Christchurch

NEWS 3:41PM
Scott exhibition wins international award CHRISTCHURCH — Accolades are flowing in for London’s Natural History Museum this week after Scott’s Last Expedition won Best Temporary or Touring Exhibition at the prestigious 2013 Museums and Heritage Awards. By Canterbury Museum
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RUNNING 11:05AM
Christchurch Airport Marathon - Return of the Champions CHRISTCHURCH — A healthy handful of past winners will go head to head at next week’s Christchurch Airport Marathon event. By Michael Jacques
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EDUCATION 12:25PM
Rangi Ruru Students' Excellence Acknowledged at Government House CHRISTCHURCH — Only two Christchurch students, both from Rangi Ruru Girls’ School, were amongst the 45 Premier Award and Top Subject Scholarship recipients, awarded at Government House on Wednesday. By Ali Jones PR and Communications
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FUNDRAISER 11:39AM
Run Harry Run - Giving a young boy a chance in life CHRISTCHURCH — Giving a Young Boy a Chance in Life “Run Harry Run” A group of Christchurch women are running for Harry. By Ali-Cat Productions Ltd
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EDUCATION 4:20PM
Christchurch houses sold by auction almost doubled since 2010, UC research shows CHRISTCHURCH — The number of houses sold by auction in Christchurch has almost doubled since the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes, University of Canterbury (UC) research has found. By University of Canterbury
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EARTHQUAKES 1:29PM
Positive Moves Forward for Insurance Advocacy Service CHRISTCHURCH — The new insurance advocacy service for quake hit Cantabrians plans to be up and running in a month's time. By Ali Jones PR and Communications
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BUSINESS 2:50PM
Local Travel Agency Picks Up National Prize CHRISTCHURCH — Media release by Impact PR NZ: Christchurch travellers’ growing interest in more ambitious long-haul trips has seen a local travel agency nab a national award. By Impact PR: Fleur Revell
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NEWS 4:31PM
$10,500 Raised for St John By Christchurch Business CHRISTCHURCH — "An incredible achievement." That from Constructure Managing Director Cory Bedford who together with his team completed the 101km Forrest Grape Ride in Marlborough earlier this month. By Ali Jones PR and Communications
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NEWS 1:38PM
HANMER BRIDGE PRIVATISED & TOLLBOOTH SET UP THIS MORNING Part Of Keep Our Assets Protest At National Party Conference CHRISTCHURCH — Keep Our Assets Christchurch members and supporters are this morning picketing the Prime Minister's keynote speech to the National Party Mainland Conference, in Hanmer. By Keep Our Assets Christchurch
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NEWS 1:43PM
20,000 visitors experience Quake City attraction CHRISTCHURCH — Quake City welcomed its 20,000th visitor today. By Canterbury Museum
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CULTURE 10:06AM
Discovery reopens at Canterbury Museum CHRISTCHURCH — Christchurch parents will be celebrating tomorrow with the reopening of Discovery, Canterbury Museum’s natural history centre designed especially for children. By Canterbury Museum
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RUNNING 3:03PM
Christchurch's Marathon Returning to Pre-quake Entries CHRISTCHURCH — The Christchurch Airport Marathon is poised to return to the record entry numbers it was enjoying prior to the earthquakes of 2010 and 2011. By Christchurch Marathon
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BUSINESS 1:17PM
QTech technology helps irrigators comply with tightening water regulations CHRISTCHURCH — Telemetry and water management specialist, QTech Data Systems, has created and launched a sophisticated Aqua Flow Management System (AFM) that enables water consent holders to remotely monitor, better manage and report their water usage data directly to their regional council. By Communicate IT Ltd
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ENTERTAINMENT 12:54PM
"Mothers Are Women Too" CHRISTCHURCH — “Naughty and Nice” Album From Christchurch Chanteuese – In Time for Mother’s Day. By Ali Jones PR and Communications
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BUSINESS 5:09PM
ARANZ Geo Hi-Tech Exporter of the Year finalist CHRISTCHURCH — Christchurch–headquartered ARANZ Geo Limited has been named as a finalist in the 2013 NZ Hi-Tech Awards. By Shine Group
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ICE HOCKEY 7:31PM
Oldwolfs vs Aardwolfs Thunder in Ice Hockey Finals CHRISTCHURCH — Oldwolfs vs Aardwolfs Thunder in the SNC A Grade Ice Hockey Finals 2012 - 2013 This Sunday 31th March at 6.15pm puck drops the two Aardwolfs Teams, Oldwolfs and Aardwolfs Thunder, will battle it out for the Summer SNC League Trophie of 2012-13. By Glen Cameron
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BUSINESS 9:27AM
Rebuild Creates Multi Cultural Cycling Team For Fundraiser CHRISTCHURCH — They’re from South Africa, Sri Lanka, the UK, America, Ireland and of course New Zealand. By Ali Jones PR and Communications
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CULTURE 10:01AM
Kaitiaki 'The Keeper' lives on Post-2013 Festival of Flowers CHRISTCHURCH — By Canterbury Museum
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NEWS 2:53PM
Edward Atkinson's skis displayed in Scott exhibition CHRISTCHURCH — New visitors to Canterbury Museum’s Scott’s Last Expedition exhibition are being treated to a special addition to the show – Edward Atkinson’s skis. By Canterbury Museum
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COMMUNITY 7:05PM
Crossing The Generations and Valuing Our Heritage CHRISTCHURCH — Crossing the generations and valuing our heritage - that’s what Rangi Ruru’s Generations Day is all about according to Rangi’s Community Relations Coordinator, Amelia Davis. By Ali Jones PR and Communications
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TRIATHLON 6:34PM
Pegasus puts on a perfect day for Contact National Schools Triathlon Champs CHRISTCHURCH — Near perfect conditions greeted the 800 competitors at the Contact National Schools Triathlon Championships at Pegasus in Christchurch today. By Triathlon NZ
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CYCLING 1:19PM
UC transport expert calls for reduced traffic speeds in rebuilt city CHRISTCHURCH — A University of Canterbury (UC) transport expert today appealed to the planners of the Christchurch rebuild to consider more widespread use of 30kmh speed limits beyond those proposed. By University of Canterbury
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