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ChristchurchSeptember 22

Whooping cough case confirmed at Christchurch college

A new whooping cough case has been detected at a Christchurch school.
Whooping cough case confirmed at Christchurch college
Whooping cough case confirmed at Christchurch college
CanterburySeptember 22

Power to the people as residents strike back at solar farm plans

A group of South Island residents are set to fight back against plans for a possible solar farm on their doorstep.
Paula Hulburt
Power to the people as residents strike back at solar farm plans
Power to the people as residents strike back at solar farm plans
SelwynSeptember 22

Ring-road roundabout plan picks up speed

Selwyn’s mayor has her “fingers crossed for co-funding” to pay for a $5.3m Rolleston roading project, which is moving ahead sooner than planned.
Ring-road roundabout plan picks up speed
Ring-road roundabout plan picks up speed
SelwynSeptember 22

Canterbury councils expect verdict on local government reform soon

Selwyn Mayor Lydia Gliddon expects to hear this week if her district's proposal to become a stand-alone unitary council has been accepted.
Jonathan Leask, local democracy reporter
Canterbury councils expect verdict on local government reform soon
Canterbury councils expect verdict on local government reform soon
North CanterburySeptember 21

Flying fox canned, dodgeball ring gets green light

A plan to build a flying fox in a Canterbury township has been shelved after locals complained it would create too much noise.
David Hill
Flying fox canned, dodgeball ring gets green light
Flying fox canned, dodgeball ring gets green light
SelwynSeptember 21

Mana whenua voice back at Canterbury council table

Selwyn District Council has appointed its mana whenua representative, who will have speaking rights at council meetings plus speaking and voting rights on some committees.
Mana whenua voice back at Canterbury council table
Mana whenua voice back at Canterbury council table
North CanterburySeptember 21

Little penguins left off bird flu vaccine list

Wildlife advocates are disappointed the Kaikōura district’s little penguins have been left off the Government’s avian flu vaccination list.
David Hill
Little penguins left off bird flu vaccine list
Little penguins left off bird flu vaccine list
ChristchurchSeptember 21

Community pushing back on proposed land sale

An Akaroa homeowner is organising a community meeting on the contentious BP Meats site after a ‘misinformed’ consultation process.
Kees Chalmers
Community pushing back on proposed land sale
Community pushing back on proposed land sale
ChristchurchSeptember 21

‘Thank you for your patience’: Motorists facing months of disruption as major road works start

Christchurch motorists are being warned to expect long delays or use an alternative route when work starts on a major year-and-a-half-long upgrade of Brougham St.
‘Thank you for your patience’: Motorists facing months of disruption as major road works start
‘Thank you for your patience’: Motorists facing months of disruption as major road works start
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
SelwynSeptember 17

Speed limit drops on the way despite opposition

Lower speed limits may be on the way for the main roads connecting Lincoln and Rolleston in Canterbury, despite community opposition to the move..
Daniel Alvey
Speed limit drops on the way despite opposition
Speed limit drops on the way despite opposition
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
North CanterburySeptember 17

Farmers question ‘fairness’ of Canterbury housing development

Farmers near Amberley are calling for a pause on a 34-hectare housing development on their doorstep.
David Hill
Farmers question ‘fairness’ of Canterbury housing development
Farmers question ‘fairness’ of Canterbury housing development
North CanterburySeptember 17

Storage ponds will be capable of holding 8.2m cubic metres of irrigation water

Construction of a huge irrigation storage facility on a 120-hectare property near Burnt Hill, Oxford, has begun — nearly 20 years after first being mooted.
Robyn Bristow
Storage ponds will be capable of holding 8.2m cubic metres of irrigation water
Storage ponds will be capable of holding 8.2m cubic metres of irrigation water
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