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Climber dies after fall from Rapaki Rock

A man who fell while climbing Rapaki Rock on Sunday has died.
Largest beer can collection in NZ?

Stu Reed seeks beer cans out far and wide and reckons he probably has the biggest collection in the country.

Two Australian women killed in Canterbury crash

Two Australian women killed in Canterbury crash

Two women were killed after a crash between their rental car and a truck at the weekend.
Miriam's chance to speak out

Miriam's chance to speak out

Miriam was just like any other 20-year-old in the 1980s.
NZ's music teacher of the year

NZ's music teacher of the year

A Christchurch teacher has won a top prize at the country's music awards.

Christchurch

Police cordoned off Princes St at the scene of the alleged murder on Sunday. Photo Toni Williams

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Young woman accused of murder appears in court.

Clear skies forecast for busy cup week

Clear skies forecast for busy cup week

Punters and Christchurch residents can expect sunshine and traffic jams over New Zealand Cup and Show Week.
Dedication to World Vision recognised with awards

Dedication to World Vision recognised with awards

He was determined to help World vision so he started emailing celebrities such as Graham Norton and Ellen DeGeneres.
Fletcher hits back at claims from subcontractor

Fletcher hits back at claims from subcontractor

Fletcher Building has attacked claims by its electrical subcontractor for the Christchurch justice precinct as broad and vague.

National

Doc staff attempt to access porn sites 148 times

Staff at the Department of Conservation have been blocked 148 times from accessing pornography websites since the end of January.

Education minister announces changes to school system

Education minister announces changes to school system

Minimum eligibility requirements for school principals, more support for boards of trustees, and a major overhaul of the Ministry of Education are among changes the Government plans to make to the...
Murder accused claimed to be Aaron Smith's cousin - Tinder match

Murder accused claimed to be Aaron Smith's cousin - Tinder match

An Auckland woman has described the man accused of murdering Grace Millane as a "sociopath" after matching with him on Tinder for a sexual encounter.
Company can build a house in under a week

Company can build a house in under a week

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A Wanaka-based company has today launched a modular building system which will allow houses to be constructed in under a week.

Districts

Commuter buses proposed for Northern Corridor

If the 'commuter buses' are approved, it will mean a possible rates hike for those in the Waimakariri.

Name suppression for Ashburton murder accused

Name suppression for Ashburton murder accused

Young woman accused of murder appears in court.
River Queen launched

River Queen launched

Operating the Kaiapoi River Queen is an exciting new venture for a Marlborough couple.
Largest beer can collection in NZ?

Largest beer can collection in NZ?

Stu Reed seeks beer cans out far and wide and reckons he probably has the biggest collection in the country.

Sport

Why Warren Gatland turned down All Blacks

Warren Gatland has revealed he was invited to apply for the head coach job at the All Blacks but turned down the chance to replace Steve Hansen due to his loyalty to the Chiefs and Lions.

Wins for Dragons and Pride

Wins for Dragons and Pride

It was a successful weekend for Canterbury United Dragons men's side and Pride women's side in their respective national competitions.
Three semi-finalists found in premier competition

Three semi-finalists found in premier competition

Old Boys Collegians confirmed their spot for the semi-finals with a last-ball win
Weedons pull off country cricket upset

Weedons pull off country cricket upset

We wrap up all the Canterbury country premier cricket action from the weekend.

Life & Style

Christine Davey's ceramic birds titled "Feathers in Focus" will be exhibited alongside...

Ceramic birds on display

Sculptor Christine Davey was born and raised in Governors Bay and has always loved its prominent birdlife.

Riverside Market's rising star

Riverside Market's rising star

On her first day at the Riverside Market, Pinar Bozkurt sold almost 70kgs of Turkish delight and 900 pieces of baklava.
Canterbury gardeners warned over risk of Legionnaires' disease

Canterbury gardeners warned over risk of Legionnaires' disease

Cantabrians heading into their gardens this Labour weekend and as spring warms up are being warned about Legionnaires' disease.
Archer to resurrect Nosferatu for festival

Archer to resurrect Nosferatu for festival

Brought up in a strong Catholic family, Chris Archer never celebrated Halloween the way many Kiwi children do now.

World

NSW fires 'a threat we haven't faced before'

Hundreds of schools have been closed as New South Wales braces for what could be the most dangerous bushfire week in Australia's history.

Campaign launch marred by gaffe, resignation and doctored video

Campaign launch marred by gaffe, resignation and doctored video

British leader Boris Johnson's election campaign launch has been marred by the resignation of a minister, a gaffe about the victims of a deadly tower blaze and a doctored video of an opponent released by his party.
Pilot accidentally triggers airport security alarm

Pilot accidentally triggers airport security alarm

A "suspicious" incident on a plane that forced the evacuation of its passengers and crew at Amsterdam's Schiphol airport proved to be a false alarm, the airline said.
Trump impeachment probe to enter critical phase

Trump impeachment probe to enter critical phase

Impeachment proceedings against US President Donald Trump for pressuring Ukraine to investigate a political rival will reach a critical stage next week when a Democratic-led committee holds its first public hearings.

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