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Lotto winner watching Sevens while checking ticket

As the nation celebrated a gold medal win on Saturday night, a lucky woman from Canterbury was celebrating a win of her own after finding out she had won the Lotto jackpot of $5.3 million.
Free fuel vouchers to lure visitors to West Coast

Tourist-starved businesses on the West Coast have hatched a plan to draw in more visitors - they're offering to pay their fuel costs.

Poto William's family 'distressed' over Judith Collins' 'bottled' comment

Poto William's family 'distressed' over Judith Collins' 'bottled' comment

Christchurch East MP Poto Williams says her daughter feels unsafe after hearing the National Party leader say her mother needed to be "bottled".
Scribe documentary series coming soon to TVNZ

Scribe documentary series coming soon to TVNZ, casting call out for 'young Scribe'

Christchurch rapper Scribe has taken to social media to advertise for a "young Scribe" to play a younger version of him in a six-figure story of his life.
Senior firefighter drove without valid licence

Senior Canterbury firefighter 'put public at risk' driving without valid licence

A senior firefighter in Canterbury was driving fire engines without a valid licence for "years" - but the organisation's top brass are refusing to be drawn on what action was taken.

Christchurch

Geography's affect on young people's mental health

Canterbury Uni researchers are investigating whether growing up near gaming venues, takeaways and liquor stores, or green and blue areas like parks and rivers, has an impact on the mental health of young people.

People told to avoid Christchurch ED if possible

People told to avoid Christchurch ED if possible

The Canterbury District Health Board is urging people to only visit Christchurch Hospital's emergency department in an emergency.
Gales, heavy rain, snow hits South Island

Gales, heavy rain, snow for South Island: Disruption on roads and damage to properties

Heavy rain, strong winds and a bit of snow have battered the South Island on Tuesday morning, causing disruption on roads and damage to properties.
No new Covid cases; mariner leaves hospital

No new Covid cases; mariner leaves hospital

One historical Covid case has been detected, a person who arrived from the Philippines on July 28 and was in MIQ in Christchurch, the Ministry of Health said.

National

An illustration of the proposed Northern Pathway across the Waitemata Harbour. Photo: Waka Kotahi...

$785m Auckland bridge could be scrapped

Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson wants the Government to bring forward work on a second Waitematā crossing, likely to be a tunnel.

National's Aotearoa referendum call slammed

National's Aotearoa referendum call slammed

All other parties in Parliament have rubbished National's suggestion a referendum should be held on whether New Zealand should be called Aotearoa.
No release of ‘alleged facts’ in Frizell case

No release of ‘alleged facts’ in Frizell case

A judge has refused to release court documents detailing the full extent of the violence allegations against All Black Shannon Frizell.
Mum develops breastfeeding app

Mum develops breastfeeding app

A mum-of-five is launching a breastfeeding app to help other parents get access to resources and raise healthy babies.

Districts

The person in Ashburton has won $5.3m after buying their ticket online. Photo: Michael Bradley

Lotto winner watching Sevens while checking ticket

As the nation celebrated a gold medal win on Saturday night, a lucky woman from Canterbury was celebrating a win of her own after finding out she had won the Lotto jackpot of $5.3 million.

'We will get them': Police vehicle rammed by car

'We will get them': Police vehicle rammed by car

Police in Oamaru are searching for suspects who rammed a police car at Campbell Park Estate this morning.
Waterway improvement project creates jobs

New jobs created as group continues to improve Canterbury waterways

Twenty new jobs have been created in Canterbury as an agricultural group uses a $2.2 million grant to regenerate areas around waterways.
Senior firefighter drove without valid licence

Senior Canterbury firefighter 'put public at risk' driving without valid licence

A senior firefighter in Canterbury was driving fire engines without a valid licence for "years" - but the organisation's top brass are refusing to be drawn on what action was taken.

Sport

Peter Burling and Blair Tuke in action at the Tokyo Games. Photo: Reuters

Burling, Tuke bag silver in thriller

Kiwi sailing superstars Peter Burling and Blair Tuke have dipped out on a second Olympic gold medal, after a thrilling final race in Tokyo.

Carrington claims fourth Olympic gold

Carrington claims fourth Olympic gold

Lisa Carrington completed the most astounding 90 minutes of an already neon-lit career when she teamed with Caitlin Regal to win the K2 500m.
Going for gold: Carrington sets blistering new record in semi

Going for gold: Carrington sets blistering new record in semi

Kayaking star Lisa Carrington has left others in her wake, powering through her K1 200m semifinal to set a new Olympic record.
Former Selwyn goalkeeper saving goals in the US

Former Selwyn goalkeeper saving goals in the US

Former Selwyn United goalkeeper Bailey Jordan is taking stock after a rollercoaster first season in college football in the United States.

Life & Style

Scribe during the Friday Jams 2019 concert. Photo: Dean Purcell

Scribe documentary series coming soon to TVNZ

Christchurch rapper Scribe has taken to social media to advertise for a "young Scribe" to play a younger version of him in a six-figure story of his life.

Sour grapes? Conflict between vines and villas

Sour grapes? Conflict between vines and villas

A conflict between vines and houses in Gibbston was foreseen decades ago, and it continues to live on today.
A new Kiwi classic? Ice cream with biscuits and kina

A new Kiwi classic? Ice cream with biscuits and kina

At first glance, the building blocks of the dish are obvious: Vanilla ice cream and Super Wine biscuits - but what's with the kina on top?
Geography's affect on young people's mental health

Does living near gaming venues, takeaways and liquor shops affect mental health?

Canterbury Uni researchers are investigating whether growing up near gaming venues, takeaways and liquor stores, or green and blue areas like parks and rivers, has an impact on the mental health of young people.

World

Police tried to clear the US Capitol Building with tear gas as supporters of President Donald...

Officer who responded to US Capitol attack third to die by suicide

A police officer who responded to the January 6 riot at the US Capitol died by suicide last week, the District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Department says.

Belarus athlete granted visa by Poland

Belarus athlete granted visa by Poland

A Belarusian athlete who took refuge in the Polish embassy in Tokyo after refusing her team's orders to fly home from the Olympics has been granted a humanitarian visa by the Warsaw govt.
Mum fined $50 after son peed in play centre

Mum fined $50 after son peed in play centre

A mum was left fuming when she was charged $50 after her son had an accident in a play centre.
Part of Sydney cordoned off, Queenland in snap lockdown

Part of Sydney cordoned off, Queenland in snap lockdown

Police have cordoned off downtown Sydney to prevent a planned anti-lockdown protest as New South Wales records another 210 community cases of Covid, while Queensland is beginning a three-day snap lockdown.

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