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Week to forget continues for hard hitting Black Caps opener, who registers another golden duck in Firebirds’ Super Smash loss.
Another golden duck for unwanted Black Caps opener in Firebirds’ loss
Week to forget continues for hard hitting Black Caps opener, who registers another golden duck in Firebirds’ Super Smash loss.
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January 9, 2026 at 6:57 AM
Week to forget continues for hard hitting Black Caps opener, who registers another golden duck in Firebirds’ Super Smash loss.
Shoppers have turned out in droves to support a new Christchurch supermarket trying to disrupt the sector, leaving owner Ethan Vickery needing more staff - and a little sleep. So how do prices with the major supermarkets compare?
‘It’s insane’: Cheap prices trigger huge demand at Christchurch’s new low-cost supermarket
Shoppers have turned out in droves to support a new Christchurch supermarket trying to disrupt the sector, leaving owner Ethan Vickery needing more staff - and a little sleep. So how do prices with the major supermarkets compare?
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January 9, 2026 at 6:17 AM
Shoppers have turned out in droves to support a new Christchurch supermarket trying to disrupt the sector, leaving owner Ethan Vickery needing more staff - and a little sleep. So how do prices with the major supermarkets compare?
Under-fire England coach will tolerate some ‘tweaks’ but has ruled out widespread change to his methods.
McCullum: I won’t be told what to do
Under-fire England coach will tolerate some ‘tweaks’ but has ruled out widespread change to his methods.
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January 9, 2026 at 6:03 AM
Under-fire England coach will tolerate some ‘tweaks’ but has ruled out widespread change to his methods.
A number of people have been stuck while on the city’s beaches this week, and lifeguards are urging beachgoers to avoid picking up the organisms.
Bluebottles invade Christchurch beaches as waters warm
A number of people have been stuck while on the city’s beaches this week, and lifeguards are urging beachgoers to avoid picking up the organisms.
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January 9, 2026 at 5:27 AM
A number of people have been stuck while on the city’s beaches this week, and lifeguards are urging beachgoers to avoid picking up the organisms.
Teens are deliberately tanning at peak UV hours - and in New Zealand, with the world's highest melanoma rates, it's especially deadly.
The TikTok tanning trend that's so dangerous in New Zealand
Teens are deliberately tanning at peak UV hours - and in New Zealand, with the world's highest melanoma rates, it's especially deadly.
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January 9, 2026 at 5:10 AM
Teens are deliberately tanning at peak UV hours - and in New Zealand, with the world's highest melanoma rates, it's especially deadly.
Just 20, Alexandra Eala has already beaten two top-10 WTA stars and is now into the final four in Auckland.
Rising star sweeps into ASB Classic semis backed by Filipino fans
Just 20, Alexandra Eala has already beaten two top-10 WTA stars and is now into the final four in Auckland.
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January 9, 2026 at 5:10 AM
Just 20, Alexandra Eala has already beaten two top-10 WTA stars and is now into the final four in Auckland.
“The more training people do to understand the rules and regulations, the better and safer it is for everyone out on the water.”
Beginner boaties urged to do skills course this summer
“The more training people do to understand the rules and regulations, the better and safer it is for everyone out on the water.”
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January 9, 2026 at 4:11 AM
“The more training people do to understand the rules and regulations, the better and safer it is for everyone out on the water.”
The hospital’s use of the portal to send discharge summaries, referrals and clinical correspondence left sensitive data vulnerable.
Northland Hospital patients hit by Manage My Health cyberattack
The hospital’s use of the portal to send discharge summaries, referrals and clinical correspondence left sensitive data vulnerable.
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January 9, 2026 at 3:53 AM
The hospital’s use of the portal to send discharge summaries, referrals and clinical correspondence left sensitive data vulnerable.
“Oh God, thousands,” said Lucy McKnight when asked how many sunflowers had shot up in her Ure Valley paddock.
‘Happy’ sunflowers lure ‘town and city folk’ to South Marlborough
“Oh God, thousands,” said Lucy McKnight when asked how many sunflowers had shot up in her Ure Valley paddock.
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January 9, 2026 at 2:50 AM
“Oh God, thousands,” said Lucy McKnight when asked how many sunflowers had shot up in her Ure Valley paddock.
The Oamaru Penguin colony is expecting to finish the breeding season with up to 700 chicks, beating the 2020 record of 570.
World’s smallest penguin waddles towards greatest milestone
The Oamaru Penguin colony is expecting to finish the breeding season with up to 700 chicks, beating the 2020 record of 570.
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January 9, 2026 at 2:28 AM
The Oamaru Penguin colony is expecting to finish the breeding season with up to 700 chicks, beating the 2020 record of 570.
Tenancy Bond Services apologises as some tenants wait months to get rental bonds, often worth thousands, back.
Tenants waiting months ‘in tears’ for rental bond returns
Tenancy Bond Services apologises as some tenants wait months to get rental bonds, often worth thousands, back.
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January 9, 2026 at 2:28 AM
Tenancy Bond Services apologises as some tenants wait months to get rental bonds, often worth thousands, back.
Sammie Maxwell wants a break “to recharge” after intense 2025 World Series win, but is still eyeing 1928 Olympics.
Well-being break planned by Kiwi mountainbike world champ
Sammie Maxwell wants a break “to recharge” after intense 2025 World Series win, but is still eyeing 1928 Olympics.
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January 9, 2026 at 2:10 AM
Sammie Maxwell wants a break “to recharge” after intense 2025 World Series win, but is still eyeing 1928 Olympics.
