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ChristchurchAugust 11

Community funding grants stretched as demand grows

Demand for funding from Christchurch Casino’s gambling proceeds has far outstripped the money available, leaving hundreds of community groups competing for a limited pool of grants.
Community funding grants stretched as demand grows
Community funding grants stretched as demand grows
ChristchurchAugust 10

Dog days are over: New home sought for winner of final greyhound race

Sideline Sam was the winner of the final greyhound race at Addington — but the canine needs a new home now the racing industry has been closed down.
Dog days are over: New home sought for winner of final greyhound race
Dog days are over: New home sought for winner of final greyhound race
ChristchurchAugust 7

A career shaped by crisis, change and making the difficult decisions

For Caroline Harvie-Teare, leading Venues Ōtautahi is more than running events. It is about helping Christchurch rebuild, grow and believe in itself again,
A career shaped by crisis, change and making the difficult decisions
A career shaped by crisis, change and making the difficult decisions
ChristchurchAugust 7

Former Radio Avon broadcaster Morry Shanahan dies in New York

Well-known former Christchurch broadcaster and radio pioneer Morry Shanahan is being remembered as a passionate and talented teacher.
Former Radio Avon broadcaster Morry Shanahan dies in New York
Former Radio Avon broadcaster Morry Shanahan dies in New York
ChristchurchAugust 6

Salvation Army issues scam warning after Christchurch theft

The Salvation Army is warning people to remain vigilant against scammers posing as one of its members after several branded hi-viz vests were stolen from a Christchurch site.
Salvation Army issues scam warning after Christchurch theft
Salvation Army issues scam warning after Christchurch theft
ChristchurchAugust 6

Crash victim’s mum tracks down woman who comforted son in his final moments

The grieving mother of a British tourist killed in a crash has found the woman who stayed by his side while he was dying.
Crash victim’s mum tracks down woman who comforted son in his final moments
Crash victim’s mum tracks down woman who comforted son in his final moments
ChristchurchAugust 6

Stranger found in child’s bedroom was allegedly drunk and entered wrong house

A stranger found in a 2-year-old Christchurch child’s bedroom in the early hours of Sunday morning appears to have mistakenly gone into the wrong house while intoxicated.
Stranger found in child’s bedroom was allegedly drunk and entered wrong house
Stranger found in child’s bedroom was allegedly drunk and entered wrong house
SelwynAugust 4

Labour forced to look outside electorate for candidates

No one who lives in Canterbury’s Selwyn District wants to stand for Labour. That is why it continues to select candidates from outside of the electorate, Selwyn Labour Party chair Paul Taylor said.
Labour forced to look outside electorate for candidates
Labour forced to look outside electorate for candidates
ChristchurchAugust 2

Sir Hamish’s former Merivale home heading to auction

Former Christchurch mayor Sir Hamish Hay’s Heaton St home has failed to sell by deadline.
Sir Hamish’s former Merivale home heading to auction
Sir Hamish’s former Merivale home heading to auction
ChristchurchAugust 2

Brave Benji’s cancer battle ends after five years of defying the odds

Benji Read was diagnosed with cancer a day before his first birthday and was expected to live for only three months — instead the young Christchurch boy enjoyed another five years.
Brave Benji’s cancer battle ends after five years of defying the odds
Brave Benji’s cancer battle ends after five years of defying the odds