Farmer fumes over Ecan chairman’s ‘hypocrisy’
'I’m actually operating illegally, and I’m the chairman of Environment Canterbury.'
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Dan Carter and the Zen of goalkicking
The rugby great really, really, really enjoys kicking balls.
Half the country’s junior doctors to strike for 25 hours
Te Whatu Ora says emergency departments will remain open.
70-year-old died in watery crash after chasing man driving his stolen Mercedes
Now the car thief is on trial, accused of causing Allister Christie's death in chase.
Editorial: Adventure sports must be safe, but risks will never be zero
OPINION: People have to know what they are getting themselves in for.
'These animals need to die': Controversial cat hunting contest returns
Nationwide, it is estimated feral cats kill up to 100 million birds each year.
Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki leads trans protest in Christchurch
Angry scenes as Tamaki's group was met by a counter-protest.
Man hit by car in Dunedin's Octagon may have been lying on road
Police are investigating the incident.
Arrests made after up to $30,000 of items stolen from tourist bus
Three people were arrested just 40 minutes after theft reported; items have been returned.
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Ngai Tahu defends Māori sites amid Grey District protest
Ngāi Tahu has defended Māori sites of significance in the Grey rohe.
Gregor Paul: Will an All Blacks captain please stand up
OPINION: The test season is nearing without a clear candidate for coach Scott Robertson.
Struck out: Couple invoiced council for time spent responding to rates lawsuit
'It doesn’t make sense and it doesn’t constitute a defence:' Judge Tony Zohrab.
Business Hub: new Naylor Love chief executive Bruno Goedeke
'After a few weeks, we decided we needed to move' - Goedeke on coming to NZ.
New Zealand’s worst murderers: The men too dangerous for parole
Anna Leask reveals the murderers who have never been granted parole.
Man jailed for photographing young naked children in rec centre changing rooms
Crown says public need to be protected from man's 'terrifying escalation' in offending.
Tight Five: Is Havili a genuine contender for All Blacks No 10 jersey?
OPINION: Scott Robertson has instructed his former side to make the radical change.
Arrest: Armed police respond to reports of assault on Christchurch road
Several people were seen in handcuffs at the scene.
'We’ve got to be sharp': Mayor speaks out after boy racer hits bystanders
An appeal for information on boy racer activity has been backed.
Lachie Jones inquest: Brother calls accusation he helped dispose of body 'disgusting'
His mother and younger brother also gave evidence earlier in the inquest.
'Ridiculously harsh' penalty system causes SailGP shakeup
'It’s a bit weird to be honest to know we’ve got a good lead at the top,' Burling said.
Cream of the crop: NZ's 10 largest dairy farmers revealed
After a tumultuous decade, some new names have emerged as NZ's biggest dairy farmers.
Neighbour of Lachie Jones says she heard toddler in her laundry on night of disappearance
Neighbour reveals she looked at the gate to the oxidation ponds but did not go over it.
‘Unreliable’ home dialysis machines a constant worry for rural family
A little girl in rural Canterbury has had four dialysis machines fail in one week.
Former council boss loses $271k he won in swimming pool compliance case
He was told feature complied with rules around the fencing of pools. Then it didn't.
Super Rugby Selections: Havili's new role; Welsh star to debut
The latest team lists for Super Rugby Pacific have been announced.
Power list: 20 busiest residential builders - who's up, who's down?
Most businesses built fewer homes, yet modular builder HouseMe's completions skyrocketed.
At least 31 fractures: 3-month-old baby suffered abuse before death, jury hears
A trial has started for a man accused of killing his own baby.
Half-brother of Gore toddler Lachlan Jones denies involvement in his death
The half-brother of Lachlan Jones gave evidence on day three of the inquest.
Breaking 'Bad': How could New Zealand curb its youth crime crisis?
Herald senior journalist Anna Leask investigates youth crime initiatives in Australia.
‘Oh s***! I can’t do that’: Lots of choice, but money woes are thwarting buyer plans
Middle of Christchurch's housing market under pressure as movers hit the brakes.
'I wish I was with my wee boy': Mother of Gore toddler Lachie Jones breaks silence
The court heard of the toddler's last moments before he disappeared from his family home.
Reality check: Man cut down radio station billboard then punched the man who put it back up
He told police he punched the victim because 'he asked for it'.
Heavy rain watches in place, chilly end to the week expected
Enjoy the sun while it lasts - temperature drops and rain are on the way.