Stories from Christchurch · New Zealand

A couple from Christchurch has taken Kmart to the disputes tribunal following exposure to asbestos-contaminated sand. The couple's three-year-old twins played with the product, which was part of a recall notice issued by the retailer in November last year. The family was instructed to evacuate their home after the sand tested positive for asbestos. Eli Crisp is cited in relation to the case. The ordeal reportedly cost the family tens of thousands of dollars. The couple is seeking compensation under the Consumer Guarantees Act. The incident involves the contamination found within the sand product.

The Crusaders and Economic Development Agency in Christchurch, New Zealand, are seeking a multi-year agreement to host the Super Rugby Pacific's Super Round. New Zealand teams achieved victories in all matches played at the new Tikaha stage.

All 70,000 tickets for the Super Rugby Pacific weekend Super Round in Christchurch have been sold. The three-day event features five games and celebrates the opening of the Takaha stadium in New Zealand. CEO Jack Miesley stated the event successfully brought clubs and supporters together.