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Richie McCaw statue may be built this year

A planned statue of Crusaders and All Blacks legend Richie McCaw may finally be built in his hometown this year.
New Brighton hot pools to close for two months

A popular hot pool complex in Christchurch will be closed for about two months from February 17.

One dead after crash near Temuka

One dead after crash near Temuka

One person has died after a two-vehicle crash north of Temuka this afternoon.
Mum of four endured 'years of abuse'

Mum-of-four endured 'years of abuse' before murder-suicide

The death of a woman who moved to Christchurch in a failed bid to get away from her abusive partner is a "tragic example" of NZ's intimate partner violence epidemic, a Coroner says.
Stolen Ballantynes plaques to be replaced

Stolen Ballantynes plaques to be replaced

Some of the plaques commemorating one of Christchurch’s worst tragedies - the 1947 Ballantynes fire - that were stolen from a Bromley cemetery over the weekend will be replaced.

Christchurch

About 20 assaults around mall in six months

About 20 assaults have been reported around a Christchurch shopping mall over the past six months with a violent pack of teenage girls allegedly terrorising "vulnerable kids".

Man arrested after dog attack

Man arrested after Rolleston dog attack

A man has been arrested in Rolleston after a distressing incident in which a dog was violently attacked.
Lawyer to run for Heathcote city council seat

Lawyer to run for Heathcote city council seat

Sumner lawyer Ian Kearney is making a bid for a seat at the Christchurch City Council table in the October local body elections.
Last chance to see rare Atlas comet

Last chance to see rare Atlas comet over Canterbury

A once-in-a-lifetime comet may still be spotted over New Zealand for just a few more days this week.

National

Jacinda Ardern speaking at the Massachusetts Conference For Women in Boston. Photo: Getty Images

Release date set for Ardern's tell-all memoir

Former PM Jacinda Ardern's "deeply personal memoir" will be released in early June - and promises to provide all the details behind her decision to step down from the role in 2023.

The Body Shop NZ goes into voluntary administration

The Body Shop NZ goes into voluntary administration

Beauty brand The Body Shop's New Zealand business has appointed voluntary administrators.
$10 cup of coffee on the way?

Could a cup of coffee soon cost $10?

The cost of coffee is likely to keep rising in NZ. So at what price would you stop buying a cafe coffee?
NZ media company set to cut 38 jobs

NZ media company set to cut 38 jobs

NZ Herald owner NZME plans to cut 38 jobs as it reorganises its news operations.

Districts

John and Wendy Hillary are giving Prebbleton’s oldest home a modern upgrade. PHOTO: DANIEL ALVEY

Heritage building turned into dream home

Prebbleton’s oldest home is getting a new lease on life as its owners John and Wendy Hillary pour their life savings into rebuilding it into a modern classic.

Russian oligarch buys old council building

Russian businessman buys old Canterbury council building for $2.3m

A Russian oligarch is the new owner of the former Ashburton District Council building.
Get on your bike for a good cause

Get on your bike for a good cause

Adventure and fun await Canterbury cyclist David Keeley as he prepares for the 21st Central South Island Charity Bike Ride.
Man arrested after dog attack

Man arrested after Rolleston dog attack

A man has been arrested in Rolleston after a distressing incident in which a dog was violently attacked.

Sport

The Richie McCaw statue fundraising sign in Kurow. Photo: Facebook/Gemma McCaw via RNZ

Richie McCaw statue may be built this year

A planned statue of Crusaders and All Blacks legend Richie McCaw may finally be built in his hometown this year.

Win drought comes to an end

Alpine skier's World Cup win drought comes to an end in Italy

South Island alpine skier Alice Robinson has secured her first FIS Ski World Cup win in four years, taking her to the top of the giant slalom rankings.
Family teams up for Coast to Coast

Inspiring family team-up for Coast to Coast race

Christchurch 15-year-old Lewis Blay will take on next month's Kathmandu Coast to Coast race with three generations of his family on the team.
SailGP disaster averted by late victory from Black Foils

SailGP disaster averted by late victory from Black Foils

Hometown favourites New Zealand have salvaged themselves from a dire predicament on the opening day of SailGP Auckland, winning the fourth and final race to stay alive in the seven-race programme this weekend.

Life & Style

Fifteen complete ensembles are on display alongside more than 550 pieces of jewellery. Photo: RNZ

Celebrating the queen of punk fashion

The retrospective exhibition at Te Papa celebrates the work of punk pioneer Vivienne Westwood.

Brad Pitt to film in Queenstown?

Brad Pitt to film in Queenstown?

Filming of a blockbuster American movie, Heart of the Beast, allegedly starring Hollywood mega-star Brad Pitt, starts in Queenstown in March.
Jay and Dozer make the perfect pair

'I knew he was the one instantly': Jay and Dozer make the perfect pair

Adopting 9-year-old Dozer from the Christchurch animal shelter was one of the best things to ever happen to Jay Lowe.
Sylvester fighting 'tsunami of superfast' fashion

Sylvester fighting 'tsunami of superfast' fashion

Kate Sylvester's self-titled label is closing after "30 fabulous years", but her fight against fast fashion is only ramping up, and both have been recognised in the New Year Honours list.

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