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Surf legends feature in new book

A new surfing book features Sumner surfers from the 1940s until now.
Arborists bring Daisy back down to earth in 'challenging' rescue

A team of professional arborists were called to take part in a spectacular rescue last week.

The moment a grandmother was carjacked

The moment a grandmother was carjacked

This dramatic photo shows the moment a woman in her 70s was allegedly carjacked in a suburban Christchurch street on Monday afternoon.
Watch a plane nearly get hit by lightning at Christchurch Airport

Watch a plane nearly get hit by lightning at Christchurch Airport

Dramatic footage has emerged of an Emirates A380 plane almost being struck by lightning at Christchurch Airport during the wild weather on Wednesday afternoon.
Police appeal for dash cam footage of fatal crash

Police appeal for dash cam footage of fatal crash

Police are appealing for dash cam footage taken at the time Christchurch cyclist Fyfa Dawson was killed after being hit by a truck.

Christchurch

Woman accused of murdering Angela Blackmoore released on bail

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A 47-year-old woman accused of murdering Christchurch woman Angela Blackmoore nearly 25 years ago has been released on bail.

Storm damage closes Selwyn Aquatic Centre

Storm damage closes Selwyn Aquatic Centre

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The storm on Wednesday afternoon damaged the Selwyn Aquatic Centre ceiling, causing the facility to close.
Alleged cop shooter's bid at 'suicide by police'

Alleged cop shooter's bid at 'suicide by police'

A fleeing driver accused of trying to shoot dead police officers today claimed he was goading police into shooting him dead in a desperate suicide attempt.
Canterbury man killed in rockfall named

Canterbury man killed in rockfall named

Police have released the name of the Canterbury man who died after his vehicle was struck by a falling boulder near Murchison.

National

Millane trial: Crown says accused 'eroticised' death

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The Crown is closing its case against the man accused of murdering Grace Millane, telling the jury the defendant "eroticised" the death of the British backpacker.

Nine sunscreens fail protection tests

Nine sunscreens fail protection tests

The Cancer Society is being asked to recall all batches of one of its sunblocks because it doesn't give people the protection claimed on the label.
Devast8: I was bashed and have a 'hit on my head'

Devast8: I was bashed and have a 'hit on my head'

The Oamaru-born man infamous for an amateur facial tattoo of his nickname "Devast8" has told the district court in Christchurch he has been brutally bashed in prison.
'No 1080' in dead rats on beach

'No 1080' in dead rats on beach

Toxicology shows no presence of 1080 in dead rats that washed up along with other animals on North Beach near Westport earlier this month.

Districts

The Selwyn Aquatic Centre was damaged in a storm on Wednesday.

Storm damage closes Selwyn Aquatic Centre

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The storm on Wednesday afternoon damaged the Selwyn Aquatic Centre ceiling, causing the facility to close.

Doyleston water clear of E. coli - district council

Doyleston water clear of E. coli - district council

Residents in Doyleston no longer need to boil their water.
Canterbury man killed in rockfall named

Canterbury man killed in rockfall named

Police have released the name of the Canterbury man who died after his vehicle was struck by a falling boulder near Murchison.
Police abandon chase in North Canterbury

Police abandon chase in North Canterbury

A police pursuit was abandoned in North Canterbury on Wednesday morning.

Sport

Mains gutted field for NZ coach so diluted

Former All Black coach Laurie Mains says the field for the new national coach has been gutted and he is disappointed top candidates have walked away.

Great coaches don't hang around waiting: Castle

Great coaches don't hang around waiting: Castle

Rugby Australia boss Raelene Castle has revealed the organisation made contact with Dave Rennie six months ago about the possibility of the Kiwi coach taking over at the Wallabies.
Loss of coaches a 'body blow': Highlanders boss

Loss of coaches a 'body blow': Highlanders boss

A body blow for the All Blacks.That's how longstanding Highlanders chief executive Roger Clark has described the loss of Jamie Joseph, Tony Brown and Dave Rennie to rival international teams.
Dave Rennie to coach Wallabies

Dave Rennie to coach Wallabies

Rugby Australia has announced the appointment of New Zealander Dave Rennie as head coach of the Wallabies.

Life & Style

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Climate change action starts with small steps

The first steps towards lower-carbon lifestyles are available to us all, writes Kate Oktay.

Acting royalty joins 'The Crown'

Acting royalty joins 'The Crown'

Television fans have welcomed a new queen as Olivia Colman and other stars of royal drama The Crown turned out for the world premiere of the Netflix show's third season.
Ceramic birds on display

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.

World

Hong Kong students' sewer escape thwarted

Some anti-government protesters trapped inside a Hong Kong university tried to flee through the sewers, but firefighters prevented further escape bids by blocking a manhole into the system.

Andrew steps down from public duties

Andrew steps down from public duties

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Prince Andrew has stepped down from public duties, saying the controversy surrounding his "ill-judged" association with US financier Jeffrey Epstein had caused major disruption to the royal family's work.
US diplomat: 'I followed the president's orders'

US diplomat: 'I followed the president's orders'

A senior US diplomat has told lawmakers President Donald Trump expressly ordered him and others to help pressure Ukraine into investigating a political rival of the president.
Microsoft's Office 365 down worldwide

Microsoft's Office 365 down worldwide

It doesn't look like Office 365 will be up for all 365 days of this particular year.

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