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	Still a ‘really difficult’ time to be a retailer as two Stirling Sports stores go under Stuff.co.nz - 4 Nov (Stuff.co.nz) The Christchurch stores went into liquidation citing weak sales, and rising operational costs as factors. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz Business



	Self-taught Christchurch dressmaker vies for top fashion prize RadioNZ - 3 Nov (RadioNZ) Three years ago, Foster Mwaba didn`t even have a sewing machine. Now she`s turning heads at the Melbourne Cup. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	Person ‘seriously injured’ at work unloading item from wagon Stuff.co.nz - 3 Nov (Stuff.co.nz) Emergency services responded to the incident in Riccarton and rushed the person to Christchurch Hospital. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	On board the first Christchurch-Adelaide flight: South Australia, finally within reach Stuff.co.nz - 3 Nov (Stuff.co.nz) It’s now easier for South Islanders to fly to South Australia, and for them to visit us. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Worker seriously injured at Christchurch's KiwiRail depot RadioNZ - 3 Nov (RadioNZ) The injured person was taken to hospital in a serious condition. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	Christchurch City Council trialling sheep to combat fire risk in Port Hills RadioNZ - 3 Nov (RadioNZ) The popular Kennedys Bush track is closed until Wednesday to allow sheep to graze the dry grass in the area. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	Christchurch is getting a direct flight to this Pacific hotspot Stuff.co.nz - 3 Nov (Stuff.co.nz) Air New Zealand’s seasonal service means South Islanders won’t need to go through Auckland to reach the Pacific tourist mecca. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Convicted murderer revealed as suspect in cold case killing Stuff.co.nz - 1 Nov (Stuff.co.nz) James Holder shot David Bridgwater in Christchurch in 2024. Police are investigating whether he was involved in the disappearance of Marlborough woman Jessica Boyce. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Christchurch man James Holder found guilty of murdering David Bridgwater RadioNZ - 31 Oct (RadioNZ) The High Court verdict was greeted with loud cheers and tears from people in the public gallery. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	Person seriously injured after car crashes into house in Carterton Stuff.co.nz - 31 Oct (Stuff.co.nz) Police confirmed that a person standing outside the house was struck by the car. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General