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Patronage a ‘new adventure’

The Waitaki Whitestone Geopark has a new patron.
Pharmacist hangs up lab coat after three decades

It is the end of an era for Christchurch pharmacy owner Warwick Kerr after 30 years of dispensing vital medicines and vaccines in the community.
Security guard stood down after street party

A security guard has been stood down from work after allegations he assaulted patrons at a Christchurch street party gone wrong.

Christchurch hospital technology a world first

Christchurch hospital technology a world first

A world-first mass spectrometer will improve testing services for people throughout Aotearoa.
Trump's tariffs take effect

Trump's tariffs take effect

US customs agents have started collecting President Donald Trump's unilateral 10% tariff on all imports from many countries, with higher levies on goods from 57 larger trading partners to start next week.
Person dies in Ashburton house fire

Person dies in Ashburton house fire

A person has died following a house fire in Ashburton.

Christchurch

Convicted sex offender Matthew Kelly was recalled to prison just four months after being released...

Sex offender recalled to prison

A Christchurch sex offender who raped a teenager in a park and paid another woman to video herself abusing an infant has been recalled to prison after watching music videos featuring children and conspiring with another sexual predator.

CBHS headmaster claims he was victim of bullying

Christchurch Boys' High headmaster claims he was victim of bullying

A Christchurch school headmaster has wiped tears from his eyes and claimed he was the victim of bullying while giving evidence at an Employment Relations Authority hearing.
Poll: Does Chch need congestion charges?

Poll: Does Christchurch need congestion charges?

Would you support the introduction of congestion charges during rush hour on busy roads in Christchurch?
Tsunami siren test marks end of daylight saving

Tsunami siren test marks end of daylight saving

Christchurch coastal residents are being warned to expect a tsunami siren test on Sunday.

National

Granny flat policy welcomed

A group representing property investors hopes the government's new granny flat policy will provide a much needed-boost to NZ's housing supply.

Trump's tariffs take effect

Trump's tariffs take effect

US customs agents have started collecting President Donald Trump's unilateral 10% tariff on all imports from many countries, with higher levies on goods from 57 larger trading partners to start next week.
Christchurch hospital technology a world first

Christchurch hospital technology a world first

A world-first mass spectrometer will improve testing services for people throughout Aotearoa.
Couple out of pocket as builder three years over schedule

Couple out of pocket as builder three years over schedule

A builder who ran three years behind schedule while building a couple's home charged them an additional $72,000 for "labour and materials", and then left contractors to complete the job.

Districts

The day a strange metal sphere fell from space

Exactly 53 years ago, a ball of fire with a long tail was seen falling from the sky in Canterbury. Soon after it appeared a strange metal sphere was found in a field near Ashburton.

Patronage a ‘new adventure’

Patronage a ‘new adventure’

The Waitaki Whitestone Geopark has a new patron.
Person dies in Ashburton house fire

Person dies in Ashburton house fire

A person has died following a house fire in Ashburton.
Councillor resigns in protest over cricket ground

Canterbury councillor resigns due to 'grossly oversized cricket ground'

A Hurunui district councillor has resigned in protest over the development of a "grossly oversized cricket ground" in Amberley.

Sport

Defending national champion Ben Hunt (Skoda) took the lead midway through Saturday, as he eyes a...

Hunt takes lead in thrilling opening day of Otago Rally

Reigning national champion Ben Hunt holds a narrow 10.5 second lead after the opening day of the first event in the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship.

Dunedin premier rugby second round wrap-up

Dunedin premier rugby second round wrap-up

There was plenty of scoring action in the second round of the Dunedin division 1 club rugby competition today.
Call for dedicated pickleball courts

Canterbury club wants city council to help pay for new pickleball courts

The Canterbury Pickleball Club has approached Christchurch City Council for funding to help build dedicated courts - and say they'll have to turn new members away without them.
Archery club to stay in domain

Christchurch Archery Club signs new lease to stay in domain

After battling the prospect of eviction from its long-term home in Rawhiti Domain, the Christchurch Archery Club has finally secured a new 33-year lease.

Life & Style

Lifetime by the waves for 'father of surf club'

Curiosity can sometimes lead to trouble - but for Christchurch surf club patron John Hughes it started a lifelong passion.

Drink spiking victim advocates for awareness of risks

Drink spiking victim advocates for awareness of risks

With drink spiking a continual problem, an Auckland writer is advocating to raise awareness and decrease victims' feelings of shame.
Elevating street art to new heights

12-storey mural elevates street art to new heights in Christchurch

It took over three weeks to create using 250 litres of paint and 200 spray cans - but it was worth the effort to bring NZ's tallest mural to life on the wall of a Christchurch hotel.
How much more expensive is it to be single?

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?

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