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UFC fighter promoting 'bare knuckle' tournament

Dan Hooker competes in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)....

UFC fighter promoting 'bare knuckle' tournament in Christchurch

UFC lightweight Dan 'The Hangman' Hooker is bringing his controversial fighting tournament back to Christchurch, but this time he intends it to be a "bare knuckle" event.

Surge in rates rebates shows growing pressure on ratepayers

There are 12,056 Christchurch properties currently receiving a rates rebate, costing the...

Surge in rates rebates shows growing pressure on ratepayers

The rates rebate scheme in Christchurch is costing the Government $3.4 million more each year than it did four years ago, as some ratepayers struggle to pay their bills.

Cancer setback for 8-year-old 'trooper'

Cancer setback for 8-year-old 'trooper' lands him back in Christchurch Hospital

Just a year after his last cancer therapy ended, Noah Dobier, 8, is facing six months of intense treatment at Christchurch Hospital to rid him of the disease.

Big savings on rail crossing upgrade expected

The Scruttons Rd rail crossing. Photo: CCC

Big savings on rail crossing upgrade expected

The contentious upgrade to the Scruttons Rd rail crossing in Christchurch is set to go ahead, but the project has been scaled back and is expected to cost significantly less than the $7.2 million first estimated.

Marathon charity drive

Dads team up with former Crusaders for marathon charity drive

More than 100 local dads - including several Crusaders legends - will be lining up for the Christchurch Marathon to help raise $100,000 for a local children's charity.

Plane swerved off runway after accelerating

Plane swerved off Christchurch runway after pilot pushed accelerator lever

A Jetstar plane swerved off the runway after landing in Christchurch because the pilot accidentally put the thrust lever on to full power, causing the plane to accelerate, investigators found.

Woman found with serious injuries on Worcester St

Police investigate after woman found with serious injuries on Worcester St

A seriously injured woman was found in Christchurch last night with what police say appear to be stab wounds.

Christchurch drug dealer's pinball machines seized

Kim Michael Dozier had a collection of pinball machines, quantities of drugs and cash at his...

Christchurch drug dealer's pinball machines seized

Pinball wizard Kim Michael Dozier made a play for the big time.

McCaw family's Fendalton home sold

Richie and Gemma McCaw have sold their Christchurch home for an undisclosed amount at auction on Thursday.

Author gets shoutout from Meghan Markle

Christchurch author gets shoutout from Meghan Markle

A book of poems about motherhood has been dog-eared and shared by Meghan Markle on her social media.

Man accused of making up allegation

'What am I doing here now then?': Victim accused of making up sexual assault allegation

The defence lawyer has questioned a man's claim he was sexually assaulted at a Canterbury bach decades ago and accused him of making up the allegation.

'Kick in the guts' for Canterbury

The Wattie's factory in Christchurch. Photo: Nathan McKinnon / RNZ

'Kick in the guts' for Canterbury

About 220 farmers in Canterbury are worried about their future as Wattie's considers closing several NZ factories, including its Hornby plant, and cutting hundreds of jobs.

Airport’s future due to be decided

Wānaka Airport could become a general aviation hub with domestic routes to Christchurch or Wellington, or both.

Cancer treatment fundraising milestone

Family's cancer treatment fundraiser reaches milestone

A Christchurch couple have reached a significant milestone in their bid to pay for a drug to treat an aggressive form of brain cancer.

Inquest into fatal stabbing in Sockburn

From left, Nemani Tunidau, Eparama Tunidau and Laisa Waka Tunidau Photo: Supplied

Inquest into fatal stabbing in Sockburn

An inquest into the death of a Christchurch woman killed by a mental health patient while she was walking home from work will be held later this year.

Person seriously injured in petrol station fire

The Z Energy service station in Yaldhurst. Photo: File image

Person seriously injured in petrol station fire

A man has been seriously injured after a fire at a Christchurch petrol station.

Scepticism over plan to pump sewage into sea

The trickling filters damaged in the fire at the Christchurch Wastewater Treatment Plant. Photo: CCC

Community board questions plan to pump partially-treated sewage into ocean

A controversial plan to pump millions of litres of partially-treated sewage into the Christchurch coastline has community leaders feeling uneasy and sceptical.

Take a look inside the new stadium

One New Zealand Stadium at Te Kaha. Photo: CCC

'Worth the wait': Free chance to take a look inside the new stadium

The gates to Christchurch's new $683 million stadium will be opened up to about 15,000 members of the public during a free community day on May 2.

Drug arrests after Belfast and Riverlands searches

Drugs seized during search warrants. Photo: NZ Police

Drug arrests after Belfast and Riverlands searches

Two people have been arrested on drugs charges after searches in Christchurch and Marlborough.

Struck-off lawyer's fresh bid to get reinstated

Struck-off lawyer who married Christchurch murderer makes bid to practice again

Lawyer Davina Reid isn’t giving up on her bid to practice again after being struck off for smuggling contraband into prison for the man who raped and murdered a Christchurch woman in 2007.

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