Metro News 2020: 18th September
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NZ pro road cyclist's team has financial struggles
Bigla-Katusha women's road cycling team is doing all it can to stay up and running to support its riders after a significant cut in funding.
Small business has its first international sale
A new small business owner said customers were supportive during Alert Level 4 lockdown.
MP helps local veteran continue rum tradition
A Christchurch man was stuck on how to get his traditional bottle of rum in lockdown.
Thousands of people tune in to watch musical duo
Neighbours in the same isolation bubble are live streaming their concerts on Facebook.
Will you use Uber Eats?
Some customers are refusing to use Uber Eats as they feel it isn't doing enough to support businesses.
Minecraft is a new platform for press freedom
A Minecraft server is being used to publish articles in highly censored countries
COVID-19 update
New Zealand will move into Alert Level 3 next Monday.
AIDS advocate stuck in New Zealand
A man who has spent 16 years advocating awareness of AIDS and Indian culture around the world is writing a book while stuck in Christchurch
Engineering students awarded at Parliament
Christchurch students' multi-award-winning design almost didn't make it to testing after it was crushed by a car.
Piles of trash picked up at beaches
Shotgun wadding, a bong, and a massive buoy were just some of the items found at a Christchurch beach clean-up on Saturday.
Robbery leaves employee 'shaking like a leaf'
A man armed with a rock grabbed and threatened a Subway worker in a robbery at the sandwich shop on the corner of Barbadoes and Cashel St.
Christchurch student wins prestigious award
Cashmere High School Head Boy, Okirano Tilaia, has won the Prime Minister's Pacific Youth Award.
The increasing pressure for rugby players
Flicking and scrolling through social media sites can hold a prominent place in athletes lives and it is important to know how to manage it.
Is it Ōtākaro or Ōtākaroro?
A twinked-over sign by the Avon River suggests the correct spelling of the word.
Olympian 'shocked' to miss selection
National cycling champion Lauren Ellis has failed to secure one of 10 spots in the NZ Women's Endurance Track Squad.
Man arrested after fleeing police
A 42-year-old man is in custody after a police chase in Christchurch and Ashburton.
Student hits top speeds
Daniel Brown will be competing in the 24 Hours of Lemons NZ race on Saturday.
Mobile phone providers offered free services
How mobile phone companies helped loved ones stay in touch on March 15.
Ben & Jerry's annual free cone day
Ice cream shop offers free scoops.
Where are the St John donations for Christchurch?
St John staff feel exploited by "insensitive" advertisement for donations in the wake of mosque attacks.
Cyclist hit by car has serious injuries
A car has hit a cyclist at the intersection of Moorhouse Ave and Antigua St.