Common garden plant wreaking havoc in Lyttelton Harbour
Spur valerian, a cottage garden plant with pink, magenta or white flowers, is spreading.
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The building budget at Christchurch Girls High School has blown out by 50 percent.
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Labour's Tracey McLellan and Sarah Pallett discuss their plans for the future.
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Hendrix Hauwai back in trouble again - this time in Christchurch.
Chch church buys back social units sold decades ago
The 10 units were in desperate need of upgrading.
32 total foreign fishermen in Christchurch test positive for Covid-19
Three more international mariners have tested positive for the virus.
Big cat mystery: 'Very daunting' fresh sighting in Canterbury
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Akaroa cruise skipper killed in Hurunui crash 'will be dearly missed'
Julian Yates died in a crash on Friday.
Homeowner 'snaps' and punches contractor trimming trees
Contractor knocked to ground after alleged rude gesture.
Major Canterbury concerts and events forging ahead this summer
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$660,000 Cashmere Stream restoration complete
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Canterbury weather set to cool for Labour Day; heavy rain for parts of the region
Rain is expected to develop this morning with cool southwesterlies throughout the day.
Popular beach car park closes to weekend freedom campers
The move is in response to complaints from the community.
Bowel cancer screening programme set to target South Canterbury
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Two injured after boat capsizes on river
A rescue chopper has flown the pair to Christchurch Hospital.
Power Play in Waitaki: Trail through 75 million years of history
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Heavy rain and strong winds to lash South Island
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Summer in spring: The heat is on for parts of New Zealand
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Part of busy Christchurch road closed after car hits power pole
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Watch: 'Get out of my mall' - security guard tackles alleged trespasser
No reports about the security guard's behaviour have been made to police.
Seven more fishermen test positive for Covid-19 in Christchurch
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20,878 people voted for the party across New Zealand.
The heat is on: Labour Weekend's 28C stunner - but back to winter on Monday
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'Absolute disgrace': Resident contacted council about pond, dog dies of suspected poisoning
A pond in Parklands has been cornered off since a dog reportedly died by algae poisoning.
Gruesome attack caught on video: 'He was laughing while stabbing the seal'
A 20-year-old man had been charged with cruelty and ill-treatment of an animal.
Bottle Lake Forest guardian fearful of more suspicious fires
Seven fires were deliberately lit in the area in just under a month.
150k boost to help keep Christchurch Arts Centre open
The grant will come from the council's Metropolitan Discretionary Response Fund.
3m diving board placed next to Avon River
"The Pool" is an installation from artist Natalie Guy.
Three people rescued after being flipped off boat in north Canterbury
The incident happened off the Kaikoura peninsula
Where to find Canterbury's best sausage roll
It placed first out of the region's entries and third nationwide.
Councillor investigated after 'tirade' at deputy mayor
'The behaviour was abusive, aggressive and lacked all courtesy', investigator finds.
'I trusted him': Ex-teacher jailed for sex with 15-year-old girl
Daniel Bruce McMillan, 46, was working with youth offenders at Kingslea School.