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MarlboroughSeptember 21

Chris Cairns goes back to his roots, opens up about major health emergencies

New Zealand cricket legend Chris Cairns is back home to focus on his family after several health emergencies almost cost him his life.
Paula Hulburt
    Chris Cairns goes back to his roots, opens up about major health emergencies
    Chris Cairns goes back to his roots, opens up about major health emergencies
    ChristchurchSeptember 19

    League legends set to reunite

    A host of some of New Zealand’s finest rugby league legends are set to descend on Christchurch in November for a reunion more than 40 years in the making for some.
    By Sam Coughlan
    League legends set to reunite
    League legends set to reunite
    ChristchurchSeptember 19

    Never had a haircut — Indi celebrates being in remission

    At 10 years old, Christchurch girl Indi Wealleans has never had a haircut — but the long hair flowing down her back represents much more than a childhood preference.
    Never had a haircut — Indi celebrates being in remission
    Never had a haircut — Indi celebrates being in remission
    ChristchurchSeptember 19

    Dr Watson flying high on the stage and academia

    Dr Alexandra Watson, 25, has managed to juggle doing four degrees at Canterbury University — the most recent a doctorate in musical arts — writing three musicals, playing five instruments, and winning national aerobatics titles as a pilot.
    Raphael Franks
    Dr Watson flying high on the stage and academia
    Dr Watson flying high on the stage and academia
    ChristchurchSeptember 18

    Sideline Sam still in need of a new home

    Addington’s last champion greyhound is still at his kennel in Darfield, waiting for a new home.
    Raphael Franks
    Sideline Sam still in need of a new home
    Sideline Sam still in need of a new home
    ChristchurchSeptember 18

    ‘Running out of time,’ judge tells Christchurch man after string of police drive-offs

    A Christchurch man repeatedly fled police over several months, speeding through residential streets, ignoring road spikes and driving at more than twice the speed limit.
    Al Williams, Open Justice reporter
    ‘Running out of time,’ judge tells Christchurch man after string of police drive-offs
    ‘Running out of time,’ judge tells Christchurch man after string of police drive-offs
    ChristchurchSeptember 18

    Orana park could get $1m lifeline from ratepayers

    Christchurch's financially troubled Orana Wildlife Park looks set to receive more than $1m of ratepayer money, while nearly $720,000 has been approved to help restore the quake-damaged Arts Centre.
    Orana park could get $1m lifeline from ratepayers
    Orana park could get $1m lifeline from ratepayers
    ChristchurchSeptember 18

    Multiple generations heading back to school for anniversary

    Four generations of the Craw family have been through the gates of Christchurch’s Sumner School. And next month they will be heading back for its 150th anniversary.
    Multiple generations heading back to school for anniversary
    Multiple generations heading back to school for anniversary
    ChristchurchSeptember 17

    Putting the fun back into fundraising

    The Strictly Sumner dancing competition has raised $150,000 for the new Sumner Sports Pavilion. Reporter Kees Chalmers spoke to the person behind its success, organiser Kate Whithear, about her fundraising journey and her passion for the community.
    Putting the fun back into fundraising
    Putting the fun back into fundraising
    ChristchurchSeptember 17

    Battle over billboards: Ban would make Christchurch a ‘backwater’

    More electronic billboards could pop up around Christchurch and people will just have to put up with them, as city councillors are powerless to stop them without intervention from central government.
    Raphael Franks
    Battle over billboards: Ban would make Christchurch a ‘backwater’
    Battle over billboards: Ban would make Christchurch a ‘backwater’
    ChristchurchSeptember 17

    Person seriously injured in motorway crash between car and truck

    One person has been seriously injured in a crash involving a car and truck on Christchurch’s Southern Motorway.
    Person seriously injured in motorway crash between car and truck
    Person seriously injured in motorway crash between car and truck
    ChristchurchSeptember 17

    ‘Private buyer’ takes home medals awarded to daring WW2 hero

    Christchurch-born World War 2 hero John Alexander Redpath’s rare military medals have been auctioned off to “a private buyer” for $32,000.
    Raphael Franks
    ‘Private buyer’ takes home medals awarded to daring WW2 hero
    ‘Private buyer’ takes home medals awarded to daring WW2 hero
    ChristchurchSeptember 17

    Organisers of Diamond Harbour concert series call off event

    Volunteer fatigue, dwindling funds and poor weather have seen organisers of a popular Canterbury outdoor concert series decide to call it off this summer.
    Kees Chalmers
    Organisers of Diamond Harbour concert series call off event
    Organisers of Diamond Harbour concert series call off event
    ChristchurchSeptember 17

