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Of the six main centres in 2025, Auckland was the warmest, Tauranga was the sunniest and wettest, and Christchurch was t...
08/01/2026

Of the six main centres in 2025, Auckland was the warmest, Tauranga was the sunniest and wettest, and Christchurch was the equal-coldest.

Updated: The Wānaka man who died after being crushed by his car in his own driveway has been described as the “most genu...
08/01/2026

Updated: The Wānaka man who died after being crushed by his car in his own driveway has been described as the “most genuine and lovely man imaginable”.

The Wānaka man who died after being crushed by his car in his own driveway has been described as the “most genuine and lovely man imaginable”. ...

Budding broadcaster Josh Henderson has enjoyed a fascinating year, from the commentary booth to the co-driver seat in a ...
08/01/2026

Budding broadcaster Josh Henderson has enjoyed a fascinating year, from the commentary booth to the co-driver seat in a rally car and even a seat in Parliament.

Budding broadcaster Josh Henderson has enjoyed a fascinating year, from the commentary booth to the co-driver seat in a rally car and even a seat...

A residents' association says Selwyn District Council chief executive contracts need to be changed to avoid large payout...
07/01/2026

A residents' association says Selwyn District Council chief executive contracts need to be changed to avoid large payouts if they resign early.

Police have completed 14,169 roadside tests during a major drink driving operation across Christchurch that saw 32 exces...
07/01/2026

Police have completed 14,169 roadside tests during a major drink driving operation across Christchurch that saw 32 excess breath alcohol readings, three vehicles impounded, and a fleeing driver captured.

Police have completed 14,169 roadside tests during a major drink driving operation across Christchurch that saw 32 excess breath alcohol readings,...

The Ashburton district's Willowby Community Pool has a new wooden bench.
07/01/2026

The Ashburton district's Willowby Community Pool has a new wooden bench.

Four specialist canyon teams will join the search for a tramper missing in Kahurangi National Park since December 30.
07/01/2026

Four specialist canyon teams will join the search for a tramper missing in Kahurangi National Park since December 30.

The Waimakariri Libraries’ summer reading challenge has been given an adventure twist with a new name - Quest for the Qu...
07/01/2026

The Waimakariri Libraries’ summer reading challenge has been given an adventure twist with a new name - Quest for the Quill.

Police have named the Wānaka man who died after becoming trapped under a vehicle in his driveway.
07/01/2026

Police have named the Wānaka man who died after becoming trapped under a vehicle in his driveway.

Police have named the Wānaka man who died after becoming trapped under a vehicle in his driveway. He was David Simmers, 85. Emergency services were...

One of the headline DJ acts for Christchurch’s Electric Avenue music festival has been scratched from the event.
07/01/2026

One of the headline DJ acts for Christchurch’s Electric Avenue music festival has been scratched from the event.

Temperatures in the 30s this week could close a Blenheim park as the risk of fire in the tinder-dry grass climbs.
07/01/2026

Temperatures in the 30s this week could close a Blenheim park as the risk of fire in the tinder-dry grass climbs.

A brand of infant formula is being recalled over possible toxins, the Ministry of Primary Industries has announced.
07/01/2026

A brand of infant formula is being recalled over possible toxins, the Ministry of Primary Industries has announced.

A brand of infant formula is being recalled over possible toxins, the Ministry of Primary Industries has announced. New Zealand Food Safety (NZFS),...

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