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Home / Canterbury

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Suppression remains for first responder accused of exporting child sex abuse material
New Zealand

Suppression remains for first responder accused of exporting child sex abuse material

The man faces five charges relating to exporting and possessing child sex abuse material.

22 Sep 11:06 PM
Christchurch

Police release photos of travelling gear in quest to identify man's body

The man is believed to be in his 30s or 40s with a distinctive birthmark on his forearm.

22 Sep 10:54 PM
Black Ferns

Black Ferns star Jorja Miller on awards, injuries, and World Cup lessons

'I wanted to make a big impact, but that’s not always possible,' Miller says.

22 Sep 08:31 PM

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'Weather rollercoaster': Heavy rain warnings in place for multiple regions
New Zealand

'Weather rollercoaster': Heavy rain warnings in place for multiple regions

Northland, Auckland and Bay of Plenty face downpours through to Wednesday.

22 Sep 05:00 PM
'Utterly heartbreaking': Three meningitis deaths in past five weeks
New Zealand

'Utterly heartbreaking': Three meningitis deaths in past five weeks

The Meningitis Foundation Aotearoa NZ is calling for urgent action.

22 Sep 05:15 AM
'Incredibly sad': Community comes to grips after unidentified man with unusual birthmark found dead
Christchurch

'Incredibly sad': Community comes to grips after unidentified man with unusual birthmark found dead

22 Sep 04:09 AM
The unlikely game helping neurodiverse kids build focus, friendships and confidence
Lifestyle

The unlikely game helping neurodiverse kids build focus, friendships and confidence

22 Sep 04:00 AM
Dawn arson attack leaves popular NZ business facing weeks of closure
New Zealand

Dawn arson attack leaves popular NZ business facing weeks of closure

22 Sep 02:52 AM
'My children are cold': Council ordered family to switch noisy heat pump off at night
New Zealand

'My children are cold': Council ordered family to switch noisy heat pump off at night

21 Sep 05:00 AM
Hardship on both sides: The unusual tenancy battle leaving a landlord and her tenants in turmoil
New Zealand

Hardship on both sides: The unusual tenancy battle leaving a landlord and her tenants in turmoil

The woman was assaulted overseas and wanted to move back into her newly tenanted home.

21 Sep 12:00 AM
Resident’s 30-month battle with Auckland Transport over claim speed hump caused house cracks
Auckland

Resident’s 30-month battle with Auckland Transport over claim speed hump caused house cracks

AT's testing found vibrations from the crossing were within safety limits.

20 Sep 11:55 PM
Wild weather leaves hundreds without power in Canterbury and Wellington
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Wild weather leaves hundreds without power in Canterbury and Wellington

Strong wind and heavy rain warnings are in place over the South Island this weekend.

20 Sep 10:34 PM
Travel Alerts: What’s new from WOW to WILD
Travel news

Travel Alerts: What’s new from WOW to WILD

Five activities that will pack your weekend.

20 Sep 05:48 PM
Cutting-edge safety: Kiwi team builds AI chainsaw drone
New Zealand

Cutting-edge safety: Kiwi team builds AI chainsaw drone

The project has secured a $10 million government grant over five years.

20 Sep 05:03 PM
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The making of Marokopa's 'monster': Tom Phillips' childhood, hobbies and descent
New Zealand

The making of Marokopa's 'monster': Tom Phillips' childhood, hobbies and descent

Before he abducted his children, Phillips was both their father - and home school teacher.

20 Sep 05:00 PM
South Island motorists urged to stay home as bad weather looms
New Zealand

South Island motorists urged to stay home as bad weather looms

Strong wind and heavy rain warnings are in place over the South Island this weekend.

20 Sep 08:08 AM
Otago mount major comeback for Ranfurly Shield win over Canterbury
NPC

Otago mount major comeback for Ranfurly Shield win over Canterbury

Trailing by as much as 15 points, the challengers took the lead in the 66th minute.

20 Sep 06:15 AM
'Significant': Red wind warning issued for Canterbury
New Zealand

'Significant': Red wind warning issued for Canterbury

Wind gusts could reach 140km/h, strong enough to damage property and trees.

19 Sep 11:22 PM
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Killer’s prison diary: The life, times, and confessions of an infamous murderer
New Zealand

Killer’s prison diary: The life, times, and confessions of an infamous murderer

Inside the mind of transgender killer Bronwyn Warwick.

19 Sep 09:00 PM
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RSA wars: Rebel faction tries to block rival leaders from receiving honours
New Zealand

RSA wars: Rebel faction tries to block rival leaders from receiving honours

Stan Hansen has asked the government not to honour Martyn Dunne and Jocelyn Faul.

19 Sep 08:00 PM

Video from around the region

Speeding car winds between lanes before knocking wing mirror off vehicle
Christchurch

Speeding car winds between lanes before knocking wing mirror off vehicle

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11 Sep 02:52 AM
South Island news wrap: Dunedin iconic stadium has only one act booked for next year
Herald NOW

South Island news wrap: Dunedin iconic stadium has only one act booked for next year

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09 Sep 07:53 PM
Emergency services respond to serious Christchurch incident
Christchurch

Emergency services respond to serious Christchurch incident

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09 Sep 05:08 AM
Allegedly stolen vehicles near-miss with Christchurch school kids
New Zealand

Allegedly stolen vehicles near-miss with Christchurch school kids

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03 Sep 04:45 AM
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The making of Marokopa's 'monster': Tom Phillips' childhood, hobbies and descent
New Zealand

The making of Marokopa's 'monster': Tom Phillips' childhood, hobbies and descent

Before he abducted his children, Phillips was both their father - and home school teacher.

