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ChristchurchAugust 19

Horse-riding cop ignores neigh-sayers to 'bring smile to a few faces'

A police officer who rode a horse named Kitty to work at the Christchurch Central Police Station says he wanted to "tick off a bucket-list goal", and had no idea how much attention it would attract.
    Horse-riding cop ignores neigh-sayers to 'bring smile to a few faces'
    Horse-riding cop ignores neigh-sayers to 'bring smile to a few faces'
    ChristchurchAugust 19

    US Air Force C-17 turns back to Christchurch due to planned Russian missile launch

    A US Air Force flight to Antarctica was forced to turn back to Christchurch Airport after being warned of a “potentially hazardous” planned Russian missile launch.
    US Air Force C-17 turns back to Christchurch due to planned Russian missile launch
    US Air Force C-17 turns back to Christchurch due to planned Russian missile launch
    ChristchurchAugust 18

    Search for victim of central city assault

    Police investigating a reported assault in central Christchurch earlier this month are calling on the public to help them “identify and locate the victim”.
    Search for victim of central city assault
    Search for victim of central city assault
    ChristchurchAugust 18

    Some parks could be closed during periods of extreme fire risk: Civil Defence

    People in Bottle Lake Forest Park or Godley Head may have trouble escaping a fire, and Christchurch City Council should consider blocking access to some public parks during periods of extreme risk, a meeting has heard.
    Rachel Graham of RNZ
    Some parks could be closed during periods of extreme fire risk: Civil Defence
    Some parks could be closed during periods of extreme fire risk: Civil Defence
    ChristchurchAugust 18

    Parents who took on Kmart inspire others to pursue claims over asbestos-laced sand

    A Christchurch couple's win at the Disputes Tribunal after their twins played with asbestos-laced play sand has given other parents confidence about their own claims.
    Lucy Xia of RNZ
    Parents who took on Kmart inspire others to pursue claims over asbestos-laced sand
    Parents who took on Kmart inspire others to pursue claims over asbestos-laced sand
    ChristchurchAugust 18

    Plans unveiled for another major museum redevelopment in Canterbury

    Another Canterbury museum has unveiled plans for a major redevelopment which its board says is essential to protect its precious displays.
    Rachel Graham of RNZ
    Plans unveiled for another major museum redevelopment in Canterbury
    Plans unveiled for another major museum redevelopment in Canterbury
    ChristchurchAugust 18

    ‘Harmful message’: Parents say they’ve lost trust in school’s leadership

    Parents at a Christchurch school told its board they had lost trust in the school's leadership amid a series of concerns.
    Sam Sherwood of RNZ
    ‘Harmful message’: Parents say they’ve lost trust in school’s leadership
    ‘Harmful message’: Parents say they’ve lost trust in school’s leadership
    ChristchurchAugust 18

    Dangerous Christchurch offender given preventive detention for kidnap, sexual violation

    A woman says she lost her sense of personal security, moved towns out of fear for her safety and has become socially isolated after being kidnapped and sexually violated.
    Dangerous Christchurch offender given preventive detention for kidnap, sexual violation
    Dangerous Christchurch offender given preventive detention for kidnap, sexual violation
    ChristchurchAugust 18

    Free entry to football double-header at One NZ Stadium

    Thirteen years ago Cashmere Technical's Dan Schwarz lifted the Chatham Cup on home soil as a player. Now he will get the chance to do the same as a coach.
    Sam Coughlan
    Free entry to football double-header at One NZ Stadium
    Free entry to football double-header at One NZ Stadium
    ChristchurchAugust 18

    Major underground makeover for busy road

    Work to replace the ageing wastewater pipes along Christchurch’s Wairakei Rd is set to start next week and expected to continue until mid-2028.
    Major underground makeover for busy road
    Major underground makeover for busy road
    ChristchurchAugust 18

    Workers trapped on rooftop as strong gusts bring down powerlines

    Three people got stranded on a Christchurch rooftop as a strong south-westerly blew through the city and knocked over powerlines on Tuesday.
    Workers trapped on rooftop as strong gusts bring down powerlines
    Workers trapped on rooftop as strong gusts bring down powerlines
    ChristchurchAugust 18

    Long-awaited $4.2m mall upgrade finally set to start

    The upgrade of Christchurch’s New Brighton pedestrian mall is due to start next week.
    Long-awaited $4.2m mall upgrade finally set to start
    Long-awaited $4.2m mall upgrade finally set to start
    ChristchurchAugust 17

    Missing woman’s family ‘concerned for her well-being’

    Members of the public are being urged to call 111 if they have information about a missing Christchurch woman who was last seen almost three weeks ago.
    Missing woman’s family ‘concerned for her well-being’
    Missing woman’s family ‘concerned for her well-being’