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Home / Canterbury

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Police probe as bomb threats spark evacuations at NZ schools and organisations
New Zealand

Police probe as bomb threats spark evacuations at NZ schools and organisations

Schools in Auckland, Christchurch and Timaru were forced to evacuate.

23 Jun 04:11 AM
New Zealand

Hot air balloon makes unexpected landing near South Island town

Ten passengers, including eight Australians, were aboard during this morning's incident.

23 Jun 02:51 AM
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Key takeaways: Warriors bounce back but biggest test of season awaits

OPINION: Ben Francis analyses the Warriors' win over the Cowboys in Christchurch.

23 Jun 02:00 AM

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Christchurch school closed for two days after rodents chew fibre cable, cut key networks
New Zealand

Christchurch school closed for two days after rodents chew fibre cable, cut key networks

The outage cut all servers, WiFi and phones, halting key school systems.

22 Jun 10:42 PM
'Time for me to move on': Super Rugby-winning captain announces departure
Super Rugby

'Time for me to move on': Super Rugby-winning captain announces departure

Crusaders captain and 30-test All Black David Havili will take his talents to Japan.

22 Jun 10:00 PM
'The cost of further delay falls on ratepayers': Push grows for national bed charge
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'The cost of further delay falls on ratepayers': Push grows for national bed charge

22 Jun 05:00 PM
Why hundreds of motorcyclists swarmed Christchurch's High Court building
Christchurch

Why hundreds of motorcyclists swarmed Christchurch's High Court building

22 Jun 07:00 AM
The intent that jumps out in Rennie's first All Blacks squad
All Blacks

The intent that jumps out in Rennie's first All Blacks squad

22 Jun 07:00 AM
From summery heat to wintry blast: Cold and wet weather set to return this week
New Zealand

From summery heat to wintry blast: Cold and wet weather set to return this week

22 Jun 05:01 AM
Man dies after electric scooter crash in Christchurch
New Zealand

Man dies after electric scooter crash in Christchurch

Police say they do not believe another vehicle was involved in the incident.

22 Jun 03:30 AM
'Everything is gone': Lyttelton cafe destroyed in blaze
New Zealand

'Everything is gone': Lyttelton cafe destroyed in blaze

Fire crews were called to The Shroom Room shortly before 8pm on Sunday.

22 Jun 03:00 AM
Appeal hearing date set as triple child killer Lauren Dickason nears parole eligibility
New Zealand

Appeal hearing date set as triple child killer Lauren Dickason nears parole eligibility

Her Court of Appeal hearing in Wellington begins on February 9, 2027.

22 Jun 02:48 AM
'We need to be pioneers': Savea on leading the All Blacks in a new era
All Blacks

'We need to be pioneers': Savea on leading the All Blacks in a new era

The All Blacks open Rennie’s tenure against France in Christchurch on July 4.

22 Jun 01:06 AM
'Fantastic conclusion': Christchurch stadium savings trim future rates
New Zealand

'Fantastic conclusion': Christchurch stadium savings trim future rates

The $683m One NZ Stadium project finished six weeks early and $26.6m under budget.

21 Jun 10:34 PM
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Police release images, hunt for key witness after multiple indecent assaults in city parks
New Zealand

Police release images, hunt for key witness after multiple indecent assaults in city parks

The incidents happened in Wigram and Hagley Park over recent months.

21 Jun 10:27 PM
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Warriors v Cowboys player ratings: Which player produced the perfect game?
Ben Francis
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Warriors v Cowboys player ratings: Which player produced the perfect game?

OPINION: Rating the performances of the Warriors against the Cowboys in Christchurch.

21 Jun 10:00 PM
Body found in search for woman missing for nearly a week after leaving mall
Christchurch

Body found in search for woman missing for nearly a week after leaving mall

The 69-year-old was last seen on June 15 leaving Eastgate Mall in Christchurch at 1pm.

21 Jun 09:38 PM
'The star of the show was the new stadium': Praise pours in after Warriors win
Warriors

'The star of the show was the new stadium': Praise pours in after Warriors win

A sold-out crowd of 25,365 turned One NZ Stadium into a cauldron of noise.

21 Jun 06:30 PM
'It's really less about being stricter': Inside private schools' discipline approach
New Zealand

'It's really less about being stricter': Inside private schools' discipline approach

Principals say behaviour rules differ widely as no national standard applies.

21 Jun 05:00 PM
Fire crews battle blaze at popular Canterbury cafe
New Zealand

Fire crews battle blaze at popular Canterbury cafe

Crews from Lyttelton, Sumner and Woolston worked to contain the blaze.

21 Jun 09:39 AM

Video from around the region

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17 Jun 07:47 PM
Cost of Christchurch mosque gunman Brenton Tarrant’s failed appeal | Ryan Bridge TODAY
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16 Jun 07:33 PM
Super Round a roaring success for Christchurch economy | Ryan Bridge TODAY
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09 Jun 08:32 PM
Ashburton Four Square celebrates Lotto Powerball win
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Ashburton Four Square celebrates Lotto Powerball win

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03 Jun 10:09 PM
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Key takeaways: Warriors bounce back but biggest test of season awaits
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Key takeaways: Warriors bounce back but biggest test of season awaits

OPINION: Ben Francis analyses the Warriors' win over the Cowboys in Christchurch.

