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Four suspicious fires in Port Hills
Three of the fires were on Summit Rd and one was on Governors Bay Rd.

Teuila Fuatai: Gaping holes in hate crime data collection
OPINION: The first step to tackling hate crime in NZ is accurately measuring it.

Christchurch terror attack: We failed. We must not fail again
Survivors and grieving families question lack of accountability.

Prison tragedy: Young mum's death could have been prevented
Liana Jamie Kahi died while at Christchurch Women's Prison in July 2016.

Love of two sisters shines through lifetime of abuse
They were raped and violently assaulted by their foster father. They only had each other.

Christchurch council buys Red House for $2.5m
The council paid $2.5 million for the Red House at Takapūneke.

Audrey Young: Royal Commission busts the myths on mass surveillance
OPINION: Audrey Young on the Royal Commission's report into the mosque attacks.

Imam Gamal Fouda: 'You showed the world the best of who we are'
Imam Gamal Fouda discusses the release of the Royal Commission's inquiry into the attacks.

Grapes of wrath: Critic's scathing 'find a new hobby' email to winemaker
A winemaker says she is in shock after receiving the harsh message from a top critic.

Police justified in shooting Kurow man, IPCA says
Graeme Sydney Warren was shot in the driveway of his house in Kurow on December 5.

'Huge hole in my life': Inquest hears of student's erratic behaviour
The coronial inquest for Ross Taylor began at the Dunedin District Court yesterday.

Pathologist gets funding boost for cancer research
It is one of five new research grants Canterbury and West Coast DHBs have received.

No drug-testing service on offer at R&A
The festival is effectively sold out with 10,000 young people expected on December 29.

Tobacco only small percentage of convenience store sales - new study
Cigarette manufacturers have long argued the products bring foot traffic into stores.

Ex-police officer dies from injury
He was stationed in Timaru for 12 years, mostly as a frontline sergeant.

The Ripple Effect: Long road ahead for mosque shooting survivors, families
The Herald revisits victims who spoke at terrorist's historic sentencing four months ago.

Canterbury Museum in 'dire need of repair'
The buildings leak, has cracks that let pests in, and is not insulated.

E-scooter rider critically injured in crash
The woman was taken to Christchurch Hospital by ambulance.

One arrested, cash and rifle seized in Mongols MC raid
It comes after two gang-related incidents earlier this year.

Will Christchurch City Council accept the Citizens' War Memorial as a gift?
The council will be responsible for identifying a new site for the memorial.

4.5 quake hits near Marlborough, felt by thousands
On Geonet, 1204 people had reported feeling the quake.

Wealthy tourists lining up to return to Queenstown - luxury operators
Firms catering to high-end travellers struggle to hold on as keen clients are kept out.

Driver punched in road range incident
The offender was located, arrested and charged with dangerous driving and assault.

Boy, 9, caught driving drunk dad
Police stopped the boy who was driving in Mosgiel at about 7.30pm on Saturday.

6000 Christchurch homeowners apply for EQC on-sold programme
Many are pinning their hopes on this programme after finding missed earthquake damage.

Historic central city hostel casualty of Covid
The hostel had operated out of the heritage building since 1975.

Lakeside campgrounds busier than usual
An increase in visitors is already being noticed, due to a domestic tourism boost.

Summer has arrived: Parts of Canterbury could reach 30C
Christchurch is expected to hit at least 28C on Monday.