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Wanaka to Christchurch service takes off
The inaugural Sounds Air Wanaka to Christchurch service took off this morning.

Flying Doctor's launch new Christchurch aircraft as demand for service increases
The new plane was revealed at Christchurch Airport on Thursday.

Desperate bid to raise $10k for Christchurch boy's special trike
The Aranui boy was born with Prader-Willi syndrome.

Charity trail bike death, man named
Lindsay Roy, 52, was a drainage contractor and father to two teenagers.

$480 million proposal for Christchurch red zone land
It would introduce 28 different projects aimed at connecting people and nature.

'Husband, father, colleague, friend': Organisers mourn man killed in school fundraiser
Poor cellphone coverage hampered information from the crash sites.

A fizzer: Is this the end of Guy Fawkes night in New Zealand?
Palmerston North is the only NZ city having a free public fireworks display this year.

Cathedral Square land lease to be discussed for cathedral reinstatement
The land would be required for up to ten years for "construction purposes".

Referendum result too late for husband who died in agony
Christchurch mother-of-two Amanda Simpson is a staunch supporter of assisted dying.

Relegation risk: Canterbury's shocking season continues
Canterbury are at risk of being relegated from the Mitre 10 Cup Premiership

Staggering wait list for NZ Trotting Cup
Addington bosses say they can't allow more people on track for the NZ Trotting Cup day.

Person injured in car vs cyclist crash in Christchurch
A male has suffered moderate injuries.

Car set alight just before teen gets sinister message
The 16-year-old's 1991 Ford Laser was torched about 100m from his home.

Another fisherman Covid positive; cluster source identified
It's now been a week since a person was tested positive in the community.

Anti-water bottling group seeks public cash for court challenge
A legal challenge against water bottling practices needs financial support.

Research highlights poor language skills among Christchurch children
Screentime, time-poor households and poverty are all partly to blame.

$340,000 bill for mosque gunman's sentencing
The costs of returning gunman to Christchurch court could still go even higher.

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.

Euthanasia, cannabis results today: Is the Kiwi social fabric about to shift?
Preliminary referendum results on cannabis and euthanasia will be released at 2pm today.

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.

Man's mammoth catch: NZ fisherman lands possible record-breaking trout
A man's morning out near Twizel could soon land him in the record books.

House of horrors: Tenant ejected over broken windows, carpet stains, drug use on premises
Woman has her tenancy terminated after knives used for drug use were found.