''The Sun'' was a newspaper published in

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, New Zealand.

History

The newspaper began publication in February 1914. It was published until July 1935, when it merged with its competitor, '' The Star'', and continued as the ''Christchurch Star-Sun''. The name was simplified to ''The Christchurch Star'' in 1958, and publication of the daily ceased in 1991. ''The Star'' later reappeared, first twice-weekly and then as a weekly community newspaper.

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