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ChristchurchSeptember 6

Fatal crash caused by distressed speeding mum high on meth, coroner rules

An unlicensed driver high on meth and speeding with her baby in the car crashed into another motorist, killing herself and the other driver, a coroner has found.
Fatal crash caused by distressed speeding mum high on meth, coroner rules
Fatal crash caused by distressed speeding mum high on meth, coroner rules
South CanterburySeptember 7

Twizel landlord drops 'Airbnb dream' for worker housing

As the Mackenzie district grapples with a shortage of long-term housing and worker accommodation, one Twizel property owner has turned his former Airbnb into a rental for workers.
Twizel landlord drops 'Airbnb dream' for worker housing
Twizel landlord drops 'Airbnb dream' for worker housing
ChristchurchSeptember 6

Sudden death in Sydenham

Police are investigating the unexplained death of a man in the Christchurch suburb of Sydenham.
Sudden death in Sydenham
Sudden death in Sydenham
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CanterburySeptember 6

One dead, two seriously hurt in crash near Ashburton

The early-morning crash happened on the Rakaia Highway (SH1).
One dead, two seriously hurt in crash near Ashburton
One dead, two seriously hurt in crash near Ashburton
CanterburySeptember 6

Concerns for missing Ashburton man

Police and family have concerns for the wellbeing of a missing Ashburton man.
Concerns for missing Ashburton man
Concerns for missing Ashburton man
CanterburySeptember 6

Frustration mounts as court rejects latest bid over quake repairs shortfall

Carol Mathias bought a quake-damaged unit with dreams of making it her home, but it wasn't long before the situation became a nightmare.
Al Williams, Open Justice reporter
Frustration mounts as court rejects latest bid over quake repairs shortfall
Frustration mounts as court rejects latest bid over quake repairs shortfall
CanterburySeptember 4

Canterbury truck driver killed in crash was not medically cleared to drive

Jason Chapman was the guy who “would give the shirt off his back for anybody”.
Brianna McIlraith, Open Justice reporter
Canterbury truck driver killed in crash was not medically cleared to drive
Canterbury truck driver killed in crash was not medically cleared to drive
CanterburySeptember 4

Southern Alps lodge set to welcome guests again

After a decade of being shuttered, a Swiss-style chalet is reopening in the heart of the Southern Alps, bringing a taste of central Europe to the village.
Tim Brown of RNZ
Southern Alps lodge set to welcome guests again
Southern Alps lodge set to welcome guests again
CanterburySeptember 4

Four hurt after car hits Dunsandel pub

Four people have been injured after a car crashed into a pub in Dunsandel in Canterbury.
RNZ
Four hurt after car hits Dunsandel pub
Four hurt after car hits Dunsandel pub
CanterburySeptember 4

Mackenzie council investigating 655 properties

A probe into potential breaches of short-term visitor accommodation rules has the Mackenzie District Council investigating 655 properties.
Claire Taylor, Local Democracy Reporting
Mackenzie council investigating 655 properties
Mackenzie council investigating 655 properties
CanterburySeptember 4

Canterbury search paused for man swept down river

Gareth Anderson was on a hike on the Cass-Lagoon Saddle track when he went missing on August 27.
Canterbury search paused for man swept down river
Canterbury search paused for man swept down river
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SelwynSeptember 3

New fixed water charges catch some residents by surprise

New water bills are creating confusion for some residents.
Daniel Alvey
New fixed water charges catch some residents by surprise
New fixed water charges catch some residents by surprise
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SelwynSeptember 3

Canty Rugby takes most of community hours

Canterbury Rugby has used the bulk of the hours earmarked for community use at a ground which Selwyn ratepayers paid $60,000 to upgrade.
Daniel Alvey
Canty Rugby takes most of community hours
Canty Rugby takes most of community hours