Two youths arrested after attempted robbery in suburban Christchurch Police were called to Kumai Place in Sockburn about 9.40pm on Monday.

Police were called to Kumai Place in Sockburn about 9.40pm on Monday.

Indian community welcomes ‘momentous’ free trade deal The agreement to eliminate or reduce tariffs on 95% of New Zealand exports to India, will now trigger a parliamentary process, with the full text and a national interest analysis to be submitted and reviewed by a select committee, alongside public submissions.

The agreement to eliminate or reduce tariffs on 95% of New Zealand exports to India, will now trigger a parliamentary process, with the full text and a national interest analysis to be submitted and reviewed by a select committee, alongside public submissions.

Snowfall closes Canterbury highway between Springfield and Arthur’s Pass Authorities asked people to delay their journeys.

Authorities asked people to delay their journeys.

Historic agribusiness Donaghys becomes part of Farmlands Co-operative Farmlands was Donaghys biggest customer and struck a deal when longtime shareholder and managing director Jeremy Silver was set to exit the company.

Farmlands was Donaghys biggest customer and struck a deal when longtime shareholder and managing director Jeremy Silver was set to exit the company.

Markets pedal optimism that US-Iran uncertainty has peaked There are fears that a re-escalation of US-Iran tensions could derail the already fragile ceasefire between the two countries. However, many are hopeful as fresh negotiations for a peace deal are set to begin soon, ahead of Tuesday’s end of ceasefire date.

There are fears that a re-escalation of US-Iran tensions could derail the already fragile ceasefire between the two countries. However, many are hopeful as fresh negotiations for a peace deal are set to begin soon, ahead of Tuesday’s end of ceasefire date.

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The forecasters didn’t miss it: The technology doesn’t exist But there is hope on the horizon in the form of artificial intelligence (or reversing climate change).

But there is hope on the horizon in the form of artificial intelligence (or reversing climate change).

Opener’s lone effort not enough as Black Caps beaten by Bangladesh Nick Kelly made 83, but no other NZ batter reached 20 as the hosts easily squared the ODI series in Mirpur.

Nick Kelly made 83, but no other NZ batter reached 20 as the hosts easily squared the ODI series in Mirpur.

Teacher pays extra $60 per week in petrol as commuting teachers report ‘really scary’ fuel bills A raft of new government supports, primarily for rural schools, are hailed as “a good start” but will still leave many teachers and parents struggling with the increased cost of getting to school.

A raft of new government supports, primarily for rural schools, are hailed as “a good start” but will still leave many teachers and parents struggling with the increased cost of getting to school.

No beak? No problem: Willowbank's disabled kea has become the troop's alpha bird Bruce has invented a new fighting technique researchers have never seen before.

Bruce has invented a new fighting technique researchers have never seen before.

Here’s hoping there’s a way our horses can crusade on OPINION: Has the horse bolted? Has another proud, symbolic and cherished Crusaders tradition been hastily consigned to the knacker’s yard? Are the horses gone for good?

OPINION: Has the horse bolted? Has another proud, symbolic and cherished Crusaders tradition been hastily consigned to the knacker’s yard? Are the horses gone for good?

NZ caught up in ratcheting tensions between China and Japan China has accused New Zealand of “repeated close-in reconnaissance and harassment in the airspace over the Yellow Sea and East China Sea”.

China has accused New Zealand of “repeated close-in reconnaissance and harassment in the airspace over the Yellow Sea and East China Sea”.

Christchurch stadium’s neighbours: Front row seats or a back row headache? Christchurch is buzzing with excitement as the countdown begins for One New Zealand Stadium’s first event - but not everyone is chomping at the bit for the much anticipated opening.

Christchurch is buzzing with excitement as the countdown begins for One New Zealand Stadium’s first event - but not everyone is chomping at the bit for the much anticipated opening.

Christchurch’s heritage and natural environment at risk under RMA reform, council says Ratepayers may need to start paying private landowners to protect the city’s “outstanding” natural landscapes and heritage.

Ratepayers may need to start paying private landowners to protect the city’s “outstanding” natural landscapes and heritage.

Christchurch developed AI forecasting tool improves wildfire prediction by up to 30% A University of Canterbury-led team has developed an AI-powered weather forecasting system that could improve fire prediction by up to 30%.

A University of Canterbury-led team has developed an AI-powered weather forecasting system that could improve fire prediction by up to 30%.

Three Charlies and a Willy Wonka get ready for their premiere A trio of young Christchurch actors are gearing up to present their golden tickets, when a new production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory opens on Thursday, April 23, at the Isaac Theatre Royal.

