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Farmer on going out, giving back and getting help

Waikato sharemilker Sam Owen is talking to farmers about his struggles with mental health in a bid to encourage them to reach out should they need help.
Mahali the gorilla dies at Orana Wildlife Park

Staff at Orana Wildlife Park are mourning the death of the park's youngest gorilla who passed away on Friday aged 12.

PM says to fight hate, study social media algorithms

PM says to fight hate, study social media algorithms

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Saturday that world leaders and tech firms looking to stamp out violent extremism online would need to focus efforts on understanding social media...
Boycott of Canterbury brewing company over 'racist' comments

Boycott of Canterbury brewing company over 'racist' comments

Bars and bottle shops around New Zealand are boycotting a Canterbury brewery because of comments about Māori made online by its founder and head brewer and a subsequent post by the company saying...
9yo watching grandad whitebait before drowning

'I wish I never took her': 9yo was watching grandad whitebait before she drowned

The tragic death of Christchurch nine-year-old Emily Branje, who was swept out to sea while watching her grandad whitebait, has been detailed by the Coroner.

Christchurch

The redevelopment of the Lancaster Park site. Photo: Geoff Sloan

Work to turn Lancaster Park site into green space under way

Work is now well under way at the Lancaster Park site in Christchurch to turn it into a community recreational space and sports fields.

Central city dwelling goal 'unrealistic'

Christchurch CBD dwelling goal 'unrealistic' - councillor

Christchurch's plan to have 20,000 people living in the city centre within the next few years looks increasingly set to fail.
Crusaders caught in bizarre Bruno Mars hoax

Crusaders caught in bizarre Bruno Mars hoax

Several Kiwi Super Rugby franchises were reportedly caught up in a bizarre hoax involving pop superstar Bruno Mars, prompting the Crusaders to lay a formal complaint with the police.
Person injured in house fire near Christchurch

Person injured in house fire near Christchurch

One person has been injured in a house fire near Christchurch overnight.

National

Sam Owen has had a couple of bouts of depression during his dairy farming career. Photo: RNZ

Farmer on going out, giving back and getting help

Waikato sharemilker Sam Owen is talking to farmers about his struggles with mental health in a bid to encourage them to reach out should they need help.

PM says to fight hate, study social media algorithms

PM says to fight hate, study social media algorithms

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Saturday that world leaders and tech firms looking to stamp out violent extremism online would need to focus efforts on understanding social media...
Award-winning Kiwi musician admits grasping woman by the throat

Award-winning Kiwi musician admits grasping woman by the throat

An award-winning New Zealand musician has admitted to grasping a woman by her throat after she rejected his advances.
'Absolutely furious': Pay freeze prompts nurses to strike

'Absolutely furious': Pay freeze prompts nurses to strike

Tens of thousands of nurses from across the country are set to walk off the job for eight hours next month - "absolutely furious" at the Government's three-year pay rise freeze.

Districts

Te Kiteroa is a Retreat & Historic Homestead. Photo: NZME files

'Devastating' fire at historic Waimate homestead

Firefighters are currently at the scene of a blaze at Te Kiteroa Retreat & Historic Homestead in Waimate.

Fitting farewell for Ashburton car club boss

Fitting farewell for Ashburton car club boss, Christchurch driver wins memorial sprints

Christchurch driver Josh Mitchell’s need for speed saw him win the Shayne Adams Memorial Street Sprints for the second time.
Goal-setters enjoy Ashburton scene

Goal-setters enjoy Ashburton scene

Canterbury dairy farmers Dinuka and Nadeeka Gamage are living the dream.
Person dies in incident involving ride-on lawnmower

Person dies in incident involving ride-on lawnmower

A person has died after an incident involving a ride-on lawnmower in Canterbury last night.

New South Wales Waratahs scored seven tries in their Super Rugby Trans-Tasman opener with the Wellington Hurricanes on Friday, but after crashing to a 64-48 loss coach Chris Whitaker believes a change in approach is required.

Daryl Mitchell offered Black Caps contract for first time

Daryl Mitchell offered Black Caps contract for first time

Canterbury all-rounder Daryl Mitchell has been offered a national cricket contract for the first time following an impressive season for the Black Caps.
Chch move for Sports Hall of Fame hinted at

Chch move for Sports Hall of Fame hinted at

Sport New Zealand appears to be considering shifting the New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame from Dunedin to Christchurch.
Fitting farewell for Ashburton car club boss

Fitting farewell for Ashburton car club boss, Christchurch driver wins memorial sprints

Christchurch driver Josh Mitchell’s need for speed saw him win the Shayne Adams Memorial Street Sprints for the second time.

Life & Style

The late David McPhail on his life and comedy

In 1977, David McPhail, then a young producer with the New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation, pitched an idea for a satirical comedy show to air on its second channel, South Pacific Television.

Ellen DeGeneres to end US talk show after 19th season

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.

World

"Femme Assise Pres d'Une Fenetre (Marie-Therese)" by Pablo Picasso (centre). Photo: Reuters

Picasso painting sells for over $100 million at auction

An oil painting by Pablo Picasso sold for $US103.4 million at a Christie's auction in New York, smashing its presale estimate of $55 million.

Death toll rises as violence rocks Gaza, Israel and West Bank

Death toll rises as violence rocks Gaza, Israel and West Bank

Israeli planes renewed air strikes in Gaza early on Saturday and Hamas militants responded by firing rockets into Israel as their battle entered a fifth night and U.S. and Arab diplomats sought an...
Taiwan unis go online, museums shut after rare Covid spike

Taiwan unis go online, museums shut after rare Covid spike

Major universities in northern Taiwan are shifting to online learning and some museums will shut as the island grapples with a rare spike in domestic Covid-19 infections, taking urgent measures to...
Japan adds 3 more prefectures to state of emergency

Japan adds 3 more prefectures to state of emergency

Japan will declare a state of emergency in three more prefectures hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic in a surprise move reflecting growing concerns about the virus's spread.

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