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SkyCity blaze: one seriously hurt, toxic smoke warning

Updated 6.30 pm

A massive SkyCity inferno continues to burn uncontrollably in Auckland, with one person seriously hurt, thick toxic smoke billowing across the CBD, and transport severely disrupted.
One dead, five hurt after fleeing car crashes

A man has died after a fleeing driver incident in Christchurch.

Young athletes up for Zonta Awards

Young athletes up for Zonta Awards

The 29th Zonta Awards will be held in Hornby on Thursday to recognise the achievements of Canterbury secondary school athletes.
District has a weapon - clean water

District has a weapon - clean water

Ashburton has a potent weapon as it, like all districts, seeks to comply with proposals for freshwater reform.
Another link opens in coastal pathway

Another link opens in coastal pathway

Christchurch is 780 metres closer to having a Coastal Pathway that stretches all the way from Ferrymead Bridge through to Scarborough.

Christchurch

Forecasters say Canterbury could get snow down to 300m. Photo: File

Snowy blast on its way

Some parts of Canterbury could wake up to a dusting of snow on Wednesday morning.

Motorcyclist in Rakaia crash dies

Motorcyclist in Rakaia crash dies

6.17 pm

A man critically injured in a motorcycle crash in Canterbury at the weekend has died, police have confirmed.
Where have all the cats gone?

Where have all the cats gone?

Residents in this Christchurch suburb are concerned about the number of furry friends going missing.
Templeton focuses on climate change

Templeton focuses on climate change

Climate change will remain at the top of Sara Templeton’s priority list during her next three years at the city council table.

Sport

Burnside High School cyclist Sami Donnelly is in the running for a Zonta Award on Thursday.

Young athletes up for Zonta Awards

The 29th Zonta Awards will be held in Hornby on Thursday to recognise the achievements of Canterbury secondary school athletes.

SBW set for league coaching role?

SBW set for league coaching role?

All Blacks star Sonny Bill Williams is being lined up for a rugby league coaching job, according to reports.
Duyvesteyn and Christie win Calder Stewart Series for first time

Duyvesteyn and Christie win Calder Stewart Series for first time

Talented young cyclists Kees Duyvesteyn and Henrietta Christie won their first Calder Stewart Cycling series titles in the final doubleheader weekend in Canterbury.
Benji Marshall named Kiwis captain

Benji Marshall named Kiwis captain

It has been seven years since Benji Marshall last captained the Kiwis, but on Friday night he will make history when he leads the New Zealand rugby league side once again.

National

Man caught in police sting changes plea to not guilty

A Mosgiel man who pleaded guilty to sexually grooming a 14-year-old girl online has denied the charge at the eleventh hour.

Record fine for dairy company after odour causes vomiting

Record fine for dairy company after odour causes vomiting

A Waikato dairy processing company has been handed down the largest fine in the region for its recidivist dirty dairying behaviour.
SkyCity blaze: one seriously hurt, toxic smoke warning

SkyCity blaze: one seriously hurt, toxic smoke warning

Updated 6.30 pm

A massive SkyCity inferno continues to burn uncontrollably in Auckland, with one person seriously hurt, thick toxic smoke billowing across the CBD, and transport severely disrupted.
Home rugby grandstand the country's best?

Home rugby grandstand the country's best?

Kiwis are known for their number 8 wire, do-it-yourself attitude when it comes to completing a home project.

Districts

District has a weapon - clean water

Ashburton has a potent weapon as it, like all districts, seeks to comply with proposals for freshwater reform.

Money given to eight pools

Money given to eight pools

Eight district and community pools around the Ashburton District have been given funding to help with their maintenance costs and health and safety initiatives.
Globe atmosphere recreated

Globe atmosphere recreated

The atmosphere of the famous Globe Theatre will be recreated and Big Little Theatre Company (BLTC) performers will push boundaries when they perform Shakespeare's Twelfth Night in Ashburton next...
Fish and chips for May's 101st

Fish and chips for May's 101st

Coldstream House resident May Parker celebrated her 101st birthday last week with her favourite fish and chip lunch.

Life & Style

Globe atmosphere recreated

The atmosphere of the famous Globe Theatre will be recreated and Big Little Theatre Company (BLTC) performers will push boundaries when they perform Shakespeare's Twelfth Night in Ashburton next...

Winning wines to be showcased at show

Winning wines to be showcased at show

Wines lined up in the recent 2019 Alpine Pacific Wine Challenge showcased the breadth and depth of the Waipara region, the chairman of the judging team, Jim Harre, said.
Introducing Miss March

Introducing Miss March

SPCA's 2020 dog calendar will be special for Linda Newman.
Cancer scare got Lorelei painting

Cancer scare got Lorelei painting

When Lorelei Burdett was waiting for the results of a biopsy after a routine mammogram, the possibility of having breast cancer sent her into emotional turmoil.

World

Boris Johnson in Parliament. Photo: Reuters

Johnson appeals to parliament to back Brexit bill

Prime Minister Boris Johnson appealed to lawmakers to approve his Brexit bill, saying neither he, the EU, nor the public wanted any more delays to Britain's departure from the bloc.

PM sends unsigned letter to EU asking for Brexit delay

PM sends unsigned letter to EU asking for Brexit delay

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has sent an unsigned letter to the EU requesting a delay to Brexit but also sent another message in which he stated he did not want the extension, a government source says.
Pence announces ceasefire between Turkey and Kurds

Pence announces ceasefire between Turkey and Kurds

United States Vice President Mike Pence says he has reached a deal with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan for a ceasefire in northern Syria.
Johnson hails "great" new Brexit deal but DUP says "no"

Johnson hails "great" new Brexit deal but DUP says "no"

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Thursday that Britain and the European Union had agreed a "great" new Brexit deal but still faced resistance from the Northern Irish Democratic Unionist Party ...

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