Articles by Charlotte Lewis-West
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National
Thirty-year timeframe to fix Chch roads
Friday, 4 March 2016, 1:19pmSome Christchurch roads may lay un-repaired for up to 30 years. It's been revealed repairs on some blocks of road will remain...
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Rural
Thirsty cows: No legal action taken
Wednesday, 10 February 2016, 11:15amUPDATED 2.47PM: Environment Canterbury's standing by its decision not to fine and prosecute the owners of Lakes Station -...
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National
Forgotten victims of quakes behind violence spike
Monday, 25 January 2016, 6:31amAdolescent boys in Canterbury are being labelled as the forgotten victims of the earthquakes. Five years on, the ramifications...
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Crime
Chch absconder still on the run
Monday, 25 January 2016, 5:44amChristchurch police are still hunting for a man who cut off his electronic monitoring bracelet last week. Richard Percival...
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National
Taps run dry in drought hit Hurunui
Wednesday, 30 December 2015, 11:00amThe Hurunui District Mayor's urging people to be conservative with water, after the town ran dry last night. Maintenance...
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Emergency
Firefighters face daunting challenge
Thursday, 26 November 2015, 10:00amUPDATED 11.51AM: With gale force winds forecast this afternoon Marlborough firefighters face a daunting challenge trying...
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Emergency
Crews extinguish blaze on gas cyclinder truck
Monday, 5 October 2015, 8:34amUPDATED 11.00AM: Nelson fire crews have extinguished the truck fire which caused nearby businesses to be evacuated this morning. The...
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National
MV Tuhoe to be broken up
Tuesday, 29 September 2015, 11:04amUPDATED 12.49pm: The tough decision has just been made to break the stranded MV Tuhoe into pieces rather than re-float it. The...
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National
Bars ready for RWC crowds
Friday, 18 September 2015, 12:39pmBars are gearing up for the opening Rugby World Cup game tomorrow morning are expecting a great turnout. At least nine establishments...
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National
Homeowners outline case against EQC
Wednesday, 9 September 2015, 4:13pmA group of more than 100 Christchurch homeowners have outlined their case against the The Earthquake Commission. Lawyers...
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Emergency
Glenmark Rugby club devastated by fire
Friday, 28 August 2015, 6:58amUPDATED 8.11am: Investigations will begin this morning into a devastating fire at a famous North Canterbury rugby club. Hurunui's...
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National
Police hunt man at scene of shooting
Monday, 24 August 2015, 10:17amNelson police are calling for a man who was at the scene of last week's shooting in Motueka to come forward. Ford Hurinui...
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Christchurch
Record number of earthquake insurance claims settled
Monday, 10 August 2015, 12:35pmWith the highest number of claims ever completed this quarter, the Insurance Council believes it'll settle all Canterbury...
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Crime
Ronald McDonald House burgled
Monday, 27 July 2015, 10:25amStaff and families at Christchurch's Ronald McDonald House are devastated by a burglary over the weekend. Thieves broke in...
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Crime
Watson family hopeful of revised Parole decision
Thursday, 9 July 2015, 10:27amScott Watson's family hope a compliant over a psychologist's report will overturn the Parole Board's decision not to release...
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National
Crashed chopper pilot in stable condition
Monday, 29 June 2015, 10:47amA helicopter pilot who crashed in the Westland National Park on Saturday morning is now in a serious but stable condition. The...
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Christchurch
Mission's plea for help as winter bites
Monday, 29 June 2015, 10:06amWith freezing temperatures and heavy frosts, the Christchurch City Mission is urging people to donate blankets and warm clothes. The...
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Christchurch
Burst water main on Bealey Ave
Wednesday, 24 June 2015, 3:33pmA burst water main along a busy Christchurch road is causing some delays. Bealey Avenue has dropped to two lanes in some...
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National
Snow coming for Canterbury
Sunday, 21 June 2015, 1:19pmUPDATED 5.29pm: Plummeting temperatures across the South Island could spell more snow on the way. Severe frosts mixed with...
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Emergency
Search teams attempting second Mt Somers rescue
Friday, 19 June 2015, 9:29amSearch teams are heading back up Canterbury's Mt Somers in a second attempt to reach three stranded hikers. The trio set...
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Christchurch
Jams, detours, crashes mar exchange opening
Thursday, 18 June 2015, 11:15amRoad detours, traffic jams, and technology problems at the new bus interchange in Christchurch are taking their toll on bus...
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Crime
Dramatic raids on Christchurch properties
Tuesday, 16 June 2015, 11:54amChristchurch police have raided commercial and residential properties this morning as part of a suspected drugs crackdown. Armed...
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Health
Hunt on for source of deadly disease
Friday, 12 June 2015, 4:27pmThe Canterbury District Health Board is hoping to find the second source of a potentially fatal disease after an outbreak...
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National
Relationships Aotearoa concerned for patients
Tuesday, 9 June 2015, 5:33amRelationships Aotearoa concerned for patients
