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ChristchurchSeptember 14

New classrooms, roads and bridges among MPs’ triumphs

With just two months to the election, most incumbent MPs in Christchurch are in the swing of campaigning. But what have they achieved for their voters this term?
New classrooms, roads and bridges among MPs’ triumphs
New classrooms, roads and bridges among MPs’ triumphs
ChristchurchSeptember 11

Scooters rolling again after Hagley Park mix-up

Lime scooters are rolling through Christchurch’s Hagley Park South again after an accidental no-go zone put the brakes on riders using a shared path.
Scooters rolling again after Hagley Park mix-up
Scooters rolling again after Hagley Park mix-up
ChristchurchSeptember 11

Journalists’ holiday home sells as a doer-upper

A historic as-is-where-is property on Banks Peninsula, which was rumoured to be haunted and has been used as a holiday home for journalists, has sold for about $580,000.
Journalists’ holiday home sells as a doer-upper
Journalists’ holiday home sells as a doer-upper
ChristchurchSeptember 9

‘Like a tornado came through’: Student flat ransacked

A student flat in Christchurch looked like it had been hit by a tornado after two cars and thousands of dollars in personal items were taken in a burglary.
‘Like a tornado came through’: Student flat ransacked
‘Like a tornado came through’: Student flat ransacked
ChristchurchSeptember 8

Firefighters, farmers brace for trouble as El Niño looms

One of the strongest El Niño events on record is expected to impact Canterbury over summer, putting emergency services, councils and farmers on alert for a hotter, drier season.
Firefighters, farmers brace for trouble as El Niño looms
Firefighters, farmers brace for trouble as El Niño looms
ChristchurchSeptember 7

Bringing academia to the people — and the pubs

Fancy a lecture in a bar? That is what patrons will get when 20 boffins from Canterbury University host talks on topics ranging from microplastics and volcanic eruptions to the impact of AI on human creativity.
Bringing academia to the people — and the pubs
Bringing academia to the people — and the pubs
ChristchurchSeptember 3

Nurse made every day count after motor neuron disease diagnosis

Long-time Christchurch nurse Anna Swain has left an astounding legacy now her battle with motor neuron disease has ended at age 59, her daughter says.
Nurse made every day count after motor neuron disease diagnosis
Nurse made every day count after motor neuron disease diagnosis
ChristchurchAugust 28

Still hooked on books after six decades in the business

David Cameron has survived earthquakes, tragedy and more than a few moves, and still finds himself happiest surrounded by books — even if his Canterbury property sometimes pays the price.
Still hooked on books after six decades in the business
Still hooked on books after six decades in the business
ChristchurchAugust 28

New look for the New City Hotel

The restoration of the historic New City Hotel in Christchurch is due to finish early next year.
New look for the New City Hotel
New look for the New City Hotel
ChristchurchAugust 28

Supporter of Peter Ellis dies

A long-time supporter of Christchurch Civic Creche worker Peter Ellis has died.
Supporter of Peter Ellis dies
Supporter of Peter Ellis dies