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Federated Farmers votes in Canterbury man as president

South Canterbury farmer Colin Hurst has been voted in as Federated Farmers' new president, replacing Tasman dairy farmer Wayne Langford.
Crusaders baggage man still clocking up the miles

The walls of John Miles’ office at Rugby Park are adorned with 21 years of Crusaders history.

Safety concerns hang over Gloriavale

Safety concerns hang over Gloriavale

Safety concerns hang over Gloriavale Christian School, where more than 80 children continue to be taught as the board and Ministry of Education prepare to battle over its future in court.
Gym founder, former Olympian Les Mills dies, aged 91

Gym founder, former Olympian Les Mills dies, aged 91

Trailblazing Kiwi athlete, businessman and politician Les Mills Snr has died today aged 91.
Christchurch businesses hit by spate of ram raids

Christchurch businesses hit by spate of ram raids

Businesses across Christchurch are cleaning up after a spate of ram raids this week.

Christchurch

The show runs from 10am-4pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Wolfbrook Arena in Addington.

Prizes, advice, inspiration on offer at home show

Thousands of dollars' worth of prizes, expert advice and home inspiration are on offer at The Star Home Show.

Sparks fly over pathway lighting plan

Sparks fly over pathway lighting plan

Residents have launched a bid to block proposed lighting from being installed along the Moncks Bay balustrade of the Coastal Pathway.
Canterbury Uni food poisoning probe finds temperature records were falsified

Canterbury Uni food poisoning probe finds temperature records were falsified

An investigation into a food poisoning outbreak at a University of Canterbury hall found temperature records were falsified by the Students' Association who prepared the meals.
Window-smashing dairy burglar flees with drinks and chips

Window-smashing dairy burglar flees with drinks and chips

A burglar took three attempts to break into Prebbleton Dairy in the early hours of Saturday morning.

National

The Gloriavale Christian Community complex. Photo: RNZ

Safety concerns hang over Gloriavale

Safety concerns hang over Gloriavale Christian School, where more than 80 children continue to be taught as the board and Ministry of Education prepare to battle over its future in court.

Ski season opens at Coronet Peak

Ski season opens at Coronet Peak

Skiers ride the main chairlift at Coronet Peak skifield.
Gym founder, former Olympian Les Mills dies, aged 91

Gym founder, former Olympian Les Mills dies, aged 91

Trailblazing Kiwi athlete, businessman and politician Les Mills Snr has died today aged 91.
Federated Farmers votes in Canterbury man as president

Federated Farmers votes in Canterbury man as president

South Canterbury farmer Colin Hurst has been voted in as Federated Farmers' new president, replacing Tasman dairy farmer Wayne Langford.

Districts

Lineside Road and the intersection with Fernside Road. Photo: John Cosgrove

Calls to fix road safety issues on Lineside Rd

Road safety Waimakariri's Lineside Rd (SH71) is again in the spotlight as residents and local officials look for viable options to improve its safety record.

Stray crosses strait to find new home in Amberley

Stray crosses strait to find new home in Amberley

A skinny stray cat that turned up at Lee Henderson’s home in Canterbury had been missing from its North Island home for more than a year.
Unofficial detour may change motorists’ habits

Unofficial detour may change motorists’ habits

Gerald St businesses fear people will continue to avoid Lincoln’s town centre even once large-scale road works are finished.
Developer confirms fast-track bid for golf course housing plan

Developer confirms fast-track bid for golf course housing plan

Wolfbrook Property Group has today confirmed it will seek residential zoning for the Pegasus Golf Course through the fast-track process.

Sport

Belgium's Leandro Trossard scores their second goal. Photo: Reuters

Belgium beat All Whites 5-1 in World Cup match

The All Whites have exited the Football World Cup at the group stage with a 5-1 loss to Belgium in Vancouver.

Competition ramps up in club codes

Competition ramps up in club codes

Sports reporter Sam Coughlan runs through the results, and fixtures for the weekend ahead.
Dunedin premier rugby round 14 wrap-up

Dunedin premier rugby round 14 wrap-up

The playoffs are all set.
Sumner surfer's world tour dream finally realised

Sumner surfer's world tour dream finally realised

Jack Tyro was working his regular shift at a surf shop in Dunedin on Saturday when an email arrived confirming he had achieved a dream he had been chasing since he was 12.

Life & Style

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.

Interior designer in running for major award

Christchurch interior designer in running for major award

A Christchurch interior designer has been shortlisted for a prestigious global design and architecture award.
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.
'Super parents' of the bird world

'Super parents' Nacho and Trixie become super breeders

A pair of critically endangered Christchurch parakeets have earned their title of "super parents" of the bird world after bringing 55 chicks into the world to contribute to the survival of their species.

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