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Christchurch Mayor's husband dies aged 69

The husband of Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel, lawyer Rob Davidson, has died after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Christchurch company pumping out masks since Govt announcement

Christchurch company Earth Sea Sky has been getting up to 120 mask orders an hour since a government announcement this week encouraging people to get masks in preparation for a future outbreak.

No new Covid cases, pop-up testing in Chch tomorrow

No new Covid cases, pop-up testing in Chch tomorrow

There are no new cases of Covid-19 in NZ today, but the Ministry of Health has revealed the location of a pop-up testing facility in Christchurch as it seeks to rule out community transmission.
Man subjected woman to ‘vile’ ordeal

Man subjected woman to ‘vile’ ordeal

A man has been sentenced to home detention for what a judge called one of the "most bizarre acts" he had come across in his many years on the bench.
Former Dunedin woman tells of Beirut close call

Former Dunedin woman tells of Beirut close call

New Zealander Lorna Butler was due to take the family cat to the vet, in downtown Beirut, about the same time a devastating explosion ripped through the city.

Christchurch

Christchurch Mayor's husband dies aged 69

The husband of Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel, lawyer Rob Davidson, has died after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Christchurch company pumping out masks since Govt announcement

Christchurch company pumping out masks since Govt announcement

Christchurch company Earth Sea Sky has been getting up to 120 mask orders an hour since a government announcement this week encouraging people to get masks in preparation for a future outbreak.
Planning rule changes eyed for Canterbury Multi-Use Arena

Planning rule changes eyed for Canterbury Multi-Use Arena

Planning rule changes are being explored as Christchurch City Council pushes on with work to fast-track the design and build of the Canterbury Multi-Use Arena. The state-of-the-art arena will add to...
Cricket net proposal draws 400 submissions

Cricket net proposal draws 400 submissions

A cricket club’s proposal to install replacement practice nets in Elmwood Park has drawn 400 submissions from the public.

National

Nuwanthie Samarakone has hit out at a photo of her circulating among party members. Photo:...

National candidate hires QC to fight 'malicious' campaign

National's Auckland Central selection process has been rocked by further controversy as a front-running candidate claims she has been smeared as a stripper.

No new Covid cases, pop-up testing in Chch tomorrow

No new Covid cases, pop-up testing in Chch tomorrow

There are no new cases of Covid-19 in NZ today, but the Ministry of Health has revealed the location of a pop-up testing facility in Christchurch as it seeks to rule out community transmission.
Live: Ashley Bloomfield shows Kiwis how they should wear masks

Live: Ashley Bloomfield shows Kiwis how they should wear masks

As New Zealanders are urged to prepare for an imminent second wave of Covid-19, the country's top health official is demonstrating how to correctly use a face mask on social media this morning.
Woman who stabbed abusive partner to death sentenced

Woman who stabbed abusive partner to death sentenced

A South Auckland woman has been sentenced to home detention for the manslaughter of her partner - who she stabbed to death after years of domestic violence.

Districts

The man will stand trial at the High Court in Christchurch next July. Photo: File

Former council employee back in court

The way has been cleared for a community group to try and get back about $18,500 stolen by a former Selwyn District Council employee they trusted.

Brave teen loses second transplanted kidney

Brave teen loses second transplanted kidney

Canterbury teenager Maddie Collins' second transplanted kidney had to be removed on Tuesday after her body rejected it.
Bigger-than-expected sinkhole job running ahead of schedule

Bigger-than-expected sinkhole job running ahead of schedule

Work to fill a cavity in the Oamaru Creek bed and prevent more scouring of the bridge abutment is progressing ahead of schedule.
Fire and Emergency urging high country farmers to share burn-off plans

Fire and Emergency urging high country farmers to share burn-off plans

Farmers and landowners in the Canterbury high-country are being reminded to talk to Fire and Emergency NZ about their upcoming burn-off plans.

Sport

Jona Nareki has made it in to the starting lineup. Photo: Getty Images

Highlanders make change on wing

The Highlanders have made just one change to their team to take on the Crusaders on Sunday in Christchurch.

Tough task for Highlanders in Chch, but nothing to lose

Tough task for Highlanders in Chch, but nothing to lose

It is going to be tough for the Highlanders to win on Sunday against the Crusaders, but the side is not going to hoist the white flag.
Tamatea’s 300th game one of the highlights in a ‘miracle’ career

Tamatea’s 300th game one of the highlights in a ‘miracle’ career

By Will EvansRiccarton stalwart Shane Tamatea will make his 300th premier grade rugby league appearance for the Knights when he runs out in front of the Crosbie Park faithful for a crunch encounter...
Promising young Canterbury lock signs with the Blues

Promising young Canterbury lock signs with the Blues

One of Canterbury's most promising young locks has linked up with the Blues.

Life & Style

Rod Stewart's Dunedin concert postponed

Rod Stewart's New Zealand and Australia tour, which includes a Dunedin concert, has been postponed until April 2022, due to Covid-19 travel restrictions.

Radio legend heading Coast radio's return to Christchurch

Radio legend heading Coast radio's return to Christchurch

Coast radio is coming to Christchurch in August, headed up by former radio host James Daniels.
Great things to do this weekend

Great things to do this weekend

Looking for something to keep the kids and adults entertained this weekend?
Highest yoga classes in NZ

Highest yoga classes in NZ

Amid dwindling numbers of international visitors, a novel attraction is helping to lure Kiwis to one of the country's most popular landmarks.

World

A woman jogs near Australian Defence personnel and protective service officers as they patrol in...

11 deaths, 450 new Covid cases in Victoria

Another 11 Victorians are dead and 450 are infected with coronavirus.

New York attorney general sues to dissolve NRA

New York attorney general sues to dissolve NRA

New York state's attorney general has sued to dissolve the National Rifle Association, alleging senior leaders of the non-profit group diverted millions of dollars for personal use.
Kiwi dies after US bridge jump goes wrong

Kiwi dies after US bridge jump goes wrong

A New Zealand man has died in the US state of Connecticut after jumping off a bridge popular with thrill-seekers.
Fears over NSW facility after Beirut blast

Fears over NSW facility after Beirut blast

There are fresh concerns over the potential "catastrophic" impacts of a large ammonium nitrate stockpile in New South Wales after a deadly blast in Lebanon was linked to the explosive material.

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