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City's derelict 'east side eyesores'

Derelict properties in Christchurch's east are piled high with rubbish, infested with vermin, and sometimes covered with faeces - both humans and animals – and residents have had enough.
Inside the rebuild of city's famous cathedral

Work to reinstate the Christ Church Cathedral is now well under way, but it could be eight years before it reopens.
Quake case: Couple want apology from Brownlee

A couple tricked into accepting a lower offer from Southern Response to repair their earthquake-damaged home wants a full apology from former earthquake recovery minister Gerry Brownlee.

Fatal crash-accused asks to be jailed

Fatal crash-accused strips in police station, asks to be jailed

A father accused of killing his young son in a fiery car crash walked into a Christchurch police station, took his clothes off and pleaded to be jailed.
Three new Covid cases linked to Chch to Auck flight

Three new Covid cases linked to Chch to Auck flight

There are three new cases of Covid-19 in NZ today, all from a family group linked to the September 11 chartered flight from Christchurch to Auckland.
Search for missing woman continues

Search continues for missing Canterbury woman

Search efforts continue in North Canterbury for a woman who's been missing since Sunday.

Christchurch

Niklas Gebhardt was badly injured in the crash that claimed the life of his 6-year-old son.

Fatal crash-accused asks to be jailed

A father accused of killing his young son in a fiery car crash walked into a Christchurch police station, took his clothes off and pleaded to be jailed.

NZTA moves to stamp out dodgy seatbelt repairs

'Very dangerous': NZTA moves to stamp out dodgy seatbelt repairs

NZTA has stepped in after authorised vehicle inspectors like Autosafe in Christchurch became concerned with the number of illegal seatbelt repairs they were seeing.
New motorway on-ramp an 'issue' concedes NZTA

New motorway on-ramp an 'issue' concedes NZTA

The new northbound on-ramp from Halswell Junction Rd in Christchurch is part of a $195m major roading hub on the Southern Motorway - but it is not working for some motorists.
Kathmandu posts 85 per cent drop in profit

Kathmandu posts 85 per cent drop in profit

Outdoor clothing and equipment retailer Kathmandu Holdings, which was founded in Christchurch in 1987, has seen its profit drop 85 per cent in the 2020 financial year.

National

Three new Covid cases linked to Chch to Auck flight

There are three new cases of Covid-19 in NZ today, all from a family group linked to the September 11 chartered flight from Christchurch to Auckland.

Assault was ‘eye-opener’, security officer tells judge

Assault was ‘eye-opener’, security officer tells judge

A Queenstown security officer says seeing footage of a fight he was involved in was an "eye-opener", and the strict bail conditions he has been on for nine months have changed his life, for the better.
Man arrested after teen girl punched in face

Man arrested after teen girl punched in face

A girl was followed by a man and punched while walking in a Dunedin street in an unprovoked attack yesterday, police say.
Collins meets man with tattoo of her on his leg

Face to face: Judith Collins meets the adoring supporter who got a tattoo of her on his leg

National leader Judith Collins and the man who got her face tattooed on his leg met at a cafe today.

Districts

Melissa Ewings was reported missing on Monday when she didn't turn up to work. Photo: Supplied

Search for missing woman continues

Search efforts continue in North Canterbury for a woman who's been missing since Sunday.

M. bovis found on Mid Canterbury farm

M. bovis found on Mid Canterbury farm

Mycoplasma bovis has reared its head again. A positive case has been confirmed in Mid Canterbury.
NZYF confident contest can start next month

NZYF confident contest can start next month

Planning is on track for the 2021 FMG Young Farmer of the Year contest, due to get under way next month before the grand final in Christchurch in July.
Plans revealed for new Kmart and retail area

Plans revealed for new Kmart and retail area

Plans for a new Kmart, along with a large retail, food and beverage complex, have been revealed for a Canterbury town.

Sport

Qantas had held naming rights for the Wallabies since 2004 and been a sponsor for three decades....

Qantas ends Wallabies sponsorship

Qantas will pull about $20 million of sponsorships from Australian sports, including the national rugby team the Wallabies.

Crusaders flanker settling into All Blacks life with other rookies

Crusaders flanker settling into All Blacks life with other rookies

Fulfilling a lifelong dream takes some getting used to. Just ask Crusaders flanker Cullen Grace who is one of seven new All Blacks settling into their first national camp.
Baby due? Crusaders star let slip that Beauden missing at training

Baby due? Crusaders star let slip that Beauden missing at training

Which Crusaders and All Blacks star may have slipped the news that 'Baby B' may have finally arrived?
Ben Keys takes out Poor Knights Crossing race

Ben Keys takes out Poor Knights Crossing race

Christchurch's Ben Keys took out the Poor Knights Crossing race on his surf ski in perfect conditions at the weekend.

Life & Style

Getting on to the motorway from Springs Rd means a quick jump to the left lane, potentially...

New motorway on-ramp an 'issue' concedes NZTA

The new northbound on-ramp from Halswell Junction Rd in Christchurch is part of a $195m major roading hub on the Southern Motorway - but it is not working for some motorists.

NZYF confident contest can start next month

NZYF confident contest can start next month

Planning is on track for the 2021 FMG Young Farmer of the Year contest, due to get under way next month before the grand final in Christchurch in July.
City's derelict 'east side eyesores'

'East side eyesores': The derelict properties of eastern Christchurch

Derelict properties in Christchurch's east are piled high with rubbish, infested with vermin, and sometimes covered with faeces - both humans and animals – and residents have had enough.
WW2 codecracker dies in NZ aged 104

WW2 codecracker dies in NZ aged 104

A woman who played a crucial role in cracking German secrets during WW2 has died in New Zealand at the age of 104.

World

People sit outside a pub in Hastings, England. Photo: Getty Images)

English pubs to close at 10pm amid Covid spread

All pubs, bars, restaurants and other hospitality venues across England must start closing at 10pm from Thursday as Prime Minister Boris Johnson tackles a second wave of Covid-19 infections.

UK at tipping point in Covid pandemic: Health minister

UK at tipping point in Covid pandemic: Health minister

Britain is at a critical point in the Covid-19 pandemic and faces a very challenging winter.
Trump says likely to nominate woman to succeed Ginsburg

Trump says likely to nominate woman to succeed Ginsburg

President Donald Trump has named two conservative women he has elevated to federal appeals courts as contenders to fill the US Supreme Court vacancy caused by Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death
Thai protesters challenge monarchy with plaque

Thai protesters challenge monarchy with plaque

In a challenge to the monarchy of Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn, protesters have cemented a plaque in the field next to the Grand Palace in Bangkok that declares Thailand belongs to the people and...

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