Canterbury

Petrol found near burning woman (NZPA)

A boy who helped rescue a burning woman in Christchurch yesterday says he found petrol and a small fire when he went looking for the cause of her burns. The 26-year-old woman was in a serious condition in Christchurch Hospital...

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Caughey in winning jetsprint form (NZPA)

Defending world champion Peter Caughey won the opening round of the world jetsprint championship in Australia yesterday. The Canterbury driver's winning time of 38.99 seconds in the superboat class saw him edge out Australian...

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DHBs put priority on cancer treatment (Newstalk ZB)

Newstalk ZB November 23, 2009, 6:27 am Cancer treatment appears to be a priority for the country's 21 District Health Boards. The 21 DHBs' ratings on the Government's six health targets are being published nationally for the...

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Rape trial halted after incident (NZPA)

An incident involving a witness in the presence of jurors outside the courtroom, has led to a rape trial being aborted in the High Court at Christchurch. The incident took place during the trial's lunch adjournment. Justice...

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DHBs put priority on cancer treatment

Cancer treatment appears to be a priority for the country's 21 District Health Boards. The 21 DHBs' ratings on the Government's six health targets are being published nationally for the first time today in a bid to force them...

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All wool auctions to be in Christchurch from March

Wool Partners International, the country's largest wool handler, says it will stop its North Island wool auctions at Napier in March next year.Farmers will continue to send wool to Napier but all the ...

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Gapes mum on plans for Hendo’s Five Mile

Jazial Crossley | Monday November 23 2009 - 07:52am Auckland developer Tony Gapes has bought Christchurch developer Dave “Hendo” Henderson’s Five Mile project but will not comment on the price or his plans for the site. Through...

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Explosive Turk sold to Victorian interests

Handy c3 pacer Explosive Turk has been sold out the stable of Ross Rennie and will do his future harness racing in Victoria for Lance Justice and the owners of Smoken up. The tough Lislea gelding will be well suited to the...

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Postie Plus 1st-qtr sales rise 15%

Postie Plus posts 15% gain in 1st-qtr sales, predicts smaller first-half loss By Jonathan Tringham Nov 23. (BusinessWire) – Postie Plus Group Ltd., a clothing and baby-ware chain 18% owned by Kathmandu founder Jan Cameron, has...

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'Mammon has been given a pasting'

The credit crunch has changed everything, says the Archbishop of York. Now people are beginning to realise that there are more important things than choice and the free market This is not going to be easy. John Sentamu, the...

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