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Port Hills tragedy: Accused named, trial date set

The teenage driver accused of killing two sisters who were passengers in his car when he crashed on Christchurch's Port Hills in 2019 can finally be named.
Hector home 30 months after fireworks fright

Ashleigh Ross can hardly believe she has finally been reunited with her beloved moggy, Hector, who went missing from his Lincoln home two-and-a-half years ago.

Hefty fine for company behind Canterbury chemical spill

Hefty fine for company behind Canterbury chemical spill

A Canterbury company has been fined $120,000 for contaminating a Mt Somers waterway, killing hundreds of fish.
Massive dairy operation goes into receivership

Massive South Canterbury dairy operation goes into receivership

Van Leeuwen Dairy Group, the large-scale South Canterbury dairy operation on whose farms mycoplasma bovis was first detected in NZ, has gone into receivership.
MP lobbied to save schools’ path

Ilam MP lobbied to save shared path used by schools' pupils

An established path between three Christchurch primary schools that keeps children and cyclists off the road is at risk of not being retained after a redevelopment project.

Christchurch

The 116-year-old NG Building in the central city. Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon

Crown takes over Madras St site for stadium

The Crown has acquired the last remaining piece of land needed for Christchurch's new covered stadium.

Heritage awards standard higher than ever

Finalists named in Canterbury Heritage Awards, standard higher than ever

The finalists for the biennial Canterbury Heritage Awards have been whittled down after a protracted debate among the judges due to the quality of the contenders.
Mosque terrorist drops legal challenge

Mosque shooter abandons legal fight over conditions behind bars and 'terrorist' status

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The Christchurch mosque shooter has dropped his legal fight over his prison conditions.
Drama behind-the-scenes and on stage at theatre

The Court Theatre turns 50: New book tells of drama behind-the-scenes and on stage

The Court Theatre's 50th birthday celebrations kick off today with the launch of a new book that reveals there has been almost as much drama behind the scenes as on-stage at the Christchurch theatre.

National

MulletMan and his partner, Mim, of Christchurch, entertain the crowd during the opening of the...

Emotions high as big crowds entertained

Christchurch’s MulletMan and his partner, Mim, entertained a large crowd at the official opening of the Arrowtown Autumn Festival on Thursday.

Otago Uni graduation threats: Accused keeps name secret

Otago Uni graduation threats: Accused keeps name secret

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Police say a threat to attack Otago University graduation ceremonies with firearms and explosives in December was of a “magnitude surpassing the March 15 Christchurch mosque massacres”.
Head Hunters/Mongols gang shooting: Police release image of suspect

Head Hunters/Mongols gang shooting: Police release image of suspect

Police are asking the public to help find a "dangerous" person believed to be involved in the Head Hunters/Mongols gang shooting in central Auckland last week.
Man jailed for rape after removing condom without consent

Man jailed for rape after removing condom without consent

A man has been sent to prison in what's believed to be the first conviction for rape after he removed a condom during sex without the woman's consent.

Districts

Hefty fine for company behind Canterbury chemical spill

A Canterbury company has been fined $120,000 for contaminating a Mt Somers waterway, killing hundreds of fish.

Paraglider above weight range before fatal crash

Paraglider above weight range before fatal crash at Canterbury skifield

A paraglider pilot was found to be above the weight range in an investigation into his death after a crash at a Canterbury skifield.
Massive dairy operation goes into receivership

Massive South Canterbury dairy operation goes into receivership

Van Leeuwen Dairy Group, the large-scale South Canterbury dairy operation on whose farms mycoplasma bovis was first detected in NZ, has gone into receivership.
Methven builder grows magic mullet for good cause

Methven builder growing magic mullet for good cause

Methven builder and Mid Canterbury halfback Tyler Blackburn has been copping a bit of flak over his blond mullet - but it’s for a good cause.

Sport

Hornby Panthers captain Sincere Harraway has scored a hat-trick in the opening round rounds on...

Busy weekend of top club fixtures on the way

Reporter Chris Barclay looks at the line up of club sport match-ups coming up this weekend in Christchurch.

SailGP: Experts working to keep dolphins safe

SailGP: Experts working to avoid 'potentially fatal' crash with Hector's dolphin

Moves are being made to keep Hector's dolphins safe from potentially "catastrophic" collisions during the high-speed SailGP event on Lyttelton Harbour next year.
Winning greyhound tested positive for meth

Winning greyhound tested positive for meth after race at Addington

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A greyhound trainer has been disqualified for four months and fined after methamphetamine was found in one of her dogs after a meeting at Addington Raceway in Christchurch last year.
Young rugby player back training after savage blow

'It’s been a pretty tough road for him': Rugby player returns to training after savage attack

A talented young rugby player who was knocked unconscious by a Mongrel Mob member in central Christchurch earlier this year has made a tentative return to training.

Life & Style

Drama behind-the-scenes and on stage at theatre

The Court Theatre's 50th birthday celebrations kick off today with the launch of a new book that reveals there has been almost as much drama behind the scenes as on-stage at the Christchurch theatre.

Ross' big break

Ross' big break: No ocean waves? No problem

South Island surfers will soon be able to catch a wave 100km from the closest ocean break.
Barnes joins Finn in heartwarming tribute to NZ

Jimmy Barnes joins Neil Finn in tribute to NZ

Together at last thanks to the transtasman bubble, musicians and longtime friends Neil Finn and Jimmy Barnes, along with their families, graced social media with a heartwarming tribute to Aotearoa.
Couple's special moment captured

'Uniquely special': Secluded proposal captured by passing photographer

A Christchurch couple's special moment has been unknowingly captured by a passing photographer.

World

Canada temporarily bars flights from India, Pakistan

Canada's government will temporarily bar passenger flights from India and Pakistan for 30 days as part of stricter measures to combat the spread of the coronavirus.

Nations deepen climate goals at Earth Day summit

Nations deepen climate goals at Earth Day summit

The US and other nations have increased their targets for slashing greenhouse gas emissions at a global climate summit hosted by President Joe Biden.
Australian govt tears up Belt and Road deal

Australian Govt tears up Belt and Road deal with China

Australia's foreign minister has defended her decision to tear up Victoria's Belt and Road agreement with China, saying she doesn't expect retaliation from Beijing.
Covid second wave 'like a storm': Indian PM

Covid second wave 'like a storm': Indian PM

Authorities said hospitals in the Indian capital of Delhi would start running out of medical oxygen by Wednesday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the country faced a coronavirus "storm"...

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