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Enrolment rule changes could leave homeless voters off roll
People can enrol using a previous address where they lived for at least a month.
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Motorist killed after car and truck collide in Blenheim
Emergency services responded to the crash at the intersection of Wither and Howick Rds.
Farmer adds solar income as arable options narrow
Sheep will soon be sharing a paddock with rows of solar panels on one Mid Canterbury farm.
Dunedin man's death unexplained despite injuries consistent with assault
Police believe someone was present shortly before David Noah died.
Darry eyes All Blacks recall with NPC final audition
Sam Darry is determined to be on the plane to Europe in the All Blacks' 36-man squad.
Olympic legend's stolen gold medal replaced
Les O’Connell’s medal was taken during a break-in at his Christchurch home.
RNZ v ZB and the fight for more PM time; The Gloriavale doco, the Minister and a screen sector visa battle
'Insulting': Taika Waititi cancer ad gripes; Stuff newspaper deliveries hit rough seas.
'Just glass': Warning after odd meth samples found in Christchurch, won't melt or dissolve
Christchurch drug checking found glass in some methamphetamine samples.
Electric Avenue music festival explores campsite to cut costs and ease congestion
Organisers are considering a temporary campsite within walking distance.
Headmaster of top boys' school calls for end to First XV rugby talent recruitment
Nic Hill says he would rather lose games than recruit rugby players.
Watch: Santner injury worry compounds Black Caps woes in crushing defeat to India
NZ’s captain left the field hurt after an awkward fall in the field at Hagley Oval.
Exciting mare to anchor plenty of multi bets on her Ellerslie return
The premiership leaders have hot teams entered at both Ellerslie and Riccarton tomorrow.
‘Major change is expected’: 30C Labour Weekend scorcher before storm
Heavy rain and fierce winds could disrupt Labour Day journeys across the South Island.
Michael Hill sales grow but share price fails to keep pace
Shareholders raised concerns over its 43c share price despite better results.
'You appeared to be laughing': Taser fails as man injures cop with bottle
The police officer said her injury left her struggling to walk without pain.
Driver dies after car leaves road near Lewis Pass
The driver was the car’s sole occupant, police said after the Canterbury crash.
Second man charged over Christchurch man buried under shed
The 34-year-old accused is due in the Christchurch District Court on Friday.
Green gold: Harbour's invasive seaweed harvested for high-value export
Mana whenua is using it to fund its own removal.
From Scheffler to St Andrews: Teen's whirlwind year rolls into Te Arai Links
Cooper Moore hopes home advantage leads to an Asia-Pacific Amateur breakthrough.
Labour weekend scorcher: Temps to hit sweltering 28C before rain, wind sweeps in
Temperatures in eastern areas could reach 10C above average.
Aussie billionaire selling his South Island ski lodge
Remote ski lodge owned by IT tycoon up for grabs for $1.8m-plus.
El Niño puts Canterbury farmers on alert for a dry, windy summer
Farmer John Sunckell said the 1987 drought was the worst he had experienced.
TVNZ pay strife: 150 journalists, news staff to strike for the first time in 20 years
The E tū union says a 2.5% pay offer does not reflect inflation or cost of living.
Newest frozen yoghurt shop on the block opening Christchurch location
Yomi is set to open its fifth store in New Zealand.
City's vandalism-related claims hit $350k in eight months, nearly triple 2025's total
Christchurch Central City had the most park graffiti reports, with 117 recorded in 2026.
Black Caps v India: All you need to know
India have won their past five Twenty20 series against New Zealand.
The voice of NZ cricket: Ian Smith on commentary, Richie Benaud and Sky's return
Smith will lead Sky's home coverage and join Fox for the Black Caps in Australia.
Christchurch mansion smashes city's house price record, selling for $11.4m
The luxury home on the city fringe becomes the first property to crack $10m.
'I buggered that up': Dame Noeline Taurua admits coaching error in Silver Ferns win
Taurua admits she got her substitution wrong at the shooting end.
Air NZ ignored repeated Dash 8 safety warnings before Timaru incident
TAIC said the CAA’s close ties with Air New Zealand likely impeded oversight.