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More snow as unsettled summer continues

The unsettled summer is continuing in the South Island today, with snow on the mountains and more wild weather on the way.
Boozed driver retrieves car then crashes into ditch

A young Rolleston motorist caught drink driving and immediately suspended for 28 days returned later in a taxi to get his car back - and ended up crashing it.

One hospitalised after confronting alleged robbers

Person hospitalised after confronting alleged robbers trying to break into Prebbleton shed

A person has been hospitalised after confronting a group of people trying to break into a shed on their property.
'Devastated' after former colleague killed in crash

'Devastated' after former colleague killed in crash

A man killed in a crash near Omarama last week has been remembered as a "kind and caring" colleague.
Fire investigators at scene of Cass Bay blaze

Fire investigators trying to determine cause of Cass Bay blaze

Investigators are trying to determine the cause of a fire that burnt through 15ha at Cass Bay in Christchurch yesterday.

Christchurch

Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel and Duvauchelle A&P Association president Tania Kiely hope...

Mayor gets behind Duvauchelle A&P Show

The Duvauchelle A&P Show has received some high-level support as it faces an uncertain future.

Work starts on first Taco Bell restaurant in Christchurch

Work starts on first Taco Bell restaurant in Christchurch

Christchurch residents are a step closer to having their very own Taco Bell.
Sumner beach rip keeps lifesavers busy

Sumner beach rip keeps lifesavers busy

A flash rip at Sumner recently in which 27 people had to be rescued in 10 minutes has prompted a reminder for people to know "their swimming ability and limits".
Aussie spider establishing itself in city

Have you spotted one in your backyard? Aussie spider establishing in Christchurch

A bug-crushing Australian spider has established itself in parts of Christchurch.

National

Detective Constable Melissa-Mae Ruru won the New Zealand Police Association Police Sportsperson...

Fall from grace for former top netballer

A former Otago Rebels netballer and model policewoman has been sentenced for cheating the justice system.

Mum clipped by passing truck while buckling baby in

Mum clipped by passing truck while buckling baby in

Updated 12.50 pm

A woman escaped with bruising when a passing truck clipped her and her car as she was buckling her baby into a car seat in Dunedin yesterday.
Rider returns to competition ring after head injury

Rider returns to competition ring after head injury

Two days in intensive care, 10 days in hospital being treated by a Christchurch neurosurgeon, and months of rehabilitation after a head injury last year has not put Chloe McKenzie off riding.
'Devastated' after former colleague killed in crash

'Devastated' after former colleague killed in crash

A man killed in a crash near Omarama last week has been remembered as a "kind and caring" colleague.

Districts

Vikki Smith is keeping Mort at home and away from other dogs as he recovers from a case of...

Another challenge for prize-winning pooch

Mort the prize-winning Canterbury pooch has met another obstacle in life - and it is not on the agility course.

One hospitalised after confronting alleged robbers

Person hospitalised after confronting alleged robbers trying to break into Prebbleton shed

A person has been hospitalised after confronting a group of people trying to break into a shed on their property.
More snow as unsettled summer continues

More snow as unsettled summer continues

The unsettled summer is continuing in the South Island today, with snow on the mountains and more wild weather on the way.
Sue’s new helping role

Sue’s new helping role

Encouraging youth involvement, expanding rural connections and building on existing works are some of the goals of new Neighbourhood Support co-ordinator Sue Abel.

Sport

Former All Blacks midfielder joins Crusaders coaching team

Former All Blacks midfielder Tamati Ellison has joined the Crusaders coaching staff.

Rider returns to competition ring after head injury

Rider returns to competition ring after head injury

Two days in intensive care, 10 days in hospital being treated by a Christchurch neurosurgeon, and months of rehabilitation after a head injury last year has not put Chloe McKenzie off riding.
'Rugby League Bill' dies aged 89

'Rugby League Bill': Canterbury mourns 'most decorated man in NZ rugby league'

The Canterbury league community is mourning the death of Bill Whitehead QSM, who passed away on Friday, aged 89.
Country cricket: Big win puts Sefton in top spot

Canterbury country cricket: Sefton demolishes opposition to secure top spot

A resurgent Sefton consolidated their lead at the top of the country cricket leaderboard with a demolition job over Lincoln at the weekend.

Life & Style

New Zealand Transport Agency - Waka Kotahi said making sure speeds were safe was the quickest and...

Lower speed limits frustrate locals

It has been a summer of change for drivers, with speed limits being reduced along some state highways in Canterbury and across NZ.

Demand for properties increasing in Canterbury

Demand for Canterbury properties rising as house prices double in some parts of NZ

New data shows the number of people searching for properties in Canterbury increased substantially in 2020, while house prices in some parts of NZ doubled over the last decade.
Aussie spider establishing itself in city

Have you spotted one in your backyard? Aussie spider establishing in Christchurch

A bug-crushing Australian spider has established itself in parts of Christchurch.
New Brighton a 'mini-holiday town' during nor’wester

New Brighton a 'mini-holiday town' during nor’wester

Otago resident Clare Fraser joins the latest craze and discovers an amazing part of NZ - which is very close to home for many Cantabrians.

World

Alexei Navalny at a police station in Khimki outside Moscow on Monday. Photo: Reuters

Jailed Navalny calls for street protests

Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny has urged Russians to take to the streets in protest after a judge remanded him in pre-trial detention despite calls from Western countries to free the opposition politician.

He's fired: The White House reality show ends

He's fired: The White House reality show ends

Like no US president before, Donald Trump made himself the centre of attention - the star of a literal reality show that was his administration, always with an eye for the camera, an instinct for the outrageous.
Russian opposition leader detained on arrival in Moscow

Russian opposition leader detained on arrival in Moscow

Police detained prominent Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny on arrival at a Moscow airport after he flew home to Russia from Germany for the first time since he was poisoned last summer.
Imprisoned Wall of Sound producer dies of Covid-19

Imprisoned Wall of Sound producer dies of Covid-19

Rock producer Phil Spector has died behind bars of Covid-19.