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The tiny settlement of Birdlings Flat is home to New Zealand’s largest private rock collection. But now, Vince Burke says it’s time to pass on the 10,000...

The owner of New Zealand’s largest private rock collection is looking to sell up.

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Amateur photographers discovered a new stellar feature near the Andromeda Galaxy to win the Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2023 awards.

No evacuations have been needed during a deluge in Canterbury, but Civil Defence says people should be ready as the region braces for more rain this afternoon.

Several parts of the major Canterbury highways are closed due to slips.

No evacuations have been needed during a deluge in Canterbury, but Civil Defence says people should be ready as the region braces for more rain...

Preparations for possible evacuations in parts of Canterbury are being made by Civil Defence due to heavy rain over the last 24 hours. Ashburton...

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Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is closing the SH1 Ashburton River/ Hakatere Bridge tonight (Sunday) at 7 pm through to around 6 am Monday 24 July. “The closure is precautionary given the build-up of flood debris around the bridge piers,” says ...