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Light festival proves a big hit

Large crowds lined up for the opening night of the 'Illuminate Light and Sound Experience' in Christchurch's Botanic Gardens.
93-year-old's car stolen then dumped in river

Bluey Duncan is distraught after his Mazda Demio was stolen from a Canterbury rest home car park and then dumped in the Waipara River.

Car wrecker sting in Christchurch, Wellington

Car wrecker sting in Christchurch, Wellington

Two men have been arrested over the processing of stolen cars by wreckers in Christchurch and Upper Hutt.
Nigel Latta reveals cancer diagnosis

Nigel Latta reveals he has cancer

Psychologist and media personality Nigel Latta has revealed he has cancer and was told he had less than a year to live.
Comancheros emblem removed from gang HQ

Christchurch Comancheros emblem removed from gang HQ after major drug bust

The Comancheros insignia has been removed from their Christchurch pad after police arrested 18 men linked to the gang as part of Operation Avon.

Christchurch

Two men, aged 21 and 39, were arrested in Christchurch and Upper Hutt. Photos: NZ Police

Car wrecker sting in Christchurch, Wellington

Two men have been arrested over the processing of stolen cars by wreckers in Christchurch and Upper Hutt.

Canterbury and Otago set to reignite rivalry

'Battle of the South Island': Canterbury and Otago reignite rivalry

The NPC is heating up in the South Island ahead of this weekend's derby between Canterbury and Otago at Forsyth Barr Stadium.
Concert helps schoolhouse restoration

Concert helps schoolhouse restoration

Two visiting choristers from England performed as part of a classical concert at Rapaki Marae, to raise money for the restoration of the old Rapaki schoolhouse.
Bad drivers held to account by cyclists

Cyclists film red light runners to name and shame bad drivers

Videos of Christchurch motorists running red lights and performing other dangerous manoeuvres are being posted online by fed-up cyclists.

National

Photo: Supplied / Christina Alfeld

Barge refloated after West Coast stranding

A stranded barge has been dragged off a West Coast beach with the help of a tug and a helicopter, six days after it ran aground in stormy weather.

One dead, three wounded after Auckland shooting

One dead, three wounded after Auckland shooting

Police have launched a homicide investigation after a man was shot dead in Grey Lynn, Auckland last night.
Nigel Latta reveals cancer diagnosis

Nigel Latta reveals he has cancer

Psychologist and media personality Nigel Latta has revealed he has cancer and was told he had less than a year to live.
One believed dead after shooting in Grey Lynn

One believed dead after shooting in Grey Lynn

It is believed a person has been fatally shot in an inner Auckland suburb tonight.

Districts

Paid life guards patrol the Waikuku, Pegasus and Woodend beaches during December and January....

More surf lifesavers set to patrol beaches

Some Canterbury beaches will have more patrols this summer after a local council deemed water safety a "must-have" for the region.

Work on bypass set to start before next election

Govt promises to start work on Woodend Bypass before next election

The Woodend Bypass has been included as part of a $1.8 billion funding boost for transport in Canterbury.
Guild's oldest member a master of needle and thread

Guild's oldest member a master of needle and thread

Elegant and detailed embroidery surrounds Audrey Edmondston in her Canterbury home.
'Do nothing' about dwindling lake - hydrologist

'Do nothing' about dwindling Canterbury lake level, hydrologist says

A retired hydrologist says the "most useful thing you could do is do nothing" as Lake Camp continues to dry up.

Sport

All Black Wallace Sititi. Photo: Getty Images

All Black selection shakeup for second test against Springboks

Scott Robertson has dropped a selection bombshell for the second test against the Springboks in Cape Town.

Tech, Coastal meet in English Cup final

Cashmere Tech, Coastal to clash in English Cup final

National League qualifiers Cashmere Technical and Coastal Spirit will go head-to-head at English Park on Saturday in the English Cup final.
Stedman's family in Paris to see him win silver

Will Stedman's family in Paris to watch him win silver medal

Christchurch Paralympian Will Stedman's family say they were "relieved" and "very, very proud" to see him on the podium after the 400m T36 final.
Grimaldi, Stedman win medals at Paralympics

South Island athletes win medals on the track at Paralympics

A day after Christchurch athlete Will Stedman won silver in the 400m, Dunedin’s Anna Grimaldi has claimed bronze on the track at the Paralympics.

Life & Style

Obituary: heavenly pop hit for anybody

Martin Phillipps took the music of Dunedin to the world.

ODT quiz: August 28

ODT quiz: August 28

Test your local and general knowledge by taking the Otago Daily Times quiz for Wednesday, August 28.
Retired nurse becomes city's oldest lifeguard

Retired nurse becomes Christchurch’s oldest lifeguard

When 70-year-old Barb Henderson moved to Christchurch a year ago, she wasn’t planning to become the city’s oldest lifeguard.
ODT quiz: August 26

ODT quiz: August 26

Test your local and general knowledge by taking the Otago Daily Times quiz for Monday, August 26.