River flooding costs hit $100m a year
Weather-related damage may soon be as destructive as earthquakes.
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The All Blacks know they can't squander the victory that saved Ian Foster's tenure.
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Gale-force winds for Canterbury
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John MacDonald: Government ideology putting money in the bank
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Ashburton's second bridge progresses to the $76m funding question
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Police seek Christchurch fire photos, video footage
Police have images of a group of people believed to be involved in the fire.
Key All Black in doubt for Argentina test
The All Blacks playmaker left training at Rugby Park.
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Whitebaiters' vehicles banned from Avon River red zone
Complaints of speeding risks the safety of dog-walkers, cyclists and pedestrians.
The looming selection squeeze that threatens to shake up ABs
A looming selection squeeze threatens to shake up the All Blacks propping stocks.
Lianne Dalziel: What's the best public transport alternative to the single car commute to work?
OPINION: Single occupancy vehicles are not the way of the future.
Is Christchurch candidate's campaign leaflet a copy?
Burwood ward candidate criticised for a copycat advertising campaign.
Player report card: Rating every All Black from the first five tests of 2022
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Gregor Paul: Canterbury's complicated relationship with the All Blacks
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Gang pad murder trial: Trio deny New Year's party killing
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Foster deflects spotlight; demands more from All Blacks
Ian Foster is adamant no weight has been lifted after his retention as All Blacks coach.
John MacDonald: Literacy in NZ doesn't stop at the Queen's English
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Interislander's Aratere sailings cancelled for urgent repairs
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One virus-related death in Canterbury, 285 new Covid cases, 46 in hospital
Covid-19 case numbers continue to fall.
'Unacceptable': Prison slammed over CCTV cameras covering bathrooms
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More fog forecast for Christchurch
Fog has cleared but another night of it is in the forecast.
All Blacks star set for surgery as squad prepare for Pumas
The All Blacks are set to take on the Pumas in Christchurch on Saturday night.
'Devastating' - Jacinda Ardern surveys flood damage in Nelson
Jacinda Ardern said the stories she's heard so far are devastating.
Police seek help to identify Christchurch cyclist in serious crash
Cyclist hit by a car in central Christchurch.
'Decade of hell': Parents' grief after son's suicide
No recommendations in Coroner's report despite criticisms of health professionals.
Live: More wet weather forecast as PM visits Nelson, clean-up continues
Kiwis shouldn't be putting the brollies away just yet.
Surgeons forced to cancel operations as pressures hit capacity
Operations are outsourced to private hospitals, although they too face tough decisions.