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Taking your best mate on the coffee, shopping run

Christchurch has one of the highest rates of dog ownership in the country, with an estimated 45,000 registered canines. Reporter Geoff Sloan looks at the growing trend of owners taking their four-legged companions on retail runs.

Twizel rowing facility upgrade could boost disaster response

Twizel rowing facility upgrade could boost disaster response

Growing demand for Meridian’s rowing facilities in Twizel has prompted plans for a building makeover that would help the town’s emergency response.
Abandoned hall makes way for student village

Abandoned hall makes way for 450-bed student village

The demolition of one of Christchurch’s most notorious abandoned landmarks is well under way.
Lab error leads to woman getting major surgery, chemo

Lab error leads to woman getting major surgery, chemo

A woman underwent chemotherapy and surgery after a biopsy was wrongly diagnosed as cancer.

Christchurch

A concept design of the proposed artistic lighting on the Moncks Bay balustrade of the Coastal...

Petition wars: Pathway lights issue reignited

Another petition has been set up concerning the contentious Coastal Pathway lighting issue - this time in favour of them.

Rush for free bikes as cost of living bites

Rush for free bikes as cost of living bites

Demand for free bikes has hit a record high, with one Christchurch community workshop giving away 170 bikes so far this year as more people look to cut transport costs.
120yo redwood felled after a decade of decline

Landmark 120-year-old redwood felled after a decade of decline

A towering 120-year-old redwood tree which has welcomed generations of pupils to Heaton Normal Intermediate in Christchurch has been cut down.
Gang members convicted in drug bust

Police take down Christchurch gang members

"Every member of the Christchurch chapter of the Comancheros Motorcycle Club" has now been convicted following a major investigation into multi-million-dollar drug trafficking operation, police say.

National

Police staff under investigation

More than 30 police staff are being investigated over allegations of sexual misconduct, newly released figures show.

Feral goats targeted along SH8

Feral goats targeted along SH8

If you thought road closures would get on your goat, it is likely that hitting a goat and damaging your car would be far worse.
Lab error leads to woman getting major surgery, chemo

Lab error leads to woman getting major surgery, chemo

A woman underwent chemotherapy and surgery after a biopsy was wrongly diagnosed as cancer.
Consulate issues black ice warning

Chinese Consulate issues black ice warning for South Island roads

The death of a Hong Kong resident on the Crown Range this week has prompted a warning from the Chinese Consulate about black ice on NZ roads.

Districts

The Meridian rowing complex has been described as an “ideal location” for emergency management....

Twizel rowing facility upgrade could boost disaster response

Growing demand for Meridian’s rowing facilities in Twizel has prompted plans for a building makeover that would help the town’s emergency response.

Kaiapoi vets win top award

Kaiapoi vets win top award

Long-serving Kaiapoi veterinarians, Barbara and Murray Pringle, have been awarded the top business award at the annual New Zealand Veterinary Association awards.
Chch's debt still hampering Selwyn amalgamation discussion

Chch's debt still hampering Selwyn amalgamation discussion

A greater Christchurch merger remains on the table, despite concerns over the city's debt, Selwyn Mayor Lydia Gliddon says.
Rates loophole costing millions

Rates loophole costing millions

Selwyn Mayor Lydia Gliddon wants a law change which could boost the district council’s coffers by up to $6.37 million.

Sport

Spain claim World Cup glory

Spain climbed again to the summit of world football this morning when substitute Ferran Torres struck in the 106th minute to take the World Cup from holders Argentina.

Ryan Fox victorious in British Open

Ryan Fox victorious in British Open

Ryan Fox stayed ice cool at the end of four long and hot days at Royal Birkdale to sink a birdie putt on the 18th and win the 154th British Open by a single stroke.
All Blacks beat Ireland 40-21 to defend Eden Park streak

All Blacks beat Ireland 40-21 to defend Eden Park streak

The All Blacks have beaten Ireland 40-21 to extend their unbeaten streak at Eden Park to 53 tests.
Flatmates battle for spot in final

Flatmates battle for spot in final and chance to play in new stadium

Marist Albion’s preliminary final clash with University of Canterbury on Saturday does not need any more spice, but for players on both teams the clash is bleeding into their personal lives.

Christchurch has one of the highest rates of dog ownership in the country, with an estimated 45,000 registered canines. Reporter Geoff Sloan looks at the growing trend of owners taking their four-legged companions on retail runs.

Goldie portrait up for auction after more than 100 years missing

Goldie portrait up for auction after more than 100 years missing

A Goldie portrait that vanished from public view for more than a century is expected to fetch about $420,000 when it goes on sale this weekend in Christchurch.
Long delays in diagnosing painful condition - UC report

Long delays in diagnosing painful condition - UC report

Canterbury University researchers have found a lack of awareness about endometriosis can lead to a delay in diagnosing the condition of more than a decade.
Dame Jools of the Topp Twins dies

Dame Jools of the Topp Twins dies

Dame Jools Topp has died after a battle with breast cancer. As one half of the Topp Twins with sister Lynda, she brought joy to generations of Kiwis.

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