Day nine of no new Covid cases
Day nine of no new Covid cases
There are no new cases of Covid-19 today, the ninth straight day of no new cases.
15 ways to enjoy the long weekend in Canterbury
Celebrate Queen’s Birthday weekend with a fun-filled day close to home.
Haul of stolen street signs found during level 2 police checks
Police checks on potential Covid-19 party rule-breakers has turned up something else – stolen street signs.
Cyclist dies after crash in Christchurch
Cyclist dies after crash in Christchurch
A person is dead after a cyclist and vehicle collided in Christchurch yesterday afternoon.Sky staffer, basketball blogger dies aged 39
Sky staffer, basketball blogger dies aged 39
A much-loved husband and member of the basketball community died this week from a heart attack aged 39 - despite the efforts of his wife to save him.
Christchurch
Cyclist dies after crash in Christchurch
A person is dead after a cyclist and vehicle collided in Christchurch yesterday afternoon.
Running for fitness becomes global goal
Running for fitness becomes global goal
A Christchurch Hospital physiotherapist's desire to “lose a few pounds” after university has taken him all around the world one fast footstep at a time.$60m funding boost for NZ libraries announced at Turanga
$60m funding boost for NZ libraries announced at Turanga
The government chose Christchurch's central library, Turanga, as the venue to announce a $60 million cash injection for NZ libraries on Friday.Councillor upset rates rise on way for Christchurch residents
Councillor upset rates rise on way for Christchurch residents
A city councillor is disappointed that a rates rise is on the way for Christchurch residents, in spite of the economic challenges posed by Covid-19.
National
Day nine of no new Covid cases
There are no new cases of Covid-19 today, the ninth straight day of no new cases.
Sky staffer, basketball blogger dies aged 39
Sky staffer, basketball blogger dies aged 39
A much-loved husband and member of the basketball community died this week from a heart attack aged 39 - despite the efforts of his wife to save him.Rescued tramper 'never lost hope'
Rescued tramper 'never lost hope'
Rescued tramper Jessica O'Connor says she "never lost hope" despite being lost for 19 days in rugged bush and running out of food.Eight days straight of no new cases
Covid-19: Eight days straight of no new cases
For the eighth day in a row there are no new cases of Covid-19 to report in New Zealand.
Districts
Tinwald crash victim named
Police have named a man who died after a tractor and ute collided in the Canterbury town of Tinwald earlier this week.
Farmers supply mince to local foodbanks
Farmers supply mince to local foodbanks
Meat the Need founders Siobhan O’Malley and Wayne Langford have helped supply months’ worth of meat to foodbanks across Canterbury and the South Island.Whirlwind few months for bike shop owners
Whirlwind few months for bike shop owners
It’s been a whirlwind few months for Canterbury bike shop owners Paul and Monique Brake who are currently riding a wave of cycling resurgence.A&P Show will go on in Ashburton, for now
A&P Show will go on in Ashburton, for now
Organisers of the Ashburton A&P Show are ploughing ahead with planning for an annual show but keeping the budget in mind.
Sport
Warriors stun Dragons to relaunch season in style
The unfancied Warriors relaunched their season with a stunning 18-0 demolition job on the St George-Illawarra Dragons yesterday.
Black Caps, White Ferns set for Australian matches
Black Caps, White Ferns set for Australian matches
Cricket Australia has announced a full schedule for the 2020-21 summer, including matches against the New Zealand men's and women's sides.Welshman opens up about Justin Marshall rivalry
Welshman opens up about Justin Marshall rivalry
Former Wales halfback Mike Phillips has lifted the lid on his fierce rivalry with All Blacks and Crusaders great Justin Marshall.Canterbury rugby helping clubs, schools tackle Covid crisis
Canterbury rugby helping clubs, schools tackle Covid crisis
The Canterbury Rugby Football Union has waived some fees for clubs and schools this season to help them through the Covid-19 crisis.
Life & Style
$60m funding boost for NZ libraries announced at Turanga
The government chose Christchurch's central library, Turanga, as the venue to announce a $60 million cash injection for NZ libraries on Friday.
15 ways to enjoy the long weekend in Canterbury
15 ways to enjoy the long weekend in Canterbury
Celebrate Queen’s Birthday weekend with a fun-filled day close to home.Christchurch-bred indie-rocker releases new single
Christchurch-bred indie-rocker releases new single
Christchurch-bred indie-rock musician Bridges has released the new single and lyric video Weightless Without, her first single from her upcoming debut EP.Secret sex scene in Harry Potter movie revealed
Harry Potter fans in shock after discovering secret sex scene in the Prisoner Of Azkaban
Harry Potter fans are reeling after discovering a secret sex scene in the Prisoner Of Azkaban movie.
World
Australia closer to no new Covid cases
Victoria is the only Australian state so far to record new cases of coronavirus this weekend, bringing closer the day when Australia records zero additional cases.
Trump cuts ties to World Health Organisation
Trump cuts ties to World Health Organisation
President Donald Trump says he is terminating the US relationship with the World Health Organisation over its handling of the coronavirus.Cop charged with murder after kneeling on neck
Cop charged with murder after kneeling on neck
The white policeman who pinned an unarmed black man with a knee to the neck before the man later died has been charged with murder.'Extremely vicious': Two lions attack female zoo keeper
'Extremely vicious': Two lions attack female zoo keeper
A female zookeeper has been airlifted to hospital after an "extremely vicious" attack by two lions inside a zoo enclosure on the New South Wales South Coast.
