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Canterbury

ChristchurchSeptember 21

$100 a cup for the ‘highest-quality coffee you’ll probably ever try’

A Christchurch cafe has this week started selling single cups of coffee for $100 after acquiring some very rare “Geisha” beans from Panama.
$100 a cup for the ‘highest-quality coffee you’ll probably ever try’
$100 a cup for the ‘highest-quality coffee you’ll probably ever try’
ChristchurchSeptember 21

Christchurch club fights to keep liquor licence after man died following heavy drinking session

When a man fell and hit his head during a heavy drinking session celebrating his 70th birthday at the Cashmere Club, the general manager passed him a glass of wine.
Christchurch club fights to keep liquor licence after man died following heavy drinking session
Christchurch club fights to keep liquor licence after man died following heavy drinking session
SelwynSeptember 21

Labyrinth of botanical treasures more than a ‘plant morgue’

Dr Ines Schönberger looks after Canterbury's Allan Herbarium and its labyrinth of botanical treasures, including more than 800,000 plant specimens.
Labyrinth of botanical treasures more than a ‘plant morgue’
Labyrinth of botanical treasures more than a ‘plant morgue’
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
South CanterburySeptember 20

Heartbroken families say more will die after workplace safety changes

The coalition government has again changed the workplace health and safety laws, this time to cut red tape and ease compliance costs, but critics say more Kiwis like Timaru timber yard worker Ethyn McTier will die on the job as a result.
Heartbroken families say more will die after workplace safety changes
Heartbroken families say more will die after workplace safety changes
North CanterburySeptember 19

Violent confrontation on Canterbury farm after 4WD broke down

A four-wheel-drive trip took a dramatic turn when a vehicle broke down in a riverbed and two men seeking help were met by a farmer carrying a rifle after a rabbit-shooting trip.
Violent confrontation on Canterbury farm after 4WD broke down
Violent confrontation on Canterbury farm after 4WD broke down
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