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Sheffield Hotel fire started by electrical fault

An electrical fault caused the blaze that gutted a 139-year-old Canterbury hotel on Thursday.
Timaru tragedy: Family memorial for sisters

The family of sisters Liané, Maya and Karla Dickason have held a memorial for the "beautiful little girls" in their hometown of Pretoria.
No charges laid seven weeks after fatal crash

The police investigation into the horror Timaru crash that killed five teenagers seven weeks ago continues with no word on whether the only remaining survivor will face charges.

Tributes, Givealittle pages for crash victims

'Never made it out alive': Families' tributes for crash victims

Fundraising efforts are under way to support the families of a Christchurch man killed in a crash on Saturday night that also injured two of his brothers.
Farmer interviewed days before his death

Farmer killed on Canterbury farm interviewed days before his death

Well-known Canterbury farmer Gavin King was killed on Friday after being trapped by a tree. The week before his death he spoke to reporter Susan Sandys about his love of mountain climbing, farming and Mt Everest.
Calls to vaccinate all teens against meningitis

Calls for blanket meningitis vaccine programme after death of Canterbury student

Health experts and the father of a Canterbury University student who died from meningitis say more needs to be done to vaccinate young people against the disease.

Christchurch

Hair off, wigs on at New World Bishopdale

Close crops and colourful wigs at a Christchurch supermarket raised $2783 for the Child Cancer Foundation.

Fewer complaints about uncollected kerbside bins

Fewer complaints about uncollected kerbside bins

Uncollected kerbside bins are no longer the No 1 issue reported by residents in Christchurch's north-west.
Mother reveals void left by Olivia Podmore's death

'I miss her every day': Olivia Podmore's mother reveals void left by daughter's death

Christchurch mum Nienke Podmore has revealed some of the issues her Olympian daughter was dealing with at Cycling NZ before her death last month.
Cup and Show Week may be closed to public

Covid-19: Cup and Show Week may be closed to public

Covid-19 restrictions may mean Canterbury horse racing's biggest week of the year could be closed to most punters for the first time in 117 years.

National

Outgoing Governor-General Dame Patsy Reddy. Photo: Getty Images

Dame Patsy Reddy ends term as Governor General

Dame Patsy Reddy has finished her term as New Zealand's Governor General.

Hastings woman pleads guilty to incestuous relationship with brother

Hastings woman pleads guilty to incestuous relationship with brother

A Hastings woman in her 30s has pleaded guilty to committing incest with her brother.
Covid-19: Auckland travel rules relaxed for some

Auckland travel rules relaxed, more MIQ rooms, eight new Covid cases

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced new rules for people needing to cross the Auckland boundary.
Vaccine passport app set for November

Vaccine passport app set for November

A new vaccine passport being developed by health officials will be in the form of an app that people will be able to download in just over a month's time.

Districts

The Sheffield Hotel after Thursday’s blaze. Photo: Geoff Sloan

Sheffield Hotel fire started by electrical fault

An electrical fault caused the blaze that gutted a 139-year-old Canterbury hotel on Thursday.

Community steps up to help family of slain sisters

Fundraiser for family of three girls allegedly murdered by mum in Timaru surpasses $26,800

More than $26,800 has so far been donated to the family of three little girls allegedly murdered in their Timaru home by their mother last week.
Expat sharing creepy jungle adventures online

Expat sharing creepy jungle adventures online

A Timaru expat is making his mark on YouTube, filming all the creepy crawlies the average Kiwi dreads.
No charges laid seven weeks after fatal crash

Investigation into fatal Timaru crash ongoing, no charges laid

The police investigation into the horror Timaru crash that killed five teenagers seven weeks ago continues with no word on whether the only remaining survivor will face charges.

Sport

Olivia Podmore with her mother Nienke Podmore. Photo: Supplied

Mother reveals void left by Olivia Podmore's death

Christchurch mum Nienke Podmore has revealed some of the issues her Olympian daughter was dealing with at Cycling NZ before her death last month.

Driving charges against rugby player dismissed

Rugby player found asleep at the wheel of crashed ute has charges dismissed

A South Island rugby player has been cleared after being found asleep at the wheel of his ute after crashing into a parking meter.
Cup and Show Week may be closed to public

Covid-19: Cup and Show Week may be closed to public

Covid-19 restrictions may mean Canterbury horse racing's biggest week of the year could be closed to most punters for the first time in 117 years.
Five clubs contending for final spot

Five clubs contending for final spot

Cashmere Technical wrapped up the Southern League on Saturday, while Christchurch United are now in a prime position to finish second and secure the other National League spot.

Life & Style

If the chance at romance and appearing on television sound like a good way to spend your summer...

Sexy but single? TVNZ wants you for new dating show

Been feeling unlucky in love lately? Or has your social life taken a nose dive in the lockdown? Don't worry TVNZ wants you.

Hilary Barry dishes out another brutally honest lockdown post

Hilary Barry dishes out another brutally honest lockdown post

TVNZ star Hilary Barry's latest post accurately captures the mood in Auckland as the region passes its 40th day in lockdown.
'Bursting with love': Newshub host welcomes baby girl amid lockdown

'Bursting with love': Newshub host welcomes baby girl amid lockdown

Newshub Live host Samantha Hayes has given birth to her second child, a girl named Amaya Violet.
Plan to fix ‘horrific’ school traffic congestion

Plan to fix ‘horrific’ school traffic congestion

New time-restricted car parks to deal with a “horrific” traffic situation mean some Christchurch parents will have just three minutes to complete their school run.

New York hospitals are preparing to fire thousands of healthcare workers for not complying with a Covid-19 vaccine mandate that took effect on Monday, with some in the upstate region curtailing services.

R. Kelly convicted on sex trafficking charges

R. Kelly convicted on sex trafficking charges

R. Kelly has been convicted by a federal jury in his sex trafficking trial, where prosecutors accused the R&B singer of exploiting his stardom over a quarter-century to lure women and underage...
Dutch turn out to protest vaccine pass

Dutch turn out to protest vaccine pass

Hundreds of protesters have marched against the introduction of a "corona pass" in the Netherlands, as proof of Covid-19 vaccination became compulsory to get into bars, restaurants, theatres and...
Norway ditches Covid restrictions

Norway ditches Covid restrictions

Norway will reopen society, the government says, ending its coronavirus-curbing restrictions, which have limited social interaction and hobbled many businesses.

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