand

'I was going through a lot': Security guard who assaulted Uber driver keeps licence

Leon Saufoi assaulted a driver who refused to transport him and his drunk mates.

15 Jul 08:00 AM
'A gross over-reaction': Woman was already on bail when she started smashing a car with a hammer
New Zealand

'A gross over-reaction': Woman was already on bail when she started smashing a car with a hammer

Nastasia Edwards threatened to kill a woman and her children.

15 Jul 05:00 AM
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No arrests over suspicious fire which destroyed Napier home
New Zealand

No arrests over suspicious fire which destroyed Napier home

The house burned down twice in a year. An investigation into the latest fire has finished.

15 Jul 01:43 AM
Fog disrupts, cancels dozens of flights in and out of South Island airports
Travel news

Fog disrupts, cancels dozens of flights in and out of South Island airports

Several flights have already been diverted to Wellington or their home airports.

15 Jul 01:14 AM
‘A few tears’: Crusaders hooker on reasons behind move to Waratahs
Super Rugby

‘A few tears’: Crusaders hooker on reasons behind move to Waratahs

Ioane Moananu is leaving the Crusaders for more playing time with the Waratahs.

14 Jul 10:30 PM
NZ's $32m satellite mission unresponsive, Space Minister silent
New Zealand

NZ's $32m satellite mission unresponsive, Space Minister silent

Judith Collins won't comment on the satellite mission issues.

14 Jul 09:14 PM
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Tech Insider: A web browser is coming from the makers of ChatGPT – and it's made by a Kiwi
Business

Tech Insider: A web browser is coming from the makers of ChatGPT – and it's made by a Kiwi

OPINION: A new browser could upend Google's monopoly. ComCom boss boosts Uber rivals.

14 Jul 05:00 PM
Black Sox secure silver after hard-fought final against Venezuela
Sport

Black Sox secure silver after hard-fought final against Venezuela

The Black Sox lost 3-0 to Venezuela in the final, earning a silver medal.

14 Jul 05:51 AM
Locker Room: Grace Brooker's journey to AFLW with Essendon
Sport

Locker Room: Grace Brooker's journey to AFLW with Essendon

Grace Brooker returned from a 2021 patella tendon rupture to join Essendon.

14 Jul 04:26 AM
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