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Sewage stench took too long to act on - residents

Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger is rejecting claims his council only acted on the stench from the fire-damaged Bromley wastewater treatment plant after it affected the whole city.
No help to restore historic stables

A plan to redevelop the historic Lyttelton stables on Donald St into an artistic haven will not be hindered by an absence of Christchurch City Council funding, the project leader says.

Man who died in Canterbury crash named

Man who died in Canterbury crash named

A 30-year-old man killed in a crash on Main South Rd in the Selwyn district last week has been named.
Engine failure cruel blow for Wood

Engine failure cruel blow for Wood

‘‘A bitter pill to swallow.’’ That’s how NZ driver Ryan Wood described the engine failure that cost him a shot at the coveted Jason Richards Memorial Trophy at Ruapuna on Sunday.
Meth dealing mum and daughter sentenced

Meth dealing mum and daughter sentenced in Christchurch District Court

A woman who was supplying drugs for her daughter to sell has been told to pull her head in by a judge.

Christchurch

A concept design of the stopping platforms along the coastal pathway's causeway. Photo: Supplied

Funding row over unfinished pathway

The Christchurch Coastal Pathway Group is seeking to get a significant funding cut reversed to allow for platforms to be built along the causeway.

'It 100% saved our lives - there’s no question about that'

'It 100% saved our lives - there’s no question about that'

That is what relieved Ōtoromiro Hotel resident Emily Banfield said about the establishment’s fire alarm system, which was put to the test after a deep frier caught fire.
Wild weather for Canterbury, West Coast

Wild weather for Canterbury, West Coast

Rain and gales are set to affect Canterbury and the West Coast.
Teacher censured after bar brawl

Teacher disciplined after Christchurch bar brawl

A Christchurch teacher with 20 years’ martial arts experience said he was "acting in fear" when he punched a man in the head 16 times.

National

Sewage stench took too long to act on - residents

Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger is rejecting claims his council only acted on the stench from the fire-damaged Bromley wastewater treatment plant after it affected the whole city.

National tumbles in latest poll as Luxon faces caucus

National tumbles in latest poll as Luxon faces caucus

A new poll showing National sitting on just 30 percent, and the coalition unable to govern, has set the stage for a crucial week in Christopher Luxon's prime ministership.
Green Party issues 'human catastrophe' warning in address

Green Party issues 'human catastrophe' warning in address

The Green Party is calling for a national plan to electrify homes, transport and industry with natural energy, as a response to the fuel crisis.
Arrested teen abused parents as police tried to get her out of pool

Arrested teen abused parents as police tried to get her out of pool

Police negotiated with two 13-year-old girls for 45 minutes after they leapt into a public pool fully clothed and refused to get out.

Districts

Elwyn and Peter Lynn with a 1773 Dutch pear-top kite. PHOTO: FILE

Tributes fly in for kite trailblazer

Tributes have been flying in from around the world for iconic Canterbury kite designer, engineer and inventor Peter Lynn who died recently.

Improvements for walking to school in Kurow

Improvements for walking to school in Kurow

Walking to and from school in Kurow will soon become safer after plans were approved for road improvements.
Prime minister discusses retirement age

Prime minister discusses retirement age during Canterbury visit

PM Christopher Luxon told residents at the Amberley Retirement Village this week that raising the retirement age "to 67 would help the Government". So could Superannuation be back on the agenda in this year’s general election?
Late father's war medal awarded to family

Late father's war medal awarded to family posthumously

The family of a Canterbury navy signalman, who served in Greek territory during the 1940s, have received his military service medal posthumously.

Sport

Ryan Wood’s car being carried on a tow truck was not a scene the home fans wanted to see. PHOTOS:...

Engine failure cruel blow for Wood

‘‘A bitter pill to swallow.’’ That’s how NZ driver Ryan Wood described the engine failure that cost him a shot at the coveted Jason Richards Memorial Trophy at Ruapuna on Sunday.

Steel shine with strong defensive effort against Stars

Steel shine with strong defensive effort against Stars

Georgia Heffernan lined it up perfectly.
Payne first Kiwi to win at Supercars

Payne first Kiwi to win at Christchurch Supercars

Matt Payne recovered from a horror start to his day to win race three in Christchurch - the first Kiwi victory at Supercars' inaugural South Island round.
Dunedin club rugby week four wrap-up

Dunedin club rugby week four wrap-up

Taieri edged Kaikorai 24-18 in a tense match at Peter Johnstone Park this afternoon.

Life & Style

The new Linwood Village mural. Photo: CCC

Giant mural completed at Linwood Village

A blank two-storey concrete wall in Christchurch's Linwood Village has been transformed into a vibrant new artwork.

Why are young men returning to the church?

Why are young men returning to the church?

After years of declining church membership, something strange is happening in Christchurch - young men are returning to the Catholic Church.
Crisis recovery café opens

Crisis recovery café opens

The South Island's first crisis recovery café has opened on Colombo St in Christchurch.
Library finally reopening

Christchurch community library reopening

The Parklands Library will reopen to visitors from April 7 after a lengthy quake-strengthening project.

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