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SkyCity blaze still raging in Auckland

Orange flames and billows of black smoke are still coming out from the roof of the SkyCity International Convention centre in Auckland.
Hospital worker killed in Fendalton crash

Neighbours have described their shock at hearing of the death of a Christchurch motorist who was hit by a fleeing driver on Tuesday.
Mud and glory in sticky bog

It's been "mission accomplished'' for Methven Lions and a big muddy tick for the inaugural 4WD foothills winch challenge known as Mud and Steel.

Fleeing driver arrested

Fleeing driver arrested

A man has been arrested following another police chase in the city on Tuesday.
New headmaster for Shirley Boys' announced

New headmaster for Shirley Boys' announced

A Shirley Boys' High School old boy will take over the helm as headmaster.
Costly severance payments to council employees

Costly severance payments to council employees

The district council spent more than $165,000 on severance payments to employees over the last year.

Christchurch

Worst of cold snap over

Canterbury escaped the worst of an expected cold snap.

Students study Northern Corridor impacts

Students study Northern Corridor impacts

St Albans residents want more greenspace and the ability to use their streets safely, a student study has found.
Trees and shrubs planned to beat midge problem

Trees and shrubs planned to beat midge problem

Native shrubs and trees to be planted to keep the midge population down.
New-look community board lays down priorities

New-look community board lays down priorities

A new-look community board will serve the Coastal and Burwood wards for the next three years.

Sport

England's Anthony Watson. Photo: Reuters

England recall Lions success as they eye ABs

England are tapping into the experience of the many members of their squad who were on the drawn Lions tour of New Zealand in 2017 to help formulate a plan to beat the All Blacks.

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.
Hungerford and Henderson ride to titles

Hungerford and Henderson ride to titles

Canterbury surfing team members Estella Hungerford and Ava Henderson have claimed titles at a national champs in Raglan.
Celyn's effort in the pool earns award

Celyn's effort in the pool earns award

New Zealand para-swimmer Celyn Edwards was named Hillmorton High School's athlete of the year at their annual awards night last Tuesday.

National

The true extent of Marley Dale Ferguson's thefts from Cafe Rossi in Alexandra are not known....

Cafe manager stole more than 24k to fund 'luxuries'

An Alexandra cafe manager who stole more than $24,000 from his employer used some of it for "luxuries".

Defence of bishop too controversial

Defence of bishop too controversial

A popular children's author has been asked not to speak at a retreat for Catholic school principals in Central Otago, after defending a disgraced bishop's sexual relationship with a young woman.
SkyCity blaze still raging in Auckland

SkyCity blaze still raging in Auckland

Orange flames and billows of black smoke are still coming out from the roof of the SkyCity International Convention centre in Auckland.
Man caught in police sting changes plea to not guilty

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.

Districts

Police at the scene after the accident. Photo: Daniel Birchfield

Oamaru man still in hospital after crash

A 23-year-old Oamaru man remains in hospital after a serious crash in the North Otago town on Monday.

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.
Warm welcome for new principal

Warm welcome for new principal

New Mt Hutt College principal Jack Saxon has been welcomed with fanfare - and an assurance that if the budget had allowed, every student from Kaitaia College, his former school, would have come to...
Kites used to ward off birds

Kites used to ward off birds

Businesses have resorted to flying bird-shaped kites to stop birds roosting.

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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