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No appetite to review constitutional link to royal family: Ardern

New Zealand is unlikely to stop having Queen Elizabeth as its head of state anytime soon, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said, in comments following Oprah Winfrey's interview with Prince Harry and Meghan.
Canterbury takes Ford Trophy final easily

Canterbury had a surprisingly easy victory over Northern Districts in Christchurch on Saturday to win the Ford Trophy final.

Covid-19 update: Four new border cases, none in community

Covid-19 update: Four new border cases, none in community

There are four new positive cases of Covid-19 in managed isolation to report today, with one deemed historical and not infectious, the Ministry of Health said.
Man appears in court after Christchurch knife incident

Man appears in court after Christchurch knife incident

A man accused of going on a knife-wielding rampage in Christchurch yesterday has appeared in court.
Horse badly injured after being hit by car in Christchurch

Horse badly injured after being hit by car in Christchurch

A horse has been injured in a collision with a car in Christchurch this morning.

Christchurch

A man was taken into custody after a two-hour stand-off with police. Photo: NZ Herald

Man appears in court after Christchurch knife incident

A man accused of going on a knife-wielding rampage in Christchurch yesterday has appeared in court.

Horse badly injured after being hit by car in Christchurch

Horse badly injured after being hit by car in Christchurch

A horse has been injured in a collision with a car in Christchurch this morning.
Alleged knife-wielder in custody after Christchurch standoff

Alleged knife-wielder in custody after Christchurch standoff

A man has been taken into custody following a standoff after an alleged stabbing and knifepoint robbery in Christchurch this afternoon.
'Anti-fascist researchers' tipped off police over threat

'Anti-fascist researchers' tipped off police over threat

A group of "anti-fascist researchers" tipped off police about threats made against two Christchurch mosques after stumbling across an alleged car bomb reference on the 4chan website.

National

Covid-19 update: Four new border cases, none in community

There are four new positive cases of Covid-19 in managed isolation to report today, with one deemed historical and not infectious, the Ministry of Health said.

No appetite to review constitutional link to royal family: Ardern

No appetite to review constitutional link to royal family: Ardern

New Zealand is unlikely to stop having Queen Elizabeth as its head of state anytime soon, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said, in comments following Oprah Winfrey's interview with Prince Harry and Meghan.
Enough Covid vaccine bought for every NZer: PM

Enough Covid vaccine bought for every NZer: PM

New Zealand has secured an extra 8.5 million doses of Pfizer's Covid vaccine - enough for every New Zealander, the Government says.
Several injured in school bus crash near Nelson Lakes

Several injured in school bus crash near Nelson Lakes

Eight people have been injured after a school bus crashed into a ditch in the Shenandoah area near the Nelson Lakes.

Districts

Tekapo canal. The second stage of plugging leaks in the canal system will start next year. Photo...

Search on for missing fisherman

A search and rescue operation is underway after a man failed to return home from a fishing trip in the Twizel-Tekapo area Saturday.

One critical after crash near Temuka

One critical after crash near Temuka

Two people have been injured, one critically, in a two-car crash on State Highway 1 near Temuka this evening.
Judge praises drink-driver’s addiction efforts

Judge praises drink-driver’s addiction efforts

A "remarkable" effort to turn his life around has saved a North Otago man jail time.
Distiller has big plans for Otago whisky

Distiller has big plans for Otago whisky

An international distiller with strong roots in Otago is set to put a New Zealand whisky company on the map.

Sport

Henry Nicholls (right) expertly guided Canterbury's chase with an unbeaten 127. Photo: Getty Images

Canterbury takes Ford Trophy final easily

Canterbury had a surprisingly easy victory over Northern Districts in Christchurch on Saturday to win the Ford Trophy final.

Crusaders too good for Hurricanes

Crusaders too good for Hurricanes

The Hurricanes lost the art of surprise after being the only team to defeat the Crusaders last season. On this balmy Sunday afternoon in Christchurch, the Crusaders were never going to be ambushed...
Silver Ferns clinch Constellation Cup in thriller

Silver Ferns clinch Constellation Cup in thriller

It wasn't pretty and it wasn't easy, but the Silver Ferns have finally reclaimed the Constellation Cup.
Dominant Black Caps seal Twenty20 series victory

Dominant Black Caps seal Twenty20 series victory

The Black Caps are celebrating another win against the Aussies, to take the Twenty20 series, with Martin Guptill racking up 71 runs.

Life & Style

What does The Court Theatre have in common with Nicole Kidman?

A poignant drama opening at The Court Theatre this month has been picked up by Amazon for a series adaptation featuring Academy Award-winning actress Nicole Kidman.

Helping over-65s get back into workforce

Canterbury group launches new role to help over-65s get back into workforce

Age Concern Canterbury has created a new role to help people aged over 65 who have lost jobs due to Covid-19 get back into work.
Reggae great Bunny Wailer dies

Reggae great Bunny Wailer dies

Bunny Wailer, the Jamaican reggae singer who formed the Wailers with Bob Marley and Peter Tosh and was the last surviving founding member, has died at a hospital after suffering a stroke. He was 73.
Mural project brings artist back to roots

Mural project brings artist back to roots

As a teenager sitting in class at Gore High School in the 1990s, Sean Duffell would have been surprised to learn where his career would take him.

World

Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, are interviewed by Oprah Winfrey in this undated...

Meghan reveals royals' colour concern over son

Meghan, the wife of Prince Harry, said there were concerns about how dark her son Archie's skin would be before his birth and that such worries explained why he was not given the title of prince.

Switzerland votes to ban face coverings

Switzerland votes to ban face coverings in public

A far-right proposal to ban facial coverings in Switzerland has won a narrow victory in a binding referendum.
'I'm ready to talk': says Meghan ahead of Oprah interview

'I'm ready to talk': says Meghan ahead of Oprah interview

Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, says she gave an interview to Oprah Winfrey because she was now free speak for herself, adding that being a royal was "not what people imagine it to be".
Narrow victory for US Covid relief plan

Narrow victory for US Covid relief plan

The US Senate has passed President Joe Biden's Covid-19 relief plan after an all-night session delayed repeatedly as the Republican minority tried but failed to push through about 30 amendments.

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