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Despite battling unseasonal snow and winds, contractors are pushing ahead with a new 189-metre swing bridge over the Hooker River in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park.
NZ’s longest swing bridge takes shape
Despite battling unseasonal snow and winds, contractors are pushing ahead with a new 189-metre swing bridge over the Hooker River in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park.
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December 16, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Despite battling unseasonal snow and winds, contractors are pushing ahead with a new 189-metre swing bridge over the Hooker River in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park.
Take a look at the high tech turf that has just been revealed at Christchurch's new One New Zealand Stadium at Te Kaha. It can handle an All Black or Black Fern pummeling say the experts. The public will get to see it up close after the building's April opening.
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stadium tekaha onenewzealandstadium…
December 16, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Take a look at the high tech turf that has just been revealed at Christchurch's new One New Zealand Stadium at Te Kaha. It can handle an All Black or Black Fern pummeling say the experts. The public will get to see it up close after the building's April opening.
stadium tekaha onenewzealandstadium…
stadium tekaha onenewzealandstadium…
Take a look at the high tech turf that has just been revealed at Christchurch's new One New Zealand Stadium at Te Kaha. It can handle an All Black or Black Fern pummeling say the experts. The public will get to see it up close after the building's April opening.
stadium tekaha onenewzealandstadium…
stadium tekaha onenewzealandstadium…
December 16, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Take a look at the high tech turf that has just been revealed at Christchurch's new One New Zealand Stadium at Te Kaha. It can handle an All Black or Black Fern pummeling say the experts. The public will get to see it up close after the building's April opening.
stadium tekaha onenewzealandstadium…
stadium tekaha onenewzealandstadium…
He has been charged with intentionally damaging the 10m-tall Christmas tree, among other charges.
Man accused of setting Timaru’s Christmas tree on fire loses name suppression
He has been charged with intentionally damaging the 10m-tall Christmas tree, among other charges.
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December 16, 2025 at 3:08 AM
He has been charged with intentionally damaging the 10m-tall Christmas tree, among other charges.
Justice has been delivered to the underlings of a multimillion-dollar drug syndicate, as some 20 other alleged offenders work their way through the courts.
Youngest members of life-ruining ‘criminal enterprise’ first to be sentenced
Justice has been delivered to the underlings of a multimillion-dollar drug syndicate, as some 20 other alleged offenders work their way through the courts.
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December 16, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Justice has been delivered to the underlings of a multimillion-dollar drug syndicate, as some 20 other alleged offenders work their way through the courts.
For months, the stadium has stood as an impressive concrete and steel shell looking largely naked on the inside. Now, the venue is finally dressed up for its debut.
Let’s talk turf: Christchurch stadium ‘transformed’ with roll out of hi-tech grass
For months, the stadium has stood as an impressive concrete and steel shell looking largely naked on the inside. Now, the venue is finally dressed up for its debut.
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December 16, 2025 at 2:36 AM
For months, the stadium has stood as an impressive concrete and steel shell looking largely naked on the inside. Now, the venue is finally dressed up for its debut.
Police want help retracing the movements of a stolen trailer used to steal motorbikes in Christchurch.
Did you see this trailer? Police say it helped steal four motorbikes
Police want help retracing the movements of a stolen trailer used to steal motorbikes in Christchurch.
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December 16, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Police want help retracing the movements of a stolen trailer used to steal motorbikes in Christchurch.
“It’s about having a great time before Christmas ... [Golf] is a great stress reliever,” says Jeremy Manning, spoken like a true six-handicapper.
The annual golf comp that’s not really about the golf
“It’s about having a great time before Christmas ... [Golf] is a great stress reliever,” says Jeremy Manning, spoken like a true six-handicapper.
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December 16, 2025 at 12:16 AM
“It’s about having a great time before Christmas ... [Golf] is a great stress reliever,” says Jeremy Manning, spoken like a true six-handicapper.
A Holocaust survivor, a young Frenchman exploring the world and a rabbi are among the victims of the Bondi attack.
What we know about the victims of Bondi terror attack so far
A Holocaust survivor, a young Frenchman exploring the world and a rabbi are among the victims of the Bondi attack.
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December 16, 2025 at 12:16 AM
A Holocaust survivor, a young Frenchman exploring the world and a rabbi are among the victims of the Bondi attack.
ANALYSIS: During as raw and intense a meeting that there has been under Ben Stokes’ captaincy, the players were told to show “a bit of dog” as they fight to stave off Ashes defeat.
Crunch time in Adelaide for England cricketers who have been given plenty of leeway
ANALYSIS: During as raw and intense a meeting that there has been under Ben Stokes’ captaincy, the players were told to show “a bit of dog” as they fight to stave off Ashes defeat.
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December 16, 2025 at 12:12 AM
ANALYSIS: During as raw and intense a meeting that there has been under Ben Stokes’ captaincy, the players were told to show “a bit of dog” as they fight to stave off Ashes defeat.
The acclaimed fusion chef, who has cooked for Queen Elizabeth II and Barack Obama, will demonstrate some surprising flavour combinations with the region’s best produce.
Peter Gordon returns to Marlborough Wine and Food Festival
The acclaimed fusion chef, who has cooked for Queen Elizabeth II and Barack Obama, will demonstrate some surprising flavour combinations with the region’s best produce.
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December 16, 2025 at 12:03 AM
The acclaimed fusion chef, who has cooked for Queen Elizabeth II and Barack Obama, will demonstrate some surprising flavour combinations with the region’s best produce.