23 Jun 02:00 AM
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'The cost of further delay falls on ratepayers': Push grows for national bed charge
New Zealand

'The cost of further delay falls on ratepayers': Push grows for national bed charge

Mayors and tourism operators call for a new nationwide bed tax to pay for tourism.

22 Jun 05:00 PM
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Warriors v Cowboys player ratings: Which player produced the perfect game?
Ben Francis
OpinionBen Francis

Warriors v Cowboys player ratings: Which player produced the perfect game?

OPINION: Rating the performances of the Warriors against the Cowboys in Christchurch.

21 Jun 10:00 PM
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NRL legends back call for second New Zealand team
Warriors

NRL legends back call for second New Zealand team

Warriors boss Cameron George says local leagues need funding before expansion.

20 Jun 11:00 PM
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Fran O’Sullivan: Why Canterbury’s ambition matters for New Zealand
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Fran O’Sullivan: Why Canterbury’s ambition matters for New Zealand

OPINION: Business Canterbury’s new ‘Canterbury Ambition’ plan sets regional growth vision.

19 Jun 09:00 PM
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The million-dollar givers: Which wealthy Kiwis donate, how much and why
Business

The million-dollar givers: Which wealthy Kiwis donate, how much and why

New Zealanders donated around $3.8b to charities last year. Who are the biggest givers?

19 Jun 05:00 PM

More Canterbury news

Lotto player wins $1m, 14 others collect $20k - where lucky tickets were sold
New Zealand

Lotto player wins $1m, 14 others collect $20k - where lucky tickets were sold

Were you a big winner?

21 Jun 08:01 AM
Warriors lose star to injury in big NRL win over Cowboys
Warriors

Warriors lose star to injury in big NRL win over Cowboys

Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad scored four tries as the Warriors ended their two-game losing run.

21 Jun 06:17 AM
Matatū see off Hurricanes Poua in Super Rugby Aupiki clash
Super Rugby

Matatū see off Hurricanes Poua in Super Rugby Aupiki clash

Matatū remain unbeaten ahead of a grand final rematch against the Blues next week.

21 Jun 03:53 AM
Air NZ plane stuck in Christchurch leaves passengers waiting for bags overnight
Christchurch

Air NZ plane stuck in Christchurch leaves passengers waiting for bags overnight

Special equipment is needed to free the aircraft after its main wheels went on to grass.

21 Jun 02:09 AM
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NRL legends back call for second New Zealand team
Warriors

NRL legends back call for second New Zealand team

Warriors boss Cameron George says local leagues need funding before expansion.

20 Jun 11:00 PM
Rain brings relief to fire-hit Canterbury and Marlborough after record heat
New Zealand

Rain brings relief to fire-hit Canterbury and Marlborough after record heat

About 45 crews and aircraft fought fires across Canterbury and Marlborough yesterday.

20 Jun 11:00 PM
Police search for autistic, non-verbal man, 26, missing in Hanmer Springs
New Zealand

Police search for autistic, non-verbal man, 26, missing in Hanmer Springs

Patrick Eager, 26, was last seen just before 10am on Saturday.

20 Jun 10:00 PM
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Cop charged with dishonest police database access to search rape complainant's file
New Zealand

Cop charged with dishonest police database access to search rape complainant's file

He remains employed while an internal investigation continues.

20 Jun 05:00 PM
South Island wildfires continue past nightfall fanned by strong winds
Wellington

South Island wildfires continue past nightfall fanned by strong winds

Aircraft were stood down by nightfall while ground crews continue to work on eight fires.

20 Jun 04:42 AM
Hottest June day ever for Christchurch, amid strong winds and rain
New Zealand

Hottest June day ever for Christchurch, amid strong winds and rain

The city has hit 25 degrees - a record high for the first month of winter.

20 Jun 02:35 AM
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Fran O’Sullivan: Why Canterbury’s ambition matters for New Zealand
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Fran O’Sullivan: Why Canterbury’s ambition matters for New Zealand

OPINION: Business Canterbury’s new ‘Canterbury Ambition’ plan sets regional growth vision.

19 Jun 09:00 PM
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The million-dollar givers: Which wealthy Kiwis donate, how much and why
Business

The million-dollar givers: Which wealthy Kiwis donate, how much and why

New Zealanders donated around $3.8b to charities last year. Who are the biggest givers?

19 Jun 05:00 PM
Severe weather to lash South Island with heavy rain and 130km/h gales
New Zealand

Severe weather to lash South Island with heavy rain and 130km/h gales

Westland ranges may receive up to 350mm of rain over a 24-hour period.

19 Jun 05:00 PM
How one bold mistake ended a prolific string of thefts
New Zealand

How one bold mistake ended a prolific string of thefts

Jennette Wikaira was photographed running through a backyard with $30k of valuable items.

19 Jun 07:00 AM
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