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Reaction to college's 'Stairway to Heaven' cover 'humbling'

A school behind a viral performance of Led Zeppelin’s anthem Stairway to Heaven is "blown away" by all the support it’s received.
Hundreds gather in Chch for Māori action day

Hundreds of people gathered at the Bridge of Remembrance on Tuesday as part of a national protest against the new government's policies.
'What a surprise': Gerry takes the Speaker's chair

As expected, National's Gerry Brownlee has been elected Speaker of the House - Parliament's referee and landlord.

New radio network to help with multi-agency communication

New radio network to help with multi-agency communication

A new emergency services radio network will be trialled in Canterbury next year to try to improve coordination between police and paramedics who were hampered during the Christchurch terror attack.
Governor-General sets out coalition's agenda

Governor-General sets out coalition's agenda

Driving down government spending levels and a focus on law and order were key themes in the Governor-General's speech at the State Opening of Parliament.
North Canterbury steps up to help Toot for Tucker

Toot for Tucker: North Canterbury answers the call for food donations

North Canterbury residents dug deep and answered the call of tooting horns and wailing sirens to donate food to the annual Toot for Tucker appeal on Tuesday night.

Christchurch

Jury retires in Angela Blackmoore murder trial

The jury in the Angela Blackmoore murder trial have retired to consider the fate of the two co-accused David Hawken and Rebecca Wright-Meldrum.

New radio network to help with multi-agency communication

New radio network to help with multi-agency communication

A new emergency services radio network will be trialled in Canterbury next year to try to improve coordination between police and paramedics who were hampered during the Christchurch terror attack.
Reaction to college's 'Stairway to Heaven' cover 'humbling'

Reaction to college's 'Stairway to Heaven' cover 'humbling'

A school behind a viral performance of Led Zeppelin’s anthem Stairway to Heaven is "blown away" by all the support it’s received.
13.3% rates increase proposed

13.3% rates increase proposed for Christchurch

Christchurch City Council has proposed a rates increase of 13.3 per cent.

National

The cost of a litre of petrol soaring past $3 in New Zealand. Photo: NZ Herald

Drop in petrol prices on the cards

There’s good news for Kiwi motorists with a slump in oil prices pointing to a pre-Christmas fall in the cost of petrol.

Governor-General sets out coalition's agenda

Governor-General sets out coalition's agenda

Driving down government spending levels and a focus on law and order were key themes in the Governor-General's speech at the State Opening of Parliament.
NZ pupils failing in core subjects, OECD test shows

NZ pupils failing in core subjects, OECD test shows

NZ has recorded its worst ever results in the OECD's Programme for International Student Assessment tests of reading, maths and science amid an unprecedented global decline in performance.
Shark washes up on beach

'I’ve never seen one that big in NZ': Shark washes up on South Island beach

A 2m adult shark has washed up on a South Island beach, despite normally being found in deeper waters.

Districts

North Canterbury steps up to help Toot for Tucker

North Canterbury residents dug deep and answered the call of tooting horns and wailing sirens to donate food to the annual Toot for Tucker appeal on Tuesday night.

Dog owners warned to avoid rivers

Dog owners warned to avoid two rivers after toxic algae found

Pet owners are being warned to keep their dogs away from two Canterbury rivers due to toxic algae.
Tinwald businesses swimming in a sea of road cones

Tinwald businesses swimming in a sea of road cones

Businesses are doing it tough amid a sea of road cones in the Canterbury town of Tinwald.
Slow start to Christmas tree season - grower

'A lot quieter than normal': Cost of living means slow start to Christmas tree season

A North Canterbury Christmas tree grower, who sells Monterey pines in Papanui and Linwood, says it has been a slow start to the festive season.

Sport

Bismah Maroof (right) and Aliya Riaz of Pakistan celebrate after winning the first match of the...

Pakistan clinches first win against White Ferns in T20 series

Pakistan cruised to an historic T20 victory against the White Ferns in Dunedin this afternoon.

Black Caps suffer historic test defeat in Bangladesh

Black Caps suffer historic test defeat in Bangladesh

The Black Caps have been beaten by Bangladesh for the second time in as many years.
Controversial ref Wayne Barnes opens up in new book

Controversial ref Wayne Barnes opens up in new book

Controversial calls from ref Wayne Barnes which saw two All Black Rugby World Cup campaigns end in tears have elicited plenty of foul-mouthed reactions from Kiwi rugby fans.
Cut and thrust of fencing

Cut and thrust of fencing

The monthly tea meeting for the Waimate Whitehorse Lions was held at the Waimate Town and Country Club on November 20.

Life & Style

Sky TV says it has faced increased costs and is offering more content. Photo: NZ Herald

Sky hikes price of sports and Neon

Sky TV has announced another range of price hikes for entertainment and sports content and has revealed adverts are coming to its previously ad-free Neon.

Healing packs for sexual assault victims

Christchurch charity behind healing packs for victims of sexual abuse

The founder of Christchurch-based charity, NZ Gifts of Love and Strength, knows how long it can take to heal from the trauma of child sexual abuse.
Uninsurable beach house snapped up for $1.675m

Uninsurable Redcliffs beach house snapped up for $1.675m after dream build abandoned

A Christchurch cottage surrounded by mansions, but deemed unworthy of its absolute beachfront location, has sold under the hammer for $1.675 million.
Iconic Sex and the City star dies

Iconic Sex and the City star dies

American actress Frances Sternhagen, who was well known for her Sex and the City role as Charlotte York’s insufferable mother-in-law, has died aged 93.

World

Police carry the body of a person killed in the eruption in West Sumatra province on Tuesday....

Volcano death toll jumps to 22

The death toll from Indonesia's Marapi volcano eruption has jumped to 22, as rescuers found more climbers who had perished near the crater.

Johnson to defend conduct at Covid inquiry

Johnson to defend conduct at Covid inquiry

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will appear before an inquiry into the handling of the coronavirus pandemic, with his personal reputation and that of the Conservative govt at stake.
US unlikely to rethink weapons supplies to Israel

US unlikely to rethink weapons supplies to Israel

The US is trying to pressure Israel ally to minimise civilian deaths in Gaza while stopping well short of measures that might force it to listen, such as threatening to restrict military aid.
Heat alerts as much of Australia set to sizzle

Heat alerts as much of Australia set to sizzle

High temperatures are forecast for many parts of Australia, with heatwave warnings issued for most states and territories.

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