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Protest over 'diabolical' state of Canterbury rivers

Protesters sang their displeasure about water quality up to those sitting inside the offices of the Canterbury Regional Council today.
Generous couple pay back council grant - and more

A couple who were granted $200 from the Christchurch mayor’s welfare fund almost 25 years ago have more than paid back ratepayers.
Cocksedge the latest to suffer mental fatigue

Canterbury and Black Ferns halfback Kendra Cocksedge admits she's among the high profile athletes battling "mental fatigue" ahead of next year's Rugby World Cup.

Crusaders reveal why they didn't sign Owen Franks

No reunion: Crusaders reveal why they didn't sign returning All Blacks great

Crusaders coach Scott Robertson has confirmed the club had conversations with former stalwart Owen Franks about a return in red and black before he ultimately signed with the Hurricanes.
Six injured in serious crash at busy intersection

Six injured in serious crash at busy Christchurch intersection

Six people have been taken to Christchurch Hospital after a serious crash at a busy intersection this morning.
Man charged over Rolleston St John burglary

Man charged over Rolleston St John burglary

Police investigating the vandalism of the Rolleston St John ambulance station have made an arrest.

Christchurch

Redcliffs residents want a reduced speed limit along Main Rd to create a safer area for...

More calls to lower speed limit through Redcliffs to 40km/h

Redcliffs’ residents are again calling for a lower speed limit through their village.

Controls needed to protect animals from underwater noise

Controls needed to protect animals from underwater noise

The Cawthron Institute says a lack of rules controlling underwater noise is putting at risk some of our most endangered mammals.
Briscoes: Report of knife incident at Christchurch store revealed as false

Briscoes: Report of knife incident at Christchurch store revealed as false

Claims an angry shopper pulled a knife on a store assistant in Christchurch on Wednesday have been revealed as false.
Canterbury housing market still breaking records

Canterbury housing market still breaking records

Canterbury had its busiest April for residential property sales in 14 years as the nationwide scramble for houses continues.

National

Precariously parked Ferrari draws attention

A Ferrari parked on the kerb at a dealership has attracted the attention of drivers.

Watch: PM to lead delegation to Australia

Watch: PM to lead delegation to Australia

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will lead a business delegation to Australia in July in a bid to "further strengthen business ties with our transtasman partners".
No new community cases in NZ today, one in MIQ

No new community cases in NZ today, one in MIQ

There are no new cases of covid-19 in the community today but one case has been detected in managed isolation.
Request for neutral-coloured wheelie bins

Request for neutral-coloured wheelie bins

A Dunedin resident has asked for kerbside wheelie bins to be in neutral colours.

Districts

Protesters sing outside the Canterbury Regional Council office. Photos: RNZ

Protest over 'diabolical' state of Canterbury rivers

Protesters sang their displeasure about water quality up to those sitting inside the offices of the Canterbury Regional Council today.

Golfers chip-in for new community patrol car

Golfers chip-in for new community patrol car

A Canterbury community patrol is fundraising for a new vehicle with the help of a charity golf tournament on Thursday.
Dairy burglars sought

Caught on camera: Rolleston dairy burglars sought by police

Police are looking for the burglars who smashed their way through the front doors of a dairy on Chaucer St in Rolleston last week.
Man charged over Rolleston St John burglary

Man charged over Rolleston St John burglary

Police investigating the vandalism of the Rolleston St John ambulance station have made an arrest.

Sport

Owen Franks played 150 games for the Crusaders from 2009 to 2019, winning three Super Rugby...

Crusaders reveal why they didn't sign Owen Franks

Crusaders coach Scott Robertson has confirmed the club had conversations with former stalwart Owen Franks about a return in red and black before he ultimately signed with the Hurricanes.

Owen Franks set to make Super Rugby return - report

Owen Franks set to make Super Rugby return - report

Former Crusaders prop Owen Franks is reportedly set to make a surprise return to New Zealand rugby - but not for his old side.
Cocksedge the latest to suffer mental fatigue

Canterbury and Black Ferns halfback Kendra Cocksedge the latest to suffer mental fatigue

Canterbury and Black Ferns halfback Kendra Cocksedge admits she's among the high profile athletes battling "mental fatigue" ahead of next year's Rugby World Cup.
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.

Life & Style

Ellen DeGeneres. Photo: Getty Images

Ellen DeGeneres to end US talk show after 19th season

Ellen DeGeneres will end her Emmy-winning daytime talk show next year after its upcoming 19th season.

Southland mayors join forces to defend journalism

Southland mayors join forces to defend journalism

"Should coverage come out of Christchurch then television news would be delayed or forgotten."
New cinema complex opening in July

New cinema complex to open in Christchurch in July

Movie-lovers in Christchurch are in for a treat when a new cinema complex opens in the city within the next few weeks.
Peninsula to premier at film festival in New York

Film shot on Banks Peninsula to premier at New York festival

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

World

Australia has had its biggest daily jump in virus cases in two weeks.

Aussie passport holder fights deportation to NZ

There would be "dire consequences" for all Australians if a man who was granted a passport was deported as a non-citizen, his lawyers argue.

Firefighters who took Bryant crash scene photos set to lose jobs

Firefighters who took Bryant crash scene photos set to lose jobs

Two LA firefighters accused of taking pictures of basketballer Kobe Bryant's helicopter crash scene have been told they'll be fired and a third given a suspension notice, court documents show.
Global concern grows as rural India ravaged

Global concern grows as rural India ravaged

India's coronavirus death toll has crossed 250,000 in the deadliest 24 hours since the Covid pandemic began, as the disease rampaged through the countryside.
$54m for NSW farmers to fight mouse plague

$54m for NSW farmers to fight mouse plague

New South Wales farmers dealing with a catastrophic mouse plague that's destroyed crops and caused havoc in communities have been promised a $54 million relief package.