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ChristchurchAugust 20

Fraudulent QR codes used in Christchurch parking meter scam

Cyber security incidents are becoming more complex, according to the National Cyber Security Centre's second-quarter report.
    Fraudulent QR codes used in Christchurch parking meter scam
    Fraudulent QR codes used in Christchurch parking meter scam
    LeagueAugust 20

    Drought-breaking title triumph just the beginning for up-and-coming coach

    Jarrod Race has coached a premier rugby league side for just one season, but he has already ended a historic title drought and claimed the Pat Smith Trophy – Canterbury rugby league’s premier prize.
    Sam Coughlan
    Drought-breaking title triumph just the beginning for up-and-coming coach
    Drought-breaking title triumph just the beginning for up-and-coming coach
    RugbyAugust 20

    St Andrew’s College v Southland BHS: National champs qualification on the line

    Christchurch’s St Andrew’s College will be chasing history when they host Southland Boys’ High in the South Island final on Saturday.
    Sam Coughlan
    St Andrew’s College v Southland BHS: National champs qualification on the line
    St Andrew’s College v Southland BHS: National champs qualification on the line
    ChristchurchAugust 20

    Community dives in to raise $18k and save their school pool

    A Banks Peninsula community has stepped up to raise the money needed to make crucial repairs to its currently unusable school pool.
    Kees Chalmers
    Community dives in to raise $18k and save their school pool
    Community dives in to raise $18k and save their school pool
    ChristchurchAugust 20

    Become the City2Surf key sponsor

    Canterbury’s iconic fun run – the City2Surf – is seeking a principal naming sponsor for next year’s event.
    Become the City2Surf key sponsor
    Become the City2Surf key sponsor
    ChristchurchAugust 19

    Investigation into Black Cat grounding released; crew 'not confident' operating pump

    Forty-one people were at risk of "significant harm" when a Canterbury tourist boat struck a submerged object near Akaroa and started flooding.
    Investigation into Black Cat grounding released; crew 'not confident' operating pump
    Investigation into Black Cat grounding released; crew 'not confident' operating pump
    RugbyAugust 19

    ‘A bit too much politics’: Coaching exodus at Sumner

    Sumner will start next season with a new-look coaching team across its senior grades after nine coaches and managers stepped down.
    Kees Chalmers
    ‘A bit too much politics’: Coaching exodus at Sumner
    ‘A bit too much politics’: Coaching exodus at Sumner
    ChristchurchAugust 19

    Police search for man linked to theft of memorial plaques

    A photo has been released of a man police want to speak to in relation to the theft of several precious brass earthquake memorial plaques in central Christchurch.
    Police search for man linked to theft of memorial plaques
    Police search for man linked to theft of memorial plaques
    ChristchurchAugust 19

    Horse-riding cop ignores neigh-sayers to 'bring smile to a few faces'

    A police officer who rode a horse named Kitty to work at the Christchurch Central Police Station wanted to "tick off a bucket-list goal", but had no idea how much attention it would attract.
    Horse-riding cop ignores neigh-sayers to 'bring smile to a few faces'
    Horse-riding cop ignores neigh-sayers to 'bring smile to a few faces'
    ChristchurchAugust 19

    US Air Force C-17 turns back to Christchurch due to ‘potential hazard’

    A US Air Force flight to Antarctica was forced to turn back to Christchurch Airport after being warned about “potentially hazardous” Russian “space activity”.
    US Air Force C-17 turns back to Christchurch due to ‘potential hazard’
    US Air Force C-17 turns back to Christchurch due to ‘potential hazard’
    ChristchurchAugust 18

    Search for victim of central city assault

    Police investigating a reported assault in central Christchurch earlier this month are calling on the public to help them “identify and locate the victim”.
    Search for victim of central city assault
    Search for victim of central city assault
    ChristchurchAugust 18

    Some parks could be closed during periods of extreme fire risk: Civil Defence

    People in Bottle Lake Forest Park or Godley Head may have trouble escaping a fire, and Christchurch City Council should consider blocking access to some public parks during periods of extreme risk, a meeting has heard.
    Rachel Graham of RNZ
    Some parks could be closed during periods of extreme fire risk: Civil Defence
    Some parks could be closed during periods of extreme fire risk: Civil Defence
    ChristchurchAugust 18

    Parents who took on Kmart inspire others to pursue claims over asbestos-laced sand

    A Christchurch couple's win at the Disputes Tribunal after their twins played with asbestos-laced play sand has given other parents confidence about their own claims.
    Lucy Xia of RNZ
    Parents who took on Kmart inspire others to pursue claims over asbestos-laced sand
    Parents who took on Kmart inspire others to pursue claims over asbestos-laced sand