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Home / Canterbury

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'Could be anywhere': Police searching for missing Christchurch teen
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'Could be anywhere': Police searching for missing Christchurch teen

The teen's vehicle was found in the Sumner area, police said.

26 Sep 08:34 PM
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'Sometimes I just record his voice': Heartbreak as toddler's rare cancer spreads

'Obviously as a parent you never want to give up.'

26 Sep 08:10 PM
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Storms threaten All Blacks match, wind warning for harbour bridge

MetService says Auckland could be hit with 75-85km/h gusts during the afternoon.

26 Sep 07:07 PM

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Northland’s hidden crisis: Meet the locals fighting homelessness on the front line
New Zealand

Northland’s hidden crisis: Meet the locals fighting homelessness on the front line

Monte Tito, Liz Cassidy-Canning and Petrina Pitman are helping Northland's homeless.

26 Sep 05:00 PM
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Six more MPs own properties they haven't declared under Parliament's rules
Politics

Six more MPs own properties they haven't declared under Parliament's rules

The new revelations come as Parliament launches an inquiry into MP Carl Bates' 25 houses.

26 Sep 05:00 PM
'He can’t hurt anyone else': Emotional reaction to Loafers Lodge guilty verdict
New Zealand

'He can’t hurt anyone else': Emotional reaction to Loafers Lodge guilty verdict

26 Sep 05:12 AM
Paul Lewis: Who the All Blacks should have picked for first Bledisloe Cup test
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Paul Lewis: Who the All Blacks should have picked for first Bledisloe Cup test

26 Sep 04:00 AM
'I didn't care about anything else': Life lessons from an 87-year-old NZ theatre legend
Entertainment

'I didn't care about anything else': Life lessons from an 87-year-old NZ theatre legend

26 Sep 12:59 AM
Hallenstein Glasson lifts profit 14% to $39.5m as Glassons Australia surges
Retail

Hallenstein Glasson lifts profit 14% to $39.5m as Glassons Australia surges

25 Sep 10:50 PM
Spring's divide: Napier to bask on 21C, while snow, thunderstorms, 100km/h gales pummel south
New Zealand

Spring's divide: Napier to bask on 21C, while snow, thunderstorms, 100km/h gales pummel south

By Sunday temperatures are expected to rise to 24C for eastern cities, well above average.

25 Sep 10:36 PM
'He would look to eliminate us': Autism advocates condemn Trump claim
New Zealand

'He would look to eliminate us': Autism advocates condemn Trump claim

NZ researchers now focus on inclusion and daily support over false causes.

25 Sep 05:00 PM
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Stock Takes: Should KMD sell assets? Plus, four questions for Synlait
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Stock Takes: Should KMD sell assets? Plus, four questions for Synlait

In other news, Miles Hurrell starts cashing in on his incentive plan.

25 Sep 05:00 PM
Have you seen Jason? Police looking for missing man last seen in Ashburton
Christchurch

Have you seen Jason? Police looking for missing man last seen in Ashburton

He may be wearing a red and black checkered hoodie with black jeans.

25 Sep 08:24 AM
Sex offender recalled to prison after parole breach in Christchurch
New Zealand

Sex offender recalled to prison after parole breach in Christchurch

The Parole Board ruled Leo Goodwin poses an undue risk to the safety of the community.

25 Sep 08:03 AM
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Eels attacked with machete and stones in Tasman creek
New Zealand

Eels attacked with machete and stones in Tasman creek

Council staff say the cruel behaviour has resurfaced after earlier attempts to stop it.

25 Sep 05:48 AM
Ex-Crusaders playmaker to lead Wallabies in hunt of Bledisloe Cup
Rugby

Ex-Crusaders playmaker to lead Wallabies in hunt of Bledisloe Cup

The last time the Wallabies beat the All Blacks at Eden Park was in 1986.

25 Sep 05:40 AM
'I was so naive': Kaikōura councillor recalls shock at being paid for role
New Zealand

'I was so naive': Kaikōura councillor recalls shock at being paid for role

She was first elected weeks before the 7.8-magnitude quake in November 2016.

25 Sep 04:49 AM
Severe weather watches as All Blacks test faces rain threat
New Zealand

Severe weather watches as All Blacks test faces rain threat

Snowfall warnings are in place for six major South Island alpine passes.

25 Sep 04:00 AM
Search to identify mystery man found dead in Christchurch goes global
Christchurch

Search to identify mystery man found dead in Christchurch goes global

Police have given Interpol fingerprints, DNA and photos to help identify the man.

25 Sep 02:08 AM
Wānaka woman accused of fake cancer fraud now facing sexual assault charges
New Zealand

Wānaka woman accused of fake cancer fraud now facing sexual assault charges

Police allege more than $1m was taken through false cancer treatment claims.

25 Sep 01:05 AM

Video from around the region

Speeding car winds between lanes before knocking wing mirror off vehicle
Christchurch

Speeding car winds between lanes before knocking wing mirror off vehicle

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11 Sep 02:52 AM
South Island news wrap: Dunedin iconic stadium has only one act booked for next year
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South Island news wrap: Dunedin iconic stadium has only one act booked for next year

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09 Sep 07:53 PM
Emergency services respond to serious Christchurch incident
Christchurch

Emergency services respond to serious Christchurch incident

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09 Sep 05:08 AM
Allegedly stolen vehicles near-miss with Christchurch school kids
New Zealand

Allegedly stolen vehicles near-miss with Christchurch school kids

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03 Sep 04:45 AM
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Six more MPs own properties they haven't declared under Parliament's rules
Politics

Six more MPs own properties they haven't declared under Parliament's rules

The new revelations come as Parliament launches an inquiry into MP Carl Bates' 25 houses.

