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First images of recovery operation released

Police have released the first images showing this morning's high risk recovery mission on Whakaari/White Island.

World Cup bid for Christchurch

Christchurch is part of a joint bid to host the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2023.
Field trip horror: Chch students robbed by bandits

Christchurch students on a Central America field trip have been left shaken after being robbed by armed bandits.

Restricted fire season announced for much of Canterbury

Restricted fire season announced for much of Canterbury

A restricted fire season has been put in place for Christchurch and the surrounding districts from midnight on Saturday as the fire risk increases.
Hayfever season nothing to sneeze about in Chch

Hayfever season nothing to sneeze about in Chch

Hayfever season in Christchurch is in ‘full force.’ Louis Day reports on the allergy that strikes many.
Robertson breaks his silence after losing out on All Blacks coaching job

Robertson breaks his silence after losing out on All Blacks coaching job

Scott Robertson has opened up on the "natural disappointment" of missing out on the All Blacks head coaching role, but shrugged off suggestions he would immediately look for work overseas.

Christchurch

New Metro Sports Facility's hydroslide a New Zealand first

New Zealand's first "trapdoor" hydroslide which propels adrenaline seekers at 40km/h has today been unveiled as a key part of Christchurch's new post-quake Metro Sports Facility.

Have you seen this fugitive?

Have you seen this fugitive?

Police are asking for the public's help to locate a fugitive who has warrants out for his arrest.
The changing high-risk nature of policing

The changing high-risk nature of policing

The March 15 terror attack has transformed the operating environment for police and with that has come armed response teams, blast-resistant vehicles - and now potentially dash and body cameras.
Conman revealed as person who heckled mayor over 'secret society'

Conman revealed as person who heckled mayor over 'secret society'

A conman with 150 convictions heckled Mayor Lianne Dalziel over the city council being run like a “secret society”.

National

The Whakaari/ White Island volcano remains volatile. Photo: Reuters

'It's not over yet': Dive team searching for remaining bodies

The dangerous recovery mission to recover bodies on volatile Whakaari/White Island is "not over yet" and dive teams are being deployed to search the surrounding waters, Police...

First images of recovery operation released

First images of recovery operation released

Police have released the first images showing this morning's high risk recovery mission on Whakaari/White Island.
White Island eruption: Second Kiwi guide fighting for her life

White Island eruption: Second Kiwi guide fighting for her life

A Kiwi guide who was caught up in the White Island eruption is in an induced coma and fighting for her life.
'There is no zero-risk option': Body recovery planned

'There is no zero-risk option': Body recovery planned

Shortly after first light tomorrow, NZ Defence Force assets with specialised equipment will go on to the island and make every effort to recover the bodies, Deputy Commissioner Mike Clement says.

Districts

Restricted fire season announced for much of Canterbury

A restricted fire season has been put in place for Christchurch and the surrounding districts from midnight on Saturday as the fire risk increases.

New principal takes reins at college

New principal takes reins at college

A new temporary principal has taken the reins at Rolleston College.
Family pay tribute to Kurow man shot dead by police

Family pay tribute to Kurow man shot dead by police

The family of Kurow man Graeme Sydney Warren, who was shot by police last week, have paid tribute to the man affectionately known as "Squid".
State Highway 1 reopened

State Highway 1 reopened

State Highway 1 between Christchurch and Dunedin reopened at 6pm on Wednesday after flooding forced the closure of a section for several days.

Sport

The FIFA Women’s World Cup could be coming to Christchurch in 2023. Photo: Getty Images

World Cup bid for Christchurch

Christchurch is part of a joint bid to host the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2023.

Opinion: Get your head out of the gutter, guys

Opinion: Get your head out of the gutter, guys

They stood out in a crowd, caused a stir when first presented in public - many traditionalists even felt violated by them - but now there will be no purple helmets on display this summer.
Co-driver's WRC dream gets a boost

Co-driver's WRC dream gets a boost

At just 15, Christchurch co-driver Jared Hudson has scored a ride which will put him among the top contenders for the New Zealand Rally Championship.
A top weekend of sport on offer

A top weekend of sport on offer

With Christmas just around the corner, there's no shortage of action on the sports front this weekend. Here's what to look out for.

Life & Style

Holly Ffowcs Williams and William Hickford are riding their bikes across the country to raise...

Teens plan to ride length of NZ for charity

William Hickford’s grandfather cycled the length of New Zealand to raise money for St John seven years ago, now the Christchurch student is taking on a similar challenge.

Free events planned during first ever garden festival

Free events planned during first ever garden festival

A range of free activities and events will be held as part of the first Grow Ō Tautahi Christchurch Garden Festival in March.
Young musician making a name for himself in the US

Young musician making a name for himself in the US

When former Christchurch musician and composer Matt Everingham took the big risk to move overseas in a bid to break into the United States music scene, he knew it wouldn't be a walk in the park.
Giant parrot and monster penguins invade Canterbury Museum

Giant parrot and monster penguins invade Canterbury Museum

A world-famous giant parrot named Squawkzilla and some monster penguins are set to star in the new Canterbury Museum exhibition.

World

Greta Thunberg Time's Person of the Year

Greta Thunberg, the 16-year-old Swede who inspired millions of young people to take action against climate change, has been named Time magazine's Person of the Year for 2019.

Weinstein reaches settlement with accusers: NY Times

Weinstein reaches settlement with accusers: NY Times

Harvey Weinstein and the board of his bankrupt film studio have reportedly reached a tentative settlement with dozens of women who accused the former Hollywood producer of sexual misconduct. He still faces a criminal trial.
Last-minute push before vote

Leaders in last-minute push before vote

In a last-minute pitch for votes, Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn have gone on whistlestop tours of the country.
Chilean Air Force finds debris believed to be plane

Chilean Air Force finds debris believed to be plane

The Chilean Air Force says it has located debris believed to be from a cargo plane that crashed with 38 people on board over a remote stretch of sea between South America and the Antarctic.

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