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Riding for loved ones lost to cancer

Three hundred people are gearing up to ride their scooters from Christchurch to Hokitika on the Tranz Alpine Scooter Safari on May 23.

Police officer's family 'eternally grateful' for prosecution

Police officer's family 'eternally grateful' for prosecution

The family of murdered police officer Lyn Fleming say the way she died was was "nothing short of barbaric".
Fatal helicopter crash a 'heartbreaking shock'

Fatal helicopter crash a 'heartbreaking shock'

The deaths of two men in a chopper crash in Mount Aspiring National Park have been described as devastating and "a heartbreaking shock".
Townhouses left half-finished across city

Townhouses left half-finished across city

A builder says Christchurch has an increasing number of half-finished two-bedroom developments which are not selling.

Christchurch

Man who died in Christchurch stand-off had Nazi uniform at home

Loaded weapons and a Nazi uniform were found by police at the home of a man who died following a police stand-off in Christchurch, an inquest has heard.

Hong Kong tourists killed in crash near Rakaia

Hong Kong tourists killed in crash near Rakaia

The two people who died after a three-vehicle crash south of Christchurch last week were reportedly tourists from Hong Kong.
Bid to rezone golf course for housing development

Bid to rezone Pegasus golf course for housing development

The Pegasus golf course near Christchurch is expected to be carved up for housing.
'Velcro' bond keeps rescue dog ready to go

'Velcro' bond keeps rescue dog ready to go

Lanza the four-year-old german shepherd has been back out on the water training with Coastguard Sumner.

National

Alpine Group Limited pilot Tim Brown (left) and guide Sean Roach were yesterday confirmed as the...

Fatal helicopter crash a 'heartbreaking shock'

The deaths of two men in a chopper crash in Mount Aspiring National Park have been described as devastating and "a heartbreaking shock".

WorkSafe charges Dunedin company over death

WorkSafe charges Dunedin company over death

WorkSafe has laid charges against a listed Dunedin robotics company over the death of an employee.
Diesel price skyrockets 95% in two months

Diesel price skyrockets 95% in two months

In the two months since February, petrol has increased 33.6 percent and diesel has increased 94.9 percent, Stats NZ says.
Pair killed in Mt Aspiring chopper crash named

Pair killed in Mt Aspiring chopper crash named

The two people who died in a helicopter crash in Mount Aspiring National Park yesterday have been named.

Districts

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi says black ice and freezing fog have been reported at sites in...

Wintry conditions taking hold on South Island highways

As parts of the South are getting an early taste of winter, motorists are being reminded of what the colder conditions mean for the region's roads.A high-pressure system has brough days of settled...

Heart and Sole of the local music scene

Heart and Sole of the local music scene

For more than two decades, Duncan Sole has been a quiet constant in Selwyn’s evolving music scene - a guitarist, promoter, DJ, sound engineer and, above all, a connector of people.
New associate principal role filled at college

New associate principal role filled at college

Angela Mitchell has been named the new associate principal of Ashburton College.
Consultation open on speed limit proposals

Consultation open on speed limit proposals

Alex Bennett was killed while crossing Leeston Rd to check the mail in February, and the road where the 10-year-old died is now being considered for a lower speed limit.

Sport

Bid to rezone golf course for housing development

The Pegasus golf course near Christchurch is expected to be carved up for housing.

Steel forge ahead to claim fifth consecutive win

Steel forge ahead to claim fifth consecutive win

"You stick to boring netball."
Jiu Jitsu school takes out national title

Jiu Jitsu school takes out national title

A South New Brighton Jiu Jitsu school was crowned NZ’s best in the martial arts discipline at the national championships on Saturday.
High-flying Cashmere Tech brace for Coastal clash

High-flying Cashmere Tech brace for Coastal clash

Cashmere Technical have swept aside every opponent they have faced in the Southern League this season, but will face one of their toughest tests yet this weekend.

Life & Style

Westlife to play Wolfbrook Arena

Irish pop group Westlife will return to NZ for the first time in 20 years and are set to play in Christchurch as part of their 25th anniversary tour.

Time to clean up the city’s waterways

Time to clean up Christchurch’s waterways

The annual Mother of All Clean Ups will take place the day before Mother’s Day, and volunteers are needed to help remove rubbish from Christchurch’s waterways.
Wedding guests put to work

Wedding guests put to work planting trees before couple tie the knot

The guests at a Canterbury wedding swapped their suits and dresses for boots and spades to help create a lasting legacy before the happy couple tied the knot.
Giant mural completed at Linwood Village

Giant mural completed at Linwood Village

A blank two-storey concrete wall in Christchurch's Linwood Village has been transformed into a vibrant new artwork.

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