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Home / Canterbury

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From one mother to another: The care packages charity that helps mums in hospitals
Christchurch

From one mother to another: The care packages charity that helps mums in hospitals

Joy Reid said the charity had helped support her through her own grief journey.

23 Aug 05:02 PM
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'Like time travel, without the jetlag': Dan Shanan's favourite spots in Auckland

Every week we ask a well-known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.

23 Aug 05:00 PM
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Police warn 11 schools after man seeks inappropriate favours

Parents are advised to teach children safe travel and report concerns.

23 Aug 08:20 AM

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Are you a winner? Lotto Powerball hits an eye-watering $8m
New Zealand

Are you a winner? Lotto Powerball hits an eye-watering $8m

A South Island ticket won $20 million earlier this month.

23 Aug 08:04 AM
Injured workers: Whale Watch crew member fell down hatch, another into the water
New Zealand

Injured workers: Whale Watch crew member fell down hatch, another into the water

Whale Watch Kaikōura has been fined $245k for exposing staff to the risk of injury.

23 Aug 01:00 AM
Roundabout construction begins at crash-prone intersection
New Zealand

Roundabout construction begins at crash-prone intersection

23 Aug 12:00 AM
NPC: A tough night in the cold for the Magpies
New Zealand

NPC: A tough night in the cold for the Magpies

22 Aug 09:15 PM
Weight loss meds mean 'thin is in', claim plus-size models
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Weight loss meds mean 'thin is in', claim plus-size models

22 Aug 08:00 PM
The Napier lunch service that's delivered 3.3 million meals to schools
New Zealand

The Napier lunch service that's delivered 3.3 million meals to schools

22 Aug 06:00 PM
'Flies in the ointment': Wet weekend looms for upper North Island
New Zealand

'Flies in the ointment': Wet weekend looms for upper North Island

Heavy rain forecast for Coromandel and BoP, showers for Auckland, Northland and Waikato.

22 Aug 05:00 PM
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'Don't dwell on the what ifs': Auckland cop shot in the face during Queen St killings
Lifestyle

'Don't dwell on the what ifs': Auckland cop shot in the face during Queen St killings

Two years on, Shaun Winstanley shares his recovery story – and new coffee business.

22 Aug 05:00 PM
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Mary Holm: How offset mortgages can help families save big
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Mary Holm: How offset mortgages can help families save big

OPINION: People can reduce interest by subtracting savings from mortgage balances.

22 Aug 05:00 PM
'Total invasion of our lives': Family's ordeal after arson and theft
New Zealand

'Total invasion of our lives': Family's ordeal after arson and theft

William Tidd was jailed for three and a half years for receiving stolen goods.

22 Aug 05:00 AM
Mānuka Phuel Full Metal Orchestra coming to Christchurch after Auckland success
Christchurch

Mānuka Phuel Full Metal Orchestra coming to Christchurch after Auckland success

The show will feature artists such Phil Rudd, Jon Toogood, and Jennie Skulander.

21 Aug 08:14 PM
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Which region has the highest KiwiSaver balance?
New Zealand

Which region has the highest KiwiSaver balance?

Nationwide, 40% of people are not regularly contributing to KiwiSaver.

21 Aug 08:12 PM
Behind Australia's $3.3b counter-drone company – and CEO's Christchurch connection
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Behind Australia's $3.3b counter-drone company – and CEO's Christchurch connection

DroneShield is making millions selling drone guns and detection systems to militaries.

21 Aug 07:00 PM
Smart innovation: How flashing mouthguards tackle head injury risks – Opinion
Opinion

Smart innovation: How flashing mouthguards tackle head injury risks – Opinion

OPINION: Smart mouthguards measure collision forces and record all impacts on players.

21 Aug 07:00 AM
Moa revival: The ambitious plan to resurrect NZ's giant bird
Entertainment

Moa revival: The ambitious plan to resurrect NZ's giant bird

Moa were dominant in NZ for 50 million years before humans arrived.

21 Aug 05:00 AM
Exclusive: Another blow to Pulse as Silver Fern joins Kiwi rivals
Silver Ferns

Exclusive: Another blow to Pulse as Silver Fern joins Kiwi rivals

Amelia Walmsley is returning to her hometown of Auckland.

21 Aug 03:11 AM
'I was still learning': The change between world cups for Black Ferns star
Black Ferns

'I was still learning': The change between world cups for Black Ferns star

Ponsonby is one of three in the squad to have signed with English clubs for next season.

21 Aug 03:01 AM

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The Great New Zealand Road Trip: Day 6 – How Nin's Bin became an icon
New Zealand

The Great New Zealand Road Trip: Day 6 – How Nin's Bin became an icon

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23 Aug 05:00 PM
NZ Herald Live: Police address media after fatal shooting in Bryndwr
New Zealand

NZ Herald Live: Police address media after fatal shooting in Bryndwr

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13 Aug 11:00 PM
Emotional friend Nathan Light at the scene this morning
New Zealand

Emotional friend Nathan Light at the scene this morning

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13 Aug 10:41 PM
Police swarm Christchurch suburb responding to ‘serious incident’
New Zealand

Police swarm Christchurch suburb responding to ‘serious incident’

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13 Aug 07:10 PM
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Weight loss meds mean 'thin is in', claim plus-size models
Lifestyle

Weight loss meds mean 'thin is in', claim plus-size models

Samoan New Zealand model Isabella Moore never saw plus-size models when she was young.

