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The data is based on the highest increasing median house prices in Christchurch.
Strangled: A tale of two women, domestic violence, terror and survival
Two women share their stories of survival after being strangled and attacked by partners
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.
Touching Sight: Art exhibition aims to include those with blindness or low vision
It includes a reference room with audio descriptions of each work.
Former Christchurch school board chair labels ministry 'toxic'
The building budget at Christchurch Girls High School has blown out by 50 percent.
Motorists caught up in Christchurch traffic light glitches
Road users should apply the give-way rules until the lights are operating normally.
Sweltering long weekend weather parts for cooler shift
There will be a nasty change in the weather after a stunner of a weekend for many.
Election 2020: Busy first week for new Christchurch MPs
Labour's Tracey McLellan and Sarah Pallett discuss their plans for the future.
Back inside: Violent offender behind good Samaritan Lucy Knight attack jailed
Hendrix Hauwai back in trouble again - this time in Christchurch.
Chch church buys back social units sold decades ago
The 10 units were in desperate need of upgrading.
32 total foreign fishermen in Christchurch test positive for Covid-19
Three more international mariners have tested positive for the virus.
Big cat mystery: 'Very daunting' fresh sighting in Canterbury
Over the years there have been a number of reported sightings of big cats in Canterbury.
Three injured after crash in Canterbury
Emergency services were alerted to a crash in Charing Cross just before 11am.
Akaroa cruise skipper killed in Hurunui crash 'will be dearly missed'
Julian Yates died in a crash on Friday.
Homeowner 'snaps' and punches contractor trimming trees
Contractor knocked to ground after alleged rude gesture.
Major Canterbury concerts and events forging ahead this summer
Covid-19 does not appear to have put a damper on a series of concerts and events.
$660,000 Cashmere Stream restoration complete
The total value of the restoration project is around $668,930.
Canterbury weather set to cool for Labour Day; heavy rain for parts of the region
Rain is expected to develop this morning with cool southwesterlies throughout the day.
Popular beach car park closes to weekend freedom campers
The move is in response to complaints from the community.
Bowel cancer screening programme set to target South Canterbury
There are 113 cancers detected per 100,000 people in South Canterbury.
Two injured after boat capsizes on river
A rescue chopper has flown the pair to Christchurch Hospital.
Industry blamed for Timaru smog
The Canterbury Regional Council believes industry is to blame for Timaru's air pollution.
A Moment In Crime: 61 seconds of horror - The Ashburton Winz murders
Episode 12 of NZME podcast A Moment In Crime looks back at the Ashburton Winz murders.
Summer in spring: The heat is on for parts of New Zealand
Temperatures will be up to 12C above average in places - but don't get too comfortable.
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.
Canterbury highway closed after serious three-vehicle crash
The crash was reported about 12:10pm on Weka Pass Road.
Report of missing paraglider a false alarm
Police found the paraglider, thought to be missing, at his home.