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The 2025 Smokefree campaign has left dairy owners in the dust, according to owners.
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Over $800,000 given to Christchurch health experts for research
Among the grants is $110,000 to study bowel cancer, which the country has a high rate of.
Police ask public for help after Christchurch woman assaulted near an alleyway
The woman was attacked on Saturday night, police are following 'a number of inquiries'.
Police hunt a thief on the run in North Canterbury
A crashed ute on a walkway has been inspected by the authorities.
John MacDonald: Christchurch City Council has to consider asset sales
Opinion: Fancy the idea of your rates going up by 70 per cent over the next nine years?
Two men plead not guilty to murdering Oamaru man
Anaru Moana was reported missing in December 2021 after last being seen at his mother's.
Christmas behind bars: Cafe owner 'in shock' over prison sentence
“It’s unbelievable - she’s done no harm to anyone." Family of jailed Kaikōura cafe owner.
'Stand down Diesel boy your work is done': Rescue dog dies
Tributes from around world flow for quake rescue dog.
Kiwi Hall of Fame musician Hamish Kilgour found dead after going missing
The musician was last seen at a Christchurch shopping centre.
Watch: Wild rapids descent gains 46K views and a $1500 fine
Dramatic five-minute video has sequel in Queenstown District Court.
Man fined for sending health worker violent video after Facebook spat
Violent video sent to health worker after she posted in support of vaccination.
Teen faces murder charge after death of dog-walker in Christchurch
The man was walking his dog when he was allegedly stabbed multiple times.
Getaway car used in Gun City ram raid located, still no arrests
Police are following 'strong lines of inquiry' into the four people involved.
Furry 'sock goblin' on the loose in Christchurch
A furry thief has been running about Christchurch stealing socks from the unsuspecting.
$291,000 rare sports car a likely write-off after crash
A Porsche Cayman 718 GT4 RS only one of two of its kind, has been written off in a crash.
Bad eggs stealing from roadside stalls
Stallholders resort to Installing hidden cameras to deter thieves.
In your dreams: Irresistible places to rest your head
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Mother of premature twins looks towards their first Christmas out of hospital
Celina France found the 38 days in hospital 'overwhelming'.
Multi-agency approach in bid to reduce youth crime at Dunedin bus hub
Police say the multi-agency response will steer troubled youths away from a life of crime.
Dunedin woman convicted after coffee assault, threats and wilful damage
A woman who doused a love rival in hot coffee claims she cannot remember the attack.
Watch: Four injured after car ends up in ditch on rural Christchurch road
Commuters should expect delays on Shands Rd as emergency services attend to a crash.
John MacDonald: Mickey Mouse police vetting needs to change
OPINION: Five-year-old Malachi Subecz was fatally beaten by his caregiver.
Woman who doused love rival with coffee in street row could face prison time
A woman admitted dousing love rival in hot coffee just hours after appearing in court.
Ali Adams: Christchurch makes a giant leap in global start-up rankings
OPINION: Christchurch is an ideal place to locate for software and data.
Greymouth man and woman charged with dealing meth
The pair will reappear in Greymouth District Court this month.
John MacDonald: Local solutions needed for Christchurch’s CBD
OPINION: We’d be dreaming if we thought the Government was going to solve this one for us.
Police not ruling out possibility of expanding helicopter support for Christchurch
The Eagle Helicopter was deployed for five weeks in the city back in 2020.
'Chinese whispers' at play with gang rumours at top resort
There are no signs gangs are establishing in Queenstown, say police.
Chch terrorist's reasons for appealing conviction and sentence revealed
The Christchurch mosque gunman claims he only pleaded guilty 'under duress'.
Christchurch police announce the seizure of gang headquarters
Police initially restrained the property in 2017, following investigations the year prior.
Study shows teachers lack time and prioritisation of sex education in school
University of Canterbury expert believes there's an inconsistent approach to teaching it.
Insurance boss tells businesses to protect themselves as ram raid claims spike
Ninety per cent of NZ Insurance claims have been in the North Island.
Pot in the post: Man couriers cannabis to parents - the long nose of the law found it
"We've intercepted a package, do you know what it's about?" - police to sender.
‘Enough is enough’: Business owners demand immediate action on crime
Eighty businesses have come forward to sign joint letter to Government, demanding change.