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The blaze grew from 40ha to 85ha over 24 hours.
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Crayfish, heated cutlery, and Tourism New Zealand's $1.4m campaign bill
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Memorial plaque honours Korean ski champs killed in Geraldine crash
Athletes and coaches travelling in convoy after training when tragedy struck.
Canterbury man charged after police car rammed twice
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Canterbury wildfire spreading at pine forest
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'Outstanding': Police Commissioner celebrates mass gang arrests
Every patched member of the Christchurch Comancheros chapter has been arrested.
Five teens arrested in Canterbury after vehicle theft spree, tunnel collision
Police say the driving could easily have resulted in someone being killed.
Retired Hamilton guide dog and 'reading buddy' wins title of NZ's 'Top Dog with a Job'
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'Very large dent': Police say mass gang arrests have disrupted drug trade
Police arrest 18 men as part of an 8-month-long investigation.
Top of the table: Magpies' dream season start continues with victory over Canterbury
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Man found guilty of murdering Christchurch dog walker in fatal stabbing
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Revealed: How much NZR will have to pay MacDonald after All Blacks exit
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Preserving a 160-year legacy: What to expect from this year’s Christchurch Show
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Mum and dad film First XV final on iPhone, get 52,000 viewers
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One athlete was seriously injured.
‘Broken and beautiful things’: Kiwi journalist documents Palestinian life under occupation
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Editorial: Luxon's stark message for councils to rein in spending comes at the right time
OPINION: The PM didn't mince his words when telling councils to watch their spending.
‘Worth a phone call’: Wallabies urged to pounce on MacDonald after All Blacks exit
The 46-year-old left his post in a shock departure earlier this month.
The Kiwis making millions from turning a popcorn maker into a home coffee roaster
Frustration over not being able to roast beans at home drove the innovation.
'Beautiful soul': Family devastated after son dies in motorcycle accident on Indonesian holiday
Jacob Lenton was on his first overseas trip with mates when the tragedy happened.
Diamonds and death threats: The business of thrifting
The Herald meets a Christchurch couple who op-shop for profit.
Ministry apologises after telling sick beneficiary to supply CV
'I actually really stressed about this' - The beneficiary received the letter by accident.
‘I know bugger all about it’: Mayor on LIV Golf coming to Christchurch
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Alleged killer of Yanfei Bao appears in court
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Christchurch school temporarily closes after online hoax threat, classes resume midmorning
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