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Halswell’s Iraia De Goldi looks to evade the tackle of Greymouth’s Harry Millar during their round 1 clash at Wingham Park. PHOTO: KIRSTY WILSON PHOTOGRAPHY After two rounds, Halswell Hornets are flying high in the Canterbury Rugby League premiership, winning their opening games to sit at the top of the table.

Owners of a dog that kills or seriously injures a person in Queensland could spend up to three years in jail. Photo: ODT files Dog owners in Australia will be held criminally responsible for the actions of their animal, including facing jail time, as the state of Queensland cracks down on dangerous breeds following a spate of attacks.

UC’s Jae Broomfield tries to evade a Linwood tackler during his side’s 28-3 win at the weekend. PHOTO: HARRY ALLAN University of Canterbury are preparing to face a wounded beast when they take on Marist Albion this weekend.

Rishi Sunak's office says medic are too willing to issue repeat notes approving extended sick leave, rather than advising how a person could get back to work. Photo: Getty Images British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will look at tightening the rules for long-term sick leave in a bid to reverse a rise in the number of Britons who have permanently dropped out of the workforce.

Joel Stevens joined Christchurch United from National League champions Wellington Olympic after being recruited by coach Ryan Edwards. PHOTO: JIM WATTS PHOTOGRAPHY Christchurch United’s new captain is bouncing back from some dark professional days overseas – and enjoying his football again.

Donald Trump speaks to the media while holding a stack of news clippings at a New York court. Photo: Reuters Lawyers in Donald Trump's historic criminal trial have selected 12 jurors who will assess his guilt or innocence over the coming weeks in a case stemming from a hush-money payment to a porn star.

An artist's impression of the planned upgrade to the streets surrounding Te Kaha. Image: Newsline / Christchurch City Council Ratepayers may have to cough up about $13 million if the government opts not to help pay for a project to upgrade the streets surrounding Christchurch's new stadium.

A floral memorial is seen for the victims who lost their lives in a knife attack at Westfield Bondi Junction last weekend. The shopping centre reopens for trade on Friday. Photo: Getty Images Shoppers returning to the scene of a deadly mall stabbing in Sydney are being urged to be "kind and gentle" to traumatised workers as trade resumes.

A man being arrested at a Wakari property made matters worse for himself when he put an officer in a choke hold while resisting arrest.

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Kate Kennedy with one of the new traps and boxes which will allow the Runanga Village People programme to expand due to new funding. PHOTO: BRENDON McMAHON A community-led predator trapping programme in the small West Coast town of Runanga is about to take a giant leap forward.

hyde_street_party_290423_0.jpg The Hyde St party in full swing last year. Photo: ODT Files In years gone by, the annual Hyde St student party has been a beacon for bedlam and mayhem.

Job cuts at the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment will reduce the number of senior fire engineers from two down to one. Photo: RNZ By Phil Pennington The public sector cuts are poised to take out a big chunk of fire engineering expertise at New Zealand's building regulator.

The Routeburn valley lookout. PHOTO: ARCHIVE Four hundred hardy runners are prepping to compete in one of New Zealand’s most iconic events this weekend.

Arrowtown firey Alex Holden’s the first recipient of ‘The Jimmy’, named after the late James ‘Jimmy’ Shaw. PHOTO: TODD WEEKS Arrowtown fire station is ensuring the memory of its longest-serving volunteer lives on.

Queenstown Business Chamber of Commerce CEO Sharon Fifield. PHOTO: ARCHIVE One step forward, three steps back.

Police at the scene on Anzac Valley Rd in rural Waitākere. Photo: RNZ A rural couple believed to have been killed by a rogue ram have been named as Alfred Helge Hansen and Gaye Carole Hansen.

Police at the scene on Anzac Valley Rd in rural Waitākere. Photo: RNZ A rural couple believed to have been killed by a rogue ram have been named as Alfred Helge Hansen and Gaye Carole Hansen.

Waitaki District District Council says the only area without water should be within the red circled area around Bowan street. Photo: Waitaki District Council Water is starting to flow again in Kurow after a break in the mains drained the reservoir overnight.

Lightyears Solar Ltd co-founders Matt Shanks (left) and Sean Toban. Photo: Supplied by Lightyears Solar Ltd Canterbury could soon be lit up with solar farms.