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Home / Canterbury

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Bluebridge ferry chaos adds $500 to cost of each student's regatta trip
New Zealand

Bluebridge ferry chaos adds $500 to cost of each student's regatta trip

BlueBridge's Connemara has been out of service for nine days so far.

30 Mar 05:52 AM
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'Heart beating out of his chest': Teen's 45-minute fight with 2m shark off city's pier

The 14-year-old held onto the sevengill shark at the end of the line for 45 minutes.

30 Mar 05:39 AM
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Pooch pool party: The day every dog gets to make a splash

The Waltham Summer Pool day let only dogs, not humans, into the water.

30 Mar 05:00 AM

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Gas up 300%, power doubled: Why Wattie's says local manufacturing no longer works
Manufacturing

Gas up 300%, power doubled: Why Wattie's says local manufacturing no longer works

Gas costs for Wattie's have jumped about 300% in the past seven years.

30 Mar 04:00 AM
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Celebrity homes and coastal retreats: The South Island properties we obsessed over
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Celebrity homes and coastal retreats: The South Island properties we obsessed over

A former manor visited by a royal and Kim Dotcom's old mansion also drew plenty of clicks.

30 Mar 03:00 AM
King's reign: 66-year Maadi Cup wait over as Waikato Dio complete North Island double
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King's reign: 66-year Maadi Cup wait over as Waikato Dio complete North Island double

30 Mar 12:04 AM
Dutch and Māori family united as late opa honoured with World War II bravery medal
New Zealand

Dutch and Māori family united as late opa honoured with World War II bravery medal

29 Mar 10:11 PM
'Pretty gutted': Crusaders prop Tamaiti Williams sidelined by spinal infection
Super Rugby

'Pretty gutted': Crusaders prop Tamaiti Williams sidelined by spinal infection

29 Mar 08:19 PM
One dead after crash in Christchurch
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One dead after crash in Christchurch

29 Mar 06:56 PM
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'Unacceptable': 125 teachers in inappropriate relationships with students over last 20 years
New Zealand

'Unacceptable': 125 teachers in inappropriate relationships with students over last 20 years

The cases involve pregnancies, marriage, sexting, and grooming.

29 Mar 06:37 PM
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Phil Gifford: The hospital visits that showed Jason Ryan's true character
Phil Gifford
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Phil Gifford: The hospital visits that showed Jason Ryan's true character

As a young man, an All Blacks assistant showed his loyalty with visits to an injured mate.

29 Mar 05:01 PM
NZ Post backs down on decision to pull services for 10 lucky stores
Wellington

NZ Post backs down on decision to pull services for 10 lucky stores

Wellington's Marsden Books was one of 10 successful stores around the country.

29 Mar 07:36 AM
'Nobody saw that stoppage coming': Yama stuns Helu with TKO
Boxing

'Nobody saw that stoppage coming': Yama stuns Helu with TKO

Helu had never lost by stoppage in a decade of professional boxing.

29 Mar 02:01 AM
Auckland Airport fog restrictions lifted
Auckland

Auckland Airport fog restrictions lifted

Morning fog caused widespread travel disruption for both arriving and departing flights.

28 Mar 10:32 PM
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Auckland Airport fog restrictions lifted
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Auckland Airport fog restrictions lifted

Morning fog caused widespread travel disruption for both arriving and departing flights.

28 Mar 10:32 PM
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Household names: Why All Blacks, Wahs and TV stars are signing up to sell homes
New Zealand

Household names: Why All Blacks, Wahs and TV stars are signing up to sell homes

Well-known Kiwis are finding their way to a career in real estate.

28 Mar 08:00 PM
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'The songs don't seem to get older': Neil Finn on recapturing Split Enz magic live
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'The songs don't seem to get older': Neil Finn on recapturing Split Enz magic live

Their Electric Avenue set in Christchurch was the band's 1000th live show.

28 Mar 05:00 PM
'A rare and intimate window': Influential architect's art treasure trove up for auction
New Zealand

'A rare and intimate window': Influential architect's art treasure trove up for auction

The sale includes rare pieces by Pat Hanly and Bill Hammond.

28 Mar 02:00 AM
Month’s rain in days: MetService reviews storm's impact, warns more is coming
New Zealand

Month’s rain in days: MetService reviews storm's impact, warns more is coming

Kaitaia recorded 231mm in two days, more than double its usual March rainfall.

28 Mar 12:44 AM
Drug bust uncovers thousands of cannabis plants, four people arrested and charged
Christchurch

Drug bust uncovers thousands of cannabis plants, four people arrested and charged

Four men aged from 37 to 39 have faced court on a series of cannabis-related charges.

27 Mar 11:14 PM

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29 Mar 07:49 PM
Dan Carter kicks first goal at One NZ stadium
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Dan Carter kicks first goal at One NZ stadium

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26 Mar 10:34 PM
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Gas up 300%, power doubled: Why Wattie's says local manufacturing no longer works
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Gas up 300%, power doubled: Why Wattie's says local manufacturing no longer works

Gas costs for Wattie's have jumped about 300% in the past seven years.