22 Aug 08:00 PM
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'Don't dwell on the what ifs': Auckland cop shot in the face during Queen St killings
Lifestyle

'Don't dwell on the what ifs': Auckland cop shot in the face during Queen St killings

Two years on, Shaun Winstanley shares his recovery story – and new coffee business.

22 Aug 05:00 PM
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Mary Holm: How offset mortgages can help families save big
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Mary Holm: How offset mortgages can help families save big

OPINION: People can reduce interest by subtracting savings from mortgage balances.

22 Aug 05:00 PM
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Challenging economy hits Kiwibank's bottom line
Banking and finance

Challenging economy hits Kiwibank's bottom line

Kiwibank's annual net profit has fallen on the back of a weaker economy.

20 Aug 09:41 PM
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Nation of Debt: 'I'm scared of opening IRD letters' – expat Kiwi on his ballooning student loan debt
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Nation of Debt: 'I'm scared of opening IRD letters' – expat Kiwi on his ballooning student loan debt

Three-quarters of overseas borrowers are behind on repayments.

20 Aug 05:00 PM
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Tourism boom, finally? Flight Centre says four countries crucial as new campaign unveiled
Tourism

Tourism boom, finally? Flight Centre says four countries crucial as new campaign unveiled

As numbers trail the pre-pandemic peak, Tourism NZ joins private sector for new campaign.

20 Aug 05:16 AM

More Canterbury news

‘Victims live in fear’: Petition urges longer prison sentences for sex offenders
New Zealand

‘Victims live in fear’: Petition urges longer prison sentences for sex offenders

A petition demands changes to laws for New Zealand sex offenders.

21 Aug 12:00 AM
Church supports homeless as council issues notice on encampment
New Zealand

Church supports homeless as council issues notice on encampment

Residents fear having nowhere to go if the site closes.

20 Aug 09:54 PM
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Challenging economy hits Kiwibank's bottom line
Banking and finance

Challenging economy hits Kiwibank's bottom line

Kiwibank's annual net profit has fallen on the back of a weaker economy.

20 Aug 09:41 PM
'If you have too many inner demons, you shouldn’t play': The NZ woman trying to win Survivor... again
Entertainment

'If you have too many inner demons, you shouldn’t play': The NZ woman trying to win Survivor... again

Lisa Holmes walked away with $250,000 in 2018. Now she's back for more.

20 Aug 09:00 PM
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Nation of Debt: 'I'm scared of opening IRD letters' – expat Kiwi on his ballooning student loan debt
Personal Finance

Nation of Debt: 'I'm scared of opening IRD letters' – expat Kiwi on his ballooning student loan debt

Three-quarters of overseas borrowers are behind on repayments.

20 Aug 05:00 PM
Watch: Kiwi singer hides behind hands watching her The Voice audition with parents
Entertainment

Watch: Kiwi singer hides behind hands watching her The Voice audition with parents

Cassie Henderson impressed all four judges during her blind audition on The Voice.

20 Aug 08:26 AM
Linton Jailed Soldier Spy: Why NZDF soldier tried to betray his country
Crime

Linton Jailed Soldier Spy: Why NZDF soldier tried to betray his country

Crown prosecutor: 'Espionage is one thing; this is espionage by a serving soldier.'

20 Aug 08:00 AM
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'Thanks for inspiring me': Justin Marshall honours late All Black great-uncle
All Blacks

'Thanks for inspiring me': Justin Marshall honours late All Black great-uncle

He was the great-uncle of Justin Marshall and one of the oldest living ABs.

20 Aug 07:50 AM
Six people charged with causing $1000 of damage during protest
New Zealand

Six people charged with causing $1000 of damage during protest

The accused, aged between 28 and 66, are due to appear in Christchurch District Court.

20 Aug 05:45 AM
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Tourism boom, finally? Flight Centre says four countries crucial as new campaign unveiled
Tourism

Tourism boom, finally? Flight Centre says four countries crucial as new campaign unveiled

As numbers trail the pre-pandemic peak, Tourism NZ joins private sector for new campaign.

20 Aug 05:16 AM
1000 responses to police restructure after reversal on accepting feedback
Christchurch

1000 responses to police restructure after reversal on accepting feedback

This month hundreds attended a meeting to express their disapproval of the proposal.

20 Aug 04:17 AM
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Nationwide teacher strike as pay talks with Govt stall
New Zealand

Nationwide teacher strike as pay talks with Govt stall

Protester: ‘Why make such a terrible offer to teachers right now?’

20 Aug 04:00 AM
$193m push: Transpower's plan to meet rising power demand in South Island
Energy

$193m push: Transpower's plan to meet rising power demand in South Island

Transpower plans to build two new switching stations near Ōrari and Rangitata.

20 Aug 03:46 AM
NZDF soldier sentenced after spying attempt
New Zealand

NZDF soldier sentenced after spying attempt

The soldier gave NZDF information to someone he thought was a foreign agent.

20 Aug 02:12 AM
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