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'Disorder' at Canterbury school sees police attend, one hospitalised
One person was taken to hospital following an incident at a Canterbury high school.

Social moo-dia: The cows and sheep finding fame online
To dairy farmer Delilah Flavell, cows are more than milk makers. They are giant grass puppies who love to play and snack.

Car crashes into Canterbury shop, emergency services rush to scene
A motorist has been hospitalised and another treated at the scene after a car crashed into a shop in the main township of Kaiapoi on Monday morning.

Person hospitalised following disorder at school in Kaiapoi
Police said the school was in lockdown following the incident.

Councillor who lives minutes from office clocks 88 meetings via Zoom
A Richmond councillor who came under fire last year for attending 73 meetings remotely over three years has continued to attend most meetings via Zoom, according to Tasman District Council records.

Budget 26: PM Christopher Luxon to unveil energy announcement in post-Cabinet press conference
Eligible firms must cut gas use by at least 15% while maintaining output.

Wahine makes history as first Maori head of School of Nursing
A 17-year-old kotiro stepping onto a nursing course could never have imagined she would one day become the first Maori head of the School of Nursing

Canterbury: A thriving hub of business and innovation
Why businesses are focusing on Canterbury

Fleeing businessmen hit with $440k penalty over illegal crypto deal to buy Hawke's Bay farm
Two businessmen have been penalised $440,000 after using cryptocurrency in an illegal scheme to buy a massive farm.

Surfing-'Wildlife injury' for photographer halts New Zealand Pro

Separatist militants claim deadly Pakistan train blast

France's Largest And Deepest Lake Entirely Within Its Borders Is A Breathtaking Beauty For Fishing And Boating

Little Italy church raises safety concerns over new protected bike lane

AI chip demand drives 6% growth for Singapore in first quarter

Possible Southland council merger moves a step closer
Southland's mayor wants the region's four existing councils to merge into two unitary authorities

Lifelong vegetarian repeatedly served meat before death at specialist care home
The man, who was a lifelong vegetarian, was repeatedly served meat and fish, had his beard shaved off against his documented preferences.

Kaikoura boat capsize: Mayor mourns death of man who was 'friend to many'
Anthony Lund died when a boat capsized on Monday morning.

'We always stay hopeful': Umaga on Moana Pasifika's future
Moana Pasifika's head coach Fa'alogo Tana Umaga says they are still hopeful the team continue on in Super Rugby Pacific in 2027.

Watch: Pre-Budget announcement at post-Cabinet briefing
The government is also promising a law change forcing the gas industry to provide better information on supply and demand.

Informatica expands Google Cloud tie-up with CLAIRE GPT
Google Cloud customers will be able to query governed data in natural language as Informatica pushes its AI tools into Gemini Enterprise workflows.

'There was no one else like them' - Topp Twins' manager
Friends, colleagues and fans are paying tribute to the Topp Twins after the death of one of the sisters, Dame Jools, who was living with breast cancer.

Scott McLaughlin comforts team-mate after heartbreaking Indy 500 finish
Kiwi Scott McLaughlin gave his devastated teammate David Malukas a hug during the post-race news conference.

Aotearoa pays tribute following death of Dame Jools Topp
Aotearoa has taken to social media to pay tribute to Dame Jools Topp, who died surrounded by family and pets on Saturday.

Motorists face $750 fine for failing to fit snow chains on alpine roads
The penalty is enforceable under the Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2025, with police responsible for issuing the infringements.