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The Alzheimers NZ report released last night estimates the number of people with dementia over...

Strokes missed: Findings show hospital failed sick woman

A 33-year-old woman suffered two strokes while in hospital, and no one noticed. Canterbury District Health Board has been found in breach for failing to provide the woman with adequate care, a decision released today found.

Strong winds, cold nights on way for South

Strong winds expected to buffet the South today will be followed by chilly conditions as a front makes its way up the country.

Poignant memorial to March 15

Rebecca Parnham and artist Simone Johnstone in front of the Unity sign.

Poignant memorial to March 15

Rebecca Parnham spent three days handwashing flower wrappers left outside Al Noor Mosque and the Botanic Gardens after the March 15 terrorist attacks.

Insurance battle costly for Maddie

Maddie and Sarah Collins have been fighting since Maddie was first diagnosed with a kidney...

Insurance battle costly for Maddie

Thousands of dollars raised for Maddie Collins have been lost in a battle with an insurance company.

Bid to stop parking on village green

Concerns have been raised about vehicles parking on the Cashmere Village Green and damaging the grass.

Library pod a link with nature

A "green connection pod" surrounded by plants has been set up in the Christchurch library, Tūranga, to encourage people in the inner city to connect with nature and each other.

Serious injuries after car crashes into pole

Serious injuries after car crashes into pole

A person had to be cut free from a car after it crashed into a power pole in Casebrook.

Dying athlete has four months to organise a wedding and a funeral

Brittnea Chambers and her partner are trying to make the most of her final days. Photo: NZME

Dying athlete has four months to organise a wedding and a funeral

When Brittnea Chamber's accepted her partner's proposal to marry him she had six months to plan for a wedding and a funeral.

History comes alive at Akaroa's FrenchFest

One of the main attractions at FrenchFest will be The Landing, a theatrical re enactment that...

History comes alive at Akaroa's FrenchFest

Akaroa event co-ordinator Jane Scribner previews one of the town’s biggest celebrations, FrenchFest, which will run from October 11-13

Truck driver recovers after fire

A driver is recovering after being rushed to hospital when his truck caught fire last week.

Men appear in court over Mongrel Mob stabbing

The scene at the Wainui St, Riccarton where a Mongrel Mob member was stabbed. Photo: Geoff Sloan.

Men appear in court over Mongrel Mob stabbing

The main Christchurch District Court room was closed to the public as two men appeared on charges relating to the stabbing of a Mongrel Mob member.

Homicide inquiry after man dies in Christchurch

A homicide investigation has been launched after a man involved in an altercation died in Christchurch.

New cemetery, sports park planned for council land

An aerial map of the city council land that could be turned into a cemetery and sports park.

New cemetery, sports park planned for council land

Most of the city's cemeteries are at capacity, so the city council is looking at creating a new one.

Christchurch man charged with assaulting baby

A Christchurch man has been charged with the alleged assault of a 10-week old baby.

Council to borrow $10m for social housing upgrades

The city council will borrow $10 million so it can fast-track work on making its social housing units warmer and drier.

Baby in Canterbury has measles

An infant in Canterbury has measles. health officials have confirmed.

Power outage affects east Christchurch

More than 1500 homes in east Christchurch were without power on Friday afternoon.

More mental health support for terror victims

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced further mental health support for people affected by the Christchurch terror attacks.

Opinion: Bridges has a lot to learn

Opinion: Bridges has a lot to learn

Simon Bridges has been riding a big wave this week during his relatively short time as leader of the National Party – Labour’s alleged sex assault debacle.

Arrest after man allegedly threatened person with tomahawk

A man has been arrested in the central city after allegedly threatening a person with a tomahawk.

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