Selwyn drug bust: 4 in court, 'multiple others' charged
Four people are set to be sentenced in court and "multiple others" have been charged following a drug bust in Canterbury.
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Anora takes top awards, Brody gets second Oscar
Anora takes top awards, Brody gets second Oscar
Anora, the story of a sex worker who gets a chance at a new life when she marries a wealthy client on a whim, has won five Academy Awards, including the coveted best picture Oscar.
Councils propose water partnership
North Canterbury councils propose water partnership
Two of North Canterbury's district councils are looking to join forces to manage their water infrastructure - while one is proposing to go it alone.
O'Connor finds new home with Crusaders
O'Connor finds new home with Crusaders
James O'Connor signing with the Crusaders was perhaps the most unlikely move of the Super Rugby off-season - but the Aussie's feeling right at home.
Social housing residents plead for stability
Social housing residents plead for stability
A man living in a Wellington social housing complex recently deemed quake-prone says residents need stability and hopes some will be able to stay while work's carried out.
Critically injured person trapped in campervan
Critically injured person trapped in wreckage of crushed campervan
A local contractor's digger was used to help rescue a critically injured person trapped in the wreckage of a campervan that was crushed by a falling tree in Canterbury.
Magpie flies free after tower rescue
Mission to free magpie trapped on fire station tower
Firefighters in Christchurch are known for rescuing cats stuck up trees or ducklings trapped in drains - but how about a magpie stuck on a fire station siren tower?
Fears women worried for safety won't call police
Fears women worried for safety won't call police
Victims advocates warn some women fearing for their safety this Christmas will not call the police, thinking they will be turned away.