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Accused blame each other
A dairy farmer was brutally murdered after an eight-month affair and the two men accused of the killing blame each other, a court heard today.
Canterbury schools praised post-quake response
Canterbury schools and early childhood centres have been praised in a report for how they dealt with the Canterbury earthquakes.
Chch rebuild: Who picks up the tab?
The results of crunch talks over who pays for what in Christchurch city centre's post-earthquake blueprint projects will remain secret until next week.
Sanctions after 'all-in brawl' at rugby
Three south canterbury rugby players and a spectator have been sanctioned after an on-field scuffle turned into an "all-in brawl" involving more than 20 people on Saturday.
Consent deadline for Chch Council
Christchurch City Council has been given a fortnight to speed up its consenting process, or power to grant consents will be taken away from it by the Government.
Electric blanket sparks Canterbury house fire
A smouldering electric blanket filled a bedroom with smoke before it burst into flames at a Canterbury house yesterday.
Tasman Glacier: Let your fear slide
Mustering the slightest courage will pay off on the pristine slopes of Tasman Glacier.
Stock Takes: Research shortfall
Ebos Group's $1.1 billion acquisition of Australian firm Symbion this week again highlighted an ongoing issue with getting independent research on NZX-listed companies.
Home invasion victim had just moved in
A woman held at gunpoint in her rural Canterbury home had only recently moved in before the attack by three armed men.
Demand for free law service skyrockets
Post-earthquake demand for free legal service at Community Law Canterbury has skyrocketed, making the legal centre the biggest of its kind in the country.
Students still fleeing quake campus
More Canterbury high school leavers are moving south to the University of Otago, with the fallout from the earthquakes continuing to play a part in where people choose to study.
Canterbury professor to receive Einstein Medal
A Canterbury astrophysicist will fly to Europe next week to be presented with the Einstein Medal from the Albert Einstein Society.
Man accused of bashing pigs now facing chicken charges
A North Canterbury forest lifestyle block owner facing animal welfare charges has now been charged with breaching a protection order and bashing 13 chickens to death.
Man allegedly beat pigs with iron bar
A Canterbury lifestyle block owner is facing animal welfare charges after allegedly beating four pigs with an iron bar.
Police award heroic Cantabrians
Heroic Cantabrians were recognised at a police awards ceremony yesterday for their brave efforts from pulling an unconscious driver out of a submerged ute to wrestling a shotgun off an offender.
Economic growth as Chch businesses reopen
Almost 200 Christchurch businesses have been opened or reopened since January and the population is growing as the Canterbury city continues its recovery from the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes.
Canterbury: Where the wine flows
The wonderful Waipara Valley produces remarkable handcrafted classic wines, writes Paul Rush.
Mental health concerns for Christchurch
Anti-depressant prescribing in Christchurch is at an all-time high and there are "grave concerns" for the ongoing psychological struggles of the city's residents.