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	Wed, 17 Dec 2025: Chantal McDonald’s family pay tribute to the Christchurch mum killed in front of her children Stuff.co.nz - 17 Dec (Stuff.co.nz) The 37-year-old was stabbed 55 times in a “frenzied” attack in front of her children. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Wed, 17 Dec 2025: Fiji's suspended prosecutor claims 'foreign government agents' stalked him on NZ soil RadioNZ - 17 Dec (RadioNZ) Christopher Pryde says three men from Fiji parked outside his Christchurch home in his absence last month. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Tue, 16 Dec 2025: How two friends who co-own a house make it work Stuff.co.nz - 16 Dec (Stuff.co.nz) Friends Claudia Gray and Scarlet Bennett bought a house together after flatting in Tauranga and Christchurch. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Tue, 16 Dec 2025: How two friends who co-own a house make it work RadioNZ - 16 Dec (RadioNZ) Christchurch-based teachers Claudia Gray and Scarlet Bennett were flatmates before taking a joint leap into home ownership. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Tue, 16 Dec 2025: Labour leader Chris Hipkins says New Zealand should not dilute gun reforms RadioNZ - 16 Dec (RadioNZ) The Labour government put the reforms in place after the Christchurch terror attack in 2019. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Mon, 15 Dec 2025: Christchurch-based investment firm investigated by FMA RadioNZ - 15 Dec (RadioNZ) The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) is investigating a Christchurch-based investment corporation led by businessman Bernard Whimp. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Mon, 15 Dec 2025: Fire breaks out on top storey of Christchurch dwelling Stuff.co.nz - 15 Dec (Stuff.co.nz) FENZ has received multiple calls about a house fire in Merivale, Christchurch city. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Sun, 14 Dec 2025: Teen who fled youth justice facility found RadioNZ - 14 Dec (RadioNZ) Police have located a teenager who absconded from a youth justice residence near Christchurch. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Sun, 14 Dec 2025: From dire to desired: The ‘gritty’ Christchurch suburb that’s buzzing Stuff.co.nz - 14 Dec (Stuff.co.nz) Sydenham was hit hard in the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes. Now it’s a niche hub for thriving independent businesses. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Sat, 13 Dec 2025: Child escapes youth justice facility in Christchurch Stuff.co.nz - 13 Dec (Stuff.co.nz) A young person has escaped from the youth justice facility Te Puna Wai o Tahinopo in Christchurch. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General