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![Christchurch’s Orana Wildlife Park: MPI promising regular checks, tiger found underweight](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Christchurch’s Orana Wildlife Park: MPI promising regular checks, tiger found underweight
Otherwise, they did not identify any immediate animal welfare or staffing issues.
![Elderly man seriously injured in late-night Port Hills attack](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Elderly man seriously injured in late-night Port Hills attack
The man was taking photos when he was attacked and remains in hospital.
![Toy gun in carry-on bag missed in security screening sparks alert, holds up Jetstar flight](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Toy gun in carry-on bag missed in security screening sparks alert, holds up Jetstar flight
The flight was about to leave for Christchurch when the man was removed from the flight.
![Sunshine to snow: Looming icy polar blast to bring snow to both North, South islands](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Sunshine to snow: Looming icy polar blast to bring snow to both North, South islands
Niwa says the weather system is 'potentially conducive' to snow.
!['Offensive, demeaning': The mayor, the TV star and a car-crash interview](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Offensive, demeaning': The mayor, the TV star and a car-crash interview
Independent review finds mayor breached code of conduct for use of n-word.
![‘Surfing saved my life’: How an ex-meth addict uses the ocean to help others recover](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
‘Surfing saved my life’: How an ex-meth addict uses the ocean to help others recover
Charity takes to the waves to help turn lives around.
![Reality TV contestant kicked off US show after killing, eating protected weka bird in NZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Reality TV contestant kicked off US show after killing, eating protected weka bird in NZ
Starving contestant apologises for eating bird; DoC says the incident is 'unacceptable'.
!['Brief respite': Temperatures set to climb 'well above average' by end of week](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Brief respite': Temperatures set to climb 'well above average' by end of week
Rise comes after multiple South Island cities woke to below-freezing temperatures.
![NZ sheep dog trialling legend dies in farm accident](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
NZ sheep dog trialling legend dies in farm accident
The New Zealand Sheep dog training captain was killed in an ATV crash on Monday.
![‘Rug up warm’: Overnight temps to plummet as low as –5C, widespread frosts forecast](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
‘Rug up warm’: Overnight temps to plummet as low as –5C, widespread frosts forecast
Multiple South Island cities will wake to below freezing conditions tomorrow.
![Houses evacuated as blaze burns in Canterbury High Country, battle to continue tomorrow](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Houses evacuated as blaze burns in Canterbury High Country, battle to continue tomorrow
Two helicopters are helping to fight the fire.
![Under-fire zoo responds to animal welfare claims; MPI officials visit animals today](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Under-fire zoo responds to animal welfare claims; MPI officials visit animals today
Orana Wildlife Trust Board says a ‘thorough review’ is underway.
![Arrest made after alleged early morning stabbing in Christchurch CBD](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Arrest made after alleged early morning stabbing in Christchurch CBD
A man is facing a charge of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
![Giraffe dies at Christchurch zoo, body dragged out of enclosure before opening](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Giraffe dies at Christchurch zoo, body dragged out of enclosure before opening
Orana Wildlife Park said the giraffe died from an 'unsurvivable condition'.
!['Ask your boss:' Employers increasingly open to job-sharing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Ask your boss:' Employers increasingly open to job-sharing
With fulltime-in-the-office no longer the norm, workers need to ask for what suits them.
![The South Island’s cosiest spots for a total chill-out this winter](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
The South Island’s cosiest spots for a total chill-out this winter
Rug up and disconnect from the world.
!['Sick, dirty, dehumanised': Man jailed for ‘stealthing’ rape of sex worker](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Sick, dirty, dehumanised': Man jailed for ‘stealthing’ rape of sex worker
Peter Stevens was jailed for almost 6 years for raping a sex worker by stealth.
![Anaru Moana homicide: Charges laid against third man](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Anaru Moana homicide: Charges laid against third man
A third man has been charged in relation to the alleged 2021 South Canterbury murder.
![Black ice warning: Truck trailer flips on SH8 stretch where buses rolled](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Black ice warning: Truck trailer flips on SH8 stretch where buses rolled
It's the third black-ice-related crash on the highway in 24 hours.
![Record demand to visit NZ city in winter spurs airline to add 250 extra flights](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Record demand to visit NZ city in winter spurs airline to add 250 extra flights
This is the 13th year the airline has increased capacity over winter due to demand.
![Christchurch, Edgeware fire: Four people injured at property known by police](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Christchurch, Edgeware fire: Four people injured at property known by police
A resident on the street said a stabbing occurred at the same property earlier this year.