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‘A piece of nothing’: A high-country family’s ambitious farm succession plan
Susan and Willie MacDonald weren't the chosen ones – but their children might be.
'So cheerful': Sunflowers bring joy despite tough growing season
Sunflowers can help supplement farm incomes or fundraising efforts for growers.
Society Insider: Kiwi sports stars’ summer of love; billionaires and rich listers break records at Karaka
Which rich Kiwi made a multimillion-dollar purchase at the Bloodstock sales?
‘Inspiring’ young Kiwi dies in Canada after sudden medical event at work
A Givealittle page has raised more than $15,000 to bring his body home.
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Child, parent ‘grabbed’ outside Christchurch early learning centre
Man to appear in court accused of grabbing a child and parent.
‘Breaking my heart’: Tiny home pioneers selling their beloved eco-lodge
Retreat is nestled in the bush and has 360-degree views of Tasman Bay.
Motorcyclist killed in crash with truck in Hei Hei, Christchurch named
Liam Michael Ryan-Morris, 35, was killed when his motorcycle and a truck collided.
Teen who died swimming at Christchurch beach was about to start university
The popular teen drew a crowd of at least 300 at his tangi.
‘Track them down’: Fury over campaign to hunt down Israeli soldiers holidaying in NZ
Jewish groups have slammed the hotline, saying it has 'crossed the line'.
‘Definitely a little unusual’: Summer snow surprises South Island
Snow is falling on Mt Hutt as cold southerlies sweep across the South Island.
‘With heavy hearts’: Pair killed in double fatal crash remembered
Police have named two people killed in a crash near Temuka.
‘Couldn’t see how nobody had been killed’: Holidaymakers shaken after tree hits campervan
Large tree fell during wild storm last night.
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‘A piece of nothing’: A high-country family’s ambitious farm succession plan
Susan and Willie MacDonald weren't the chosen ones – but their children might be.
Society Insider: Kiwi sports stars’ summer of love; billionaires and rich listers break records at Karaka
Which rich Kiwi made a multimillion-dollar purchase at the Bloodstock sales?
Lockdown idea leads to NZ-made jeans with Japanese twist
A lockdown idea led to a high-quality jeans dream.
'New epidemic': AI-generated child sex abuse pics found in NZ
Customs warns it is taking action and has several cases before the courts.
Tiny town’s biggest sporting day in 120 years as it hosts Super Rugby’s greatest rivalry
Tiny Canterbury town of Kirwee counts down to kickoff between the Crusaders and Blues.
Editorial: New South Island Minister a welcome boost for underappreciated Mainlanders
EDITORIAL: New minister says he will bring a loud voice to the people of the south.
Person with critical injuries rescued after hours trapped in caravan that tree fell on
Emergency services were called to the scene around 7.30pm.
Severe thunderstorm warning for parts of Canterbury
Residents of the Hurunui and Waimakariri districts should expect heavy rain and hail.
New Zealand’s cheapest suburbs: Where to buy a house for less than $500,000
The city with the most property bargains revealed.
'New epidemic': AI-generated child sex abuse pics found in NZ
Customs warns it is taking action and has several cases before the courts.
Single-vehicle crash closes SH1 near Kaiapoi, two people injured
Traffic diversions are currently in place.
Motorcyclist dead after crash with truck in Chch
Motorists are being told to take an alternative route and expect delays.
Disgraced car dealer sent customer photos of excrement & genitalia
The ex-dealer has had multiple rulings made against him by a vehicle disputes tribunal.
A perfect day ends in tragedy: Family’s grief after 10yo dies in freak holiday accident
We still grapple with it every single day, wondering why, why it was our beautiful little
Shootings, fires, and more: Alarming rise in cruel acts against protected birds
Nineteen incidents were recorded nationwide in the past three months.
What can New Zealanders expect for the 2025 Year of the Snake?
Chinese New Year kicks off on January 29 and lasts 19 days until February 16.
Military medals among items stolen in spate of Canterbury burglaries
Three separate incidents have been reported in the region since the start of the year.
Body of missing teenage swimmer found on Christchurch beach
The 19-year-old male went missing about 3pm yesterday.
Tiny town’s biggest sporting day in 120 years as it hosts Super Rugby’s greatest rivalry
Tiny Canterbury town of Kirwee counts down to kickoff between the Crusaders and Blues.
Govt hints at ‘major’ mining announcement next week
Christopher Luxon acknowledged sensitivity but emphasised the need for growth.
Search suspended for missing swimmer at Christchurch beach
Several people on the beach were spotted with binoculars.