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Approval for $400m irrigation scheme
Shareholders have approved the second stage of a major South Canterbury irrigation scheme.
Not guilty plea in baby assault case
A Canterbury man who allegedly assaulted a 3-month old baby has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
Workers leave SCIRT
An exodus of workers is becoming a problem for major infrastructure projects in Christchurch, with less than 3 months until SCIRT wraps up.
Student breaks back in roof stunt
A Canterbury student is in hospital with a serious spinal fracture he suffered jumping from a roof into a paddling pool with his hair on fire as a stunt.
Car rolls in Rolleston, one trapped
An early morning car crash on a Canterbury road leaves a person trapped.
Former city councillor returning for a cause
A former city councillor during the Sir Hamish Hay era is making a bid to return to local politics. Gabrielle Stuart reports.
Gerry Brownlee scoffs at Treasury report
Gerry Brownlee was scathing of the Treasury analysis, in spite of the improved report, saying it was done by people who "fluff about the place pontificating".
Woman hit by car in North Canterbury
A woman has been hit by a car while walking in North Canterbury this afternoon.
Man discharged after Cave Rock fall
A drunken reveller seriously injured after falling 9m from the landmark Cave Rock at Christchurch's seaside suburb of Sumner has been discharged from hospital.
Woman stole $110k to feed pokies habit
Canterbury woman stole from an intellectually disabled woman to fund her gambling habit displayed an "astonishingly and reprehensible" breach of trust.
Armed police raid Canterbury home
Armed police hunting for a wanted person raid an Ashburton home.
Is cat handbag fur real?
Bag made from the pelt and head of a ginger cat has a starting price of $1400.
Health hub plans revisited for Christchurch
Plans to build a new health hub and maternity unit in the central city, which were scrapped because of asbestos contamination, may still go ahead.
Theft of 500 cows remains a mystery
Police say they have scaled back the investigation because of insufficient information.
Search after car smashes off bridge
A search operation was mounted after people were feared missing in a Christchurch river from a car wreck.
Serious crash outside Christchurch
Two people have been seriously injured in a car crash outside Christchurch this afternoon. Emergency services were called to the
Christchurch rampage accused in court
A 23-year-old man accused of leading police on a 50km rampage across North Canterbury and Christchurch yesterday has been remanded
Wife takes on knife-wielding robber
A bar patron who was attacked by a knife-wielding robber at a Christchurch pub was saved by his wife who heard the scuffle from another room.
One dead in Amberley house fire
One person is dead after a house fire in the Canterbury suburb of Amberly.
Gold trader skips country
Man sought over alleged gold fraud has flown to Vietnam, say police.
Mysterious black panther strikes again
Canterbury woman knows some people might think she's crazy, but she reckons she saw elusive big black cat last month.
Teen appears in court over dairy robber
Two teens arrested over dairy robbery, with another being hunted by police.
Man who paid for baby abuse video jailed
Jail for paedophile who paid a woman to send him a video of her sexually violating a child
Calls for a 'digital detox' for charity
'Being away from our screen allows us to slow down and focus on the things that matter most,' says Digital Detox organiser.
Five new indecent assault charges for Christchurch man
Five male complainants allege that they were indecently assaulted by the man, who denies the allegations.
Police seek witnesses to hit and run
Police are seeking witnesses after a cyclist was knocked off her bike in Christchurch this morning.
Helicopters battling large bush fire
Helicopters have been called in to fight a large bush fire on the Big Ben range in Rakaia Gorge.