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Crusaders and coach snubbed by Halberg Awards

Crusaders coach Scott Robertson has been snubbed for the second time in 24 hours after missing out on a Halberg Award nomination.
Field trip horror: Chch students robbed by bandits

Christchurch students on a Central America field trip have been left shaken after being robbed by armed bandits.

Six bodies off White Island

Six bodies off White Island

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Six bodies have been airlifted off White Island by the recovery team carrying out a high risk mission on the active volcano this morning.
Hayfever season nothing to sneeze about in Canterbury

Hayfever season nothing to sneeze about in Canterbury

Hayfever season in Christchurch is in ‘full force.’ Louis Day reports on the allergy that strikes many.
Robertson breaks his silence after losing out on All Blacks coaching job

Robertson breaks his silence after losing out on All Blacks coaching job

Scott Robertson has opened up on the "natural disappointment" of missing out on the All Blacks head coaching role, but shrugged off suggestions he would immediately look for work overseas.

Christchurch

Second suspicious fire at Chch park in three days

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Firefighters were called to a second suspicious blaze in less than a week at a Christchurch forest park on Friday.

March 15 heroes - our New Zealanders of the year

March 15 heroes - our New Zealanders of the year

When it comes to naming New Zealand’s most respected people for 2019, Jim Manning and Scott Carmody must surely be at the top of the list.
Student cookbook provides recipes from migrants and refugees

Student cookbook provides recipes from migrants and refugees

A year of hard work has paid off for a group of Christchurch high school entrepreneurs after the successful launch of their unique cookbook - Spoonful of Spice.
Report into city's drinking water due next month

Report into city's drinking water due next month

Christchurch City Council is about to take another step towards completely removing chlorine from the city’s drinking water.

National

Six bodies off White Island

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Six bodies have been airlifted off White Island by the recovery team carrying out a high risk mission on the active volcano this morning.

White Island eruption: Second Kiwi guide fighting for her life

White Island eruption: Second Kiwi guide fighting for her life

A Kiwi guide who was caught up in the White Island eruption is in an induced coma and fighting for her life.
'There is no zero-risk option': Body recovery planned

'There is no zero-risk option': Body recovery planned

Shortly after first light tomorrow, NZ Defence Force assets with specialised equipment will go on to the island and make every effort to recover the bodies, Deputy Commissioner Mike Clement says.
Emergency landing at Auckland Airport

Emergency landing at Auckland Airport

A flight was forced to make an emergency landing at Auckland International Airport, sparking a full-scale emergency response.

Districts

New principal takes reins at college

A new temporary principal has taken the reins at Rolleston College.

Family pay tribute to Kurow man shot dead by police

Family pay tribute to Kurow man shot dead by police

The family of Kurow man Graeme Sydney Warren, who was shot by police last week, have paid tribute to the man affectionately known as "Squid".
State Highway 1 reopened

State Highway 1 reopened

State Highway 1 between Christchurch and Dunedin reopened at 6pm on Wednesday after flooding forced the closure of a section for several days.
Supervision for man who burned mum's home down

Supervision for man who burned mum's home down

A Glenavy man who burnt down his mother's cottage in the South Canterbury township has been sentenced to 18 months' supervision.

Sport

Ed Nuttal and Henry Shipley show off the Kings new uniform which they will debut at Hagley Oval...

A top weekend of sport on offer

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With Christmas just around the corner, there's no shortage of action on the sports front this weekend. Here's what to look out for.

Pride prepare for first final without White Ferns star

Pride prepare for first final without White Ferns star

One thing will be missing for the Pride when they play in their seventh straight National Women’s League grand-final on Sunday
Crusaders and coach snubbed by Halberg Awards

Crusaders and coach snubbed by Halberg Awards

Crusaders coach Scott Robertson has been snubbed for the second time in 24 hours after missing out on a Halberg Award nomination.
Robertson breaks his silence after losing out on All Blacks coaching job

Robertson breaks his silence after losing out on All Blacks coaching job

Scott Robertson has opened up on the "natural disappointment" of missing out on the All Blacks head coaching role, but shrugged off suggestions he would immediately look for work overseas.

Life & Style

Holly Ffowcs Williams and William Hickford are riding their bikes across the country to raise...

Teens plan to ride length of NZ for charity

William Hickford’s grandfather cycled the length of New Zealand to raise money for St John seven years ago, now the Christchurch student is taking on a similar challenge.

Free events planned during first ever garden festival

Free events planned during first ever garden festival

A range of free activities and events will be held as part of the first Grow Ō Tautahi Christchurch Garden Festival in March.
Young musician making a name for himself in the US

Young musician making a name for himself in the US

When former Christchurch musician and composer Matt Everingham took the big risk to move overseas in a bid to break into the United States music scene, he knew it wouldn't be a walk in the park.
Giant parrot and monster penguins invade Canterbury Museum

Giant parrot and monster penguins invade Canterbury Museum

A world-famous giant parrot named Squawkzilla and some monster penguins are set to star in the new Canterbury Museum exhibition.

World

Greta Thunberg Time's Person of the Year

Greta Thunberg, the 16-year-old Swede who inspired millions of young people to take action against climate change, has been named Time magazine's Person of the Year for 2019.

Weinstein reaches settlement with accusers: NY Times

Weinstein reaches settlement with accusers: NY Times

Harvey Weinstein and the board of his bankrupt film studio have reportedly reached a tentative settlement with dozens of women who accused the former Hollywood producer of sexual misconduct. He still faces a criminal trial.
Last-minute push before vote

Leaders in last-minute push before vote

In a last-minute pitch for votes, Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn have gone on whistlestop tours of the country.
Chilean Air Force finds debris believed to be plane

Chilean Air Force finds debris believed to be plane

The Chilean Air Force says it has located debris believed to be from a cargo plane that crashed with 38 people on board over a remote stretch of sea between South America and the Antarctic.

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