Live: Contamination compounds floods

Can't view this email, [click here]( 23 July 2017 Hi {NAME}, Catch up on today's latest news in your daily briefing. Top Headlines [Large Article Image]( [Live: Contamination compounds floods]( Rain stops in Christchurch and the dreaded high tide passes. But streets are likely to remain flooded throughout Sunday, and evacuated residents should stay away amid contamination fears. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Share article on Google Plus]( [Large Article Image]( [Recap: Chiefs v Stormers]( Late try seals a Super Rugby semis berth for the Chiefs as the wrestle their way to win over Stormers. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Share article on Google Plus]( [Small Article Image]( [Gangs' fight night draws skeptics]( Members from 12 rival factions stepped into the ring in a show against street violence. But critics don't buy it. 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But streets are likely to remain flooded throughout Sunday, and evacuated residents should stay away amid contamination fears. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Share article on Google Plus]( [Small Article Image]( [Gran cheated welfare of $250k]( A Christchurch grandmother is likely to spend her 63rd birthday in jail. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Share article on Google Plus]( [Small Article Image]( [Lotto punter wins $8m]( A lucky winner from Auckland has pocketed $8 million after winning Powerball First Division in Saturday night's draw. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Share article on Google Plus]( [Small Article Image]( [Some respite as rain stops]( Early morning high tide passes at a lower level than the last three as rain stops in Christchurch, but streets remain flooded. 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