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Strong earthquake reported near Seddon
The quake was initially classified as moderate but has been upgraded.

Corporate law to the catwalk: Lawyer aims for Miss Universe NZ crown
Meet 2025 Miss Universe New Zealand finalist Dana McNatty.

‘There is real anger’: Principals in standoff with NZ Rugby over international schoolboys side
Principals claim New Zealand Rugby is trying to take over schoolboy rugby.

‘False facts’: Govt hits out at Labour for ‘misleading’ attacks on PPP schools
Labour has had to change its story on PPP schools and their alleged downfalls.

Phil Gifford: The returning star who can reignite Blues
Southerners rise again, but strengthened Blues might be able to strike.

Qantas tempts Kiwis to Aus with sale on ‘hundreds of thousands’ of tickets
Qantas is offering Kiwis discounted flights between NZ and Australia for a limited time.

Christchurch’s new covered stadium: How to be one of 20 lucky people to get a peek inside
Te Kaha is opening its doors for a limited tour as part of the Open Christchurch festival

NZME Christchurch office targeted in brazen break-in; branded radio cars stolen
The colourfully branded cars were taken from a secure car park.

Doctor, ex-TVNZ presenter ordered to pay $148k for 'misleading' Covid-19 videos
Samantha Bailey posted Covid-19 misinformation to her YouTube channel.

‘He was holding off the Russians’: Heroic final deeds of NZ soldier killed in Ukraine revealed
Dominic Abelen, killed in 2022, will finally be laid to rest in Christchurch tomorrow.

Christchurch school scissor attack: Student suspended, teachers recovering at home
Two teachers were attacked with scissors at a school campus in Christchurch.

'Not a great situation': Marlborough growers face tough wine season
Wine makers ask growers to leave some grapes unpicked in Marlborough.

Speedway driver in horror fiery crash faces long road to recovery
Nearly $20,000 has been raised for Kevin Ban's recovery.

Teen’s ‘out of this world’ expedition
Zoe Parker said it was the best two weeks of her life.

Whodunnit? Homicide cops probe multiple suspects in Tyrone Munns' killing
Multiple persons of interest as cops say they have their ‘eyes wide open’.

The thrill of a luge ride: Skyline expanding in six countries
From its first gondola in Queenstown in 1967, Skyline is now a global luge business.

Gang members use local gym for brutal bare-knuckle fights
Gym owner changes rules after private group booking used by gang.

'I want him held accountable:' Sexually violated teen’s plea as offender avoids jail time
The teen says she needs medication to sleep due to nightmares and anxiety.

Christchurch teachers attacked by student with scissors
The assault occurred just before 2pm and was witnessed by a number of staff and students.

Former nurse who ‘manipulated’ vulnerable patient into sex avoids jail time
Peter Ogden was sentenced to 12 months' home detention.

Boutique Kiwi travel operator acquires Aussie rival
Beyond the Blue owner Steve Pleciak said the move was an opportunity to grow in Australia.