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World champs beckon for bagpiper

Ashburton's Harrison Doak was about eight when he started learning to play the bagpipes with his grandfather, the late Peter Doak, and at the time he said it felt like a chore.
No-one in wheelhouse when trawler hit rocks

A fishing boat smashed into rocks off Banks Peninsula after sharply turning towards the shore while its wheelhouse was empty.

21,443 red light runners

'Fines woefully inadequate': 21,443 red light runners at Christchurch intersections

21,443: That’s how many red light runners were detected at five Christchurch intersections during 2024.
Ex-top cop plays key role in huts dispute

Former top cop plays key role in Canterbury huts dispute

A former high-profile police officer is playing a key role in negotiations between Greenpark Huts bach owners and Ngāi Tahu.
Selwyn mayor defends double-digit rates rises

Selwyn mayor defends double-digit rates rises

Selwyn Mayor Sam Broughton has compared rates capping to putting a lid on a pot of boiling water.

Christchurch

Satisfaction with council services on the rise

Christchurch City Council's annual residents' survey has found an increasing number of people are "satisfied" with the services it provides.

Nappy-wearing offender sentenced

Nappy-wearing offender sentenced in Christchurch

A man who created fake social media accounts so he could contact young mothers went on to make disturbing comments about their children and posted images of himself dressed as a baby in soiled nappies.
ECan under pressure to raise bus fares

ECan under pressure to raise bus fares

Environment Canterbury continues to push back against the Government's pressure to increase bus fares.
Bike racks on buses to get daytime reprieve

Bike racks on buses to get daytime reprieve

The ban on Canterbury buses using bus bike racks could soon be at an end - at least during the daytime.

National

Wairarapa organic gardeners Josje Neerincx and Frank van Steensel say having Maremma sheepdogs on...

Meet the Italian dogs guarding livestock from predators

A large Italian dog breed used to guard livestock from predators including wolves is increasingly being used by New Zealand farmers to help protect their animals.

Well-known musician sentenced for assaulting ex-partner

Well-known musician sentenced for assaulting ex-partner

A well-known musician found guilty of domestic violence charges has been sentenced to 80 hours of community service.
Cosmetic and skincare business liquidated

Cosmetic and skincare business liquidated

The liquidation of Kester Black Ltd - the New Zealand business of the cosmetic and skincare brand started by Wānaka woman Anna Ross - has been completed.
Concerns new drug-driving test could detect prescription medication

Concerns new drug-driving test could detect prescription medication

Concerns have been raised that people using ADHD medication could be caught out by new police roadside drug testing.

Districts

Burst water pipe floods Rangiora’s High St

Shoppers on Rangiora’s High St had to quickly find high ground as a torrent of brown water swept along the street on Tuesday.

Special events planned to honour war heroes

Special events planned to honour war heroes

Hurunui soldiers who served in both world wars will be commemorated on Anzac Day at two historic events in the district.
Cycleway to be built in stages

Kaiapoi to Woodend cycleway to be built in stages

A promised Canterbury cycleway from Kaiapoi to Woodend could be built in stages after it failed to get Government funding.
Driver, passenger lucky to escape crash without serious injuries

Driver, passenger lucky to escape crash without serious injuries

The driver and passenger of a car that hit a stock truck while overtaking it in Canterbury on Thursday were lucky not to be seriously injured, say firefighters.

Sport

Young boxers ready to make their mark

The boxing season starts this weekend with the South Island Novice Championship at Woolston Boxing Club.

'Pretty special': All Whites book place at World Cup

'Pretty special': All Whites book place at World Cup

The victory means that New Zealand will be attending the FIFA World Cup for the third time, the first since 2010 when the side drew all three of their pool matches.
Highlanders slip backwards with loss to Reds

Highlanders slip backwards with loss to Reds

There were again no home comforts for the Highlanders as they slipped to a 29-23 loss to the Reds at Forsyth Barr Stadium this afternoon.
Title race, relegation battle set for dramatic end

Title race, relegation battle set for dramatic end

All is to play for at the top and bottom of the two-day Metro cricket competition table with one round of matches to play.

Life & Style

How much more expensive is it to be single?

Being single can be more expensive - but have you ever wondered how much more it costs to live life alone?

Breaking Plates - The Musical returns

Breaking Plates - The Musical: A cultural triumph coming back to Christchurch

After a triumphant debut in 2023, Breaking Plates - The Musical is returning to Christchurch’s Isaac Theatre Royal from March 20-23.
Threat of job cuts at Shortland Street

Threat of job cuts looming over staff at TVNZ's Shortland Street

TVNZ says consultation is under way with some Shortland Street staff about possible job cuts, as the production company behind the soap adjusts to making fewer episodes.
Jacinda Ardern's new book due out in September

Christchurch illustrator hopes Jacinda Ardern's new book 'brings joy to parents'

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Dame Jacinda Ardern has written her first children's book - Mum's Busy Work.

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