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	This NZ town wants to be the capital of Matariki stargazing. How to get there in style Stuff.co.nz - 27 Feb (Stuff.co.nz) A train will take stargazers from Christchurch to Kaikoura, a dark sky sanctuary. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Mega mural 13 storeys high Stuff.co.nz - 27 Feb (Stuff.co.nz) Transforming Christchurch into one big dynamic canvas with blank walls and canvases around the city. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Former St Bede's College staff member accused of sexual offending named RadioNZ - 26 Feb (RadioNZ) Father Rowan Maxwell Donoghue, formerly of St Bede`s College in Christchurch, has been charged with historical offending. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	Man accused of sexually abusing boys at prestigious school named Stuff.co.nz - 26 Feb (Stuff.co.nz) Father Rowan Donoghue worked at St Bede’s College in Christchurch as a priest and the dean of boarding, and is accused of abusing four boys more than two decades ago. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Christchurch police seek help to identify man Stuff.co.nz - 26 Feb (Stuff.co.nz) Police are asking for the public’s help to identify a man they hope can assist with an inquiry into an assault. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Unleashed dogs pushing Christchurch’s seabirds to the brink Stuff.co.nz - 25 Feb (Stuff.co.nz) Off-leash dogs on New Zealand beaches are causing significant harm to seabirds, with many incidents going unreported, a veterinarian says. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Residents told they were 'widely consulted' over controversial Tauranga marine precinct sale RadioNZ - 25 Feb (RadioNZ) Last year, Tauranga City Council sold the precinct to Christchurch developer Sam Rofe. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	'Massive boom' as fire erupts from home in Christchurch RadioNZ - 25 Feb (RadioNZ) `I helped pull the hoses out in my sandals,` says a neighbour who saw black smoke spewing out of the garage next door. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	Explosion heard as house goes up in flames on Christchurch street Stuff.co.nz - 25 Feb (Stuff.co.nz) Fire crew were called to the ‘well involved’ house fire on Clotilda Place in Bishopdale around 9.30am. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Crews battle Christchurch house fire RadioNZ - 25 Feb (RadioNZ) The blaze broke out this morning. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General