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Introducing the Hacketts

More than 30 years after they first met, the world’s bungy king has married a former Queenstowner in Glenorchy after the stars aligned.
History noted as touring route opened and charged future enabled

Historical and future journeys were celebrated yesterday as three Otago mayors officially opened the Central Otago Touring Route.

One killed in three car crash near Rangiora

One killed in three car crash near Rangiora

Police have confirmed one person has died and another three have been hospitalised in a crash involving a horse float just outside Rangiora in North Canterbury.
Four new cases in isolation, including another cricketer

Four new cases in isolation, including another cricketer

There are four new cases of Covid-19 to report in managed isolation in New Zealand today, including another positive case from the Pakistan cricket team.
Mosque attack evidence suppressed for 30 years, gunman's forever

Mosque attack evidence suppressed for 30 years, gunman's forever

Evidence given by ministers and public sector bosses to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Christchurch terrorist attack will be suppressed for 30 years.

Christchurch

Mosque attack evidence suppressed for 30 years, gunman's forever

Evidence given by ministers and public sector bosses to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Christchurch terrorist attack will be suppressed for 30 years.

Big night at architecture awards for Canty homes

Big night at architecture awards for Canterbury designers

Canterbury designers took out several accolades at the 2020 ADNZ Resene Architectural Design Awards on Friday night.
Decision on 'vile' smelling plant deferred

Christchurch residents say council not doing enough to stop compost plant stench

Residents who live near a stinky organic composting plant in Christchurch are growing frustrated at the lack of action by the city council.
$67m Lyttelton cruise ship berth officially opened

$67m Lyttelton cruise ship berth officially opened

New Zealand’s first purpose-built cruise ship berth was officially opened by Mayor Lianne Dalziel today in Lyttelton.

National

New Zealand is fast approaching 1200 confirmed cases. Photo: Getty Images

Four new cases in isolation, including another cricketer

There are four new cases of Covid-19 to report in managed isolation in New Zealand today, including another positive case from the Pakistan cricket team.

Man charged with historical abuse at Dilworth School dies

Man charged with historical abuse at Dilworth School dies

One of the men charged after a police investigation into alleged historical sexual offending at Dilworth School has died.
Speaker: Maori MPs chose to ignore rules

Speaker: Maori MPs chose to ignore rules

In a highly unusual move, the Speaker has released correspondence between himself, the Clerk's office and Māori Party MPs over the row that blew up in Parliament.
Seven new Covid cases announced

Seven new Covid cases announced

There is one new Covid-19 case in managed isolation in New Zealand today, in addition to the six Pakistani cricketers announced last night.

Districts

Police were alerted to the three-vehicle crash at the intersection of Plaskett and Oxford roads...

One killed in three car crash near Rangiora

Police have confirmed one person has died and another three have been hospitalised in a crash involving a horse float just outside Rangiora in North Canterbury.

Husband and wife take over New World Rolleston

Husband and wife take over Canterbury township's New World

A Canterbury New World that employs about 200 people is now under new ownership.
'Life’s a Bitch': Dogs’ perspective a winner

'Life’s a Bitch': Canterbury women's dogs’ perspective winner with crowd

A show about two Canterbury women pretending to be dogs has been entertaining people in the South Island's rural backwaters.
Bid to avert forest fire destroying homes

Bid to avert forest fire destroying Canterbury homes in area deemed a 'potential hazard'

People living near a Canterbury forest will meet with fire chiefs on Thursday to learn what they should do if a blaze, similar to that at Lake Ohau, breaks out this summer.

Sport

People flocked to the streets of Buenos Aires to mourn the death of Diego Maradona. Photo: Getty...

Argentines flock to streets to mourn Maradona

Argentines in their thousands, wearing soccer jerseys and face masks, packed into snaking queues on the streets of Buenos Aires.

Pumas out to honour Maradona against All Blacks

Pumas out to honour Maradona against All Blacks

Argentina will honour Diego Maradona in their Tri-Nations test against NZ on Saturday by trying to match his passion for playing for the country, coach Mario Ledesma says.
Six Pakistan players test positive

Six Pakistan players test positive

Pakistan's preparation for their upcoming Twenty20 and test series against the Black Caps has been thrown into turmoil after six players tested positive for Covid-19.
Three changes to All Blacks for Argentina match

Three changes to All Blacks for Argentina match

Akira Ioane replaces Highlander Shannon Frizell in the All Black team to take on Argentina at the weekend.

Life & Style

Six60 lead singer Matiu Walters at Eden Park. Photo: NZ Herald

Six60 want Helen Clark to support Eden Park gig

Six60 have called on former Prime Minister and Arts Minister Helen Clark to support their bid to play Eden Park.

Can dogs learn language?

Can dogs learn language? Bid to find the world's smartest canine

Six dogs are competing to become the world's smartest dog - a title reserved for the pooch that learns words the fastest.
World's best wildlife photos on display

World's best wildlife photographs on display in Christchurch

Some of the world's top wildlife photographs will go on display at Canterbury Museum on Friday.
The real reason Home Improvement was cancelled

The real reason hit 90s TV show Home Improvement was cancelled

Home Improvement star Patricia Richardson has revealed the real reason the hit sitcom was cancelled after eight successful seasons.

An Iranian scientist long suspected by the West of masterminding a secret nuclear bomb programme was killed in an ambush near Tehran that could provoke confrontation between Iran and its foes in the last weeks of Donald Trump's presidency.

Australia braces for weekend scorcher

Australia braces for weekend scorcher

Australia is bracing for the first major heatwave of the bushfire season this weekend, with temperatures forecast to hit well above 40degC, prompting authorities to urge people to stay indoors.
Trump reveals when he'll leave White House

Trump reveals when he'll leave White House

US President Donald Trump says he will leave the White House if the Electoral College votes for President-elect Joe Biden, the closest he has come to conceding the November 3 election.
Millions in England face tough Covid curbs

Millions in England face tough Covid curbs

More than 20 million people across large swathes of England will be forced to live under the toughest category of Covid-19 restrictions when a national lockdown ends on December 2.

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