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	Security for midwives bolstered at Christchurch Hospital after ‘very violent’ night-time assault NZ Herald - 21 May (NZ Herald) A Christchurch birthing unit staff member was attacked soon after finishing work. Read... Newslink ©2025 to NZ Herald General



	‘Headed for gridlock’: Where Christchurch is at with mass rapid transit Stuff.co.nz - 21 May (Stuff.co.nz) A ‘turn up and go’ public transport model is popular, but pricey. Will it ever get off the ground? Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Cause of widespread broadband internet outage in major cities unknown RadioNZ - 20 May (RadioNZ) People in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch reported problems with internet access between 7 - 8.30pm. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ Computing



	Hundreds of Christchurch council staff relocated due to quake concerns RadioNZ - 20 May (RadioNZ) Engineers are assessing the annex on the Worcester Boulevard side of Te Hononga civic offices. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	Christchurch peeping Tom Moana Tekawa jailed for intimate recordings NZ Herald - 20 May (NZ Herald) Peeping Tom Moana Tekawa has now been jailed, again. Read... Newslink ©2025 to NZ Herald General



	Hospo industry hit by hoaxes as scammers target bars, cafes and restaurants RadioNZ - 20 May (RadioNZ) There are at least two scams doing the rounds of the capital`s dining scene, as well as some in Christchurch. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	Armed police called to Christchurch street Stuff.co.nz - 19 May (Stuff.co.nz) A 29-year-old woman has been charged with breaching bail and presenting something likely to be, or believed to be, a prohibited firearm at a person. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Christchurch City Council considers regulations against abandoning supermarket trolleys RadioNZ - 19 May (RadioNZ) Councillors say shopping abandoned trolleys are causing a nuisance and costing businesses millions of dollars. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	‘Should be bustling’: Inside the Christchurch mall locals say is dying Stuff.co.nz - 18 May (Stuff.co.nz) Bush Inn’s management said although there was some vacancy inside the mall, it would soon be announcing some significant national retailers. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Black Ferns snatch stunning draw against Canada in Pacific Four Series classic Stuff.co.nz - 17 May (Stuff.co.nz) Sylvia Brunt’s try after the fulltime hooter earned the Black Ferns a nerve-shredding 27-27 draw in Christchurch. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz Sport