38 h. ago Keep away from foolish and ignorant arguments — they end in quarrels

Otago from the air. PHOTO: NASA The Otago Regional Council gospel according to Gerrard Eckhoff demands a response, Tim Mepham writes.

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53 h. ago New memorial to mark Canterbury settlement’s first Anzac service

Kirwee’s war memorial has been installed just in time for what is believed to be the settlement’s first Anzac Day service.

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57 h. ago Canterbury councillor hits out at 'faceless bullies spouting comments' online

Selwyn District councillor Shane Epiha says the rising tide of online abuse has solidified his decision not to seek a third term. PHOTO JONATHAN LEASK/LDR “Woke barrel-hugging piece of scum.”

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57 h. ago Selwyn ratepayers won’t have to fork out to keep Christchurch stadium running

HAVE YOUR SAY - What is your view on paying a ticket levy to go to events at Christchurch’s new stadium? Email your responses in 200 words or less to daniel.alvey@starmedia.kiwi. Photo: Christchurch City Council Selwyn ratepayers will not have to contribute to the running costs of Christchurch’s new stadium.

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3 d. ago Guns, firearms seized after 'distressing' hunting incident: police

Six rifles and 163 rounds of ammunition were seized. Photo: Police Canterbury police have arrested and charged two people following an illegal hunting incident which saw a firearm discharged within 40m of a house.

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5 d. ago NZ abstains from vote as landmark shipping emissions plan passes

The International Maritime Organisation will adopt the landmark deal in October. Photo: RNZ Pacific / Kelvin Anthony By Eloise Gibson of RNZ The world's maritime watchdog has agreed to a landmark deal for shipping companies to pay for their carbon dioxide emissions - but New Zealand abstained from the vote.

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1 week ago Rural children at high risk of gastrointestinal tract infection

Photo: File image / Getty By Monique Steele A new study co-written by authors from Canterbury University has found rates of bacterial infection campylobacteriosis are twice as likely for people living in rural areas on private water supplies than for their urban counterparts on treated water supplies.

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1 week ago Classical music, opera scares off miscreants at Christchurch bus hub

The Christchurch Bus Interchange. Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon By Jean Edwards Dramatic orchestral symphonies, soaring operatic solos and piano sonatas have been blasting from speakers at Christchurch's bus interchange in a council trial aimed at driving trouble away.

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2 w. ago Letters to the Editor: homelessness, the Greens and the council

Janine Walker. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON Today's Letters to the Editor from readers cover topics including homelessness in Dunedin, a sorry episode for the Greens, and the new, upgraded DCC archives.

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2 w. ago Jury out in manslaughter case of couple sent 'flying in air'

Geoffrey and Karen Boucher were hit by a motorcycle as they crossed a highway at Bethlehem, near Tauranga. The bike's rider now faces manslaughter charges in the High Court at Rotorua. The jury has been left to decide if the way a 60-year-old was riding on July 22, 2022, was a “wanton disregard” for the safety of road users, or a case of “human fallibility”.

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2 w. ago Canterbury council may ditch credit rating agency after disappointing downgrade

A Canterbury council "disappointed" with having its credit rating downgraded may quit the international credit rating agency S&P Global Ratings.

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2 w. ago Canterbury aerospace centre in talks to build rocket launchpad

Tāwhaki National Aerospace Centre at Kaitorete. Photo: Supplied By Phil Pennington Tāwhaki National Aerospace Centre is making a new bid to grow as a testbed for drones, as it deals with new interest in rocket launches.

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2 w. ago Canterbury high school asks for help to maintain ageing gymnasiums

Rangiora High School’s new cultural learning centre, Te Ao Mārama, was opened in October. Photo: Supplied by David Lowe, Rangiora High School One of Canterbury’s largest schools is calling on the Ministry of Education to support the future of its gymnasiums.

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2 w. ago Prominent Rangiora family supports new road through their land

Geoff Spark (left) and his uncle Richard Spark next to North Brook Stream. The proposed North Brook Trail will pass by on the opposite bank and the planned Rangiora eastern link road will pass through the family farm in the distance. Photo: david Hill / North Canterbury News Rangiora’s proposed new arterial route has the support of the family whose dairy farm it cuts through.

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2 w. ago Canterbury electricity lines company forced to refund $16.9m for overcharging

Alpine has lowered its pricing and given credits to customers. Photo: Getty Images The Commerce Commission has forced a South Canterbury electricity lines company to repay $16.9 million to consumers for overcharging.

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2 w. ago Rebel Sport, Briscoes staff 'frustrated' by pay negotiations

Photo: File image By Susan Edmunds Briscoes and Rebel Sport workers have rejected a pay deal that includes increases they say are lower than the cost-of-living increases - but economists say they are not alone.

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2 w. ago South Island businessman jailed for child abuse faces his tearful wife in court

A businessman found with thousands of images of children being sexually exploited stroked the head of his tearful wife in court and said, “I’m sorry my darling” as he was led away to prison.

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2 w. ago Opening salvoes launched in battle for Christchurch council seat

Dave Dunlay and Tyrone Fields. Photos: Supplied Christchurch local body election hopeful Dave Dunlay has triggered the opening shots in what looks like a potentially testy fight for the Banks Peninsula Ward.

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2 w. ago 'The potential impacts of a bird strike event are significant'

Waterfowl on the Shotover wastewater treatment plant's failing disposal field increase the risk of bird strike at Queenstown airport. PHOTO: GUY WILLIAMS Queenstown Airport gradually ramped up the pressure on the Queenstown Lakes District Council to address the increased bird strike risk caused by ponding on its failing wastewater disposal field.

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2 w. ago Frontline council staff targeted as abuse, threats and assaults increase

A parking warden being struck with wet plaster was one of a growing number of abusive incidents reported by staff at a Canterbury council.

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