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Heartbreak as thieves target children's graves

An upset Christchurch mother has resorted to permanently attaching treasures to her children’s graves after several items were stolen - including three sacred pounamu pieces.
70 years of friendship for classmates and counting

As the saying goes - it takes a long time to grow an old friend. And for this group of ladies, friendship is everything.

Body found in search for missing Dunedin teen

Body found in search for missing Dunedin teen
Changing shape of Chch council in wake of scathing Ombudsman report

Changing shape of Chch council in wake of scathing Ombudsman report

Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier says the Christchurch City Council appears to be making good progress in response to his heavily critical assessment of it last year.
Ministry investigating uniform prices

Ministry of Education investigating school uniform prices

The Ministry of Education is investigating costs relating to uniforms to identify whether they could be reduced.

Christchurch

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Disgraced doctor has licence cancelled

A Canterbury doctor has had his licence to practice cancelled following his conviction on sex charges involving several male patients.

Second fleeing driver this week to crash after police pursuit

Second fleeing driver this week to crash after police pursuit

A young driver led police on a pursuit in Christchurch late last night before crashing their vehicle.
Woman escapes before car plunges into river

Woman escapes before car plunges into river

A motorist has managed to escape her vehicle just before it plunged into a Christchurch river on Friday morning.
Taxpayers foot $300,000 bill for two-day Royal visit

Taxpayers foot $300,000 bill for two-day Royal visit

Prince William’s two-day visit after the March 15 terror attacks cost taxpayers more than $300,000.

National

People wearing masks at the Bund in Shanghai. Photo: Reuters

Coronavirus: Health workers to meet China flights

Public health staff will start meeting flights from China tomorrow to look for signs of coronavirus among arriving passengers.

Body found in search for missing Dunedin teen

Body found in search for missing Dunedin teen
Quake off North Island breaks GeoNet record

Quake off North Island breaks GeoNet record

A magnitude 5.4 earthquake off the North Island coast last night has broken a GeoNet record for the most "felt reports" the agency has received.
Ministry investigating uniform prices

Ministry of Education investigating school uniform prices

The Ministry of Education is investigating costs relating to uniforms to identify whether they could be reduced.

Districts

One killed after tractor rolls in Waimate

One person has died after a tractor rolled at a property in Waimate this evening.

Jail for incest - but no sex offender treatment

Jail for incest - but no sex offender treatment

An man who impregnated his daughter will not undertake specialist sex-offender treatment while behind bars.
New facility opens just in time for nines tournament

New facility opens just in time for nines tournament

The Rolleston Rugby League Nines tournament kicks off on Saturday - with officials and players set to be the first to use the brand new $1.4 million changing rooms at Foster Park.
Salmon hatcheries closed on Upper Rakaia River

Salmon hatcheries closed on Upper Rakaia River

The North Canterbury Fish and Game Council has closed its two salmon hatcheries in the Upper Rakaia River to protect the wild sea-run salmon fishery.

Sport

Kimiora Poi in action for New Zealand against South Africa. Photo: Getty

Ferns edge South Africa to reach final

Noeline Taurua is demanding the Silver Ferns embrace a ruthless edge to close out tomorrow's Netball Nations Cup final after watching her side grind past South Africa to maintain their unbeaten...

England well on top against South Africa

England well on top against South Africa

England scored 400 in their first innings then reduced sorry South Africa to 88 for six at the close of play on the second day of the fourth test at The Wanderers.
Federer triumphs in Aussie Open thriller

Federer triumphs in Aussie Open thriller

Until practically the final point on Rod Laver Arena last night it looked like lightning might strike twice.
India show class in win over Black Caps

India show class in win over Black Caps

The Black Caps batsmen must be wondering just what more they need to do to set a winning total at Eden Park.

Life & Style

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Air NZ looking for new pilots in Chch

Air New Zealand is looking for new pilots to man its turboprop fleet of planes in Christchurch.

Music playlist for your dog

Music playlist for your dog

A new feature by music streaming service Spotify, generates the perfect playlist for you to enjoy - with your pet.
Christchurch's Hotel Montreal: A romantic retreat in the Garden City

Christchurch's Hotel Montreal: A romantic retreat in the Garden City

Fancy a romantic night away but don't want to travel too far?
Breakfast host Hayley Holt pregnant

Breakfast host Hayley Holt pregnant

Breakfast host Hayley Holt has today announced she is pregnant with her first child.

World

Virus spread 'accelerating', China warns

Four coronavirus cases confirmed in Australia

Four coronavirus cases confirmed in Australia

Four coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Australia as authorities around the world scramble to stop the deadly illness from spreading further.
Lunar New Year subdued as virus spreads

Lunar New Year subdued as virus spreads

A new coronavirus that has killed 26 people in China has been confirmed in Europe for the first time, as Chinese efforts to halt the spread continue.
'Darkest summer' as NSW fire toll climbs

'Darkest summer' as NSW fire toll climbs

The death toll from New South Wales' unprecedented bushfire season has climbed to 25 after the body of a 59-year-old man was found in a home on the state's South Coast.