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Crusaders slip to loss against Reds

The Reds have held on to beat the Crusaders 31-26 in slippery conditions in Brisbane.
Rodney gets his life back on track

Three years ago, Kaiapoi man Rodney Coyle’s life changed drastically. He was driving home from work when a ute suddenly pulled out in front of him.
Linwood out to test champs first up

Linwood head coach Brendan Nolan insists there is “no bad blood” between his side and Marist Albion ahead of their first-round Metro rugby clash on Saturday.

Teacher caught drinking on the job at early learning centre

Teacher caught drinking on the job at early learning centre

An Alexandra teacher caught drinking on the job at an early learning centre was sleepy and slurring her speech while looking after pre-schoolers.
Patients suffering injuries due to short staffing - union

Patients suffering injuries due to short staffing - union

The nurses' union says Christchurch health care assistants charged with keeping an eye on at risk patients are being abused and patients are suffering injuries due to short staffing.
Tow time: Where drivers are getting hit hardest

Tow time: Where drivers are getting hit the hardest in Christchurch

If you have been towed after parking in a bus lane on Lincoln Rd in Christchurch, you are not alone.

Christchurch

Stadium food and drink sales a big revenue source

Half of the One New Zealand Stadium operator’s revenue will come from food and beverages as the company aims to get more financial independence from the city council.

Elderly homeowners cash-in

Elderly homeowners cash-in after 47 years in Merivale

An elderly couple paid $365,000 for their Christchurch home 47 years ago. Now Sue and Roy have sold it – for $1.47 million.
One seriously hurt in Sockburn crash

One seriously hurt in Sockburn crash

A person was transported to hospital in serious condition after a crash involving a moped in Sockburn.
Papanui death not suspicious: police

Papanui death not suspicious: police

Police say a death in Christchurch on Wednesday was not of a suspicious nature.

National

Ethan Phillips told the Nelson District Court he let anger "get the better of him" when he took a...

Tākaka man jailed for threatening ex with power tool

A man took a chainsaw to a house where his ex had gone, yelling at her from outside as he used the tool to slice up furniture and then cut down a tree so she and others couldn’t leave the property.

Woman granted residency after caring for dead sister's kids

Woman granted residency after caring for dead sister's kids

A young Samoan woman who "unfailingly devoted" herself to the care of five children after her sister died has been granted New Zealand residency so she can continue looking after them.
Teacher performed indecent acts at Christchurch pool

Teacher performed indecent acts at Christchurch pool

Angry parents have confronted teacher David Shaw, who masturbated in front of children in the changing rooms at a swimming pool, and spoken of the lasting impacts of his behaviour.
Psychology scholar involved in multi-million dollar drug bust

Psychology scholar involved in multi-million dollar drug bust

A duo - featuring a high-flying academic - became entwined in a crime syndicate’s importation of at least $4m of party drugs, a court has heard.

Districts

Public toilets near Lake Tekapo's footbridge will be reverted to a user pays system following a...

Tekapo public toilet user charges reinstated

User charges are returning to Lake Tekapo's footbridge public toilets, a move the Mackenzie District Council says will help maintain tourist infrastructure.

'Operation Wrapped in Remembrance'

'Operation Wrapped in Remembrance'

Knitting veterans Gwenda Ireland and Avis Wakelin have made black and white scarves bound for Gallipoli.
Dog fees to rise 7%

'Yet another thing to squeeze people financially': Ashburton dog fees to rise 7%

An attempt to save Ashburton dog owners a 7% hike in registration fees has failed.
Cancer patient forced to head offshore for life-extending treatment

Cancer patient forced to head offshore for life-extending treatment

“Basically what the health system is saying to me is, that’s it. You’re done.” That is the reality Canterbury's Mike Oliver is grappling with as he battles an incurable blood cancer.

South Island United captain Christian Gray knows the importance of their final set of OFC Pro League fixtures before the league splits into the top and bottom four. United sit sixth with four games...

Kiwi legends locked in for Supercars

Kiwi legends locked in for Christchurch Supercars

A star-studded field of former New Zealand Supercars drivers and historic touring cars will appear at the upcoming ITM Christchurch Super 440.
Dunedin premier rugby round three wrap-up

Dunedin premier rugby round three wrap-up

Harbour beat a Highlanders-laden Dunedin side 36-19 at Watson Park to join the likes of Green Island and University as the early front-runners in the Dunedin division 1 competition.
Small club takes on Mainland Football

'Unsustainable': Canterbury club takes on Mainland Football over rising fees

Oxford FC is taking legal action against its local federation, alleging it is being charged excessive fees that are pushing rural clubs to the brink.