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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
CanterburyAugust 14

Investment in South Island roads ‘a bit of highway robbery’

Environment Canterbury’s chairperson and other local government leaders presented a report to Parliament on Thursday about the South Island’s transport funding and economic contribution.
David Hill
Investment in South Island roads ‘a bit of highway robbery’
Investment in South Island roads ‘a bit of highway robbery’
ChristchurchAugust 13

Museum asks Christchurch ratepayers for more than $8m

Te Ūaka The Lyttelton Museum Society is seeking more than $8 million from Christchurch ratepayers to go towards a permanent home for its collection.
Kees Chalmers
Museum asks Christchurch ratepayers for more than $8m
Museum asks Christchurch ratepayers for more than $8m
CanterburyAugust 13

The engineering mastermind behind NZ’s coolest new adults-only experience

Neil Wilson is the engineer behind Hanmer Springs’ thermal pool heating system and the popular Alpine Winter Festival ice rink. Now he has taken on his coolest project yet.
Robyn Bristow
The engineering mastermind behind NZ’s coolest new adults-only experience
The engineering mastermind behind NZ’s coolest new adults-only experience
North CanterburyAugust 13

BBC Radio’s ‘Midnight Caller’ rings Canterbury mayor

A mobile phone that has been travelling across New Zealand in a metal box has made an unexpected stop in Waimakariri.
BBC Radio’s ‘Midnight Caller’ rings Canterbury mayor
BBC Radio’s ‘Midnight Caller’ rings Canterbury mayor
Mid CanterburyAugust 13

Big ride for 55-year-old stem cell patient

Stem cell recipient Al Carr is cycling New Zealand to raise money and awareness for Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand.
Toni Williams
Big ride for 55-year-old stem cell patient
Big ride for 55-year-old stem cell patient
ChristchurchAugust 13

Canterbury rugby great, Black Caps paceman pitch in to save pool

The No 2 ranked test match bowler in the world and an All Blacks legend could play a key role in saving a Canterbury community’s school pool.
Kees Chalmers
Canterbury rugby great, Black Caps paceman pitch in to save pool
Canterbury rugby great, Black Caps paceman pitch in to save pool
ChristchurchAugust 13

‘I was like a zombie’: ADHD diagnosis helped Christchurch woman beat drug addiction

A former pharmacy worker who struggled for years with chronic pain and opioid addiction says an ADHD diagnosis and medication has changed her life.
Kate Green of RNZ
‘I was like a zombie’: ADHD diagnosis helped Christchurch woman beat drug addiction
‘I was like a zombie’: ADHD diagnosis helped Christchurch woman beat drug addiction
ChristchurchAugust 13

Warriors coach’s advice for Scott Robertson

NZ Warriors coach Andrew Webster has some advice for former All Blacks and Crusaders coach Scott Robertson — if he is to cross codes to guide a proposed new Christchurch-based NRL side in the near future.
Grant Chapman of RNZ
Warriors coach’s advice for Scott Robertson
Warriors coach’s advice for Scott Robertson
ChristchurchAugust 13

Heritage park gets funding boost after ‘tough’ financial recovery

Ferrymead Heritage Park's financial recovery has been acknowledged with a $30,000 grant from Christchurch City Council.
Kees Chalmers
Heritage park gets funding boost after ‘tough’ financial recovery
Heritage park gets funding boost after ‘tough’ financial recovery
ChristchurchAugust 13

Mo'unga joins All Blacks on South Africa tour

Canterbury first-five Richie Mo'unga is on his way to South Africa to join the All Blacks.
Mo'unga joins All Blacks on South Africa tour
Mo'unga joins All Blacks on South Africa tour
ChristchurchAugust 13

Calls for help went unanswered in lead-up to homeless woman’s death

She was known as Hayley — and for weeks she slept rough on New Brighton Beach before she eventually died in Christchurch Hospital.
Geoff Sloan
Calls for help went unanswered in lead-up to homeless woman’s death
Calls for help went unanswered in lead-up to homeless woman’s death
CanterburyAugust 13

Schools ‘get off diesel’ with $30m solar power programme

A Canterbury school is looking to the sun to meet its energy needs as it gets set to switch from diesel to solar power.
David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Schools ‘get off diesel’ with $30m solar power programme
Schools ‘get off diesel’ with $30m solar power programme
SelwynAugust 12

Residents told to install mailboxes as NZ Post scraps their PO boxes

New Zealand Post has told residents about its plan to close their PO boxes on October 4, giving them about seven weeks to put mailboxes on their properties..
By Daniel Alvey
Residents told to install mailboxes as NZ Post scraps their PO boxes
Residents told to install mailboxes as NZ Post scraps their PO boxes
ChristchurchAugust 12

Homeless man begs council not to evict people from makeshift red zone camp

A homeless man living in the Christchurch red zone has called on city councillors to reconsider the plan to evict people from a makeshift camp in the area.
Homeless man begs council not to evict people from makeshift red zone camp
Homeless man begs council not to evict people from makeshift red zone camp
ChristchurchAugust 12

First football matches at One NZ Stadium could be back-to-back cup finals

Christchurch could host both the Chatham Cup and Kate Sheppard Cup finals on September 5-6.
By Sam Coughlan
First football matches at One NZ Stadium could be back-to-back cup finals
First football matches at One NZ Stadium could be back-to-back cup finals