Articles by Jessica McCarthy
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National
Chch Mayor's proposal for mental health applauded
Wednesday, 22 June 2016, 5:08amChristchurch's mayor hopes the City Council's collaboration with central government over mental health is the start of more...
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National
Kaiapoi High School warning drivers of teens crossing
Tuesday, 21 June 2016, 5:51amWarning, teenagers crossing
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National
NZ-EU trade deal will fade away if Brexit wins - economist
Tuesday, 21 June 2016, 5:36amUPDATED 9.33am An economist says Britain's potential exit from the European Union wouldn't be good for New Zealand. LISTEN...
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National
Chch's ethnic community targeted by scammers
Thursday, 16 June 2016, 7:30amPolice are concerned hackers could be behind a scam targeting Christchurch's ethnic community. A number of Pakistani immigrants...
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Health
Funding to help understand effect of quakes on mental health
Wednesday, 15 June 2016, 11:33amA funding grant will help a Christchurch research team learn more about the long-term effects of the Canterbury earthquakes...
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National
World's largest flying observatory comes to Chch
Wednesday, 8 June 2016, 5:33amLess than a month after NASA launched its gamma-ray carrying scientific balloon from Wanaka Airport, the South Island is...
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Crime
Trial of accused rapist underway in Christchurch
Monday, 30 May 2016, 12:47pmThe trial of a West Coast farm worker who fled to Australia after allegedly raping a young girl is underway in the Christchurch...
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Emergency
Hornby park death not being treated as suspicious
Thursday, 19 May 2016, 9:11amHornby park death not being treated as suspicious
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News
Firefighter case: 'Managers lauding over volunteers'
Monday, 2 May 2016, 7:40amA former volunteer firefighter in North Canterbury thinks he has a good shot at winning an unfair dismissal case against...
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Business
Workers at carpet maker to learn fate
Monday, 2 May 2016, 6:28amWorkers for carpet maker Cavalier Bremworth will find out today whether their employer plans to follow through with a restructure...
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National
Landmark settlement for homeowners against EQC
Thursday, 28 April 2016, 9:51amUPDATED 3.24PM: Ninety-eight Canterbury homeowners have won a landmark settlement with EQC, following a bid for a declaratory...
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Crime
Man pleads guilty to masturbating at softball game
Friday, 22 April 2016, 12:30pmA Christchurch man caught masturbating at a girls' softball game has entered a guilty plea. Thirty-five-year-old Martin Graham...
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National
Increase in job-seekers blamed on slow down of Chch rebuild
Friday, 22 April 2016, 8:55amThe number of Cantabrians on the job-seekers benefit has increased by 18-percent in the last year. Figures released by Social...
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National
Cashless society forces RSA to get creative
Thursday, 21 April 2016, 5:50amThe RSA is brainstorming ways to adapt to New Zealand becoming an increasingly cashless society. President BJ Clark said...
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National
New Brighton Pier facing 18-month closure
Wednesday, 20 April 2016, 10:14amChristchurch's New Brighton Pier could be closed for up to a year and a half so its earthquake damage can be repaired. The...
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National
CERA should be proud of what they've achieved - PM
Friday, 15 April 2016, 5:19amThe Prime Minister says it's time CERA finished up. The organisation officially winds up today, with its powers set to be...
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Business
'Unrealistic' for Cavalier Bremworth Chch staff to relocate
Thursday, 14 April 2016, 5:25amUPDATED: 6.24 AM Cavalier Bremworth said it's closing its Christchurch plant and downsizing its operation in Whanganui to...
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National
Otago Uni creating guidelines for students' safety at private events
Thursday, 14 April 2016, 5:17amOtago University is working with the Students' Association to create guidelines for students, that will keep them safe during...
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Crime
Photos of Tully WINZ shooting released
Tuesday, 12 April 2016, 5:01pmPhotos of the minute long killing spree carried out by Russell John Tully at the Ashburton Work and Income office can be...
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Crime
Teen charged with manslaughter after Invercargill assault
Monday, 11 April 2016, 6:41pmA teenager has been charged with manslaughter following the death of a 40-year-old man in Invercargill. Matthew Frederick...
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Crime
Killer banned from contact with children for life
Monday, 11 April 2016, 4:40pmChild killer Elizabeth Healy has been granted parole, but special release conditions mean she will never be alone with anyone...
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News
Refugees feeling isolated in Canterbury
Saturday, 9 April 2016, 6:36amNew research suggests migrants and refugees are feeling isolated and unwelcome in Canterbury. The All Right campaign held...
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National
'Plenty of lessons' following Dunedin balcony collapse
Tuesday, 5 April 2016, 6:04amThe Dunedin City Council will be taking a collaborative approach with Otago University and the students' association to ensure...
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National
150-year-old tree cut down for Chch's earthquake memorial
Wednesday, 30 March 2016, 5:58amA heritage advocate is questioning why one of the oldest trees in Christchurch was cut down, rather than incorporated into...
