Articles by Sarla Donovan, Star.kiwi
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Christchurch
Quarry open day branded as a publicity stunt
Wednesday, 25 July 2018, 11:18AMAn anti-Templeton quarry campaigner is labelling a Fulton Hogan open day as a publicity stunt. The company is holding a family...
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Christchurch
Councillor stands by comments, ‘the ball was dropped’
Wednesday, 25 July 2018, 11:04AMCommunity board member Mike Davidson is still at loggerheads with the city council and New Zealand Transport Agency over...
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Christchurch
Vandals target earthquake-damaged towers in Christchurch
Tuesday, 24 July 2018, 3:23PMPeople attempting to break into the earthquake-damaged Scarborough and New Brighton clock towers are putting themselves in...
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Christchurch
Vehicles tagged with shocking graffiti
Friday, 20 July 2018, 10:26AMSeveral Broomfield and Islington residents were left with some rude signs on their vehicles. A vehicle was tagged with the...
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Christchurch
Christchurch teens ‘door-stepping’ people's homes
Thursday, 19 July 2018, 9:32AMA group of young teenagers are suspected of stealing from properties in Broomfield, Hei Hei, Hornby and Wigram. The eight...
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Christchurch
Former mayor speaks out after crashing into cow
Thursday, 19 July 2018, 7:59AMA former mayor and his two passengers were lucky to escape serious injury after his Mercedes-Benz, travelling at about 100km/h,...
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Christchurch
Intersection blocked on Main North Rd after crash
Wednesday, 18 July 2018, 2:57PMA busy intersection on Main North Rd is partially blocked after a crash. The crash happened at the intersection of Main North...
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Christchurch
Convicted killer pleads guilty over dog park crash
Wednesday, 18 July 2018, 11:45AMMore details have emerged over the crazy driving of a convicted killer who came to a stop after crashing into a dog park. John...
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Christchurch
Council-owned houses previously contaminated with meth being sold
Wednesday, 18 July 2018, 11:10AMDistrict council-owned houses in Darfield, some previously contaminated from methamphetamine, are in the process of being...
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Christchurch
Roadworks, unsupportive residents blamed for closing Christchurch businesses
Wednesday, 18 July 2018, 9:00AMUnfinished roadworks and a lack of customers has led to another business in the eastern suburbs closing. The Richmond Village...
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Christchurch
Vandals hit sports ground for the second time
Tuesday, 17 July 2018, 11:35AMVandals have hit a sports ground’s new surface for a second time in two months. The latest incident at Leslie Park on Thursday...
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Christchurch
More alcohol bans announced for Christchurch suburbs
Friday, 13 July 2018, 2:25PMStricter rules around drinking on the street are in the pipeline following calls from police. At the city council regulatory...
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Christchurch
Medal haul for Canterbury swimmers
Friday, 13 July 2018, 11:50AMCanterbury swimmers Hannah Bates and Quinton Hurley have made the New Zealand team for the junior Pan Pacific championships...
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Christchurch
$2.7m expansion plan for aquatic centre could increase rates
Thursday, 12 July 2018, 2:47PMAn extra $2.7 million may be allocated to get the Selwyn Aquatic Centre extension under way. The district council discussed...
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Christchurch
Decision on fatal hit-and-run charges could take ‘some time’
Thursday, 12 July 2018, 2:28PMIt could be some time before charges are laid in relation to the fatal hit-and-run in Dallington. Detective Senior Sergeant...
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Christchurch
Five hospitalised after taking mysterious 'green pills'
Thursday, 12 July 2018, 11:27AMFive people were hospitalised after taking green pills believed to be ecstasy - prompting a warning from health officials...
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Christchurch
NZTA stepping up safety on QE II Drive
Tuesday, 10 July 2018, 8:35AMSafety barriers will be installed along QE II Drive in a bid to stop crashes. A $3.9 million New Zealand Transport Agency...
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Christchurch
Night time vandals damage Christchurch reserve
Monday, 9 July 2018, 2:39PMVehicles skidding through a Redwood reserve are causing damage, safety concerns and a big headache for one resident. Simon...
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Christchurch
Council forced to reveal touch wall cost $1.24 million
Friday, 6 July 2018, 10:53AMA 7-metre long interactive touch wall to be installed at Christchurch's new central library will cost $1.24 million, it has...
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Christchurch
Flooded Christchurch park labelled a ‘bloody disaster’
Thursday, 5 July 2018, 6:49AMA St Albans resident is calling for urgent drainage work at Rutland Reserve, saying it currently looks like a “bloody disaster.” David...
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Christchurch
Portaloo park problems: Stop using the bushes as a toilet
Wednesday, 4 July 2018, 6:44AMA popular recreation spot in Harewood will get toilet blocks to stop people using the bushes. Roto Kohatu Reserve on Sawyers...
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Health
Supermarket pork recalled due to metal
Wednesday, 4 July 2018, 5:45AMNew World Halswell is recalling batches of its pork hock and pork shoulder roast due to metal contamination. There have been...
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Christchurch
What do the tourists say about our city?
Tuesday, 3 July 2018, 2:45PMMotel, hotel, backpacker and holiday park beds are filling up as the region’s accommodation sector takes strides in earthquake...
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Crime
Police closing in on Christchurch ‘gang’ scammer
Thursday, 28 June 2018, 1:45PMPolice have found two bank account numbers in their hunt for a con man who falsely said gangs would hurt their families if...
