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Part of busy Christchurch road closed after car hits power pole
The crash happened on Grahams Rd at Rubens Place in Burnside about 2pm.
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
It brings the total number of infected fishermen staying in Christchurch to 25.
How many Christchurch voters gave their tick to controversial Advance New Zealand party?
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
Tropical air is set to get temperatures rising, but come Monday it changes drastically.
'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.
Police cleared over not arresting drink-driving murderer night before he killed again
A groomsman at David Bain's wedding, Paul Tainui was carrying knives in his car.
Larger ambulances added to Christchurch fleet; make patient transfers easier
The ambulances will be used for pre-planned patient transfers.
Labour weekend gardeners warned of disease link to potting mix
There had been 23 cases of the potentially fatal disease already this year in Canterbury.
Ratepayer money loaned to develop 10-court sports centre at Nga Puna Wai
The centre was granted a lease to be built at the city council's Nga Puna Wai hub.
Judith Collins says low party support in South Island will be part of review
She joined Canterbury Mornings with Chris Lynch on Newstalk ZB.
More than 1450 Christchurch residents on final warning for poor recycling
The Christchurch City Council has been carrying out checks on the contents of the bins.
Fire bosses concerned after seven fires in same Christchurch location
The last fire happened near Landfill Ave at about 5.15pm on Monday.
Hot zone: Canterbury temperatures to skyrocket over long weekend
Temperatures could climb to 27 degrees by Sunday.
Gym could be saved at badly vandalised former school site
Damage at the old Shirley Boys High School is estimated at 3 million dollars.
Christchurch woman and six-year-old son racially abused; Race Relations Commissioner responds
Maryam Frozan and her son were accosted during the incident in a Hornby carpark.
Person dies after boating incident in Kaiapoi, Canterbury
Police are looking at how a person came to die in an incident involving a boat.
Christchurch freedom camping rules up for discussion tomorrow
A review will start into the bylaw which has been in place since 2015.
Covid-positive fishing crew - case numbers increase
A total of 18 from the group have tested positive.
Teen found 'unresponsive' in vehicle dies in hospital
Police were called to the Rolleston scene at about 1:20am.
Drought fears for South Canterbury farmers
NIWA's latest hotspot report showed the driest soils in the South Island.
Christchurch baby boomers signing up to work in hospitality more than ever before
Christchurch has had the highest increase in over 50's signing up to work in hospitality.
Speeds in a Christchurch suburb may be reduced
Residents are being asked to share their views on a draft plan to reduce the speed limits.
Twizel tops funding to control wilding pines in Canterbury
$5 million has been funded for the project by Environment Canterbury.