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Home / Canterbury

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Fog cancels flights at Auckland Airport
New Zealand

Fog cancels flights at Auckland Airport

Multiple regional flights in and out of the city are affected.

07 Nov 07:24 PM
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'Like using a water pistol to put out a bush fire': Actor Cohen Holloway on living with brain cancer

Told he had six months to live, the star is still defying the odds.

07 Nov 07:00 PM
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Sunshine for most, but rain set to linger over Auckland this weekend

Auckland faces a muggy weekend with showers and a risk of thunderstorms.

07 Nov 04:00 PM

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Wool revival adds extra buzz to Canterbury’s biggest A&P event
New Zealand

Wool revival adds extra buzz to Canterbury’s biggest A&P event

A new Wool Zone marquee will feature fashion shows and interactive exhibits.

07 Nov 04:00 PM
‘Blatant lie’: Ex-All Black hits out at Fire and Emergency over incorrect briefing to Deputy PM
New Zealand

‘Blatant lie’: Ex-All Black hits out at Fire and Emergency over incorrect briefing to Deputy PM

The 10-test All Blacks halfback shared a video to social media voicing his frustration.

07 Nov 06:00 AM
Wet weekend for Auckland, but sunshine for much of the country
New Zealand

Wet weekend for Auckland, but sunshine for much of the country

07 Nov 05:00 AM
‘Navigating this transition’: Former All Black Aaron Smith confirms marriage split
Lifestyle

‘Navigating this transition’: Former All Black Aaron Smith confirms marriage split

07 Nov 02:39 AM
Chopper rides and country music: Inside Calder Stewart’s 70th birthday celebration
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Chopper rides and country music: Inside Calder Stewart’s 70th birthday celebration

07 Nov 02:00 AM
Armed police swarm Christchurch street after serious incident
New Zealand

Armed police swarm Christchurch street after serious incident

07 Nov 01:37 AM
'Well ablaze': Hedge fire spreads to shed in North Canterbury
Christchurch

'Well ablaze': Hedge fire spreads to shed in North Canterbury

Two fire crews and water tankers are working to bring it under control.

07 Nov 12:40 AM
Major provider not included in next round of Seymour's school lunch scheme
Politics

Major provider not included in next round of Seymour's school lunch scheme

New suppliers have been announced for David Seymour's primary school lunch programme.

07 Nov 12:31 AM
Young Horticulturist of the Year: Canterbury’s big win
New Zealand

Young Horticulturist of the Year: Canterbury’s big win

The 29-year-old nursery manager also claimed two top specialist awards.

06 Nov 10:05 PM
How NZ Sculpture OnShore has raised millions for Women's Refuge
New Zealand

How NZ Sculpture OnShore has raised millions for Women's Refuge

Taranaki artist Daniel McKerrow's towering steel $119,000 sculpture has won an award.

06 Nov 06:00 PM
Queensland superstar set to start hot favourite in NZ Cup
Racing

Queensland superstar set to start hot favourite in NZ Cup

Aussie champ Leap To Fame is in Canterbury for the NZ Cup after missing out last year.

06 Nov 04:00 PM
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Early-season stunner aims to catch flying filly in first classic of campaign
Racing

Early-season stunner aims to catch flying filly in first classic of campaign

Lollapalooza was the one-time favourite for tomorrow's NZ 1000 Guineas at Riccarton.

06 Nov 04:00 PM
Queensland superstar set to start hot favourite in NZ Cup
Racing

Queensland superstar set to start hot favourite in NZ Cup

Aussie champ Leap To Fame is in Canterbury for the NZ Cup after missing out last year.

06 Nov 04:00 PM
Te Akau quartet face imposing favourite in NZ 1000 Guineas
Racing

Te Akau quartet face imposing favourite in NZ 1000 Guineas

Trainers have a strong team as they seek to defend classic title at Riccarton.

06 Nov 04:00 PM
Breakers fall short in 700th-game thriller against 36ers
Breakers

Breakers fall short in 700th-game thriller against 36ers

Izaiah Brockington fired 25 points, his second 25-point game this season.

06 Nov 10:16 AM
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Top chefs react: Restaurants on what they really think about Michelin coming to NZ
Lifestyle

Top chefs react: Restaurants on what they really think about Michelin coming to NZ

Amisfield's Vaughan Mabee wants to hug Tourism New Zealand – but what about everyone else?

06 Nov 04:21 AM
From garage studio to gold: Christchurch hip-hop crew win on world stage
Entertainment

From garage studio to gold: Christchurch hip-hop crew win on world stage

Artistic director Jobelle Junko Nuñez founded the crew in her garage in 2021.

06 Nov 04:00 AM

Video from around the region

Armed police close Innes Rd in Christchurch amid unfolding incident
New Zealand

Armed police close Innes Rd in Christchurch amid unfolding incident

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07 Nov 02:35 AM
Jason Bridgwater speaks after James Holder found guilty of his brother David Bridgwater's murder
Crime

Jason Bridgwater speaks after James Holder found guilty of his brother David Bridgwater's murder

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31 Oct 05:01 AM
‘True miracle’ - Horses rescued from burning paddocks as Kaikōura fires raged
New Zealand

‘True miracle’ - Horses rescued from burning paddocks as Kaikōura fires raged

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21 Oct 10:38 PM
Fire and Emergency New Zealand update on Kaikōura fires
New Zealand

Fire and Emergency New Zealand update on Kaikōura fires

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21 Oct 09:13 PM
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'Like using a water pistol to put out a bush fire': Actor Cohen Holloway on living with brain cancer
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'Like using a water pistol to put out a bush fire': Actor Cohen Holloway on living with brain cancer

Told he had six months to live, the star is still defying the odds.

