Chch church buys back social units sold decades ago
The 10 units were in desperate need of upgrading.
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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.
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.
Watch: Contact of engineer tests positive; 8 new cases at border
The total number of active cases in New Zealand is 66.
'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.
Canterbury panther: Is the mysterious big cat on the move?
Family's backyard shock: "Dad, that cat's massive"
$40k wage bill: Ratepayers fork out to support city sex workers
Councillors argue that they are supporting 'really, really important work'
Negative test results at Christchurch Women's Prison after Covid-19 scare
Seven women at Christchurch Women's Prison were tested for Covid-19 on Wednesday.
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.
30-tonne frame installed at Christ Church Cathedral site
There was a flurry of activity on the site today.
Three people rescued after being flipped off boat in north Canterbury
The incident happened off the Kaikoura peninsula