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Human waste hailed as new biofuel

Fri, 20th Nov

The answer to New Zealand's energy problem could lie in your toilet.

Man to face court over death outside nightclub

Thu, 19th Nov

A man will appear in court today charged with the death of a 24-year-old man outside a Blenheim nightclub in August.
Kiwi chick recovery project going strong in Canterbury

Wed, 18th Nov

Three Kiwi chicks that were put into the Riccarton Bush enclosure almost a year ago are to be released back into the wild in a few weeks.
Free sex trial jury retires for the night

Mon, 16th Nov

The jury in the trial of former police officer Nathan Connolly has been deliberating their verdicts for just over two hours now.

Baby died after being shaken - Coroner

Thu, 19th Nov

The death of a seven-month old in February 2006 was due to an injury inflicted on her, a coroner has said
Employer's departure a blow to Leeston

Tue, 17th Nov

A small Canterbury town has been rocked by the closure of one of its biggest employers.
Winery fire causes huge loss

Sat, 14th Nov

A Canterbury winery lost over a million dollars worth of wine in a fire on Thursday night.

Man critical after being shot in chest

Thu, 12th Nov

A 24-year-old man is critically ill after being shot in the chest in Christchurch last night.
Scientists in Christchurch to sample our atmosphere

Wed, 11th Nov

An American aircraft on a pole-to-pole adventure has touched down in Christchurch on a very unique mission to take home a slice of our atmosphere.
Cop abused position to force prostitute into free sex - Crown

Tue, 10th Nov

A former police constable is on trial for bribery charges in the Christchurch High Court.
Addington Raceway aims for better behaviour

Tue, 10th Nov

Addington Raceway is slowly filling up for harness racing’s biggest day of the year, the New Zealand Trotting Cup.
See Christchurch through Bob Parker's eyes

Tue, 10th Nov

Christchurch mayor, Bob Parker shows Sunrise's Carly Flynn around his gorgeous city.
Robber exploits young boy's disability

Mon, 09th Nov

An eight-year-old mute boy with cerebral palsy has had his sole means of communication with the outside world stolen as he watched, powerless to act.
Somerville pleads guilty to double murder

Mon, 09th Nov

The man accused of murdering two women in Christchurch has pleaded guilty to the charges today.
Three men, three women to stand trial for Chch killing

Fri, 06th Nov

Six people will stand trial for the killing of a Christchurch man after a fight in the city.
Man admits murdering cat protection worker

Fri, 06th Nov

A Christchurch man has admitted murdering cat protection worker Kerry Leigh Downey.
Rodeo vandals turn themselves into police

Fri, 06th Nov

Two women accused of vandalising a Christchurch rodeo promotion have turned themselves into police.
Car driver who mowed down man jailed for nearly six years

Thu, 05th Nov

Using cars as weapons amounted to extreme violence and the courts would act to deter it, Judge Michael Crosbie warned today as he jailed a 22-year-old for mowing down a man at a gang clash.
Firefighters 'drinking' before fatal fire

Thu, 05th Nov

Two investigations have been launched into allegations that senior firefighters had been drinking before attending a fatal north Canterbury fire in September.

Train leaves the tracks, closing major line in Southland

Thu, 12th Nov

A train left its tracks between Canterbury and Otago last night, flipping five of its carriages onto their sides.
Fishy rescue operation underway as canals are drained

Wed, 11th Nov

A rescue effort with a difference was underway in South Canterbury today after two of the South Island’s key hydro canals were drained.
Man jailed for pouring toxic paint over ex-partner

Tue, 10th Nov

A Christchurch man was sentenced to nearly two years' prison today for pouring a can of toxic paint over his ex-partner. He later sent her a text message reading, "Told the office you'd be late today. You've had a bad hair day".
Take a peek inside Addington Raceway's new stable development

Tue, 10th Nov

Before New Zealand’s best trotting horses even get near the starting gate they are housed in what their drivers are calling the 'Park Royal' of stables.
Husband pleads guilty to wife, neighbour's murders

Mon, 09th Nov

When police found two women's bodies buried under a Christchurch house, it was likely their fate had been a grim one. Now we know it wasn't just grim - it was perverted. WARNING: This story contains graphic detail some readers might find offensive.
Gruesome details emerge about 'house of horrors' murders

Mon, 09th Nov

Details of the Christchurch ‘house of horrors’ murders have emerged in court today, with Jason Paul Somerville found to have killed two women before having sex with them.
Missing Christchurch schoolgirl found

Fri, 06th Nov

A Christchurch schoolgirl who went missing last Sunday has been found.
Confirmed sightings of missing Chch schoolgirl

Fri, 06th Nov

There have been a number of confirmed sightings of missing Christchurch schoolgirl Ashley Sehnert, and police are appealing for her to talk to them.
Plane evacuated after hazardous substance spill

Fri, 06th Nov

Passengers on a Christchurch-bound Air New Zealand 737 flight were evacuated today after a hazardous substance spill.
Sir Don Beaven confirmed dead in Canterbury fire

Thu, 05th Nov

The man who died in a house fire at the Canterbury beach settlement of Little Akaloa yesterday was renowned Christchurch medical professor Sir Don Beaven.
Child sex abuse charges land Invercargill man 20 years jail

Thu, 05th Nov

A mechanic has been jailed for 20 months after being caught trading child sexual abuse images on the internet.