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Authorities have decided not to appeal killer hit and run drink-driver Phillip Hamilton's home detention sentence. Hamilton, 41, was sentenced in February to 12 months' home detention for the killing of cyclist, Jens Richardon, near Springston last August. He was also banned from driving for three years. Many considered the sentence too lenient. On page A2, The Star publishes readers' letters. Last week, Christchurch police revealed they had asked the Crown Law Office to investigate whether or not an appeal was possible. But the Crown said there were no grounds for an appeal because the sentence could not be described ... More
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Lime-green tutu for big-hearted City2Surfer
It's green for go for The Star City2Surf with Pump's standout entrant this year. Even among 15,000 fun runners, Heart ... More
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Shipley touted as ECan commissioner
Former Prime Minister Jenny Shipley is being touted as a front-running contender to sort out troubled Environment Canterbury as commissioner. ... More
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A glove affair
Twenty-six years after his Olympic silver medal, Kevin Barry is head over heels in love with boxing again. At 50, ... More
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Canty connection in America's cup win
Canterbury yachting can claim a little reflected glory from BMW Oracle's triumph in Valencia that took the America's Cup back ... More
Local News
Quake strengthening cost a jolt for business ownersOwners of earthquake-prone heritage buildings in Christchurch may have to pay at least $169 million for strengthening works from 2012. Nearly 500 heritage buildings in ... More
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Local Sport
Drive for board to direct local leagueLocal rugby league has big decisions to make on the sport's future this month. The Canterbury Rugby League football committee has put forward plans for ... More
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Blue Planet
Where: Christchurch > Christchurch Art Gallery - Te Puna o Waiwhetu Blue is a feeling, a place to dream, an endless idea and the colour of ...
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Te Hokinga Mai
Where: Christchurch Ngāi Tahu Whānui, people of Te Waipounamu (the South Island), and Canterbury Museum are proud ...
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Chamber Music NZ Presents The Borod
Where: Christchurch > James Hay Theatre Ruben Aharonian violin Andrei Abramenkov violin Igor Naidin viola Vladimir Balshin cello Founded in 1945 ...
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A Night of Theatre - 3 One Act Play
Where: Lyttelton > The Loons Mike Friend (The Butler, Happy Home Road, An Evening with Mr Pinter) directs three one ...
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Ellerslie International Flower Show
Where: Christchurch > Hagley Park North For five days each March, Christchurch’s North Hagley Park is home to one of the ...
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