20 Sep 05:00 PM
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Killer’s prison diary: The life, times, and confessions of an infamous murderer
New Zealand

Killer’s prison diary: The life, times, and confessions of an infamous murderer

Inside the mind of transgender killer Bronwyn Warwick.

19 Sep 09:00 PM
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RSA wars: Rebel faction tries to block rival leaders from receiving honours
New Zealand

RSA wars: Rebel faction tries to block rival leaders from receiving honours

Stan Hansen has asked the government not to honour Martyn Dunne and Jocelyn Faul.

19 Sep 08:00 PM
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Former city councillor's gold-trading business collapses
New Zealand

Former city councillor's gold-trading business collapses

Liquidators say unsecured creditors are owed more than $300,000.

19 Sep 06:00 PM
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Talley’s defamation trial hears claims of forged workplace injury files
Agribusiness

Talley’s defamation trial hears claims of forged workplace injury files

Court hears of Talley's injury management and claim files being falsified ahead of audit.

19 Sep 03:00 AM
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Letters: NZ 'far down the queue' for bankruptcy, Willis resignation question
Letters to the Editor

Letters: NZ 'far down the queue' for bankruptcy, Willis resignation question

OPINION: NZ's debt sits at 39% of GDP, far less than Japan, Britain and the United States.

19 Sep 02:20 AM

More Canterbury news

National title hopes for Tall Black and schoolmates
New Zealand

National title hopes for Tall Black and schoolmates

Napier Boys' High haven't won an NZ basketball title since 1992. Now's the big chance.

19 Sep 06:00 PM
'Heart of gold': Rotorua teen's act of kindness goes viral
New Zealand

'Heart of gold': Rotorua teen's act of kindness goes viral

The community is now rallying to support his US exchange dream.

19 Sep 06:00 PM
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Former city councillor's gold-trading business collapses
New Zealand

Former city councillor's gold-trading business collapses

Liquidators say unsecured creditors are owed more than $300,000.

19 Sep 06:00 PM
'Sad and tragic': Minister promises change to mental health bill after parents blow whistle
Politics

'Sad and tragic': Minister promises change to mental health bill after parents blow whistle

'You really have to question whether that is the right thing.'

19 Sep 05:00 PM
Gang members jailed after Southland drive-by shootings and assaults
New Zealand

Gang members jailed after Southland drive-by shootings and assaults

Sentences ranged from three years and four months to six years in prison.

19 Sep 07:14 AM
'Absolutely nuts': Hailstorm hits ahead of school holiday 'atmospheric river'
New Zealand

'Absolutely nuts': Hailstorm hits ahead of school holiday 'atmospheric river'

Hail blanketed streets in Bethlehem, Tauranga, leaving lawns icy for hours.

19 Sep 06:00 AM
Woman charged with arson after Seaview Hospital blaze
Christchurch

Woman charged with arson after Seaview Hospital blaze

Firefighters battled the inferno for nearly two days before it was declared out.

19 Sep 03:57 AM
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Talley’s defamation trial hears claims of forged workplace injury files
Agribusiness

Talley’s defamation trial hears claims of forged workplace injury files

Court hears of Talley's injury management and claim files being falsified ahead of audit.

19 Sep 03:00 AM
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Letters: NZ 'far down the queue' for bankruptcy, Willis resignation question
Letters to the Editor

Letters: NZ 'far down the queue' for bankruptcy, Willis resignation question

OPINION: NZ's debt sits at 39% of GDP, far less than Japan, Britain and the United States.

19 Sep 02:20 AM
Kitchen Things' Napier and Nelson stores to close this weekend
New Zealand

Kitchen Things' Napier and Nelson stores to close this weekend

The upmarket appliance retailer and related firms owe 396 creditors more than $16.6m.

19 Sep 02:01 AM
Mystery surrounds identity of person found dead at Christchurch property
Christchurch

Mystery surrounds identity of person found dead at Christchurch property

Police found the body at a property on Horotane Valley Rd this morning.

19 Sep 01:46 AM
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Kiwi rowers take on new mixed events at World Championships in Shanghai
Sport

Kiwi rowers take on new mixed events at World Championships in Shanghai

For the first time mixed crews will race at the World Championships in Shanghai.

18 Sep 11:53 PM
'Strength to strength': Where the Black Ferns have improved since Canada defeat
Black Ferns

'Strength to strength': Where the Black Ferns have improved since Canada defeat

The Black Ferns have not lost a World Cup knockout match since 1991.

18 Sep 08:16 PM
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First XV rugby: Herald’s annual awards
School Rugby

First XV rugby: Herald’s annual awards

Covering the latest developments in schools rugby.

18 Sep 07:31 PM
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