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Oamaru bid for landmark status ‘progressing well’

A bid to give the Oamaru historic town centre and its harbour National Historic Landmark status — in the same league as the Treaty of Waitangi Grounds — is "progressing well".
Pharmacist hangs up his lab coat

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.

Clocks change tonight

Clocks change tonight

Time flies, but some unlucky people may also find themselves airborne after falling from ladders or chairs while trying to adjust their wall clocks to daylight saving time this weekend.
Man pleads guilty to murdering his mother

Blenheim cleaner pleads guilty to murdering his mother

The man accused of murdering his mother in her Blenheim home last November has admitted he did it.
Second death after crash down bank

Second death after crash down bank

A second person has died after a vehicle crashed down a bank in Christchurch earlier this week.

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

Matthew Hodder went by the names "Matty Thunder” and “DIY Dave” during his time as an exotic...

Cocaine stripper shipped back to Melbourne

An Australian stripper who came to Dunedin to retrieve $27m of cocaine has been sent home.

Mental health nurse was intimate with patient

Mental health nurse out of a job after sexual relationship with patient

A mental health nurse’s almost half-century career ended when he was found to have been sexually intimate with a patient in his care.
Confusion over US tariff announcement

US tariff: 'We don't really quite understand why it should be 20%'

US President Donald Trump's tariff announcement is a response to what he claims is a 20% tariff on US goods from NZ.
Trump adds 10% tariff to NZ goods

'It will have an impact on exports': Trump adds 10% tariff to NZ goods

NZ will now see hundreds of millions of dollars in tariffs added to goods sent to the US after President Donald Trump imposed a base of 10% on all exports.

Districts

Councillor resigns in protest over cricket ground

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

The day a strange metal sphere fell from space

'Really bizarre': The day a strange metal sphere fell from space in Canterbury

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.
Report finds capsized boat hit whale

Report finds capsized boat hit whale

NZ's transport watchdog has found the boat that fatally capsized off the Kaikōura coast in 2022 did hit a whale. And the five people on board who died were trapped in the petrol-contaminated hull.
Hurunui council proposes 3.31% rates rise

Hurunui council proposes 3.31% rates rise

North Canterbury ratepayers can expect some of the lowest rate rises in the country.

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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