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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Politics:
The Ministry of Education is warning schools not to open any threatening emails 14:07

Motoring:
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Business:
Difficult times for the country's largest manuka honey producer 13:27

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Tennis:
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Environment:
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Law and Order:
Firearms heading for the black market have been targeted by police in an operation centred in Bay of Plenty and Gisborne 10:47

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