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ChristchurchAugust 16

‘The most beautiful little boy’: Parents pay tribute to son killed by dog in Christchurch

The parents of a young boy killed in a Christchurch dog attack have paid tribute to the “light of our lives” following his death on Friday.
‘The most beautiful little boy’: Parents pay tribute to son killed by dog in Christchurch
‘The most beautiful little boy’: Parents pay tribute to son killed by dog in Christchurch
CanterburyAugust 15

Canterbury barista strong favourite to win national final

Barista Bryce Elvy of Ashburton makes a flat white, right, every time.
Toni Williams
Canterbury barista strong favourite to win national final
Canterbury barista strong favourite to win national final
ChristchurchAugust 15

Fatal Christchurch dog attack ‘a tragedy for the family’

A local MP said he was distressed to hear that a young child had died after a dog attack in the Christchurch suburb of Aranui.
Fatal Christchurch dog attack ‘a tragedy for the family’
Fatal Christchurch dog attack ‘a tragedy for the family’
South CanterburyAugust 14

One dead after Geraldine crash

A person was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Geraldine last night.
One dead after Geraldine crash
One dead after Geraldine crash
CanterburyAugust 14

A cause close to the heart

After 10 years on the Community Trust Mid South Canterbury governing board, Alistair Wing has stepped back from the role.
Dellwyn Moylan
A cause close to the heart
A cause close to the heart
ChristchurchAugust 14

Child dies after dog attack in Christchurch

Emergency services were called to the Aranui property after reports a young child had been seriously bitten.
Child dies after dog attack in Christchurch
Child dies after dog attack in Christchurch
ChristchurchAugust 14

Concern Alpine Fault quake could cut off Tekapo

Councillors discussed the impact of an Alpine Fault rupture on the Mackenzie district, particularly with the Ostler fault zone running directly through it.
Claire Taylor, Local Democracy reporter
Concern Alpine Fault quake could cut off Tekapo
Concern Alpine Fault quake could cut off Tekapo
ChristchurchAugust 14

Christchurch man charged with human trafficking, migrant exploitation

Immigration NZ says the charges relate to 11 people.
Sam Sherwood of RNZ
Christchurch man charged with human trafficking, migrant exploitation
Christchurch man charged with human trafficking, migrant exploitation
SelwynAugust 14

Canterbury mayors want to pause fast-track housing developments

Two Canterbury mayors are backing calls for a pause and review of the Government’s fast-track housing development decisions.
Canterbury mayors want to pause fast-track housing developments
Canterbury mayors want to pause fast-track housing developments
CanterburyAugust 14

United axe coach as league hopes hang in balance

Christchurch United head coach Albert Riera has been removed from his role with just two games remaining in the season after a poor run of form.
By Sam Coughlan
United axe coach as league hopes hang in balance
United axe coach as league hopes hang in balance
ChristchurchAugust 14

Family desperate to find Richard Leman’s remains

The family of a Canterbury father-of-three murdered and dismembered by Michael Scott Rodger are desperate to find the rest of his body to say goodbye and bury him with dignity.
Family desperate to find Richard Leman’s remains
Family desperate to find Richard Leman’s remains
ChristchurchAugust 14

Man who killed, dismembered Canterbury father sentenced

More than three years after a Canterbury man's headless torso was found in a Rangiora car boot, his killer has finally been sentenced to life in prison.
Man who killed, dismembered Canterbury father sentenced
Man who killed, dismembered Canterbury father sentenced
CanterburyAugust 14

New way to tackle building inspection backlog

More remote building inspections may be on the way as the Selwyn District Council struggles to keep up with the area’s housing growth.
Daniel Alvey
New way to tackle building inspection backlog
New way to tackle building inspection backlog