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Application declined for Amberley bottle store

An application to open a Thirsty Liquor bottle store in a Canterbury town's business area has been declined.
Christmas lights turned on at decked-out Christchurch home

The lights have officially been turned on at a Christmas-crazy Christchurch house.
Legal aid bill almost $200k

Taxpayers have forked out almost $200,000 to fund the convicted murderer of a Christchurch sex worker’s failed bid for freedom, sparking outrage from a victims’ advocacy group.

Four new cases of Covid-19 today

Four new Covid cases, Pakistan cricket squad’s day 6 tests will be conducted today

The Pakistan cricket squad's day 6 tests will be conducted today, with a decision on training expected to be made by health officials.
Police investigate student altercation

Police investigate altercation between Christchurch high school students after arm broken

Police will investigate an altercation involving several Christchurch high school students, which resulted in one possibly having their arm broken.
'Nobody can silence us': CTV families slam police

CTV families slam police, call for government review

Families of those lost in the CTV building collapse are calling for the government to review the police decision not to prosecute anyone in relation to the disaster.

Christchurch

Review of charity hampered by slow information

A review of the Christchurch Foundation charity which is supported by ratepayer money has been hindered by the slow release of information from the organisation.

Mike Pero exits real estate business

Mike Pero exits real estate business

Well-known Christchurch-born businessman and entrepreneur Mike Pero has exited his ownership of the real estate business which still bears his name.
More charges laid against men accused of sexual assault at Christchurch bar

More charges laid against men accused of sexual assault at Christchurch bar

Additional charges have been laid against two defendants accused of sexual assault and spiking drinks at a Christchurch bar.
Call for rates adjustment

Call for rates adjustment: Christchurch's expensive properties could pay more

An adjustment to how Christchurch City Council charges for rates has been called for which would see expensive properties pay more and those on the other end of the spectrum pay less.

National

A historical image of a witchdoctor in Bulawayo in what was then Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe). Photo:...

Witchdoctor's daughter fears leaving New Zealand

The daughter of a Zimbabwean witchdoctor has been declined refugee status in New Zealand, despite her fears she'll be forced to take his place in the tribe if she returns home.

Govt agencies charged over deadly eruption

Govt agencies charged over deadly eruption

WorkSafe NZ has charged 13 parties in relation to the Whakaari/White Island deadly eruption, including two government agencies.
PM confirms plan to double sick leave to 10 days

PM confirms plan to double sick leave to 10 days

The Government will start the process of giving every New Zealander an extra five days of sick leave a year before Parliament adjourns for the summer break.
Man who died after Southland crash named

Man who died after Southland crash named

Police have named a man who died in Dunedin Hospital more than a week after the car he was driving collided with a milk tanker in Southland.

Districts

The new office complex, Aon House, has just opened in Ashburton. Photo: Ashburton Courier

New multi-million dollar office block opened

The same company bringing Kmart to Ashburton opened a $3 million office complex in the town last week.

Application declined for Amberley bottle store

Application declined for Amberley bottle store

An application to open a Thirsty Liquor bottle store in a Canterbury town's business area has been declined.
Region takes on a Christmas flavour

Region takes on a Christmas flavour

Christmas trees and all the trimmings are adding some festive cheer in North Canterbury centres.
Canterbury mystery: Is it a cat or is it a panther?

Canterbury mystery: Is it a cat or is it a panther?

Canterbury's big cat mystery has deepened after another sighting of an animal that may be a cat or may be a panther cub.

Sport

Christchurch cricket umpire David Stuthridge recently officiated his 500th match and the 71-year...

Cricket still holds appeal for umpire

Long-standing is an apt means of describing veteran cricket umpire David Stuthridge - he has spent countless hours positioned at the bowlers end or square leg.

45 sixes in a weekend! Club cricketer scores big in smashing knocks

45 sixes in a weekend! Club cricketer scores big in smashing knocks

It would be fair to say Queenstown cricketer Amrit Gossal had his eye in over the weekend. He managed to hit 45 sixes — 270 runs went over the rope from his bat.
Exciting weekend of road racing in Canterbury

Winners found after final weekend of Calder Stewart Series in Canterbury

The Calder Stewart Series came to an exciting end at the weekend with a final double header of intense cycling action in Canterbury.
Smith leads Aussies to ODI series win over India

Smith leads Aussies to ODI series win over India

Consecutive centuries from Steve Smith have delivered Australia an ODI series victory over India.

Life & Style

Winners of Bad Taste Food Awards announced

Consumer NZ has announced the winners of the 2020 Bad Taste Food Awards which aim to highlight claims used to promote food products as being healthier than they really are.

Christmas lights turned on at decked-out Christchurch home

Christmas lights turned on at decked-out Christchurch home

The lights have officially been turned on at a Christmas-crazy Christchurch house.
Rare paintings by 'Glasgow boys' artist surface in city

Rare paintings by 'Glasgow boys' artist surface in city

Two rare paintings created by a leading 19th-century Scottish artist have surfaced in Christchurch more than 90 years after his death.
Canterbury mystery: Is it a cat or is it a panther?

Canterbury mystery: Is it a cat or is it a panther?

Canterbury's big cat mystery has deepened after another sighting of an animal that may be a cat or may be a panther cub.

An Iranian scientist long suspected by the West of masterminding a secret nuclear bomb programme was killed in an ambush near Tehran that could provoke confrontation between Iran and its foes in the last weeks of Donald Trump's presidency.

Australia braces for weekend scorcher

Australia braces for weekend scorcher

Australia is bracing for the first major heatwave of the bushfire season this weekend, with temperatures forecast to hit well above 40degC, prompting authorities to urge people to stay indoors.
Trump reveals when he'll leave White House

Trump reveals when he'll leave White House

US President Donald Trump says he will leave the White House if the Electoral College votes for President-elect Joe Biden, the closest he has come to conceding the November 3 election.
Millions in England face tough Covid curbs

Millions in England face tough Covid curbs

More than 20 million people across large swathes of England will be forced to live under the toughest category of Covid-19 restrictions when a national lockdown ends on December 2.

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