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ChristchurchOctober 23

Councillor’s election post: ‘Thought-provoking artwork’ or ‘maybe a bit much’?

A Christchurch city councillor is standing by his decision to share a sexually suggestive post on social media encouraging people to enrol to vote.
Councillor’s election post: ‘Thought-provoking artwork’ or ‘maybe a bit much’?
Councillor’s election post: ‘Thought-provoking artwork’ or ‘maybe a bit much’?
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ChristchurchOctober 22

Hotel-inspired castle auctioned off for more than $1.3m

When James Robinson had friends over at his castle-like childhood home in Cashmere as a boy, “their eyes would be out on stalks”.
Hotel-inspired castle auctioned off for more than $1.3m
Hotel-inspired castle auctioned off for more than $1.3m
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ChristchurchOctober 22

‘I was crying. I was screaming. Please come back’: Heart attack hero steps up twice in a week

Less than a week after Sala Ahlbrandt was involved in saving a stranger’s life, she was caught in another drama — saving her husband.
‘I was crying. I was screaming. Please come back’: Heart attack hero steps up twice in a week
‘I was crying. I was screaming. Please come back’: Heart attack hero steps up twice in a week
ChristchurchOctober 22

Retailer criticised for posting CCTV video of elderly shoplifting suspect

Age Concern has slammed a retailer for posting CCTV footage on Facebook of an elderly customer allegedly shoplifting.
Retailer criticised for posting CCTV video of elderly shoplifting suspect
Retailer criticised for posting CCTV video of elderly shoplifting suspect
ChristchurchOctober 22

Election candidate's advertising bid backfires after poor parking

A political billboard trailer for Christchurch Central’s National candidate Dale Stephens was found parked on yellow lines and blocking a lane on busy Cranford St.
Election candidate's advertising bid backfires after poor parking
Election candidate's advertising bid backfires after poor parking
ChristchurchOctober 14

‘I’ve brought him back’: CPR saves man outside Christchurch bar

Passersby are being lauded for saving a man who collapsed on a busy suburban street, reviving his heart with CPR.
‘I’ve brought him back’: CPR saves man outside Christchurch bar
‘I’ve brought him back’: CPR saves man outside Christchurch bar
ChristchurchOctober 11

Date set for Erebus memorial opening

The National Erebus Memorial in Christchurch will open in December – 47 years after the disaster in Antarctica.
Date set for Erebus memorial opening
Date set for Erebus memorial opening
ChristchurchOctober 9

A bear, a daughter and a link to dad

After months of searching for a Winnie the Pooh teddy her dad used to own, Nadiah Najib finally found an exact replica for sale more than 18,000km away in Christchurch.
A bear, a daughter and a link to dad
A bear, a daughter and a link to dad
ChristchurchOctober 8

‘You will never be forgotten’: Family heartbroken after 21-year-old’s body found

A body believed to be missing Christchurch father Braydon Hepworth has been found at a residential property on Hereford St.
‘You will never be forgotten’: Family heartbroken after 21-year-old’s body found
‘You will never be forgotten’: Family heartbroken after 21-year-old’s body found
ChristchurchOctober 3

The art curator who wants to shake up the city

Christchurch art curator Aaron Kreisler wants to interrupt your daily routine.
The art curator who wants to shake up the city
The art curator who wants to shake up the city