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Two mosque attack widows plea for residency
In this episode of Voices; two widows directly affected by the Christchurch mosque attacks plead for residency. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu. Audio
Two mosque attack widows plea for residency
In this episode of Voices; two widows directly affected by the Christchurch mosque attacks plead for residency. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu.
AudioCruise ship impact on Akaroa needs more research report finds
More research is needed on the environmental impact of cruise ships in Akaroa Harbour, Canterbury harbourmaster Jim Dilley says.
'Diversity' welcomed in ECan's first full election in nine years
The new Canterbury Regional Council is set to have a 50-50 gender balance, a younger average age, and people from backgrounds including law, science, farming, insurance and landscape architecture.
First democratic election in a decade for Canterbury region
Ten fresh faces and four returning councillors are set to make up the new Canterbury Regional Council. 39 hopefuls were in the running for 14 places at the table, in its first fully democratic… Audio
Lianne Dalziel re-elected as Christchurch mayor
Lianne Dalziel says she's grateful for Christchurch's "strong endorsement" of her leadership, after securing a third term wearing the mayoral chains.
Body found in Christchurch stream
A body has been found in a stream in the Christchurch suburb of Hillmorton, and police believe it is a woman who was reported missing earlier this week.
Voters eschew Central Christchurch election
Central Christchurch people have been slower to vote in local elections than those in other parts of the city.
Man charged with murder over death of farm worker
A man has appeared in the Christchurch District Court this afternoon charged with the murder of a farm worker in Rakaia.
Pressure for answer of students whose deaths were unnoticed
Universities are coming under pressure to answer questions after another case of a student's body going unnoticed at a university hostel. Audio
Growing popularity - Christchurch to host garden festival
Christchurch's Botanic gardens will host the city's inaugural garden festival in March next year.
Accused mosque gunman abandons bid to move trial out of Christchurch
The man accused of the Christchurch mosque attacks has withdrawn his application to have his trial moved to another city.
Kaikōura faultline study shakes up earthquake science
New analysis of the 2016 Kaikōura quake could change the way scientists assess seismic hazards, with one of the faults proving more unusual than first thought.
Former High Court judge to lead probe of student's death
Campus Living Villages is welcoming the appointment of a former High Court judge to lead an investigation into the death of a University of Canterbury student.
Class action on cards over M bovis expenses - lawyer
A lawyer representing a couple taking the government to court over Mycoplasma bovis compensation says a class action could be next.
Burnside deaths: 'Dad loved Mum with his whole heart'
The son of an elderly couple who were found dead by police in Christchurch yesterday has paid tribute to his parents.
Four handguns in home of couple found dead on bed
A homicide investigation is under way following the deaths of an elderly man and woman at a Christchurch house this morning.
Chch councillor accused of inappropriate behaviour taking more leave
A Christchurch councillor facing allegations of inappropriate behaviour is extending his leave from council duties and election campaigning.
Some families return after Christchurch gas explosion
More than two months after the gas explosion in the Christchurch suburb of Northwood, investigators say they are a long way off finding out what caused it.
Man wearing pillow case throws rock, robs Alexandra dairy
Police are trying to identify a man who robbed a dairy in Alexandra last night, breaking a glass cabinet with a rock and threatening the staff.
