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Canterbury woman denies killing husband
The wife of murdered farm worker Tony Waldron has denied killing him.

Christchurch prowler: Victims showed 'courage and bravery' - sexual violence agency
The request follows reports of a man unlawfully entering two residential properties.

New Zealand's 'first electric plane' launched in Christchurch
The plane is a battery-electric two-seat light sport aircraft.

'Lyttleton' sign blunder - and not for the first time
The most recent gaffe features on a sign at Evans Pass Rd.

Treated Akaroa wastewater will be used to irrigate native trees
The Akaroa Treated Wastewater Options Hearings Panel has concluded its deliberations.

21-year-old's death referred to coroner, not suspicious
The death of Christchurch woman Rosalie Anderson-Hill is being investigated by police

When a City Rises - The People's Story: Quake rebuild film now in cinemas
The film is a sequel to 'When a City Falls'.

Canterbury council manager sentenced after stealing $25,500
The woman was sentenced yesterday to nine months home detention for stealing.

$3.2 million boost to improve child health facilities in Christchurch
More than 10 thousand children receive care at the hospital each year.

Free bowel screening kits for Canterbury elderly as part of national programme
About 90 thousand people will take part during the first two years.

Deans Ave assault: One man charged, police seeking witnesses
The victim was injured and required medical attention.

Health worker stole more than $1m for gambling, cosmetic surgery and jet ski
The money was used to fund a gambling addiction, a jet ski, cosmetic surgery,

Christchurch man prosecuted for docking tails of two-day old puppies
He was sentenced in the Christchurch District Court today.

Fishing boss happy to delay operations until no Covid risk to the community
29 fishermen from Russian and Ukraine have tested positive for Covid-19.

Ex-Victim Support boss appeals 14-year prison sentence for sex offences
The case for an appeal by David Charteris was heard in the Christchurch High Court today.

Consent to build supermarket in Canterbury town declined
Selwyn District Council received 72 submissions in response to the application.

Quarry opponents reject 'crazy' Rangiora Racecourse plan at meeting
200 people attended the meeting at the Rangiora Baptist Church Hall to discuss the plans.

Hanmer's mothballed historic hotel may get new life
CPG Hotels could be about to breathe new life into the historic Heritage Hotel.

Tickets to the New Zealand Trotting Cup have officially sold out
The event is also one of the main social occasions on the Canterbury calendar.

Christchurch student rewarded for turning her life around
The student won the Project K excellence award from the Graham Dingle Foundation.

Forklift hits drum of chemicals at Christchurch freight yard
A crew from the Wigram fire station helped to contain the leak..

Nomads fatal gang stabbing: 'I'm not going to hurt you'
A 'hiding' was ordered for Shayne 'Smiley' Heappey who owed a drug debt.

Spirited cemetery tours bring the dead to life with stories
The tours are a part of the Christchurch Heritage Festival

Hottest 10 real estate suburbs across Christchurch revealed
The data is based on the highest increasing median house prices in Christchurch.

Number of Covid-19 positive foreign fishermen in Christchurch revised to 29
The Ministry of Health announced yesterday 32 of the group had tested positive.

'A horrific ending': Mother still calling for change after claims daughter not embalmed properly
A Ministry of Health review is underway following a string of mistakes.

New Zealand's best view captured in Canterbury
The disease affects the eyesight of one in seven New Zealanders over the age of fifty.

Common garden plant wreaking havoc in Lyttelton Harbour
Spur valerian, a cottage garden plant with pink, magenta or white flowers, is spreading.