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East of Oamaru

Film set pre-production work is now visibly under way in Oamaru for a seven-part Netflix series based on the John Steinbeck novel East of Eden.
Steak back on the menu for Renee

Christchurch woman Renee Veal will soon be eating food she has not been able to enjoy for 11 years after she had life-changing jaw surgery on Monday.
Library users still 'hooked' on Jack Reacher

The most popular books at Christchurch libraries this year have been revealed.

'Emotional time': Timaru meat works closes down

'Emotional time': Timaru meat works closes down

Alliance says it will be an "emotional time" for the 55 remaining meat workers at its Smithfield plant in Timaru today, as it prepares to shut its doors after 138 years.
Centenarian marks milestone birthday

'A good wife and a good home': Centenarian explains how he reached milestone birthday

Retired Canterbury farmer Ken Cookson has led an adventurous life that has now spanned 100 years.
How to drive safely over Christmas

How to drive safely over Christmas

Police say they will work hard to keep people safe over Christmas - but road users need to play their part too.

Christchurch

There have been multiple scrub fires in Canterbury recently. Photo: RNZ

Canterbury under total fire ban over Christmas

All of Canterbury will be under a total fire ban from noon on Monday, December 23.

Firefighters save rabbit, baby hawk from flames

Firefighters save rabbit, baby hawk from flames

A sooty rabbit and distressed baby hawk were rescued from the approaching flames of a large scrub fire near Christchurch.
58 infringements spotted by camera outside school

Licence plate recognition camera outside Chch school spots 58 driving infringements

A licence plate recognition camera mounted outside a Christchurch school is helping to improve driver behaviour - and there are plans for six more across the city, the council says.
Library users still 'hooked' on Jack Reacher

Christchurch library users still 'hooked' on Jack Reacher

The most popular books at Christchurch libraries this year have been revealed.

National

A full rebuild of Nelson Hospital had been signed off, but the plan has since changed, and may...

Nelson Hospital conditions 'unbearable'

Workers at Nelson Hospital say conditions are unbearable, with temperatures sometimes over 30°C inside, mould on the window sills and bits of the ceiling falling onto desks.

How to drive safely over Christmas

How to drive safely over Christmas

Police say they will work hard to keep people safe over Christmas - but road users need to play their part too.
Permanent name suppression for women's underwear thief

Permanent name suppression for women's underwear thief

The man dubbed the "Cosy Dell Creeper", whose underwear thefts terrorised female university students, can never be named.
Govt confirms plan to dismantle Te Pūkenga

Govt confirms plan to dismantle Te Pūkenga

The government has confirmed its plan for breaking up the national institute of technology and re-establishing independent polytechnics.

Districts

East of Oamaru

Film set pre-production work is now visibly under way in Oamaru for a seven-part Netflix series based on the John Steinbeck novel East of Eden.

'You have got to feel for the families'

'Got to feel for the families': Fatal day on Canterbury roads in lead up to Christmas

One person died after a crash in the Mackenzie District and two people were killed on State Highway 1 near Greta Valley on Thursday.
18-hole public mini golf course to be built

18-hole public mini golf course to be built in Ashburton for $500k

The Ashburton District Council has decided to construct an outdoor mini golf course which could cost up to $500,000.
Fishery officers catch illegal paua poachers

Fishery officers catch illegal paua poachers

A group of people who took 460 paua from a closed area on the Canterbury coast were caught by fishery officers last week.

Sport

Micah Wilkinson and Erica Dawson of Team NZ compete in the Sailing Mixed Multihull Nacra Medal...

Raft of conduct complaints about Yachting NZ

The Sport Integrity Commission has launched an investigation into Yachting NZ following a raft of cultural, athlete welfare and conduct complaints.

Mum takes on Coast to Coast after cancer battle

'Incredible resilience': Mum takes on Coast to Coast after cancer battle

Canterbury mum of three Elise Cassidy has gone through cancer, chemo, major surgery and a pregnancy - all in the space of 12 months - on her journey to the Kathmandu Coast to Coast start line in February.
Burnside buoyant after maiden T20 triumph

Burnside buoyant after maiden T20 triumph

Burnside West-University skipper Matt Hay believes his side can win the treble after their first-ever premier T20 title.
Schoolboy rugby star comes to Canterbury

Schoolboy rugby star heads to university in Canterbury

The man with the mullet who took the Miles Toyota Premiership by storm is poised to take his talents to Lincoln University in 2025.

Life & Style

Thousands of parents are trying to work out how to juggle work and school holidays. Photo: File...

What to do when your leave doesn't cover the school holidays?

Thousands of parents across NZ are trying to work out how to juggle work and school holidays when kids get at least 12 weeks off a year while adults get only four.

Judges dish up a festive feast

From the courtroom to the kitchen: Judges dish up a festive feast

Judges traded their robes for aprons in Christchurch to deliver holiday cheer instead of verdicts.
Why is the cost of a Christmas tree rising?

Why is the cost of a Christmas tree rising?

It is still possible to get a cheaper Christmas tree, but they will be lower quality, says Andrew McAllister from the Needle Fresh Christmas Tree farm in Christchurch.
35-room mansion on the market

35-room mansion on the market

A 35-room limestone mansion in the Waitaki Valley is officially on the market again.

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