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An agonising hunt for a missing dog ended with a miraculous discovery.
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Riversdale father-of-two Lindsay Roy was the victim of a fatal accident during the event.
Ngai Tahu takes court action over South Island lakes and rivers
The papers were served on the Crown shortly after the Cabinet was announced.
Lake Ōhau fire: Family still has 'nightmares' of firestorm
The blaze destroyed 46 homes; the remains of about 20 per cent of those have been cleared.
Man shocked to see his face in aggravated robbery lineup
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Christchurch terrorist's lawyer ordered to pay $13k for talking to media
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The man had reportedly been knocking on household doors saying he was 'fundraising'.
Two seriously injured after car flips in Queenstown crash
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Nomads fatal gang stabbing: 'I'm not going to hurt you'
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'A horrific ending': Mother still calling for change after claims daughter not embalmed properly
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Major Canterbury concerts and events forging ahead this summer
Covid-19 does not appear to have put a damper on a series of concerts and events.
Flood warning issued after heavy rain
'A number of rivers have started rising so we have activated the flood warning.'
Canterbury weather set to cool for Labour Day; heavy rain for parts of the region
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Two injured after boat capsizes on river
A rescue chopper has flown the pair to Christchurch Hospital.
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Heavy rain and strong winds to lash South Island
Severe weather warning in place as front forecast to move from southwest this afternoon.
Summer in spring: The heat is on for parts of New Zealand
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Shearer jailed for cruelty to lamb following fatal bashing
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The heat is on: Labour Weekend's 28C stunner - but back to winter on Monday
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Claims of foul play: Police to review case of toddler who drowned in sewage ponds
Lachlan Jones, 3, was found dead in an oxidation pond.
30-tonne frame installed at Christ Church Cathedral site
There was a flurry of activity on the site today.
Where to find Canterbury's best sausage roll
It placed first out of the region's entries and third nationwide.
Teen found 'unresponsive' in vehicle dies in hospital
Police were called to the Rolleston scene at about 1:20am.
Down South: A vast expedition across earthquake country
Bruce Ansley's new book takes him to the South Island in search of the Alpine Fault.
Woman stalked ex-landlord for nearly 10 years
She also sent him a key to her home via courier.
South Island's biggest-ever P bust: Smuggler loses appeal
Nearly 40kg of methamphetamine worth $24m was smuggled to Christchurch from Mexico.
Oxford residents fight to keep fire siren going 24/7
A petition has been launched to keep the siren turned on overnight.
'Do us all a favour and f****** quit': Sweary boss must pay childcare worker $20,000
Woman sworn at and suspended for complaints that didn't happen gets compensation.
Former councillor not surprised Gerry Brownlee lost Ilam seat
Raf Manji says voters want their representative to be present.
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