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Havili to captain Crusaders in southern derby

The Crusaders have named their squad to face the Highlanders in Friday's final hit out before the Super Rugby season starts.
Coronavirus ruled out after boy rushed to Chch Hospital

Health authorities have ruled out coronavirus after an unwell child was rushed to Christchurch Hospital on Wednesday.

'Absolute scorcher' on the way

'Absolute scorcher' on the way

Many parts of New Zealand including Canterbury are in for an "absolute scorcher" this weekend, with temperatures well into the 30s.
Flight firms get father to injured daughter’s side

Flight firms get father to injured daughter’s side

The father of a girl who lost both of her hands in a bus crash near Queenstown has been able to get to her Christchurch Hospital bedside, thanks to a pair of flight businesses.
Canty Uni study shows women in research earn $400k less than men

Canty Uni study shows women in research earn $400k less than men

A Canterbury University study has found women employed on academic staff in New Zealand are likely to earn about $400,000 less than men.

Christchurch

Jason Alexander, pictured with his partner Lisa Campbell, lost his two daughters in a crash....

Dad who lost daughters in fiery Port Hills crash hands petition to council

The Canterbury dad who lost both his daughters in a horrific crash on Summit Rd just before Christmas will hand over a petition to the Christchurch City Council today in a bid to make the road safer.

Flight firms get father to injured daughter’s side

Flight firms get father to injured daughter’s side

The father of a girl who lost both of her hands in a bus crash near Queenstown has been able to get to her Christchurch Hospital bedside, thanks to a pair of flight businesses.
SPCA appeals for help after cats shot with air rifle

SPCA appeals for help after cats shot with air rifle

The SPCA is appealing to the public for information after two cats were shot with an air rifle in Christchurch.
Convention centre's river feature taking shape

Convention centre's river feature taking shape

The braided river effect on the Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre’s façade is taking shape, with CPB Contractors having now installed a quarter of the 43,000 herringbone tiles.

National

Fire crews work in the Homer Tunnel, between Milford and Te Anau. Photo: Te Anau Volunteer Fire...

Tour staff had to give up as flames grew in tunnel

A tour guide who tried to extinguish a car fire in the Homer Tunnel on Tuesday says he abandoned the vehicle after multiple failed attempts.

Coffin cycle journey cut short at last 20m

Coffin cycle journey cut short at last 20m

An arduous 1300km biking campaign to Parliament came to an end yesterday for a couple protesting the drug-buying agency Pharmac - but was stopped by security in the last 20m.
$17m Lotto winner found at last

$17m Lotto winner found at last

The mystery of the $17 million Lotto winner is over - the massive prize has been claimed.
Broken ribs, crushed truck, but WorkSafe won’t investigate

Broken ribs, crushed truck, but WorkSafe won’t investigate

A woman who was almost killed when a giant tree stump dropped onto her truck is stunned that WorkSafe is refusing to investigate.

Districts

'Absolute scorcher' on the way

Many parts of New Zealand including Canterbury are in for an "absolute scorcher" this weekend, with temperatures well into the 30s.

Dairy farmer fears logging operation will destroy property

Dairy farmer fears logging operation will destroy property

A recently widowed dairy farmer says a logging operation that has sprung up on a neighbouring property is likely to destroy her farm.
Total fire ban for Canterbury from this weekend

Total fire ban for Canterbury from this weekend

Canterbury will be put under a total fire ban from midnight on Saturday - about a month earlier than the move was made last year.
Unis work together to improve student health and well-being

Unis work together to improve student health and well-being

Canterbury and Lincoln universities have come together to start a new student health initiative.

Sport

Sonny Bill Williams. Photo: Getty Images

Will Sonny Bill ever play in another World Cup?

Thoughts on another World Cup, and which side he would represent, seems far from Sonny Bill Williams' mind as he prepares to begin his first Super League season for the Toronto Wolfpack.

Havili to captain Crusaders in southern derby

Havili to captain Crusaders in southern derby

The Crusaders have named their squad to face the Highlanders in Friday's final hit out before the Super Rugby season starts.
Promising boxer fighting for Olympic dream

Promising boxer fighting for Olympic dream

Christchurch boxer Trevor Swainson has all the motivation he needs heading into 2020.
India's Shikhar Dhawan out of NZ tour

India's Shikhar Dhawan out of NZ tour

Shikhar Dhawan has been ruled out of India's tour of New Zealand with a shoulder injury, the country's cricket board (BCCI) says.

Life & Style

Music playlist for your dog

A new feature by music streaming service Spotify, generates the perfect playlist for you to enjoy - with your pet.

Christchurch's Hotel Montreal: A romantic retreat in the Garden City

Christchurch's Hotel Montreal: A romantic retreat in the Garden City

Fancy a romantic night away but don't want to travel too far?
Breakfast host Hayley Holt pregnant

Breakfast host Hayley Holt pregnant

Breakfast host Hayley Holt has today announced she is pregnant with her first child.
Bill unusually long because, who knows?

Bill unusually long because, who knows?

A photograph of a strange-looking bird in a Dunedin backyard is causing a flutter in birding circles.

World

John Holieb says he saw the man with his hand down his pants while at the drive-through with his...

McDonald's customer snaps worker with hand stuck down his pants

A US McDonald's employee who was caught with his hands down his pants while working in the kitchen has been fired.

Thunberg v Trump: A trillion trees is 'not enough'

Thunberg v Trump: A trillion trees is 'not enough'

Teen activist Greta Thunberg says planting trees isn't enough to address climate change, in an apparent rebuke to a pledge in Davos by US President Donald Trump.
Meghan's father defends reputation

Meghan's father defends reputation in documentary

The estranged father of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, has sought to defend his reputation in a new documentary, but fears he will never speak to his daughter or her husband, Prince Harry, again.
China virus death toll climbs, pandemic feared

China virus death toll climbs, pandemic feared

The death toll from a new flu-like coronavirus in China has risen to nine, with 440 confirmed cases, Chinese health officials said as authorities stepped up efforts to control the outbreak.

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