A trio of young Christchurch actors are gearing up to present their golden tickets, when a new production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory opens on Thursday, April 23, at the Isaac Theatre Royal.

Street Cred: Puppy love and griffon devotion In a city full of fur babies, The Press is bound to bump into some stylish people devoted to their dogs.

In a city full of fur babies, The Press is bound to bump into some stylish people devoted to their dogs.

In Our Backyard: Fine art photography exhibition last for museum before big move From tiny moths to the hoiho/yellow-eyed penguin, a photography exhibition focusing on wildlife will be the final exhibition at the South Canterbury Museum.

From tiny moths to the hoiho/yellow-eyed penguin, a photography exhibition focusing on wildlife will be the final exhibition at the South Canterbury Museum.

Cows missing after stock truck accident Up to ten cows are missing and three have been put down following an accident near Ashburton.

Up to ten cows are missing and three have been put down following an accident near Ashburton.

The US believes it’s dealing with Iran’s key man, but is he? Hours after stepping off the flight back from negotiations in Islamabad, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf’s X account posted one of his increasingly frequent English-language messages sassily addressing Americans.

Hours after stepping off the flight back from negotiations in Islamabad, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf’s X account posted one of his increasingly frequent English-language messages sassily addressing Americans.

Morgan Darlison’s work on One New Zealand Stadium at Te Kaha goes beyond aesthetics, weaving together her Māori whakapapa with Canterbury’s European influences.
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Prime minister hints at joining UK-France led mission in Strait of Hormuz On Saturday the two countries convened a meeting with 51 nations regarding the crucial waterway for fuel supply which has been blocked for weeks

On Saturday the two countries convened a meeting with 51 nations regarding the crucial waterway for fuel supply which has been blocked for weeks

Local funding slashed for national film festival dubbed a ‘major event’ for Christchurch two years ago A national film festival, launched with a fanfare in Christchurch two years ago, has been further scaled back in the city after local funding was slashed.

A national film festival, launched with a fanfare in Christchurch two years ago, has been further scaled back in the city after local funding was slashed.

Early Anzac clashes as rugby celebrates super weekend Waimea and Marist are the unbeaten teams heading into the third round of the Stuff Tasman Trophy which will be played on Thursday and Friday nights this week.

Waimea and Marist are the unbeaten teams heading into the third round of the Stuff Tasman Trophy which will be played on Thursday and Friday nights this week.

National’s chief whip tight-lipped on alleged ghosting Stuart Smith has neither confirmed or denied a report that the Prime Minister ghosted him when he had bad news to share.

Stuart Smith has neither confirmed or denied a report that the Prime Minister ghosted him when he had bad news to share.

Venues Ōtautahi will outsource cleaning but promises living wage protections and no job losses Venues Ōtautahi (VŌ) is going ahead with a plan to outsource its cleaning operations, but says no-one will lose their job and workers will continue to be paid the living wage.

Venues Ōtautahi (VŌ) is going ahead with a plan to outsource its cleaning operations, but says no-one will lose their job and workers will continue to be paid the living wage.

Small rural swimming club shines in pool to be crowned top overall club A trip to Blenheim for the South Island Country & Town Swimming Championships has proven fruitful for a Winton-based swimming club.

A trip to Blenheim for the South Island Country & Town Swimming Championships has proven fruitful for a Winton-based swimming club.

Was it an indecent act? Three women on trial for using sex toys on passed out man The use of sex toys, lube and mascara by three women on an unconscious drunk man at a “Dirty 30” themed birthday party was put forward as “good-natured fun” by the defence as a jury trial began in the Timaru District Court.

The use of sex toys, lube and mascara by three women on an unconscious drunk man at a “Dirty 30” themed birthday party was put forward as “good-natured fun” by the defence as a jury trial began in the Timaru District Court.

Schools get immediate fuel relief package The Government is investing $37 million to replace diesel boilers in schools, will subsidise fuel for relief teachers and help struggling parents with transportation costs in a push to help schools in the fuel crisis.

The Government is investing $37 million to replace diesel boilers in schools, will subsidise fuel for relief teachers and help struggling parents with transportation costs in a push to help schools in the fuel crisis.

Fuel deal misses announcement deadline set by Luxon Christopher Luxon’s promise that an announcement would be made on potential commercial deals to secure more fuel by Monday has fallen through.

Christopher Luxon’s promise that an announcement would be made on potential commercial deals to secure more fuel by Monday has fallen through.