Canterbury weather: Civil Defence says 'worst is yet to come' amid red rain warning

Can't view this email, [click here]( 30 May 2021 Hi {NAME}, Catch up on today's latest news in your daily briefing. Top Headlines [Large Article Image]( [Canterbury weather: Civil Defence says 'worst is yet to come' amid red rain warning]( Civil Defence centres are in a "holding pattern" as rain comes down in Canterbury. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Large Article Image]( [National MP's tweet about tangi held at school 'ignorant' and 'racist' - board chairwoman]( A school which closed for two learning days while it hosted a massive tangi for a senior Mongrel Mob member has hit out at criticism by opposition MP Simeon Brown, calling his comments ignorant and racist. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Late Christchurch rich-lister's son buys cardboard Lamborghini for $10k]( Dean Graham will add the "Cardborghini" to his collection of 120 vehicles after winning a charity auction. 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