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Person injured after explosion in Christchurch

Emergency services were called to the semi-rural suburb of Yaldhurst around 11.20am on Thursday.

Buyer steps in to help struggling Canterbury pig farmer

Hamish Mee had begun digging mass graves for pigs he couldn't sell.

Animals •Wed, May 18

Christchurch survivor says Buffalo shooting achieves nothing

Temel Atacocugu said the news about the shooting in Buffalo, New York, and its connections to the Christchurch massacre was scary, triggering flashbacks for him.

Crime And Justice •Tue, May 17

Mass pig graves being dug as pork industry on brink of collapse

Pig farmers say the industry is in crisis, with some fearing they'll have to kill and dump animals as it falls apart.

Christchurch And Canterbury •Tue, May 17

Woman who stabbed partner, dumped body in compost jailed

Martin Berry's sister said the Christchurch man was a "kind, gentle" man who was at peace in his garden.

Crime And Justice •Tue, May 17

Christchurch club rugby legend brings up 300-game milestone

Philip Watson started playing for Shirley by pure accident but in doing so has become one of the club's greats.

Christchurch And Canterbury •Sat, May 14

Bromley stench: Residents boo council workers at meeting

The city council's wastewater plant has been giving off a rancid smell since it was damaged by fire six months ago.

Christchurch And Canterbury •Sat, May 14

Ram-raids leave businesses in Auckland, Christchurch damaged

Multiple people are being sought over an Auckland liquor store burglary.

Crime And Justice •Fri, May 13

Students complain of headaches, 'sore tummies' from sewage plant

When the air reeks of the stench of the burnt-out wastewater treatment plant in Bromley, Christchurch, Ally Enright hides in her bedroom.

Christchurch And Canterbury •Fri, May 13

Christchurch terror attack 'inspired' Australian brothers

NSW brothers Joshua and Benjamin Lucas are charged with preparing or planning for a terrorist act, with Joshua Lucas also charged with intentionally advocating for others to do a terrorist act.

Crime And Justice •Thu, May 12

Person critically injured after gang-related incident

A 31-year-old man has been arrested in Christchurch on Wednesday night.

Crime And Justice •Wed, May 11

Commercial building on fire in Timaru

Road blocks are in place around the Elginshire Street area.

Christchurch And Canterbury •Wed, May 11

New Waimate publicans vow to protect local treasure

About 80 years ago, soldier Ted d'Auvergne told a Waimate publican that he would be back to finish off his second drink. He never returned.

Christchurch And Canterbury •Mon, May 9

Luxon sidesteps questions on te reo use at Ashburton meeting

The National Party leader was quizzed on the use of te reo by members of the public who attended his meeting.

Politics •Sat, May 7

Lyttelton Port worker remembered as 'incredible father'

Don Grant died in an accident at the port on Anzac Day.

Christchurch And Canterbury •Fri, May 6

Man accused of murdering Christchurch carer can now be named

Elliot Ajay Prakash is accused of murdering Val Heaney, 64, who was found dead in her Bromley home last month while isolating with Covid-19.

Christchurch And Canterbury •Thu, May 5

Social media's role in mosque attack priority for inquest - coroner

Coroner Brigitte Windley has released the scope of what will, and won't, be covered in the upcoming coronial inquest into the March 15, 2019 terrorist attack.

Crime And Justice •Thu, May 5