Canterbury man fined $6000 for driving digger through bird colony
The man drove through a large, black-billed gull colony, destroying their nests.
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The fire in Taylors Mistake put nearby campers at risk.
Victim of Christchurch house fire named
The woman was found dead in her Hornby home following the blaze.
Probe into under fire Christchurch wildlife park finds zoo needs 'culture improvement'
The investigation was launched following animal welfare concerns.
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"I dreamed of owning my own farm and I always wanted to be involved with horses."
'Exciting new chapter': Richie and Gemma McCaw reveal big move
'It’s everything we’ve dreamed of for raising our girls'.
'Mountain of a man': Canterbury mourns farming leader's passing
Prominent Canterbury farmer Colin Drummond dies after a brief illness; family shocked.
'Muggy, warm and humid': Heavy rain for upper North Island tomorrow
MetService says rain is on its way, with possible good news for South Island firefighters.
Canterbury on fire: Behind the scenes with the volunteer firefighters
Firefighters battled wind, heat and exhaustion across Canterbury this week.
Canterbury fire linked to tyre blowout, crews patrol overnight for flare-ups
Multiple crews, tankers, trucks and two helicopters remain at the scene.
Anatomy of a season: Following in the footsteps of Razor
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Christchurch fatal house fire: Shaken neighbour says victim was in a wheelchair
The blaze destroyed a section of the property, where the woman was found dead.
‘Family man above all else’: Wife’s tribute to farmer who died after electric shock
Chris Allen is known for his contributions to environmental work in the farming space.
Canterbury wildfires flare back up, public warned to avoid areas
Two separate wildfires in the region have re-ignited with crews returning to contain them.
Person dies in Christchurch house fire
Three roads in the area are cordoned off while firefighters work to contain the blaze.
Christchurch dog walker murder: Killer jailed, but avoids life sentence
Bailey Messervy has been jailed for life for murdering Nigel Wilson.
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Editorial: Burning start to summer a taste of what's to come
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Watch: Christchurch school band goes viral again with hit Coldplay performance
About 80 students in the band also performed in the famous cover last year.
Respected Canterbury farmer electrocuted in 'freak accident' fixing garage door
'He was articulate and passionate... but above all else he was just a lovely man.'
'Serious concerns' for Christchurch boy, 12, missing for a month
Arana, 12, has been missing since November 11.
Canterbury fire cause found: investigators team up with police
Fire investigators probe Bridge Hill fire, now controlled after burning 1000ha.
'It’s a tragedy': Respected farmer dies in accident
'His contribution was massive outside and beyond the farm gate.'
Watch: Dashcam footage of 'undertaking' divides opinion
The passing manoeuvre has divided opinion online.
Emergency services scramble to sudden death in Canterbury tonight
Emergency services were called to the address at 5.25pm.
Evacuating with 14 horses: One Canterbury family's wildfire fears
'Not our first evacuation, won't be our last.'
One dead after serious crash on South Island’s Karamea Highway
Motorists are being advised to avoid the area.
Police investigate if students on camp may have started large Canterbury fire
Camps filled with pupils were evacuated soon after the fire broke out.
New wind threat: Wild fire contained but crews prepare for 80km/h winds to hit
Firefighters say the priority is to secure the fire's perimeter before the wind picks up.
Firefighters strengthen the perimeter of West Melton fire
Firefighters supported by four helicopters strengthen the perimeter of the West Melton fire ahead of strong northwest winds forecast to develop later today. Video / Katie Oliver
Large fire in West Melton and Syria celebrates end of Assad regime | NZ Herald News Update
Fire crews battle to contain a large fire in Canterbury's West Melton overnight and Syria celebrates the end of the Assad family's 50-year regime. Video / NZ Herald
Two large fires break out – flames visible over Auckland, evacuations in Canterbury
Fire and Emergency says a caravan park is being evacuated tonight in West Melton.