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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
Rain is expected to develop this morning with cool southwesterlies throughout the day.
Small Business: Why a two-way transtasman bubble is vital for tourism
Little progress on transtasman bubble is hurting business, a Queenstown pilot says.
Two injured after boat capsizes on river
A rescue chopper has flown the pair to Christchurch Hospital.
Power Play in Waitaki: Trail through 75 million years of history
From Victorian charm to geological wonders, a road trip through Waitaki has it all.
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
Temperatures will be up to 12C above average in places - but don't get too comfortable.
Shearer jailed for cruelty to lamb following fatal bashing
Christopher Tredinnick struck the lamb when shearing comb broke while he was shearing it.
The heat is on: Labour Weekend's 28C stunner - but back to winter on Monday
Tropical air is set to get temperatures rising, but come Monday it changes drastically.
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.
Flying visit: The award-winning luxury home available to rent on Airbnb
The Hawk House near Lake Wānaka is a private, luxurious haven.
Firearms incident in Christchurch: Police seeking witnesses after vehicle shot at
The alleged offenders left the area in a vehicle.
Towns on tenterhooks: Tourism's fight to survive on West Coast
Skydivers are among those now doing work for DoC to make ends meet.
Text messages result in convictions quashed for man found guilty of rape
He had been sentenced to five years' jail for the offending against the 13-year-old.
'Dangerous' man Mathew Kidman wanted by police
Matthew Kidman has a number of warrants for his arrest.
'Gutted': Vulnerable shorebirds wiped out by cats
Domestic cats in Kaikōura are laying waste to the eggs of a rare shore bird.
Covid one hit too many for restaurateur
A Wānaka chef says the August lockdown was the final straw and he is out of business.
Red-hot for sellers: Christchurch housing market continues to boom
No less than seven properties sold through Ray White auction campaigns this week.
Labour wins party vote in every South Island electorate
It is the first time this had happened since the MMP voting system was adopted.
Election Day weather divide: Mostly fine in North Island, rain in the South
Voters can expect mostly fine weather in North Island; umbrellas, coats needed in South.
World's last huia nest on display at Canterbury Museum
The huia was the largest of the five New Zealand wattlebird species
'Disgraceful' cancer survival rates: Plea for new facility
The Christchurch Cancer Foundation today pitched plan for major facility to the CDHB.
Icy Blast: Snow falling in parts of Canterbury
Snow is coating a number of Canterbury alpine passes and townships.