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Lianne Dalziel: No quick fix for wastewater treatment plant stench
The awful smell has had a massive impact on residents.
Violent extremism: White supremacism biggest source of illegal content online - DIA report
Twitter and video site BitChute the platforms with the most content investigated.
'Sickening, foul' stench from wastewater plant angers residents
On the worst days, one resident says she can't sleep or open windows.
Sir Ed Hillary's flag to be retrieved from Christ Church Cathedral
The flag was presented to the cathedral by Hillary in December 1958.
Crews battle 'fully involved' fire at two-storey house
The fire broke out on Hansons Lane in Christchurch at 6am.
Odorous organics plant may be moved after years of complaints
Residents have been pleading with the council for years to do something about the smell.
One person seriously injured in crash between motorcycle and car
Road users are asked to follow directions of emergency services after Christchurch crash.
Christchurch's traffic infringement hotspots revealed
The number of speeding tickets issued has increased.
Port worker deaths: Call for inquiry
Two deaths in less than a week - one in Auckland and one in Lyttelton.
Fraudster's $18k crime spree hit brothels, sex worker, hotels
Benjamin Langley conned victims into thinking payments had been made.
Anzac weekend: Traffic building, crash blocking SH1, mixed weather bag
Traffic is building across the country as many take to the road for the long weekend.
Greyhound put down after being trampled by other dogs in race
The incident caused a catastrophic injury to the dog's right front leg.
'Lovely' young ambulance officer dedicated life to others, parents say
22-year-old Sean Dickey was killed in a crash on Tuesday.
Two more dead Hector's dolphins found on South Island beaches
It makes 14 of the species found dead in the South Island since November.
22yo killed in crash was St John ambulance officer
The crash in Aidanfield, Christchurch, involved a vehicle and two motorcycles.
West Coast mystery: Police appeal for help after body found
The woman was found by a member of the public at the base of a bluff.
DHB staff urged not to get complacent as Covid cases begin to drop
Covid cases in Canterbury had plateaued at around 1000 over the past few days.
Salesman's 'subterfuge' slated by judge: Manager ordered to pay back $732k
Smiths City salesman circumvented staff purchasing policy to buy flooring and on-sell.
Brewing company founder and developer Alasdair Cassels dies
Christchurch businessman owned the Tannery and founded the Cassels Brewing Co.
Is Christchurch still the Garden City?
The title is over 100 years old, and dates back to 1906.
Man killed in crash had family visit to India planned
Tajinder Singh, 27, hoped to see his parents again after seven years in New Zealand.
Carer killed isolating with Covid-19: Man charged with murder appears in court
A 42-year-old man was arrested during Operation Bath.
Horror carnival ride: 7yo girl 'petrified and screaming' after being left dangling in the air
Management said 'very fortunately' nobody was hurt.
Sloppy builders may be contributing to building inspection delays
Expert says NZ still has builders that are not at the appropriate standard.
'Sensational defence': All Blacks star's incredible match-saving tackle
WATCH: Rieko Ioane was the hero as his try-saving tackle helped the Blues to victory.
Easter weather: Wind and rain warning as temperatures drop
It's a mixed bag of weather this Easter.
Driver failed to stop after hitting cyclist in Christchurch, police seeking witnesses
The car v cyclist crash occurred shortly after midnight on Sunday April 10.
Woman takes own life after being socially-isolated in abusive relationship, Coroner finds
Loud argument on night of death was 'final straw'.
Omicron wave lingers in south
Rural healthcare services hold the line as wave of Omicron infections refuses to break.
Cameras in public toilets: Sex predator banned from region
Extensive conditions placed on paroled repeat sex offender still considered a high risk.
Justice William Young retires from Supreme Court
Justice William Young is retiring from the Supreme Court today.
Kāinga Ora admits serious privacy breach in neighbourhood spat
Agency mistakenly shared sensitive details about a tenant's mental health.
30,000 signature petition to keep maternity ward open hand-delivered
The issue has gained the attention of Richie and Gemma McCaw.