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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.
Aerospace centre puts business case to Government
Aerospace centre puts business case to Government
The National Aerospace Centre south of Christchurch, which has struggled to get customers, has sent its new business case to officials.
Person dies in Little River crash
Person dies in Little River crash
One person has died and another is in a critical condition following a crash near Christchurch.
Lifetime by the waves for 'father of surf club'
'Father of the surf club': A lifetime by the waves in Waimairi
Curiosity can sometimes lead to trouble - but for Christchurch surf club patron John Hughes it started a lifelong passion.
Pharmacist hangs up his lab coat
Pharmacist hangs up his lab coat after three decades of dispensing 'empathy and compassion'
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.
Eateries fold with $2.54m debt
Christchurch eateries fold with $2.54m debt
A Christchurch takeaway and restaurant business with sushi outlets under the Hachi Hachi brand has folded while owing staff holiday pay and a hefty tax bill.
Rape-accused could not recall meeting victim
'Girls do stupid stuff': Accused man cites jealousy in Christchurch rape trial
A man accused of abducting and raping a drunk stranger he followed home in Christchurch initially claimed he could not recall meeting the woman when probed by police.
Dahlia grower's 'labour of love'
Canterbury dahlia grower's pick-your-own patch brings families 'buckets of happiness'
If you ask Canterbury dahlia devotee Vanessa Robinson to pick her favourite flower variety - you might be surprised to hear her say 'Pooh'.
Police search properties as part of murder probe
Police search properties as part of murder probe
Police raided several properties in Christchurch on Friday morning as part of their ongoing investigation into the murder of Tyrone Munns.
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.
Police concerns dismissed by CBHS headmaster
CBHS headmaster dismissed police concerns about incident - former detective
A headmaster dismissed police concerns about an incident at a Christchurch high school, a former detective has told the Employment Relations Authority.
Sex offender recalled to prison
Sex offender recalled to prison after watching music videos featuring children
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.
Security guard stood down after street party
Security guard stood down after Chch street party cut short
A security guard has been stood down from work after allegations he assaulted patrons at a Christchurch street party gone wrong.
Fears of flooding as downpour hits
Fears of flooding as downpour hits
There are concerns about flooding as an "atmospheric river" brings heavy rain to parts of the South Island.
Company specialising in hydrogen fuel tech
Revenue set to double for Chch company specialising in hydrogen fuel tech
A Christchurch company leading the way in zero-emission transition technologies is about to build hydrogen fuel stations - firstly in Invercargill and then in its home city.
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.
Two people airlifted to hospital after crash
Two people airlifted to hospital after crash
Two people have been airlifted to Christchurch Hospital in a serious condition after a car crashed down a bank this morning.
Planned pedestrian crossing 'a bit of a joke'
Planned Deans Ave pedestrian crossing 'a bit of a joke'
A proposed pedestrian crossing to get people across a busy Christchurch road and into Hagley Park has become "a bit of a joke", after two community boards voted for different plans at a joint meeting.