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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
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

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

05 Nov 01:00 AM

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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
Armed police reopen Wellington street after apartment searched
Wellington

Armed police reopen Wellington street after apartment searched

A witness said she saw two people being taken away in handcuffs.

04 Nov 11:11 PM
Smoked meat, pies and Korean fried chicken: New Christchurch stadium's food outlets revealed
Christchurch

Smoked meat, pies and Korean fried chicken: New Christchurch stadium's food outlets revealed

04 Nov 09:50 PM
$3 per km to fly: Are New Zealanders getting value from domestic air travel?
New Zealand

$3 per km to fly: Are New Zealanders getting value from domestic air travel?

04 Nov 08:21 PM
Why promising young rugby players are choosing league over the sport they grew up playing
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Sport

Why promising young rugby players are choosing league over the sport they grew up playing

04 Nov 08:14 PM
Military museum owner open to changing controversial Nazi display
New Zealand

Military museum owner open to changing controversial Nazi display

04 Nov 07:07 PM
‘People get so fixated’: Experts reveal alternatives to NZ Great Walks
Travel

‘People get so fixated’: Experts reveal alternatives to NZ Great Walks

The Great Walks are the most popular, but they aren't the only 'great' walks.

04 Nov 06:14 PM
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From the ashes: The Body Shop relaunching in New Zealand
Retail

From the ashes: The Body Shop relaunching in New Zealand

The business was put into liquidation early this year and all stores were closed down.

04 Nov 03:29 AM
Inside the Qantas flight 141 mayday call that led to Auckland emergency landing
New Zealand

Inside the Qantas flight 141 mayday call that led to Auckland emergency landing

The pilot’s mayday call came after a fire alert lit up mid-flight.

04 Nov 03:00 AM
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'Incredibly weak period': No end forecast to falling rents
Property

'Incredibly weak period': No end forecast to falling rents

National rents have dropped 1.1% annually – one of the first falls since 2009.

04 Nov 02:00 AM
‘Decent explosions’: Canterbury scrub blaze now under control but three structures lost
New Zealand

‘Decent explosions’: Canterbury scrub blaze now under control but three structures lost

Thirteen fire trucks from across Canterbury attended the Darfield blaze.

04 Nov 12:32 AM
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Top prospect signs with Crusaders through 2028 as rising 'hybrid' talent
Sport

Top prospect signs with Crusaders through 2028 as rising 'hybrid' talent

Coach Rob Penney says the goal is to turn Oli Mathis into a future All Black.

04 Nov 12:00 AM
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‘It’s a lot of work’: Inside the spike of Kiwis chasing US volleyball dreams
Sport

‘It’s a lot of work’: Inside the spike of Kiwis chasing US volleyball dreams

Volleyball’s renaissance in NZ is opening pathways to US colleges for young Kiwis.

03 Nov 10:01 PM
Six tonnes of fertiliser spills across city street
Christchurch

Six tonnes of fertiliser spills across city street

Fire crews worked to stop the fertiliser from reaching nearby waterways.

03 Nov 09:22 PM
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From farmers’ market to millions: The sweet rise of J’aime macarons
Retail

From farmers’ market to millions: The sweet rise of J’aime macarons

Bridget O'Sullivan built J’aime from a Christchurch market stall in 2008.

03 Nov 08:00 PM
Why the debate over fireworks gets louder every year
New Zealand

Why the debate over fireworks gets louder every year

SPCA says up to 75% of cats and dogs are frightened by fireworks.

03 Nov 05:00 PM
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Editorial: Who would volunteer to fight forest fires?
Editorial

Editorial: Who would volunteer to fight forest fires?

OPINION: Land for forestry is inevitably near small communities, with few resources.

03 Nov 04:00 PM

Video from around the region

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
14 structures, including 5 homes, destroyed
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14 structures, including 5 homes, destroyed

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21 Oct 07:12 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
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Why promising young rugby players are choosing league over the sport they grew up playing
Sport

Why promising young rugby players are choosing league over the sport they grew up playing

One top sports agent says rugby league offers clearer pathways and far better pay.

