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No cowbells allowed at Super Rugby Pacific final

The Crusaders don't want any Chiefs fans to bring cowbells to the sold-out Super Rugby Pacific final in Christchurch on Saturday.
Family of murdered woman feel 'forgotten'

A man whose wife was murdered by a mental health patient in Christchurch three years ago has not heard from authorities for more than a year and says his family feels "forgotten".
Apple venture taking off

Coastal dairy farm paddocks in Canterbury are being transformed into a high-production orchard.

CCTV footage of missing woman released

CCTV footage of missing woman released

Police have released CCTV footage of missing Christchurch 79-year-old Elisabeth Nicholls as they make another appeal for information on her whereabouts.
Father of six jailed after violent rampage

Christchurch father of six jailed after violent attack on partner, kids and neighbours

An angry man struck his partner while she was holding a baby because she wouldn’t talk to him, before going on to injure six other people, including three children, in a fit of rage.
Riccarton death 'not suspicious'

Riccarton death 'not suspicious' - police

The injured woman who died in Christchurch on Wednesday was not missing 79-year-old Elisabeth 'Lis' Nicholls - and her death was not suspicious, police say.

Christchurch

Smoke billows from plane at Christchurch Airport

Firefighters have been called to Christchurch Airport after a cargo plane on the tarmac began billowing smoke from its undercarriage.

Cafe goes into liquidation

Christchurch cafe goes into liquidation

The owners of the London Canteen have let their customers know with "heavy hearts" the cafe at Oderings Garden Centre in Barrington has gone into liquidation.
Students hit by car outside girls' college

Students hit by car outside girls' college

One student is in Christchurch Hospital with serious injuries and two other students received minor injuries when a car hit them outside school.
One person dies after Halswell incident

One person dies after Halswell incident

One person has died and another suffered minor injuries after a family-harm incident in Christchurch on Wednesday.

National

Otago Uni returns to top 200 in world, UC ranked 261

Otago University has returned to the top 200 in the QS World University Ranking for the first time since 2022, while Canterbury University came in at number 261.

Father and daughter steal $190k in ATM heist

Father and daughter steal $190k in ATM heist

A former Armourguard employee used the company’s special codes to steal just over $159,000 from an ATM in a heist she executed with the help of her father.
Person dies in vehicle incident

Person dies after ending up under vehicle in Blenheim

A person has died after reportedly ending up under their own vehicle on a Blenheim street.
Tractor goes up in flames

Tractor goes up in flames

A tractor has gone up in flames after catching fire on an Otago road.

Districts

An artist's impression of the proposed flyride for Conical Hill, Hanmer Springs. Image: Supplied...

Proposed adrenaline ride still in limbo

There is hope a proposed Hanmer Springs flyride will still go ahead, despite a three-year delay and rising costs.

Fire fuels vision for Canterbury basin

Fire fuels vision for Canterbury basin

A community group is forging a vision for the future of the Craigieburn basin as the area continues to recover from a large scrub fire.
South Island state highways reopened

South Island state highways reopened

South Island state highways are open again after being closed due to ice - but motorists are still being urged to take extra care.
Firefighters to get new pump

Firefighters to get new pump after water pressure issues discovered

Firefighters in the Canterbury town of Culverden will finally get a new water pump, more than a year after water pressure issues were discovered during testing.

Sport

No cowbells allowed at Super Rugby Pacific final

The Crusaders don't want any Chiefs fans to bring cowbells to the sold-out Super Rugby Pacific final in Christchurch on Saturday.

Southern United snatch shield in upset win

Southern United snatch shield in upset win

Southern United will have one week to enjoy their Challenge Shield triumph before putting it on the line for the first time.
Send the Crusaders a message - and see it on the big screen

Send the Crusaders a message - and see it on the big screen

The Crusaders are calling on their fans to send the team a message of support ahead of their Super Rugby Pacific final this weekend.
Sophie Devine to retire from ODIs

Sophie Devine to retire from ODIs

White Ferns captain and former Rangi Ruru Girls' School student, Sophie Devine, will retire from one-day internationals after this year's Women's World Cup.

Life & Style

Christchurch Hospital volunteers (from left) Shelia, Ronder and Mary with some of the donated...

Hospital in need of winter pyjamas

Something as simple as a pair of cosy new pyjamas can brighten a child’s stay at Christchurch Hospital.

Home & Leisure Show bursting with ideas

Home & Leisure Show bursting with ideas

Get ready to be inspired and win great prizes at the Star Media Home & Leisure Show from June 27-29 at Christchurch's Wolfbrook Arena.
Myths about your pets

Myths about your pets

What does it really mean when your dog wags its tail? Why do they sometimes like to eat poo? Animal behaviourist Dr Zazie Todd answers some of the curly pet questions.
'I wear my heart right on my forehead'

Christchurch soul singer: 'I wear my heart right on my forehead'

Whether she's writing deeply personal songs or counselling someone through a tough time, Christchurch-born and raised soul singer Ladi6 believes we're all in this together.

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