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07 Nov: A large shed is ablaze just north of Christchurch - after a fire started in a hedge line in Ohoka, about 9.30am

07 Nov: Breakers guard Izaiah Brockington has relished the challenge of defending against five-time NBL MVP Bryce Cotton in the 83-79 defeat to the Adelaide 36ers at Christchurch

05 Nov: Christchurch Police are looking for four young people - after two attempted robberies last night

05 Nov: A return to the Black Caps beckons for Canterbury wicket-keeper Mitch Hay

04 Nov: Explosions have been heard at a scrub fire in in Canterbury's Darfield - which has claimed three structures since flaring into life about 10am

03 Nov: The future of two Stirling Sports stores in Christchurch is uncertain - as their parent company enters liquidation, owing three quarters of a million dollars

03 Nov: Thirty-one firearms have been seized and six firearms licences suspended, after illegal hunting activities in North Canterbury

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Rugby:
Super Rugby boss Jack Mesley insists talks of using a draft system remain ongoing 12:27

Living & Travel:
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Entertainment:
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Halsey was rushed to hospital after suffering a "minor medical emergency" 11:37

National:
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Entertainment:
Reese Witherspoon says hosting the first Saturday Night Live after 9/11 was "too much responsibility" 11:07

Christchurch:
A large shed is ablaze just north of Christchurch - after a fire started in a hedge line in Ohoka, about 9.30am 11:07

Business:
The Government hopes changes to the screen production rebate will lure more Hollywood productions to Kiwi shores 11:07

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