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Crusaders claim title with tight win over Chiefs

The Crusaders are well and truly and back, shaking off their horror season last year to win the Super Rugby Pacific final against the Chiefs.

Body found in search for missing woman

Body found in search for missing woman

Police searching for a missing 79-year-old woman in Christchurch have today found a body they believe to be hers.
Trump says key Iran nuclear sites 'obliterated' by strikes

Trump says key Iran nuclear sites 'obliterated' by strikes

US forces struck three Iranian nuclear sites in a "very successful attack," President Donald Trump said, adding that Tehran's nuclear programme had been "obliterated".
Father of six jailed after violent rampage

Christchurch father of six jailed after violent attack on partner, kids and neighbours

An angry man struck his partner while she was holding a baby because she wouldn’t talk to him, before going on to injure six other people, including three children, in a fit of rage.

Christchurch

Smoke billows from plane at Christchurch Airport

Firefighters have been called to Christchurch Airport after a cargo plane on the tarmac began billowing smoke from its undercarriage.

Students hit by car outside girls' college

Students hit by car outside girls' college

One student is in Christchurch Hospital with serious injuries and two other students received minor injuries when a car hit them outside school.
One person dies after Halswell incident

One person dies after Halswell incident

One person has died and another suffered minor injuries after a family-harm incident in Christchurch on Wednesday.
Disgraced trainer’s return to be ‘tightly managed’

Disgraced harness racing trainer's return to be 'tightly managed'

A prominent Canterbury harness racing trainer banned for eight years after admitting cheating has been granted a “partial return” to the industry.

National

Otago Uni returns to top 200 in world, UC ranked 261

Otago University has returned to the top 200 in the QS World University Ranking for the first time since 2022, while Canterbury University came in at number 261.

Police seek help to find missing Dunedin man

Police seek help to find missing Dunedin man

Police are appealing for the public's help to find a missing Dunedin man who they say is vulnerable.
Tractor goes up in flames

Tractor goes up in flames

A tractor has gone up in flames after catching fire on an Otago road.
Father and daughter steal $190k in ATM heist

Father and daughter steal $190k in ATM heist

A former Armourguard employee used the company’s special codes to steal just over $159,000 from an ATM in a heist she executed with the help of her father.

Districts

An artist's impression of the proposed flyride for Conical Hill, Hanmer Springs. Image: Supplied...

Proposed adrenaline ride still in limbo

There is hope a proposed Hanmer Springs flyride will still go ahead, despite a three-year delay and rising costs.

Fire fuels vision for Canterbury basin

Fire fuels vision for Canterbury basin

A community group is forging a vision for the future of the Craigieburn basin as the area continues to recover from a large scrub fire.
South Island state highways reopened

South Island state highways reopened

South Island state highways are open again after being closed due to ice - but motorists are still being urged to take extra care.
Firefighters to get new pump

Firefighters to get new pump after water pressure issues discovered

Firefighters in the Canterbury town of Culverden will finally get a new water pump, more than a year after water pressure issues were discovered during testing.

Sport

David Havili of the Crusaders and head coach Rob Penney celebrate after winning the Super Rugby...

Penney tight-lipped on future as Crusaders coach

Crusaders coach Rob Penney refused to be drawn on his future at the team's helm after leading his side to the Super Rugby Pacific title with victory over the Chiefs on Saturday.

Chiefs can claim title in future, says departing coach

Chiefs can claim title in future, says departing coach

Departing Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan said the team could claim a future Super Rugby Pacific title despite losing in the final for the third season in a row.
Southern United snatch shield in upset win

Southern United snatch shield in upset win

Southern United will have one week to enjoy their Challenge Shield triumph before putting it on the line for the first time.
Sophie Devine to retire from ODIs

Sophie Devine to retire from ODIs

White Ferns captain and former Rangi Ruru Girls' School student, Sophie Devine, will retire from one-day internationals after this year's Women's World Cup.

Life & Style

Christchurch Hospital volunteers (from left) Shelia, Ronder and Mary with some of the donated...

Hospital in need of winter pyjamas

Something as simple as a pair of cosy new pyjamas can brighten a child’s stay at Christchurch Hospital.

Home & Leisure Show bursting with ideas

Home & Leisure Show bursting with ideas

Get ready to be inspired and win great prizes at the Star Media Home & Leisure Show from June 27-29 at Christchurch's Wolfbrook Arena.
'I wear my heart right on my forehead'

Christchurch soul singer: 'I wear my heart right on my forehead'

Whether she's writing deeply personal songs or counselling someone through a tough time, Christchurch-born and raised soul singer Ladi6 believes we're all in this together.
Myths about your pets

Myths about your pets

What does it really mean when your dog wags its tail? Why do they sometimes like to eat poo? Animal behaviourist Dr Zazie Todd answers some of the curly pet questions.

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