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Benefits in slow tourism: mayor

A focus on attracting higher volume tourism will impact smaller communities like the Waitaki District, local leaders say.
Violinist about to hit another high note

Christchurch violinist Hayley Jiang is preparing for the next high note of her musical journey - a solo at Mitre10 Sparks.
C-130H Hercules fleet to retire

The mighty workhorses of the Royal New Zealand Air Force are set to retire after 60 years in service with a flyover of Christchurch Airport on Tuesday.

Plea for govt to end military-style camps

Plea for govt to end military-style camps

An organisation has started a petition calling for the Oranga Tamariki (Responding to Serious Youth Offending) Amendment Bill to be withdrawn.
New Dunedin hospital: mayors await more details

New Dunedin hospital: mayors await more details

Waitaki District Mayor Gary Kircher says the announcement the govt will proceed with the new Dunedin hospital build is "as good as we could have hoped for".
Disappointment over speed limit reversal

'Saving seconds over safety': Disappointment over Rakaia speed limit reversal

The Rakaia community is disappointed the lower speed limit they fought for along SH1 through the town will soon be reversed.

Christchurch

Family of missing teen desperate to find her

The family of a Christchurch teenager who has been reported missing are concerned for her safety.

First home buyers flocking to Chch

First home buyers flocking to Chch for a bargain

First home buyers are packing up and moving to Christchurch as house prices carry on being beyond their reach in other main centres.
Crusaders' become youth hub ambassadors

Crusaders players become Youth Hub Christchurch ambassadors

Crusaders Will Jordan and Codie Taylor have become Youth Hub Christchurch ambassadors.
Swimming victim was about to start university

Southshore swimming victim was about to start university

The teen who died while swimming at Southshore in Christchurch was just about to start university.

National

Jacinda Ardern (centre) and Shoshannah Stern (right) attend HBO Documentary Films' Sundance party...

Ardern documentary wins award at Sundance Film Festival

A new documentary about former Prime Minister Dame Jacinda Ardern has won a top award at the Sundance Film Festival.

Man takes hotel to tribunal over Coke dispute

Man takes hotel to tribunal over Coke dispute

Coke No Sugar, or Coke Zero?
Early childhood reliever admits having 390 child abuse videos

Early childhood reliever admits having 390 child abuse videos

A young woman who worked in early childhood told police she has "a serious addiction to disgusting things" after she was found with nearly 400 videos containing child exploitation material.
Former ACT president's suppression 'too long'

Former ACT president's suppression 'too long'

A advocate for survivors of sex abuse says people shouldn't get name suppression for as long as former ACT Party president Tim Jago had.

Districts

More new district logo options released

The Waitaki District Council has released a second round of options for a new district logo for future marketing of the district in the wake of a near-breach of copyright and a controversy last year.

Benefits in slow tourism: mayor

Benefits in slow tourism: mayor

A focus on attracting higher volume tourism will impact smaller communities like the Waitaki District, local leaders say.
Dead wallaby dumped in street

Dead wallaby dumped in street by person in 'dark clothing'

A dead wallaby which was mysteriously dumped on a Canterbury street bench was dragged there by someone who drove to the site in a four-wheel-drive vehicle.
No progress on promised after-hours clinic

'Disappointed': No progress on promised after-hours clinic in Rangiora

A Canterbury community leader is frustrated over the lack of progress made on a promised after-hours medical centre in Rangiora.

Sport

Dame Sophie Pascoe steps away from the pool

Dame Sophie Pascoe, New Zealand's most successful Paralympian, has announced her retirement from competitive swimming.

Gallagher cops 'a bit of stick' for move

Zach Gallagher cops 'a bit of stick' after moving from Crusaders to Hurricanes

Former Christ's College head boy and Crusaders lock Zach Gallagher thought long and hard about moving to the Hurricanes.
Township buzzing ahead of Crusaders clash

Canterbury township buzzing ahead of Crusaders clash

A sellout crowd of 3000 is expected at Kirwee Domain on Friday for the Crusaders Super Rugby pre-season match against the Blues.
Phoenix come calling for young goalkeeper

Phoenix come calling for young goalkeeper

Not much phases Shirley Boys’ High student and Otakaro goalkeeper Oscar van Onselen - not even a big move to the Wellington Phoenix Academy.

Life & Style

Steve Lukather and John Pierce from Toto on stage in Madrid, Spain, last year. Photo: Getty Images

Toto coming to Christchurch

United States band Toto will bring their Dogz of Oz tour to Wolfbrook Arena on April 26.

Prince Harry's 'monumental' court victory

Prince Harry's 'monumental' court victory

Prince Harry claimed a "monumental" victory over Rupert Murdoch's UK newspaper group after the publisher settled his lawsuit, admitting unlawful actions at its Sun tabloid for the first time...
Celebrating the queen of punk fashion

Celebrating the queen of punk fashion

The retrospective exhibition at Te Papa celebrates the work of punk pioneer Vivienne Westwood.
Brad Pitt to film in Queenstown?

Brad Pitt to film in Queenstown?

Filming of a blockbuster American movie, Heart of the Beast, allegedly starring Hollywood mega-star Brad Pitt, starts in Queenstown in March.