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Student filmmaker captures climate protest

A budding young Christchurch filmmaker is aiming to raise awareness about climate change through her short film on the School Strike 4 Climate.
Covid-19: Flights to Australia from Chch under way

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Excited travellers are gathering at Christchurch Airport to embark on the first quarantine-free international flights from the city in more than a year.

Privacy concerns raised over billboard cameras

'It is my personal information': Privacy concerns over Christchurch billboard cameras

Electronic billboards with cameras attached are being used to record details about Christchurch motorists' vehicles for advertisers.
Youth in court after liquor store robbery

Youth in court after Christchurch Liquorland robbery

A 13-year-old will appear in court following the alleged robbery of a liquor store in Christchurch on Monday morning.
Young boy injured in cow attack at adventure race

$(File photo, not the same animal) The boy suffered abdominal injuries and fractured ribs in the...$

'Mad cow': Boy seriously injured in cow attack was at Geraldine Adventure Race

A young boy who was attacked by a 500kg cow in Geraldine was watching his sister compete in a local adventure race.

Christchurch

Shirley Smith (Shirley No 68), left, and another Shirley in the club’s colours of purple and aqua...

Fun and friendship for women named Shirley

If your name is Shirley, the Christchurch Shirley Club is for you.

Police seek public's help to find wanted man

Police appeal for help to find wanted Canterbury man who 'should not be approached'

Canterbury police are hunting for a 30-year-old man with multiple warrants out for his arrest.
Technical issue diverts Dunedin-Wellington flight to Christchurch

Technical issue diverts Dunedin-Wellington flight to Christchurch

An Air New Zealand flight from Dunedin to Wellington has been diverted to Christchurch.
Phasing out of cheques concerns seniors

Phasing out of cheques concerns seniors

Age Concern Canterbury is ramping up educational classes to help the elderly navigate a cheque-free society as banks phase out the payment method, amid criticism.

National

Bupa's poor care of the elderly woman meant she suffered in her final days, HDC deputy...

Woman dies from sepsis following poor care by rest home

An elderly woman died from sepsis after a Bupa Care Services NZ rest home neglected to care for her appropriately.

'Exciting' travel bubble worth up to $1 billion - PM

'Exciting' travel bubble worth up to $1 billion - PM

Jacinda Ardern has described today's travel bubble opening as an "important milestone" in New Zealand's economic recovery, worth an estimated $1 billion.
Woman started on IVF treatment - but she was already pregnant

Woman started on IVF treatment - but she was already pregnant

A woman's joyful moment of finding out she was pregnant following years of trying was shattered after discovering a fertility clinic had wrongly started her on IVF treatment.
Emotional family reunions as NZ welcomes first quarantine free flight

Emotional family reunions as NZ welcomes first quarantine free flight

A two-way travel bubble between New Zealand and Australia has finally begun after more than a year of closed borders.

Districts

This year's street sprints will be a memorial to the late Shayne Adams. Photo: Supplied via...

Lap of honour planned for car club president

Ashburton Car Club president Shayne Adams will be remembered at the club’s annual street sprints next month with the 2021 event being named in his honour.

Winn the sheep dog a real winner

Winn the sheep dog a real winner

Canterbury sheep dog Winn is a winner on the paddock.
Recommendation to decline quarry consents

Recommendation to decline Rangiora Racecourse quarry resource consents

A resource management consultant for the Waimakariri District Council and Environment Canterbury has recommended declining resource consents for the Rangiora Racecourse quarry proposal.
Crews battle large haybarn fire near Ashburton

Crews battle large haybarn fire in Mid Canterbury

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About 24 firefighters battled a large hay fire in Winslow near Ashburton on Monday morning.

Sport

Three clubs undefeated in Canterbury league premiership

The Hornby Panthers, Linwood Keas and Celebration Lions all recorded wins over the weekend to be the only undefeated clubs heading into the third round.

Football premiership table changes, first loss for Chch United

Football premiership table changes, first loss for Chch United

By Gavin SearleRound 5 of the New World Premiership saw leader's Christchurch United suffer their first loss of the season after going down to Nelson Suburbs 3 – 1.
On a roll: Chiefs beat Crusaders

On a roll: Chiefs beat Crusaders

Four victories in a row for the resurgent Chiefs, and with it a real chance at storming into the Super Rugby Aotearoa final.
Ko breaks three-year drought with Hawaii win

Ko breaks three-year drought with Hawaii win

After 57 tournaments and 1084 days, New Zealand golfer Lydia Ko is back on top.

Life & Style

Cameras on LUMO billboards on Colombo St are being used to record number plates and gather...

Privacy concerns raised over billboard cameras

Electronic billboards with cameras attached are being used to record details about Christchurch motorists' vehicles for advertisers.

Fun and friendship for women named Shirley

Christchurch club all about fun and friendship for women named Shirley

If your name is Shirley, the Christchurch Shirley Club is for you.
Singer gives Popstars' panel the chills in Chch

Popstars: Singer gives panel the chills during Christchurch auditions

A performance from a young country singer sent "shivers" down the spine of a Popstars judge.
'Peaky Blinders' actress Helen McCrory dies at 52

'Peaky Blinders' actress Helen McCrory dies at 52

Helen McCrory, the British actress known for playing steely female characters on stage and screen, has died of cancer at 52.

World

New Autopilot features are demonstrated in a Tesla Model S during an event in Palo Alto,...

Tesla crash which killed two believed to be driverless

Two men died after a Tesla vehicle, which was believed to be operating without anyone in the driver's seat, crashed into a tree on Saturday night north of Houston, authorities said.

Role in funeral a source of pride

'Sweaty palms': Couple nervously watch son's role in Duke's funeral

As viewers around the globe tuned in for the funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh, a South Island couple was more nervous than most.
Serious health fears for jailed Navalny

Serious health fears for jailed Navalny

Jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny is at increasing risk of kidney failure and his vision is deteriorating after more than two weeks on hunger strike, a medical trade union says.
Queen mourns alone as Prince Philip laid to rest

Queen mourns alone as Prince Philip laid to rest

The Queen sat and mourned alone, a tearful Prince Charles walked behind the coffin and Princes William and Harry were reunited during a farewell to Prince Philip at his funeral in the grounds of Windsor Castle.

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