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Some of this work would reduce the flooding risk to 450 homes.
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Christchurch's smokefree areas now 'vapefree' too
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Jail for drunk driver who killed midwife
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Anger at DB proposal to close Monteith's brewery
The front of house —including the restaurant and bar— will remain open.
Young Christchurch butcher wins apprentice of the year
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Christchurch Girls' High school block rebuild a 'tricky road' - board chair
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'Horrifically tone-deaf': Council grapples with new planning rules
The new rules would increase building heights and scrap car-parking requirements.
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Canterbury mayor on verge of finishing 180km charity ride
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Christchurch school evacuated after bomb threats
The school was evacuated at about 11.10am for an hour.
North Canterbury man dies in accidental shooting
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Rising sea levels: Chch council agrees to start adaption planning
About 25,000 properties will be exposed to coastal flooding over the next 100 years.
Rare ducklings to be sent to Christchurch 'wild duck school'
The ducklings will go to the Isaac Conservation & Wildlife Trust.
Canterbury mums with postnatal depression waiting months for help
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Controversial boarding house in Christchurch gets green light
Residents say it would change the dynamic of the community.
CDHB slammed for unjustified dismissal; must pay worker $42k
The CDHB was ordered to pay the worker $15,863.60 in lost wages and $27,000 compensation.
Christchurch Girls' High building set for quake rebuild as ministry backflips
Construction is likely to start in late 2022.
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The Long Term Plan 2021-2031 will set the strategic direction of the council.
Calls for cuts to neighbourhood BBQ funding ignored
A further $24,631.24 has been allocated towards barbecues across Christchurch.
White supremacist wants NZ authorities to pay legal bills
Philip Arps was found metres from mosque during March 15 gunman's sentencing.
Heat returning to South Island this week
Christchurch is expected to warm up each day this week.
Safety upgrades to reduce Christchurch road's high crash rate
Dyers Pass Rd will be widened in places and 3km of guardrail will be installed.
Hunt for the good Samaritan: Christchurch man looking for mystery driver
The man burnt his hand after the front seat of his car went up in flames.
Cup Day 2020: Christchurch flocks to sold-out Addington
12,000 tickets sold for prestigious social and sporting event.
$10m Christchurch youth hub takes major step forward
The development will provide accommodation for up to 40 young people in need.
Seal pup euthanised after being run over on Christchurch beach
The pup was found on the beach last Thursday afternoon.
Picturesque Canterbury movie theatre to reopen after $3.6m restoration
The newly restored Mayfair Arts and Culture Centre will open this month.