07 Nov 07:00 PM
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Chopper rides and country music: Inside Calder Stewart’s 70th birthday celebration
Business

Chopper rides and country music: Inside Calder Stewart’s 70th birthday celebration

One of NZ's largest industrial landowners and biggest builders has reached a milestone.

07 Nov 02:00 AM
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Top chefs react: Restaurants on what they really think about Michelin coming to NZ
Lifestyle

Top chefs react: Restaurants on what they really think about Michelin coming to NZ

Amisfield's Vaughan Mabee wants to hug Tourism New Zealand – but what about everyone else?

06 Nov 04:21 AM
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'It’s gutting for all of us': Detective on never finding murder victim's body
New Zealand

'It’s gutting for all of us': Detective on never finding murder victim's body

Anaru Moana vanished hours after his mother Tina died from cancer.

06 Nov 02:38 AM
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Jonathan Ayling: The individual is the smallest minority
Opinion

Jonathan Ayling: The individual is the smallest minority

OPINION: Speaking tour comes as the Law Commission seeks new gender identity protections.

05 Nov 04:00 PM
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‘Severe recession’: NZ's last great department store feeling squeeze
Christchurch

‘Severe recession’: NZ's last great department store feeling squeeze

Managing director Jonathan Ballantyne says the retail sector faces tough times.

05 Nov 01:00 AM

More Canterbury news

Second Division Lotto prizewinners take home $18k each – where were the 27 tickets sold?
New Zealand

Second Division Lotto prizewinners take home $18k each – where were the 27 tickets sold?

The $36 million Powerball draw was not struck and will now be $40m on Saturday.

06 Nov 03:31 AM
'Start of the restart': Wildlife centre welcomes rare kiwi chicks again
New Zealand

'Start of the restart': Wildlife centre welcomes rare kiwi chicks again

The chicks are the first hatched at the centre since before Covid.

06 Nov 03:00 AM
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'It’s gutting for all of us': Detective on never finding murder victim's body
New Zealand

'It’s gutting for all of us': Detective on never finding murder victim's body

Anaru Moana vanished hours after his mother Tina died from cancer.

06 Nov 02:38 AM
Southern scorcher: Mercury heads towards 30C while thunderstorms loom for North Island
New Zealand

Southern scorcher: Mercury heads towards 30C while thunderstorms loom for North Island

Thunderstorms, however, are expected for parts of the North Island over the weekend.

06 Nov 01:07 AM
Police name 27yo German woman found dead near Fox River
New Zealand

Police name 27yo German woman found dead near Fox River

Lydia Gottsmann was visiting New Zealand on a working visa.

05 Nov 11:49 PM
Deadly revenge: Three men found guilty of murder after $60k meth theft
New Zealand

Deadly revenge: Three men found guilty of murder after $60k meth theft

The Crown said the killing followed a $60,000 meth and cash theft in Oamaru.

05 Nov 10:57 PM
Four Lotto players split $1m prize - are you one of the winners?
New Zealand

Four Lotto players split $1m prize - are you one of the winners?

The Powerball jackpot has increased to a staggering $40m this Saturday.

05 Nov 08:21 PM
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Michelin Guide coming to NZ in $6.3m tourism deal
Lifestyle

Michelin Guide coming to NZ in $6.3m tourism deal

Inspectors have eaten anonymously across four cities for more than a year.

05 Nov 07:00 PM
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Jonathan Ayling: The individual is the smallest minority
Opinion

Jonathan Ayling: The individual is the smallest minority

OPINION: Speaking tour comes as the Law Commission seeks new gender identity protections.

05 Nov 04:00 PM
'She’s peaking at the right time': Cream Tart targets rise to the top in NZ 1000 Guineas
Racing

'She’s peaking at the right time': Cream Tart targets rise to the top in NZ 1000 Guineas

The filly will join a high-class field for the race at Riccarton on Saturday.

05 Nov 04:00 PM
Mega rollover: No winner for $36m Powerball jackpot - major prize jump for next draw
New Zealand

Mega rollover: No winner for $36m Powerball jackpot - major prize jump for next draw

The Powerball has increased to a staggering $40m next Saturday.

05 Nov 07:26 AM
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Firefighters save rare, century-old car from blaze, driving it away from flames
Christchurch

Firefighters save rare, century-old car from blaze, driving it away from flames

A 1929 Taege car was saved when firefighters drove it from a burning shed.

05 Nov 05:00 AM
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‘Severe recession’: NZ's last great department store feeling squeeze
Christchurch

‘Severe recession’: NZ's last great department store feeling squeeze

Managing director Jonathan Ballantyne says the retail sector faces tough times.

05 Nov 01:00 AM
Queen of burlesque, called 'an absolute legend' by Taylor Swift, announces three NZ shows
Entertainment

Queen of burlesque, called 'an absolute legend' by Taylor Swift, announces three NZ shows

The burlesque icon brings her Nocturnelle tour to three NZ cities in 2026.

04 Nov 11:21 PM
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