Emergency crews were called to a blaze on Third Street at around 7.30 last night.

A 35-year-old woman is due to appear in Christchurch District Court today, charged with wilfully damaging property.

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01 Sep: Canterbury's long wait for a Ranfurly Shield challenge will end on Saturday

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30 Aug: The Canterbury men's rugby team have maintained their unbeaten run in the NPC

30 Aug: A rare NPC feat will be celebrated at Rangiora this afternoon with hooker Ben Funnell to bring up 100 games for Canterbury

29 Aug: Warriors coach Andrew Webster believes the call to axe Tanah Boyd ahead of the Bulldogs game has resulted in the halfback returning to strong form

29 Aug: Canterbury's pushing ahead of Wellington, when it comes to rising insurance premiums

28 Aug: No reason for complacency for the Bulldogs

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