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Snow in Canterbury, gales for parts of South

A heavy snow watch has been issued for Canterbury, while more snow, rain and gales are forecast for parts of the South Island this week.
Will Jordan ruled out of Ireland test with Covid

The All Blacks have been hit by another Covid-19 case, with Crusaders fullback Will Jordan the latest to be struck down.
Tīrama Mai returns to light up winter

Thousands braved Christchurch's cold winter nights over the long weekend, to explore Matariki and Ngai Tahu themes through light and sound.

Blanket of fog over Christchurch

Blanket of fog over Christchurch

A thick blanket of fog has spread across Christchurch this morning.
Sockburn stabbing: Anger grows over unanswered questions

Sockburn stabbing: Anger grows over unanswered questions

Friends and family of a Christchurch mother-of-four fatally stabbed outside her home in a random knife attack are becoming increasingly desperate for answers as grief and shock turns to anger.
Bromley residents fed up with stench

'Fix this frigging mess': Bromley residents fed up with stench

People fed up with the putrid stench from Bromley's wastewater plant are on the brink of protesting against Christchurch City Council's handling of the crisis, as more long-term air quality...

Christchurch

Visibility is very limited on the roads, all the way from Rangiora to Sumner. Photo: Hamish Clark

Blanket of fog over Christchurch

A thick blanket of fog has spread across Christchurch this morning.

Tīrama Mai returns to light up winter

Tīrama Mai returns to light up winter

Thousands braved Christchurch's cold winter nights over the long weekend, to explore Matariki and Ngai Tahu themes through light and sound.
Bad weather halts search for missing Christchurch swimmer

Bad weather halts search for missing Christchurch swimmer

Bad weather has caused police to pause the search for a missing swimmer at Maruia Falls near Murchison in the Nelson Tasman region.
Bromley residents fed up with stench

'Fix this frigging mess': Bromley residents fed up with stench

People fed up with the putrid stench from Bromley's wastewater plant are on the brink of protesting against Christchurch City Council's handling of the crisis, as more long-term air quality...

National

Rocket Lab launches Nasa satellite to the moon

The first lunar mission to take-off from New Zealand has launched successfully.

'Broken soul': Long wait for surgery in wrong ward

'Broken soul': Long wait for surgery in wrong ward

A woman whisked to Waikato Hospital for urgent surgery on a broken leg has endured an 11-day wait in the wrong ward.
Allied health workers vote to accept DHB offer

Allied health workers vote to accept DHB offer

A deal between allied health workers and district health boards has finally been reached.
Simon O'Connor apologises to National MPs over abortion post

Simon O'Connor apologises to National MPs over abortion post

National MP Simon O'Connor has returned to Parliament with an apology to colleagues over a social media post that celebrated the US Supreme Court's overturning of abortion law.

Districts

Snow in Canterbury, gales for parts of South

A heavy snow watch has been issued for Canterbury, while more snow, rain and gales are forecast for parts of the South Island this week.

Forrester Heights: Report at odds with submissions

Forrester Heights: Report at odds with submissions

Despite the majority of submissions supporting reserve status for Forrester Heights, a report being presented to Waitaki District councillors today recommends a sale.
Man shot by police in Kaiapoi remains in critical condition

Man shot by police in Kaiapoi remains in critical condition

A man who was shot by police after allegedly threatening a member of the public remains in a critical condition after having surgery for his wounds.
Changes made to Rolleston flyover project

Changes made to Rolleston flyover project

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has announced changes to the controversial planned State Highway 1 flyover in Rolleston.

Sport

Sir Andy Murray celebrates winning his first round match against James Duckworth. Photo: Reuters

Nothing underhand about serve, says Murray

Sir Andy Murray has defended using an underarm serve in his Wimbledon opener, saying it was a legitimate way to make opponents think twice before standing too deep to return serve.

Will Jordan ruled out of Ireland test with Covid

Will Jordan ruled out of Ireland test with Covid

The All Blacks have been hit by another Covid-19 case, with Crusaders fullback Will Jordan the latest to be struck down.
England ease to series sweep over Black Caps

England ease to series sweep over Black Caps

England's final day blitz provided an appropriate end to the 3-0 series victory of world champions New Zealand at Headingley.
Silver Ferns team named for Comm Games

Silver Ferns team named for Comm Games

A 12-strong New Zealand netball team has been announced to represent their country at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

TVNZ and celebrity chef Ganesh Raj won’t answer questions over the appropriateness of him hosting a show aimed at helping people save money while his business owes more than $1 million to the tax department.

Dancing with the stars

Dancing with the stars

A new film work by Dunedin dancer, choreographer and film-maker Daniel Belton will debut in a massive outdoor projection as part of Christchurch’s upcoming Matariki celebrations.
Lost dogs find their way home

Lost dogs find their way home in Christchurch

Thousands of lost dogs across Christchurch found their way home this year - with a little bit of help.
Toni Street's shock after son's accident at hockey game

Toni Street's shock after son's accident at hockey game

Radio host and busy mum-of-three Toni Street found herself making an unexpected trip to an accident and medical centre yesterday when her little boy suffered a head injury.

World

Ghislaine Maxwell sentenced to 20 years for sex trafficking

Ghislaine Maxwell has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for helping the sex offender and globetrotting financier Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse teenage girls.

'It was hell:' Missile strike on Ukraine mall

'It was hell:' Missile strike on Ukraine mall

Firefighters and soldiers are searching for survivors in the rubble of a shopping mall in central Ukraine after a Russian missile strike killed at least 16 people in an attack condemned by the United Nations and the West.
Dozens of migrants found dead in truck in Texas

Dozens of migrants found dead in truck in Texas

Forty-six migrants have been found dead inside a truck in Texas, in one of the most deadly recent incidents of human smuggling along the US-Mexico border.
At least 22 die in South African tavern

At least 22 die in South African tavern

South African authorities are investigating the deaths of at least 22 young people found inside a popular tavern in the coastal town of East London.

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