Chantal McDonald’s children were the centre of her life, her parents say. A known stalker took her from them, stabbing her 55 times outside her home.
'Deeply devoted': Grief-stricken parents of murdered Christchurch mother pay tribute
Chantal McDonald’s children were the centre of her life, her parents say. A known stalker took her from them, stabbing her 55 times outside her home.
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December 15, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Chantal McDonald’s children were the centre of her life, her parents say. A known stalker took her from them, stabbing her 55 times outside her home.
A stunning three shots on the final end sealed victory in the Bowls South Canterbury final.
West End underdogs snatch centre triples title
A stunning three shots on the final end sealed victory in the Bowls South Canterbury final.
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December 15, 2025 at 11:13 PM
A stunning three shots on the final end sealed victory in the Bowls South Canterbury final.
A family-run business is making sure pets get where they're going safely - transporting more than 100 animals at a time on a bus from Auckland to Invercargill.
Paws on board: Inside the Pet Bus as it travels the country
A family-run business is making sure pets get where they're going safely - transporting more than 100 animals at a time on a bus from Auckland to Invercargill.
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December 15, 2025 at 11:00 PM
A family-run business is making sure pets get where they're going safely - transporting more than 100 animals at a time on a bus from Auckland to Invercargill.
A veteran Lotto player from Nelson, who has been buying tickets for a quarter of a century, is still struggling to come to terms with his big win.
$16m Nelson Powerball winner ‘lost for words’ over big win
A veteran Lotto player from Nelson, who has been buying tickets for a quarter of a century, is still struggling to come to terms with his big win.
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December 15, 2025 at 11:00 PM
A veteran Lotto player from Nelson, who has been buying tickets for a quarter of a century, is still struggling to come to terms with his big win.
A man has pleaded guilty to killing 21-year-old Jock Davies during a hunting trip on Stewart Island, saying he thought he was shooting an animal.
Hunter kills 21-year-old he mistook for an animal
A man has pleaded guilty to killing 21-year-old Jock Davies during a hunting trip on Stewart Island, saying he thought he was shooting an animal.
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December 15, 2025 at 11:00 PM
A man has pleaded guilty to killing 21-year-old Jock Davies during a hunting trip on Stewart Island, saying he thought he was shooting an animal.
At the back of an acclaimed Christchurch restaurant, you’ll find a tiny new bar where having a drink doesn’t cost the earth.
Merivale garage transformed from drab to fab in wine bar transformation
At the back of an acclaimed Christchurch restaurant, you’ll find a tiny new bar where having a drink doesn’t cost the earth.
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December 15, 2025 at 10:46 PM
At the back of an acclaimed Christchurch restaurant, you’ll find a tiny new bar where having a drink doesn’t cost the earth.
The new Ministry of Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport will be fully operational by July.
Ministry mega-merger for environment, housing and transport confirmed
The new Ministry of Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport will be fully operational by July.
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December 15, 2025 at 10:28 PM
The new Ministry of Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport will be fully operational by July.
Key positions are yet to be filled at Invercargill City Council as processes are worked through behind the scenes.
Mana whenua reps yet to be appointed at southern council
Key positions are yet to be filled at Invercargill City Council as processes are worked through behind the scenes.
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December 15, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Key positions are yet to be filled at Invercargill City Council as processes are worked through behind the scenes.
The regulator is investigating the well-known hedge fund manager’s investment vehicle after the High Court appointed a liquidator.
FMA probes Bernard Whimp’s Chance Voight
The regulator is investigating the well-known hedge fund manager’s investment vehicle after the High Court appointed a liquidator.
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December 15, 2025 at 9:43 PM
The regulator is investigating the well-known hedge fund manager’s investment vehicle after the High Court appointed a liquidator.
Thunderstorms, heavy rain and large hail are forecast for South Canterbury on Tuesday.
Large hail and thunderstorms forecast
Thunderstorms, heavy rain and large hail are forecast for South Canterbury on Tuesday.
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December 15, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Thunderstorms, heavy rain and large hail are forecast for South Canterbury on Tuesday.
With heavy rain, thunderstorms and hail on the forecast for the Aoraki Mt Cook area, two climbers remain missing on New Zealand’s highest mountain.
Severe weather forecast as climbers remain missing
With heavy rain, thunderstorms and hail on the forecast for the Aoraki Mt Cook area, two climbers remain missing on New Zealand’s highest mountain.
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December 15, 2025 at 8:36 PM
With heavy rain, thunderstorms and hail on the forecast for the Aoraki Mt Cook area, two climbers remain missing on New Zealand’s highest mountain.
Multiple crews were needed to put out the blaze on Monday evening.
Merivale house ‘well ablaze’ in evening fire
Multiple crews were needed to put out the blaze on Monday evening.
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December 15, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Multiple crews were needed to put out the blaze on Monday evening.
IRD's liquidation activity has stepped up by about 30% in the last year.
‘Last rites for zombie companies’: Inland Revenue liquidates nearly 900 companies in one year
IRD's liquidation activity has stepped up by about 30% in the last year.
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December 15, 2025 at 6:17 PM
IRD's liquidation activity has stepped up by about 30% in the last year.
A woman who says she is operating her coffee shop for “3000 private members” is being prosecuted.
Council says coffee shop sells food illegally. The owner says it’s a private club
A woman who says she is operating her coffee shop for “3000 private members” is being prosecuted.
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December 15, 2025 at 3:08 PM
A woman who says she is operating her coffee shop for “3000 private members” is being prosecuted.