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Cricket club pushes boundaries in ongoing dispute
Overwhelming public support for Old Boys' Collegians Cricket Club to build new cricket nets at Elmwood Park.
Covid-19: No symptoms, no test
Work places need to stop telling staff to get tested as it's causing major waiting times at Covid-19 testing sites.
Three-hour wait, 150 cars at Covid-19 test site
People are asleep in their cars while waiting in line for a Covid-19 test in Christchurch.
Netball cancelled, teams not allowed to train
Round 10 of the ANZ Premiership has been cancelled and players must train individually until next week.
100,000 sign up to Covid-19 tracing app overnight
There has been a huge increase in downloads of the Ministry of Health app after four cases confirmed in Auckland.
Tactix resurgence scores final in Invercargill
For the first time ever, the Canterbury Tactix netball team is in the ANZ Premiership grand final.
Head injury in clash of the South
Crusaders player Oliver Jager has a concussion after shoulder charge.
Truck smashes through concrete wall in Northwood
A man has been taken to hospital after crashing into a residential property.
West Melton fire under investigation
Four fire crews called to house late Sunday afternoon.
Weather and traffic: A moderate Monday morning
This morning's weather is fine, while traffic throughout the Canterbury region is moderate.
Sister duo tackles 100 club games
Chelsea and Alana Bremner are the first women to play 50 games at Lincoln University rugby club.
Farmers get their kit off for mental health
"If you are courageous enough to get your kit off, then you’re brave enough to talk about mental health," says rural mental health advocate.
Elderly left to clean up council mess
A Christchurch City Council tree on the berm outside an Ilam home is damaging an elderly resident's property.