26 Sep 05:00 PM
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Paul Lewis: Who the All Blacks should have picked for first Bledisloe Cup test
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Paul Lewis: Who the All Blacks should have picked for first Bledisloe Cup test

OPINION: The All Blacks bench for the first Bledisloe Cup test still lacks real impact.

26 Sep 04:00 AM
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Stock Takes: Should KMD sell assets? Plus, four questions for Synlait
Stock takes

Stock Takes: Should KMD sell assets? Plus, four questions for Synlait

In other news, Miles Hurrell starts cashing in on his incentive plan.

25 Sep 05:00 PM
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Scott St John: New Zealand needs a long-term population policy
Opinion

Scott St John: New Zealand needs a long-term population policy

Accurate population forecasts shape schools, roads, hospitals and housing.

24 Sep 11:00 PM
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Where did all the CBD Auckland tower cranes go?
Property

Where did all the CBD Auckland tower cranes go?

Crane numbers are down in Auckland CBD, particularly compared to 2022: Brad Coley of RLB.

24 Sep 05:00 PM
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The making of Marokopa's 'monster': Tom Phillips' childhood, hobbies and descent
New Zealand

The making of Marokopa's 'monster': Tom Phillips' childhood, hobbies and descent

Before he abducted his children, Phillips was both their father - and home school teacher.

20 Sep 05:00 PM

More Canterbury news

$10k Chelsea Winter retreat enters booming wellness market
Lifestyle

$10k Chelsea Winter retreat enters booming wellness market

Chelsea Winter is asking $10,000 for a four-day retreat in the Southern Alps.

24 Sep 11:50 PM
'Feels like extortion': Kitchen Things customers asked to stump up thousands more for purchased items
Business

'Feels like extortion': Kitchen Things customers asked to stump up thousands more for purchased items

Kitchen Things and its related entities owe creditors more than $16.6 million.

24 Sep 11:42 PM
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Scott St John: New Zealand needs a long-term population policy
Opinion

Scott St John: New Zealand needs a long-term population policy

Accurate population forecasts shape schools, roads, hospitals and housing.

24 Sep 11:00 PM
‘Leave us alone’: Man arrested after tense late-night Christchurch stand-off with police
Christchurch

‘Leave us alone’: Man arrested after tense late-night Christchurch stand-off with police

A large number of police officers surrounded an apartment after fears of family harm.

24 Sep 09:55 PM
Student who fell from Dunedin uni flat roof showing signs of progress
New Zealand

Student who fell from Dunedin uni flat roof showing signs of progress

The 19-year-old suffered critical head injuries in a fall on September 9.

24 Sep 09:17 PM
Cash city: Rotorua players strike Lotto wins
New Zealand

Cash city: Rotorua players strike Lotto wins

Powerball has rolled over, with Saturday’s jackpot climbing to $8m.

24 Sep 07:55 PM
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Where did all the CBD Auckland tower cranes go?
Property

Where did all the CBD Auckland tower cranes go?

Crane numbers are down in Auckland CBD, particularly compared to 2022: Brad Coley of RLB.

24 Sep 05:00 PM
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Council probes alleged DFS alcohol sale breach over $4.40 wine
Lifestyle

Council probes alleged DFS alcohol sale breach over $4.40 wine

Auckland Council says discounts above 25% advertised off-site breach the law.

24 Sep 05:00 AM
'Point of crisis': Senior doctor warns hospital risks ‘catastrophic failure’
Christchurch

'Point of crisis': Senior doctor warns hospital risks ‘catastrophic failure’

Beds are so scarce that patients are now being treated in hospital corridors.

24 Sep 04:54 AM
Fallen officer Lyn Fleming to be remembered by police colleagues
Christchurch

Fallen officer Lyn Fleming to be remembered by police colleagues

Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming will be the 34th name read from the Roll of Honour.

24 Sep 12:51 AM
Young child rushed to hospital after Christchurch crash and disorder, one person arrested
New Zealand

Young child rushed to hospital after Christchurch crash and disorder, one person arrested

Police arrested one person after disorder at the Christchurch crash scene.

23 Sep 11:47 PM
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Heavy rain and storms set to batter northern North Island
New Zealand

Heavy rain and storms set to batter northern North Island

Thunderstorms and localised downpours are expected across Northland this morning.

23 Sep 05:00 PM
Mum celebrates after son with Down syndrome gets NZ residency
New Zealand

Mum celebrates after son with Down syndrome gets NZ residency

Chris Penk granted Jap's residency after ministerial intervention was requested.

23 Sep 05:00 PM
Rescue of the year: Coastguard team uses no. 8 wire approach to pluck hurt man off rockface
Christchurch

Rescue of the year: Coastguard team uses no. 8 wire approach to pluck hurt man off rockface

Battling big seas, the coastguard team were faced with a challenge and a hesitant patient.

23 Sep 07:00 AM
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