04 Nov 08:14 PM
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From the ashes: The Body Shop relaunching in New Zealand
Retail

From the ashes: The Body Shop relaunching in New Zealand

The business was put into liquidation early this year and all stores were closed down.

04 Nov 03:29 AM
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'Incredibly weak period': No end forecast to falling rents
Property

'Incredibly weak period': No end forecast to falling rents

National rents have dropped 1.1% annually – one of the first falls since 2009.

04 Nov 02:00 AM
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‘It’s a lot of work’: Inside the spike of Kiwis chasing US volleyball dreams
Sport

‘It’s a lot of work’: Inside the spike of Kiwis chasing US volleyball dreams

Volleyball’s renaissance in NZ is opening pathways to US colleges for young Kiwis.

03 Nov 10:01 PM
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From farmers’ market to millions: The sweet rise of J’aime macarons
Retail

From farmers’ market to millions: The sweet rise of J’aime macarons

Bridget O'Sullivan built J’aime from a Christchurch market stall in 2008.

03 Nov 08:00 PM

More Canterbury news

Wind, heat and fire risk could spoil Guy Fawkes fun
New Zealand

Wind, heat and fire risk could spoil Guy Fawkes fun

Temperatures could hit 27C in Christchurch and Hastings later this week.

03 Nov 06:38 AM
Watch: How well does the Dark Destroyer know The Chase?
Entertainment

Watch: How well does the Dark Destroyer know The Chase?

While pretty clued up on most things, Shaun Wallace does have an 'Achilles heel'.

03 Nov 06:00 AM
'Wanted to be a nerd': Physio looked up files on victims of crime and organ donors
New Zealand

'Wanted to be a nerd': Physio looked up files on victims of crime and organ donors

None of the 48 patient files he looked at were, or ever would be, his patients.

03 Nov 06:00 AM
Council finally discloses $207m lease for new HQ after watchdog investigates
Wellington

Council finally discloses $207m lease for new HQ after watchdog investigates

Details of the deal for the former Datacom building were initially kept secret.

03 Nov 05:23 AM
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Company running two Stirling Sports outlets collapses amid tough retail climate
Retail

Company running two Stirling Sports outlets collapses amid tough retail climate

The director had been trying to sell the business for the past year.

03 Nov 04:33 AM
Man with more than 100 convictions sexually violated teen he met on Snapchat
New Zealand

Man with more than 100 convictions sexually violated teen he met on Snapchat

Kelvin Williams served time for killing a man during a fight over some cigarettes.

03 Nov 04:12 AM
Person seriously injured after workplace incident in Christchurch
New Zealand

Person seriously injured after workplace incident in Christchurch

Hato Hone was called to the scene about 7.25am.

03 Nov 03:42 AM
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Cyclist seriously injured in SH6 crash at Gibbston, highway reopens after closure
New Zealand

Cyclist seriously injured in SH6 crash at Gibbston, highway reopens after closure

The cyclist was airlifted to Dunedin Hospital in a serious condition after the collision.

03 Nov 01:24 AM
How a small-town cafe became a top franchise success story
Retail

How a small-town cafe became a top franchise success story

Kelly and Jess Bain’s Ōmokoroa café opened in 2023 with a community focus.

03 Nov 12:25 AM
Woman found dead after failing to return from West Coast tramp
New Zealand

Woman found dead after failing to return from West Coast tramp

Police were alerted early Saturday after the 27-year-old failed to return.

03 Nov 12:25 AM
11 injured in knife rampage on London-bound train
World

11 injured in knife rampage on London-bound train

Police say a British-born suspect, 32, is being held for attempted murder.

02 Nov 11:23 PM
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31 guns seized in crackdown on illegal hunting network
Christchurch

31 guns seized in crackdown on illegal hunting network

Shots fired near a Cheviot home in April sparked the police investigation.

02 Nov 11:05 PM
How grazing sheep could help prevent Port Hills fires
Christchurch

How grazing sheep could help prevent Port Hills fires

The Kennedys Bush track will close for three days as grazing trials begin.

02 Nov 10:25 PM
Air NZ to launch new Pacific Islands route
Travel news

Air NZ to launch new Pacific Islands route

It comes as Christchurch's international capacity looks set to soar past pre-Covid levels.

02 Nov 10:11 PM
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