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Hororata hot air balloons a glowing success

As the sun set over the Canterbury Plains, hot air balloons glowed brightly in the dimming Hororata light on Saturday.
Weather warnings and watches for South Island

Winter is well and truly on the way with temperatures set to drop in Christchurch and weather warnings issued across the South Island.
Hunters find badly injured trail bike rider

A deer hunter has spoken of finding an injured trail bike rider in Southbridge who had been screaming for help for 27 hours - and would not have survived another night in the bush.

Supermarket stabbing accused in court

Supermarket stabbing accused in court

The man who allegedly went on a stabbing rampage at a Dunedin supermarket will keep his identity under wraps until next month.
One dead after Northern Motorway crash

One dead after Northern Motorway crash

One person has died after a serious crash on the Northern Motorway in Christchurch today.
Harness racing trainer handed seven-year ban

Seven-year ban for harness racing trainer caught injecting horse in undercover sting

Disgraced Canterbury harness racing trainer Jesse Alford has received a seven-year ban for horse doping offences as the crackdown on illegal activity in the industry continues.

Christchurch

Handcuffing inmates giving birth 'unacceptable'

There are calls to scrap a policy allowing prisoners to be handcuffed before and after giving birth following an incident in Christchurch - but the prison officers' union says it is needed to protect staff.

Crash puts driving on hold for veteran horseman

'I thought there’s no way out of this one’: 70yo Canterbury harness driver recalls horror crash

It’s customary to get straight back in the saddle after a setback - but 70-year-old Canterbury harness driver-trainer Kevin Townley is not sure if he will ever climb into a sulky again after his latest accident.
Comedian’s work stretches to cleaning up reserve

Comedian’s work stretches to cleaning up Godley Head after dog injured

When 'Rubberband Boy' Shay Horay's dog got glass in his paw during a walk at Godley Head, the Lyttelton comedian put out a call for help to clean the area up.
Canterbury influencer beating body shamers

'Curvy girl online': Canterbury influencer beating body shamers

Ellie Haines, a 29-year-old Instagram influencer from Canterbury, is pulling the plug on online body shaming.

National

'Significant' rise in assaults on Countdown staff

Countdown's general manager of corporate affairs Kiri Hannifin sayst the company was concerned about both the frequency and severity of assaults in supermarkets.

Supermarket stabbing accused in court

Supermarket stabbing accused in court

The man who allegedly went on a stabbing rampage at a Dunedin supermarket will keep his identity under wraps until next month.
Ministry reports no new cases in MIQ or community

Ministry reports no new cases in MIQ or community

There are no new cases of Covid-19 in the community or in managed isolation, the Ministry of Health reports.
Corrections officer, Countdown manager, staffer injured

Corrections officer, Countdown manager, staffer injured

A Countdown staff member and mother of four remains in hospital after the stabbing rampage at a central Dunedin supermarket.

Districts

Hororata Community Trust executive officer Cindy Driscoll and Ballooning Canterbury chief pilot...

Hororata hot air balloons a glowing success

As the sun set over the Canterbury Plains, hot air balloons glowed brightly in the dimming Hororata light on Saturday.

Driver killed in crash near Methven named

Driver killed in crash near Methven named

Police have named the driver who died in a single-vehicle crash east of Methven on Saturday morning.
Hunters find badly injured trail bike rider

'He wouldn’t have survived another night': Canterbury hunters find badly injured trail bike rider

A deer hunter has spoken of finding an injured trail bike rider in Southbridge who had been screaming for help for 27 hours - and would not have survived another night in the bush.
Selwyn River pollution up 50% in 22 months

'We've set up a monster': Pollution in Selwyn River up 50% in 22 months

Environment Canterbury is being accused of creating a monster that it can no longer control when it comes to degraded water quality in the region.

Sport

Veteran harness racing trainer-driver Kevin Townley is making a patient recovery from surgery...

Crash puts driving on hold for veteran horseman

It’s customary to get straight back in the saddle after a setback - but 70-year-old Canterbury harness driver-trainer Kevin Townley is not sure if he will ever climb into a sulky again after his latest accident.

Harness racing trainer handed seven-year ban

Seven-year ban for harness racing trainer caught injecting horse in undercover sting

Disgraced Canterbury harness racing trainer Jesse Alford has received a seven-year ban for horse doping offences as the crackdown on illegal activity in the industry continues.
Caleb Clarke to bid for Tokyo gold

Caleb Clarke to bid for Tokyo gold

All Blacks winger Caleb Clarke, who lit up international rugby with an eye-catching debut season last year, has put his hand up for selection in New Zealand's Olympic rugby sevens team for the...
Top clubs open up gap on premiership table

Gap opens up between top five and bottom three in football premiership

A three-point gap has opened up between fifth and sixth on the New World Men's Premiership table after both Cashmere Technical and Nomads produced vital come-from-behind wins in round 8.

Life & Style

Peninsula producer Scott Flyger oversees the start of the shoot. The film is now set to premiere...

Peninsula to premier at film festival in New York

A short film shot on Banks Peninsula and produced by a Governors Bay resident will premier at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York.

Canterbury influencer beating body shamers

'Curvy girl online': Canterbury influencer beating body shamers

Ellie Haines, a 29-year-old Instagram influencer from Canterbury, is pulling the plug on online body shaming.
Daniels quits city council to co-host radio show

Christchurch city councillor quitting local politics to co-host national radio show

James Daniels will leave his role as a Christchurch city councillor, triggering a potentially costly by-election, to co-host Newstalk ZB Afternoons with Simon Barnett from mid-July.
Comedian’s work stretches to cleaning up reserve

Comedian’s work stretches to cleaning up Godley Head after dog injured

When 'Rubberband Boy' Shay Horay's dog got glass in his paw during a walk at Godley Head, the Lyttelton comedian put out a call for help to clean the area up.

World

Tom Cruise in 2000 with his Golden Globe for best supporting actor in Magnolia and Charlize...

NBC drops 2022 Golden Globes, Cruise returns trophies

US television network NBC has dropped its broadcast of the Golden Globes ceremony in 2022 after a Hollywood backlash over the ethics of the group that hands out the awards and its lack of diversity.

US authorises Covid vaccine for children

US authorises Covid vaccine for children

US regulators have authorised Pfizer and BioNTech's Covid-19 vaccine for use in children as young as 12, widening the country's inoculation program as vaccination rates have slowed significantly.
China says rocket debris landed in Indian Ocean

China says rocket debris landed in Indian Ocean

Pieces of a large Chinese rocket have plunged back through the atmosphere on Sunday, although scientists have yet to confirm exactly where they went down.
Most Sydney Covid restrictions extended

Most Sydney Covid restrictions extended

As flights are set to resume between Sydney and NZ, most Covid-related restrictions across Greater Sydney will be extended for another week.

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