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$1.1m family firm thief loses appeal
An office worker who stole $1.1 million from a Canterbury family firm to fund a spiralling gambling addiction has lost an appeal against her jail sentence.
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Mum, daughter farewelled
A mother and daughter killed when a Dutch driver allegedly ran a stop sign have been laid to rest today.
![Storm: Hundreds of insurance claims lodged](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Storm: Hundreds of insurance claims lodged
More than 100 insurance claims have already been lodged with AA Insurance today for damages to roofs, windows and fences from the overnight storm.
![Home detention prostitute loses appeal](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Home detention prostitute loses appeal
One of New Zealand's most notorious female fraudsters has lost an appeal against her jail term for working as a prostitute while on home detention.
![Five dead after strep A outbreak](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Five dead after strep A outbreak
All residents of a Christchurch rest home have been given antibiotics to curb an outbreak of strep A after the deaths of five elderly women.
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Touching tribute to lost girl
A touching musical tribute today farewelled a "fun-loving, extroverted 12-year-old girl who enjoyed life" before she was killed in a horrific crash last weekend.
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Ski touring the South Island
Fergus Blakiston embarks on a 10-day odyssey of the South's skiing high points.
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Community in 'dark hole' after crash
The deaths of Sally Summerfield, her daughter Ella and Ella's friend Abi Hone have left a "big, dark hole" in the tight-knit Sumner community, friends say.
![Pupils mourn girls killed in crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Pupils mourn girls killed in crash
Memorials for two 12-year-old girls killed in a crash at Rakaia at the weekend have been inundated with well-wishes and messages of love and support.
![Community mourns girls killed in crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Community mourns girls killed in crash
Memorials have been set up at schools attended by two 12-year-olds killed in a horrific road crash, with school friends leaving flowers and messages for the girls.
![Tourist in court over crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Tourist in court over crash
A Dutch tourist has been remanded on bail after an appearance in Christchurch District Court this morning over the deaths of three people in a car smash at the weekend.
![Woman, 24, accused of misusing EQC vehicles](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Woman, 24, accused of misusing EQC vehicles
A 24-year-old Christchurch woman is facing criminal charges in relation to the misuse of vehicles belonging to the Earthquake Commission.
![Triple fatal crash in Canterbury](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Triple fatal crash in Canterbury
Three people have been killed in a crash near Rakaia. Details of the crash were still sketchy but Ashburton Police senior sergeant Scott Banfield confirmed three people had been killed and two injured. The crash occurred at the intersection of Thompsons Track and Somerton Road shortly before 4pm Saturday.
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Wintry weekend, especially in south
Severe rain and wind warnings and a drop in temperatures have been issued for parts of the South Island and lower North Island this weekend.
![Truck driver charged over cyclist death](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Truck driver charged over cyclist death
A 75-year-old truck driver has been charged over the death of nurse Sharla Haerewa, 22, in Christchurch.
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No police coercion on confession: IPCA
Police did not coerce Joyce Conwell to confess to the shotgun murder of Alec Rodgers in Christchurch in 1999, the Independent Police Conduct Authority has ruled.
![South Island: Taking a trip on the slow train](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
South Island: Taking a trip on the slow train
Patrice Gaffaney enjoys the pleasures of a day-long TranzAlpine rail trip through the scenic wonders of the Southern Alps.
![Map: Canterbury skifields](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Map: Canterbury skifields
From heliskiing at Mt Hutt to the fun, family atmosphere of the intimate club fields, Canterbury's skifields offer much within an easy drive from Christchurch.
![Top five reasons to visit Christchurch](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Top five reasons to visit Christchurch
The Garden City's slow but steady rebirth is welcomed by Megan Singleton.
![Swept away tourist 'got churned around'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Swept away tourist 'got churned around'
A French tourist swept away after slipping into a raging Woolshed Creek late on Wednesday was washed over a terrifying two waterfalls before clambering out.