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Cantabrian Rohan Ware has beaten the best of Australia to win the men's singles title at the National Bowls Champs on home turf in Christchurch

5 January 2026

The Belfast Club member downed Adelaide 22-year-old Nathan Black 21-13 in the final...earning a maiden singles title.

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Other Christchurch News

16 Jan: A 17-year-old has been charged over a firearms incident in Christchurch's Hornby on Christmas Day

14 Jan: Four people have been arrested in a week-long operation around a Christchurch gang funeral - as members began arriving last Thursday, and dispersed yesterday

14 Jan: A Christchurch man has tested his endurance by cycling for 24 hours around a McDonald's drive through

13 Jan: Christchurch Police are searching for a missing 32-year-old woman

13 Jan: A sewer leak at a popular Christchurch swimming spot has been traced to bottles being flushed down toilets, blocking the septic system

12 Jan: Three people are seriously injured and another has moderate injuries after two vehicles collided on Canterbury's Rakaia Highway, just before six this evening

12 Jan: Christchurch Police are seeking a man believed to be linked to a Sydenham arson before Christmas

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International:
Today in History, January 17: When Lance Armstrong finally admitted to Oprah he doped his way to seven Tour de France titles 10:57

Entertainment:
Chelsea Handler has taken a shot at Timothee Chalamet for his boastful comments in interviews 10:53

Law and Order:
The man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk has appeared in court in the US 10:47

Environment:
Sarah Blizzard's stunning sportsmanship helps Dutch bobsledders achieve Winter Olympics dream 10:27

Law and Order:
Police in the Far North are encouraging would be cops on South Island waiting lists to make the trip up 10:27

Entertainment:
Kiefer Sutherland has been arrested after allegedly assaulting a rideshare driver, according to police 10:23

Accident and Emergency:
A safe and successful evacuation after more than 40 people became trapped between slips on State Highway 2 10:16

Business:
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has dropped some hints about this year's budget 10:06

Entertainment:
Abbey Clancy was taken to hospital in Dubai with a "serious injury" after breaking a nail 9:53

Soccer:
Oliver Glasner has announced he will be quitting as Crystal Palace manager at the end of the English Premier League season 9:27

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