    How a popular tabletop game is casting spells of happiness

    Rolling dice and battling imaginary monsters might seem an unlikely source of wellbeing. But a Canterbury University researcher has found tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons make people even happier than you might expect.
    How a popular tabletop game is casting spells of happiness
    How a popular tabletop game is casting spells of happiness
    ChristchurchSeptember 16

    Firefighters take six hours to tame woolshed blaze

    A burn-off that spread to an old Canterbury woolshed kept multiple fire crews busy for six hours.
    Kees Chalmers
    Firefighters take six hours to tame woolshed blaze
    Firefighters take six hours to tame woolshed blaze
    ChristchurchSeptember 16

    Former New World worker ordered to repay $20k settlement

    A Christchurch supermarket worker who fell out with his bosses and won a $20,000 settlement has lost more than twice that payout after breaching a confidentiality agreement.
    Former New World worker ordered to repay $20k settlement
    Former New World worker ordered to repay $20k settlement
    Mid CanterburySeptember 16

    SH1 road works causing major delays for motorists

    The State Highway 1 road works near Tinwald in Canterbury, which have been causing up to 45-minute delays for motorists, are due to be completed next Thursday.
    SH1 road works causing major delays for motorists
    SH1 road works causing major delays for motorists
    ChristchurchSeptember 16

    Electric Avenue website crashes after line-up announced

    A rush following Thursday’s line-up announcement caused the Electric Avenue festival website to crash.
    Electric Avenue website crashes after line-up announced
    Electric Avenue website crashes after line-up announced
    ChristchurchSeptember 16

    Kings of Leon to headline Christchurch music festival

    Australasia's biggest music festival returns to Christchurch for its 11th year in February, with Calvin Harris and Kings of Leon topping a bill that promises to serve up something for everyone.
    Kings of Leon to headline Christchurch music festival
    Kings of Leon to headline Christchurch music festival
    ChristchurchSeptember 16

    SuperGold card-holders’ free afternoon bus trips coming to an end

    Afternoon public bus trips for SuperGold card-holders will no longer be free in Canterbury from later this year.
    SuperGold card-holders’ free afternoon bus trips coming to an end
    SuperGold card-holders’ free afternoon bus trips coming to an end
    ChristchurchSeptember 16

    Truck fire closes Lyttelton Tunnel

    Lyttelton Tunnel has been closed in both directions due to a truck fire.
    Truck fire closes Lyttelton Tunnel
    Truck fire closes Lyttelton Tunnel
    ChristchurchSeptember 16

    Rescue dog dies after illness believed to be linked to vaccine

    Nala the rescue dog was destined to become a film star but instead became the lead character in her own story, which ended with her death.
    Tracy Neal, Open Justice multimedia journalist
    Rescue dog dies after illness believed to be linked to vaccine
    Rescue dog dies after illness believed to be linked to vaccine
    ChristchurchSeptember 15

    Misspelt signs being corrected at parks across the city

    Christchurch's council is saying "haere rā" to incorrectly spelled te reo Māori signs at about 30 parks across the city.
    Misspelt signs being corrected at parks across the city
    Misspelt signs being corrected at parks across the city
    ChristchurchSeptember 15

    Tom Walsh to play T20 cricket match in Christchurch

    Two top New Zealand sporting identities will take to the field when the Black Clash T20 cricket match returns to Christchurch in January.
    Tom Walsh to play T20 cricket match in Christchurch
    Tom Walsh to play T20 cricket match in Christchurch
    ChristchurchSeptember 15

    Police had planned to arrest psychiatric patient before he stabbed woman to death

    Christchurch police were close to arresting a psychiatric patient for attacking a nurse shortly before he murdered a woman while on community leave from Hillmorton Hospital, an inquest has heard.
    Police had planned to arrest psychiatric patient before he stabbed woman to death
    Police had planned to arrest psychiatric patient before he stabbed woman to death
    ChristchurchSeptember 15

    Police actions were appropriate in Christchurch siege death — coroner

    Police behaved reasonably and appropriately in dealing with a Christchurch man who showed support for the mosque shootings and later took his own life, a coroner has found.
    Police actions were appropriate in Christchurch siege death — coroner
    Police actions were appropriate in Christchurch siege death — coroner
    ChristchurchSeptember 15

    Person injured in crash dies in hospital

    A person has died in hospital following a serious crash in Canterbury last week.
    Person injured in crash dies in hospital
    Person injured in crash dies in hospital
    ChristchurchSeptember 15

    Woman who failed to return from daily walk found safe and well

    A woman who failed to return from a daily walk in Christchurch, sparking concerns for her wellbeing, has been found safe and well.
    Woman who failed to return from daily walk found safe and well
    Woman who failed to return from daily walk found safe and well