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08 Jan: Christchurch Police have impounded 26 cars in a crackdown on dangerous driving across the city

08 Jan: Christchurch has been named the country's most turbulent airport for the second year running

08 Jan: Canterbury Police carried out more than 14-thousand roadside breath tests during a major drink driving operation in December

07 Jan: The Perth Bears have signed their most experienced NRL player so far, nabbing Josh Curran from the Bulldogs on a three-year deal ahead of their first season in 2027

06 Jan: Cantabrian Rohan Ware is celebrating his maiden New Zealand bowls title

05 Jan: Cantabrian Rohan Ware has beaten the best of Australia to win the men's singles title at the National Bowls Champs on home turf in Christchurch

05 Jan: The army's bomb squad called to a Christchurch suburb after an item of concern was found this morning

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