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Challenging harvest for Canterbury arable farmers
Canterbury's soggy harvest is shaping up to be a game of two halves for arable farmers.
Hanmer Springs flyride attraction gets consent, opposition group appealing
The flyride is expected to create 23 jobs and inject $4 million into the local economy.
Survivor completes Walk for Peace on anniversary of mosque attacks
He has fundraised more than $60,000 for three charities.
'Depraved' businessman who filmed himself raping child appeals sentence
A man jailed for raping a little girl is also continuing his name suppression fight.
Record 2642 new cases of Covid reported in Canterbury
Covid-19 cases have yet to peak in the region.
Mosque attack anniversary: Man shot nine times finds love with March 15 reporter
Survivor falls for journalist who covered his harrowing story.
Surgeries cut back; South Island case numbers should level off next week
The total number of Covid-related deaths in the pandemic is 113.
Canterbury Country cricket wrap: Big win for Cheviot over Weedons secures semi-final spot
Semifinals locked in for this weekend.
Mosque attacks: Covid strikes on eve of anniversary
Mosque closed and Friday prayer cancelled as precaution.
Lawn at Cranmer Square to be replaced after protesters leave
The grass is fast-growing and the council will replace it with a more suitable option.
'As soon as possible': Mayors urge officials to reopen rural hospitals
Hospitals in Oxford, Waikari, Darfield and Ellesmere have been closed.
Christchurch mosque attack: Families to see documents
Documents released from police, district health board, St John and emergency specialist.
Mosque attack survivor out of hospital, will continue Walk for Peace
Temel Atacocuga was shot
Live: Closing time announced for almost all MIQ hotels
After two years, MIQ curtains and barriers to close on almost all isolation hotels.
Hundreds of hay bales catch fire in Canterbury
A trench was dug for the bales to be pushed into.
Rejected: Engineer's final legal bid after US polo star's death fails
Case relates to 2018 death of Lauren Biddle at Christchurch hillside mansion.
The last post: One of NZ's last veterans care homes shuts its doors
Bosses say it was a tough decision but the facility is no longer financially viable.
Covid-19: 'Challenging' weeks ahead for Christchurch Hospital
150 staff have tested positive for the virus.
Packing up: Anti-mandate protesters leaving central Christchurch
The group was told they had until Thursday to leave.
Councillor blasts proposed rates hike as 'not even remotely affordable'
Environment Canterbury is proposing an average rate increase of 24.1 per cent.
Anti-mandate protesters in Christchurch agree to leave by Thursday
A large number of protesters have been at the square since February 14.
'Embarrassing': Ashburton councillors question authenticity of climate change
One councillor stated she does not think climate change is 'intensifying.'
Coroner warns of sunstrike after fatal crash in blinding sun
Coroner issues warning about sunstrike after man dies in early-morning collision.
MP: 'A teacher said I would be just another Māori with six babies to six different dads'
ACT MP and other Kiwi women confront bias ahead of International Women's Day.
Fatal crash: Motorists asked to avoid area near Ashburton
The crash was reported to police just after midday.
Security officer attacked by dogs: 'I didn't think I was going to get out of there'
Judge orders destruction of the two animals.
Big Read: Meth-fuelled burglar shot by farmer
The sorry saga could have had an even worse ending, reports Kurt Bayer.
Covid stand-off: 220 unvaccinated ministry staff set to be sacked
MSD is getting advice on a recent court decision before firing sacked staff.
Farm cost inflation could take gloss off dairy payout
Dairy farmers happy with high payout but concerned about rising farm costs.
RAT race: Competition for stock heating up
The Te Kaika testing centre in Dunedin has been going through hundreds of RAT's a day.
Four hospitals in Canterbury to close due to rising cases, staff numbers
Planning is underway to move 23 residents to alternative private facilities.
Gorgeous gorging: Eat like a king across New Zealand
Discover NZ's best places for gorgeous gorging.
Five deaths, record 12,011 new cases - nearly double yesterday; 237 in hospital
Of the 12,011 new cases, 3807 were detected via PCR tests and 8223 were by using RATs.