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Christchurch fire that put campers’ lives at risk being treated as suspicious
The Taylors Mistake fire put campers’ lives at risk, a fire investigator said.

Firefighters battling yet another Canterbury blaze
The scrub fire at Taylors Mistake was reported shortly after midnight.

Paraglider critically injured in fall in Christchurch
The person fell from a height above Taylors Mistake and has been flown to hospital in critical condition.

Hang glider injured in crash on the outskirts of Christchurch
A person has suffered moderate injuries after crashing near Taylors Mistake, a bay just out of the city, around 12.30pm.

Hang glider crashes near Taylors Mistake, Christchurch
A hang glider has reportedly crashed on the coast of Christchurch, near Te Onepoto/Taylors Mistake.Police were called at 12.38pm and had arrived just before 1pm, a police spokeswoman said.She could not confirm whether the glider...

Paraglider that crashed at Taylor's Mistake was experienced speed-flyer
The speed flyer seriously injured on Monday set a new world record for the most forward somersaults in 2019.Crisstian Grueber who crashed near Taylors Mistake completed 27 clean flips in his world record breaking effort for most...

Paraglider crash reported near popular Christchurch beach
Police and paramedics are responding to a paragliding crash near the Te Onepoto/Taylors Mistake Beach in Christchurch.

Taylor Swift beats Beatles record with Fearless (Taylor's Version)
The superstar's rerecorded album Fearless (Taylors Version) has broken a record previously held by The Beatles for 54 years.

Taylors savour Igraine's big year
With stakes wins on both sides of the Tasman, imported European mare Igraine has earned herself a special place in Brent and Cherry Taylor’s broodmare band and hearts.

Overnight bush-fire at Port Hills' Taylors Mistake is being treated as suspicious
Police are asking anyone with CCTV cameras in the area to check their footage between 11pm Saturday and 1am Sunday.

Taonga missing for two years washes up a couple of hours away
The pouwhenua was found washed up at Taylors Bay, just over two hours away from the marae that it belongs to.

Southern right whale and its calf greet onlookers at Taylors Mistake
Southern right whales come in to coastal waters to nurse their calves.

Reported hang glider crash on the outskirts of Christchurch
Police, fire and a rescue helicopter are en route to Taylors Mistake, a bay just out of the city, where it is understood a crash happened around 12.30pm.

Serious injuries after paraglider crashes near popular Christchurch beach
One person has been seriously injured in a paragliding crash about 50 metres up a hill near Te Onepoto/Taylors Mistake Beach

Paraglider crashes near popular Christchurch beach
A paraglider has reportedly crashed about 50 metres up a hill near Te Onepoto/Taylors Mistake Beach in Christchurch.

Paraglider crashes at Taylors Mistake in Canterbury, police responding
Police are responding to reports of a paraglider crash in Canterbury.Emergency services were called to the incident at Taylors Mistake at about 1.35pm today.The incident has happened on the side of a hill above the mistake....

New home near for Taylors Mistake Surf Life Saving Club
Years after quakes wrecked its buildings, work is about to start on a new multimillion-dollar base for a 104-year-old Canterbury club.

Surfer rescues swimmer from drowning at Christchurch's Taylors Mistake Beach
Surfer Josh Newsome-White immediately took action after hearing a scream for help and seeing a hand slip beneath the waves.