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Watch: Rangi Ruru dancers blow crowd away with Sandstorm

A Rangi Ruru Girls' School dance group raised the roof at the Christchurch Town Hall with their performance to Darude's Sandstorm.
Tough kids battle it out

Sport Canterbury’s ‘Tough Kid’ challenge at South New Brighton Domain attracted about 4000 school pupils.

Son of top police officer avoids conviction

Son of top police officer avoids conviction

The son of a former top South Island police officer has avoided a conviction after he was caught driving at 162km/h near Ranfurly.
Fields to lead new charter school

Chisnallwood Intermediate prinicpal to lead new charter school

Outgoing Chisnallwood Intermediate principal Justin Fields will head up one of Christchurch's new charter schools.
Road changes could slow emergency services

Fears Christchurch Hospital road changes could slow emergency services

Christchurch City Council will today decide if it will make changes to the roads outside the hospital, which could slow access for emergency services but increase available parking.

Christchurch

Dangerous overtaking manoeuvre caught on camera

A motorist's dashcam video of a car passing a slow-moving campervan on the left-hand shoulder of busy South Island highway has caused a stir on a Christchurch social media page.

Police need your help to find alleged car thieves

Police need your help to find alleged car thieves

Police are appealing for information about a group of Christchurch youths who went on an alleged car-stealing spree early on Monday morning.
Casino facing money-laundering allegations

Christchurch Casino facing court action over money-laundering allegations

Christchurch Casino is facing court action after accusations it breached anti-money-laundering and terrorism financing rules.
'Significant traffic impacts' expected during cycleway construction

'Significant traffic impacts' expected during cycleway construction

Motorists in Christchurch are being warned to expect "significant traffic" delays when construction on the next section of the Nor’West Arc cycleway starts in January.

National

Photo: ODT files

Son of top police officer avoids conviction

The son of a former top South Island police officer has avoided a conviction after he was caught driving at 162km/h near Ranfurly.

Greyhound racing to be banned in NZ

Greyhound racing to be banned in NZ

The government will end greyhound racing in New Zealand, Racing Minister Winston Peters has announced.
One dead after West Coast crash

One dead after West Coast crash

One person has died after a serious crash on the South Island’s West Coast.
NZ pilot rescues couple after spotting SOS

NZ pilot rescues couple after spotting SOS

A Kiwi pilot who rescued a couple in Queensland near crocodile infested water after spotting a giant SOS sign from the air says it was an emotional day.

Districts

An artist's impression of the proposed flyride for Conical Hill, Hanmer Springs. Image: Supplied...

Hanmer flyride finally gets green light

The proposed Hanmer Springs flyride has been given the go-ahead by the Environment Court.

Where is your favourite tree?

Where is your favourite tree?

A giant redwood has been nominated for Waimakariri’s Tree of the Year competition.
Is Hanmer Springs the next boom town for retirees?

Is Hanmer Springs the next boom town for retirees?

Hanmer Springs is growing as more people choose to retire in the alpine village.
Dementia patient bullied at rest home

'Culture of disrespect': Multiple caregivers bullied rest home dementia patient

A hidden camera in an Oamaru rest-home recorded multiple caregivers acting abusively towards a man in his 80s with dementia while he was attempting to use the toilet.

Sport

Duo chasing short-course success at world champs

Two swimmers from Canterbury will make their world championships debuts in Hungary this week.

Drone video shows stadium progress

Drone video shows progress on stadium

The construction of the roof at Christchurch's new central city stadium has passed the halfway mark.
Parker to fight for world title

Parker to fight for world title

Almost a decade since he was dethroned, Joseph Parker will again fight for his crown.
Strong field ready for War of the Wings opener

Strong field ready for War of the Wings opener

The Ellesmere Motor Racing Club will host the opening round of the Hydraulink War of the Wings Sprintcar series on Saturday.

Life & Style

Executive Judge Stephen O’Driscoll minds the potatoes at the Salvation Army Christmas lunch....

Judges dish up a festive feast

Judges traded their robes for aprons in Christchurch to deliver holiday cheer instead of verdicts.

Why is the cost of a Christmas tree rising?

Why is the cost of a Christmas tree rising?

It is still possible to get a cheaper Christmas tree, but they will be lower quality, says Andrew McAllister from the Needle Fresh Christmas Tree farm in Christchurch.
35-room mansion on the market

35-room mansion on the market

A 35-room limestone mansion in the Waitaki Valley is officially on the market again.
Air NZ passenger describes 'rapid descent'

'Rapid descent': Passenger describes moment Air NZ flight encountered problem

A passenger onboard an Air New Zealand flight to Sydney that experienced engine trouble says the plane made a rapid descent.