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	‘We are being poisoned’: Father of two fears awful smell is making his family sick Stuff.co.nz - 3 Feb (Stuff.co.nz) Ciarán Farmer lives just metres from a wastewater treatment plant in Christchurch. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	‘Catch me if you can’ conman who posed as UN officer deported from NZ Stuff.co.nz - 3 Feb (Stuff.co.nz) From Christchurch hotels to claims of high-level United Nations work and secret arms negotiations for Ukraine, Joshua Yarwood’s elaborate web of deception has unravelled, ending with his deportation from New Zealand. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz Computing



	Christchurch braces for heavy rain as heat gives way to sudden cold snap Stuff.co.nz - 2 Feb (Stuff.co.nz) A Heavy Rain Watch is in place for Christchurch, with significant rain due overnight and into Tuesday. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	‘A dramatic shift for Christchurch’: Heavy rain to hammer South Island (and some areas could see snow) Stuff.co.nz - 2 Feb (Stuff.co.nz) A front and then a low is bringing strong winds and heavy rain to parts of the South Island. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Northern Brave v Canterbury Kings - Men's Super Smash final Stuff.co.nz - 31 Jan (Stuff.co.nz) Follow live coverage of the men’s Super Smash final between the Northern Brave and Canterbury Kings at Hagley Oval in Christchurch. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz Sport



	More than 40 rescued before tourist boat capsized at Akaroa RadioNZ - 31 Jan (RadioNZ) A boat full of tourists have been rescued, after their vessel started taking on water near Christchurch. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Wellington Blaze v Auckland Hearts - Women's Super Smash final Stuff.co.nz - 31 Jan (Stuff.co.nz) Follow live coverage of the women’s Super Smash final between the Wellington Blaze and Auckland Hearts at Hagley Oval in Christchurch. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz Sport



	Offender flees scene of assault in Christchurch suburb Stuff.co.nz - 30 Jan (Stuff.co.nz) One person taken to hospital with moderate injuries after Lake Terrace Road incident. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Christchurch resident says council should communicate better over 'toxic' smell RadioNZ - 30 Jan (RadioNZ) Offensive odours have plagued Bromley and neighbouring suburbs. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Prime Minister expected to return to Waitangi RadioNZ - 29 Jan (RadioNZ) Last year, Christopher Luxon opted to go to Canterbury instead, spending the `political day` in Christchurch to announce a roading upgrade. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General