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Crusaders stage dramatic comeback over Highlanders

History beckoned the Highlanders in Christchurch tonight but they wasted a golden opportunity to do the double over the old enemy.
NZ’s first rubber road laid in Canterbury

The first full rubber road surface in New Zealand has been laid in Canterbury.
Unforgettable encounter leads to 70-year romance

An unforgettable encounter at a railway station in 1953 marked the start of a long romance for a Rangiora couple who celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on Monday.
Southbridge's prodigal son to return home

Former All Blacks and Crusaders first-five Dan Carter will lace up the boots in the blue-and-white hoops for the first time in six years at the club’s 150th jubilee.

Fourth person dies after SH1 crash

Fourth person dies after SH1 crash, third victim identified as Belgium national

Four people have now died after a crash between a car and a campervan on State Highway 1 south of Blenheim last month.
Bridge safety concerns in spotlight after pupil hit by car

Bridge safety concerns in spotlight after pupil hit by car

A recent incident involving a Canterbury school pupil being hit by a car has raised concerns about traffic once Ashburton's second bridge opens.
Far from home and fearing for her family's safety

Christchurch woman far from home and fearing for her family's safety

Farah keeps her phone nearby with the ringtone turned up at all hours, waiting for the rare calls that might come from her family in Iran.

Christchurch

Picric acid caused street evacuation

The evacuation of a Christchurch street on Thursday is understood to have been caused by an old store of picric acid inside a business.

Pre-school vandalised for fourth time in a month

Pre-school vandalised for fourth time in a month

A Christchurch pre-school has been trashed with a fire extinguisher sprayed around its nursery, manager Kristal Heath says.
Concerns hate on the rise in lead up to March 15

Concerns hate on the rise again in lead up to Christchurch mosque attack anniversary

As Muslims in Christchurch prepare to mark seven years since 51 people were murdered while worshipping at two mosques in the city, there are fears hate is again on the rise.
Rare war medals up for auction

Rare Canterbury war medals up for auction

A number of rare war medals from Canterbury, including a Riccarton-born WW2 pilot's Distinguished Flying Cross, will be auctioned off on March 20.

National

The Morgan Gorge could be "de-watered" if a planned hydro electric scheme goes ahead on the...

Anger over fast-track approval for hydro scheme

A plan to fast-track a controversial West Coast hydro scheme has been given an initial go-ahead.

You want AI with that?

You want AI with that? Masked woman tells BK to 'hire humans'

A masked protester defaced a drive-through at a fast food restaurant over the chain’s decision to replace human order-takers with AI.
Rising fuel prices: Call to work from home

Rising fuel prices: Call to work from home

The govt is being asked to let the public sector work from home where possible due to rising fuel prices - and some private employers are considering what support could be offered.
NZ child diagnosed with scurvy

NZ child diagnosed with scurvy

A 5-year-old New Zealand boy who lived on a diet of chicken and biscuits has been diagnosed with the rare disease scurvy.

Districts

Franchise owner driven to succeed

Professionalism and a passion for helping people are the keys to Driving Miss Daisy North Canterbury's recent award win.

Farmer may abandon peas for livestock

Methven farmer may abandon peas for livestock if Wattie's factories close

Wattie's growers like Methven farmer Hamish Marr are reeling following the company's announcement of the proposed closure of three factories in Auckland, Christchurch and Dunedin.
Last-minute reprieve for campsite

Last-minute reprieve for Canterbury campsite

A "quintessential Kiwi" campground in Canterbury has been saved, for now, after an outcry over a proposal to permanently close its powered sites, shower facilities, and kitchen.
Car club ready to host championship

Car club ready to host championship

Ashburton Car Club members will host the MotorSport New Zealand ClubSport Championship this weekend.

Fourteen years ago, Jack Henry set a new Canterbury under-18 record in the 110m hurdles and won the under-20 title at the national champs. Now 31, Henry has won his first senior national title in the same event, on the same track.

South Island regatta results boost confidence for Maadi

South Island regatta results boost confidence for Maadi

After seeing huge success at the South Island secondary schools rowing championships, the Maadi Cup beckons for Christchurch’s top rowing schools.
Supercars track schedule announced

Supercars track schedule announced

The schedule has been announced for Christchurch's first Supercars race next month.
Kiwi golfer recovering in US hospital

Kiwi golfer recovering in US hospital

Kiwi golfer Ryan Fox is in a US hospital after being forced to withdraw from the Players Championship.

Life & Style

Cool off after the FreshChoice City2Surf with a special two-for-one deal at selected Christchurch...

Cool down after the City2Surf

Take the opportunity to cool down after the FreshChoice City2Surf on Sunday, March 15, with a special two-for-one deal at selected Christchurch swimming pools.

Debbie's final chequered flag

Final chequered flag after a life in the fast lane

Debbie Chapman’s love of speed started on the Huntsbury hills in Christchurch long before she ever climbed into a race car.
Railway man 'lost for words' on TV

Railway man 'lost for words' during surprise TV interview

It takes a lot to render Harry Andrew speechless but that was exactly the case before he appeared on TVNZ's Seven Sharp.
'They call me The Weather Man'

'They call me The Weather Man'

The Weather Man has been recording the wind, rain and temperature in Ashburton for 19 years. But now Graham Taylor has retired from running his own meteorology station in the town.

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