After claiming the pairs victory on Monday, the Elmwood Park star nabbed her first singles crown and her 10th national title.
Boyd by success: Mandy delivers the national bowls double triumph
After claiming the pairs victory on Monday, the Elmwood Park star nabbed her first singles crown and her 10th national title.
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January 9, 2026 at 1:56 AM
After claiming the pairs victory on Monday, the Elmwood Park star nabbed her first singles crown and her 10th national title.
He died and people are laughing.
NZ awash with a tsunami of Tim stories
He died and people are laughing.
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January 9, 2026 at 1:56 AM
He died and people are laughing.
Timaru and Washdyke firefighters walked off the job on Friday in protest as negotiations between their union and Fire and Emergency New Zealand continue.
Firefighters’ fight continues into 2026
Timaru and Washdyke firefighters walked off the job on Friday in protest as negotiations between their union and Fire and Emergency New Zealand continue.
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January 9, 2026 at 1:38 AM
Timaru and Washdyke firefighters walked off the job on Friday in protest as negotiations between their union and Fire and Emergency New Zealand continue.
We asked people on the streets of Invercargill for their memories of former mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt, who died this week. Here’s what they said.
The people’s recollections of Sir Tim
We asked people on the streets of Invercargill for their memories of former mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt, who died this week. Here’s what they said.
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January 9, 2026 at 1:24 AM
We asked people on the streets of Invercargill for their memories of former mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt, who died this week. Here’s what they said.
With 26 marathons under her belt, personal trainer Rachel Grunwell has made every running mistake - so you don't have to.
10 running fails every runner should know
With 26 marathons under her belt, personal trainer Rachel Grunwell has made every running mistake - so you don't have to.
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January 9, 2026 at 1:11 AM
With 26 marathons under her belt, personal trainer Rachel Grunwell has made every running mistake - so you don't have to.
Christchurch woman Lisa Jansen values her free life, and after a few years living at a campground, is ready to hit the road again - at least on weekends.
Campervan conversion gets van life crusader back on the road
Christchurch woman Lisa Jansen values her free life, and after a few years living at a campground, is ready to hit the road again - at least on weekends.
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January 9, 2026 at 12:57 AM
Christchurch woman Lisa Jansen values her free life, and after a few years living at a campground, is ready to hit the road again - at least on weekends.
Police have named the man who was located deceased in a crashed car on Seadown Rd, north of Timaru, on December 22.
Person found dead in crashed car named
Police have named the man who was located deceased in a crashed car on Seadown Rd, north of Timaru, on December 22.
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January 9, 2026 at 12:53 AM
Police have named the man who was located deceased in a crashed car on Seadown Rd, north of Timaru, on December 22.
Marlborough may have missed out on the sunshine crown but the year was certainly a warm one.
Blenheim records hottest year on record in 2025
Marlborough may have missed out on the sunshine crown but the year was certainly a warm one.
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January 9, 2026 at 12:44 AM
Marlborough may have missed out on the sunshine crown but the year was certainly a warm one.
Desperate to get cash for a drugs fix, Kiwi Farrell - who has almost 90 convictions - tricked a couple waiting for a tow company into handing over the keys to their car.
Crook poses as tow company worker to steal couple’s car
Desperate to get cash for a drugs fix, Kiwi Farrell - who has almost 90 convictions - tricked a couple waiting for a tow company into handing over the keys to their car.
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January 9, 2026 at 12:44 AM
Desperate to get cash for a drugs fix, Kiwi Farrell - who has almost 90 convictions - tricked a couple waiting for a tow company into handing over the keys to their car.
The tenants wanted to put in a doorknob with a latch to keep the front door closed in a light breeze.
Landlord who didn’t allow door latch ordered to pay $1500 in damages
The tenants wanted to put in a doorknob with a latch to keep the front door closed in a light breeze.
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January 9, 2026 at 12:26 AM
The tenants wanted to put in a doorknob with a latch to keep the front door closed in a light breeze.
High temperatures and strong winds are forecast for South Canterbury over the weekend.
Severe weather forecast for South Canterbury prompts Fire and Emergency warning
High temperatures and strong winds are forecast for South Canterbury over the weekend.
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January 8, 2026 at 11:19 PM
High temperatures and strong winds are forecast for South Canterbury over the weekend.
Christchurch won the prize for hottest place in the country by 11am Friday, hitting 30C with forecasters predicting it could get up to 32C.
Not surprisingly, Sumner was heaving both on and off the beach, with a rush at Utopia Ice as soon as the doors opened.
But has the city temperature…
Not surprisingly, Sumner was heaving both on and off the beach, with a rush at Utopia Ice as soon as the doors opened.
But has the city temperature…
January 8, 2026 at 11:13 PM
Christchurch won the prize for hottest place in the country by 11am Friday, hitting 30C with forecasters predicting it could get up to 32C.
Not surprisingly, Sumner was heaving both on and off the beach, with a rush at Utopia Ice as soon as the doors opened.
But has the city temperature…
Not surprisingly, Sumner was heaving both on and off the beach, with a rush at Utopia Ice as soon as the doors opened.
But has the city temperature…
The scanner created by a group of Kiwi researchers could change the healthcare landscape in New Zealand and overseas.
Revolutionary portable CT scanner created in Christchurch
The scanner created by a group of Kiwi researchers could change the healthcare landscape in New Zealand and overseas.
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January 8, 2026 at 10:11 PM
The scanner created by a group of Kiwi researchers could change the healthcare landscape in New Zealand and overseas.