30 Mar 04:00 AM
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Celebrity homes and coastal retreats: The South Island properties we obsessed over
Property

Celebrity homes and coastal retreats: The South Island properties we obsessed over

A former manor visited by a royal and Kim Dotcom's old mansion also drew plenty of clicks.

30 Mar 03:00 AM
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King's reign: 66-year Maadi Cup wait over as Waikato Dio complete North Island double
Sport

King's reign: 66-year Maadi Cup wait over as Waikato Dio complete North Island double

King's College reclaimed the Maadi Cup for the first time since 1960.

30 Mar 12:04 AM
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'Unacceptable': 125 teachers in inappropriate relationships with students over last 20 years
New Zealand

'Unacceptable': 125 teachers in inappropriate relationships with students over last 20 years

The cases involve pregnancies, marriage, sexting, and grooming.

29 Mar 06:37 PM
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Phil Gifford: The hospital visits that showed Jason Ryan's true character
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Phil Gifford: The hospital visits that showed Jason Ryan's true character

As a young man, an All Blacks assistant showed his loyalty with visits to an injured mate.

29 Mar 05:01 PM
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Household names: Why All Blacks, Wahs and TV stars are signing up to sell homes
New Zealand

Household names: Why All Blacks, Wahs and TV stars are signing up to sell homes

Well-known Kiwis are finding their way to a career in real estate.

28 Mar 08:00 PM

More Canterbury news

Store worker's arm broken during robbery, police hunt four masked intruders
New Zealand

Store worker's arm broken during robbery, police hunt four masked intruders

Police found the stolen getaway car abandoned outside the city.

27 Mar 09:27 PM
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Explained: What is NZ20? Everything to know about new T20 league
Cricket

Explained: What is NZ20? Everything to know about new T20 league

New Zealand Cricket has given a green light in principle for the franchise competition.

27 Mar 08:00 PM
Watch Maadi Regatta: Secondary school rowers clash in A finals
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Watch Maadi Regatta: Secondary school rowers clash in A finals

Watch all the action from the 2026 Maadi Regatta.

27 Mar 06:45 PM
Watch Maadi Regatta: Secondary school rowers clash in B finals
Sport

Watch Maadi Regatta: Secondary school rowers clash in B finals

Watch all the action from the 2026 Maadi Regatta.

27 Mar 06:43 PM
Birdie, eagle, takahē: Beloved golf course to be sanctuary for one of NZ's most endangered birds
New Zealand

Birdie, eagle, takahē: Beloved golf course to be sanctuary for one of NZ's most endangered birds

The 2530ha Cape Sanctuary now has 18 takahē with a permit for up to 100.

27 Mar 05:00 PM
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Christopher Luxon grapples with ghost of Covid response as new disaster looms
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Christopher Luxon grapples with ghost of Covid response as new disaster looms

The Government is keen to make sure its reaction to a crisis differs from Labour's.

27 Mar 04:00 PM
'Shockingly high reading': Drunk driver five times over limit arrested
New Zealand

'Shockingly high reading': Drunk driver five times over limit arrested

It took three police units to locate the driver, who denied drinking.

27 Mar 08:38 AM
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How a young teacher hid sexual relationships with two students for more than a year
New Zealand

How a young teacher hid sexual relationships with two students for more than a year

Sam Bocock used aliases like ‘Michael’, ‘Alex’ and ‘Bella’ to hide the affairs.

27 Mar 06:10 AM
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‘Isn’t this grouse?’: Inside opening day at Christchurch’s new covered stadium
Christchurch

‘Isn’t this grouse?’: Inside opening day at Christchurch’s new covered stadium

The fully enclosed One NZ Stadium opened amid gale force winds outside.

27 Mar 06:00 AM
Christchurch is booming – and Aucklanders are increasingly moving south
Christchurch

Christchurch is booming – and Aucklanders are increasingly moving south

Lower house prices, a healthy economy and attractive lifestyle are drawing people in.

27 Mar 04:31 AM
'Only way forward': Heinz Wattie’s confirms plant closures, 300 jobs to go
Retail

'Only way forward': Heinz Wattie’s confirms plant closures, 300 jobs to go

Manufacturing sites in Christchurch, Dunedin and Auckland will close.

27 Mar 03:11 AM
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'Isn’t this grouse?': Christchurch’s $683m stadium finally opens its doors
New Zealand

'Isn’t this grouse?': Christchurch’s $683m stadium finally opens its doors

The first public event is Super Rugby Pacific's Super Round over Anzac Weekend.

27 Mar 12:12 AM
Dan Carter kicks first goal at One NZ stadium
Christchurch

Dan Carter kicks first goal at One NZ stadium

The $683 million stadium, four years in the making, has been delivered on time and on budget, and will now enter its final operational phase before hosting its first major event.

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26 Mar 10:34 PM
Hallenstein Glassons profit jumps 32% as sales surge to $275m
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Hallenstein Glassons profit jumps 32% as sales surge to $275m

Glassons Australia led the way with $151.8m in sales and $13.8m net profit.

26 Mar 10:27 PM
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