How Covid-19 made a growing truancy problem worse
5:00 AM Every day of school missed does damage. The pandemic has pushed absences into the months for some - and broken the connection with school entirely for others.
Person has died in 'serious' Canterbury crash
Three others are in hospital, one in a serious condition, following Saturday crash.
Men receive award for pulling man from burning car after Canterbury crash
Joe Bradley and Kelly Phillips were first on the scene to the "horrendous" fatal crash, but were able to rescue the driver from the flaming wreckage.
Two people hospitalised after separate assaults in Christchurch
The assaults occurred within four hours of each other in two Christchurch suburbs on Friday night.
30-year suppression slapped on evidence to March 15 terror attack inquiry
Concerns that accountability will be dodged with the evidence of senior public servants and politicians sealed for three decades.
Why it really all went wrong
OPINION/SATIRE: You cop a single arrow and you’re forever the Eleventh Century’s Mr Bean
Payout to March 15 terror attack victims the 'right thing to do'
A victims' advocate is calling for a $35m compensation package for those affected by the Christchurch shooting, saying terrorism is a national security failure.
$67m in tourism grants saves 3000 jobs
Tourism's controversial cash grants are finalised, but not everyone is happy
Marked Absent: the attendance freefall in our schools
Year after year, more and more students from every background - rich and poor - are wagging school. No-one seems to know why.
Rising harness racing trainer quits as concerns sent to police
Mitchell Kerr's racing industry career has come to a sudden halt amid allegations of serious misconduct.
New Christchurch Hospital building gets additional $154m cash injection
Extra wards and urgent upgrades approved have been described as just a first step to improve “squalid” facilities.
Seaside apartment saga not over yet despite buyer dropping damage claim
A 10-year battle between owners, insurers and developers for a prime waterfront property damaged in the Christchurch earthquakes rumbles on.
The long road to Christchurch's newest motorway
Sixty years in the making, Christchurch's northern motorway is almost complete after a long journey for residents and those who built it.
Oranga Tamariki in the stocks
OPINION: Oranga Tamariki can't seem to get a thing right. Is this fair?
Concept plans revealed for new Court Theatre in Christchurch
The new multimillion-dollar theatre is expected to open in September 2023.
Neighbour's decades of hoarding a nightmare for homeowner
Gary Hullen built his own private paradise - then the junk started to pile up next door. Despite the vermin and safety fears, the council has yet to act.
Payout to March 15 terror attack victims the 'right thing to do'
A victims' advocate is calling for a $35m compensation package for those affected by the Christchurch shooting, saying terrorism is a national security failure.
Seaside apartment saga not over yet despite buyer dropping damage claim
A 10-year battle between owners, insurers and developers for a prime waterfront property damaged in the Christchurch earthquakes rumbles on.
Cash for 'third world' hospital ward upgrade used to settle contractor dispute
The Ministry of Health reached the $13.8 million settlement in February last year.
Christchurch convention centre events pushed back to second half of 2021
Te Pae was on track for completion in October, but delays mean the $475 million project will now not be finished in mid-2021.
EQC settles multimillion-dollar repair costs deal with Tower and IAG
EQC will pay Tower $42 million under the Christchurch earthquake settlement.
Performing arts car parking building will be privately owned and run
Christchurch has had no parking building in the blocks north of Cathedral Square since the quakes, but 400 new spaces should be available by November 2022.
Isolation breaches just not cricket
OPINION: Wayward touring cricketers breaking isolation rules need to get a grip, or take an early flight home.
Insurance Council defends disaster model
OPINION: Public inquiry involved extensive community engagement and new model addresses resulting calls for customer-centricity, ICNZ says.
Why it really all went wrong
OPINION/SATIRE: You cop a single arrow and you’re forever the Eleventh Century’s Mr Bean
A trip down the rabbit hole of New Zealand settler history
OPINION: An old book in a secondhand store encapsulates the past 180 years.
Oranga Tamariki in the stocks
OPINION: Oranga Tamariki can't seem to get a thing right. Is this fair?
Seaside apartment saga not over yet despite buyer dropping damage claim
A 10-year battle between owners, insurers and developers for a prime waterfront property damaged in the Christchurch earthquakes rumbles on.
2000 Pacific RSE workers to be granted border exemptions
In the biggest border loosening since the Covid-19 pandemic began, thousands of workers will be allowed into NZ.
Cash for 'third world' hospital ward upgrade used to settle contractor dispute
The Ministry of Health reached the $13.8 million settlement in February last year.
Recidivist tyre stockpiler ordered to pay $30,000 after employment dispute
The man behind an illegal North Canterbury tyre stockpile has now been ordered to pay more than $30,000 over an employment dispute.
Christchurch convention centre events pushed back to second half of 2021
Te Pae was on track for completion in October, but delays mean the $475 million project will now not be finished in mid-2021.
Timaru club cricket to the bright lights of the MCG for Kim Cotton
Eleven years ago, Kim Cotton was umpiring Timaru club cricket. Last summer, she stood in front of the largest crowd in women's cricket history.
'We don't match, we dominate,' growls 50-test prop Joe Moody
All Blacks strongman makes his intentions clear ahead of the 2020 test finale in Newcastle.
'Unacceptable': Rule-breaking cricketers mingled, shared food while in isolation
Members of the Pakistan cricket team have “significantly improved” their compliance with New Zealand's managed isolation rules after being given a “final warning”.
Pakistan cricket squad on 'final warning' after breaking managed isolation rules
Cricketers who are in New Zealand to play the Black Caps receive a stern warning as six test positive for Covid-19 and members of the tour party are caught on CCTV flouting isolation hotel rules.
Calls for greyhound racing ban after five deaths in five weeks
Racing industry has made several changes to ensure dogs' safety – but they don't go far enough, animal welfare groups say.
A rare opportunity is now available in the southern alpine playground.
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Concept plans revealed for new Court Theatre in Christchurch
The new multimillion-dollar theatre is expected to open in September 2023.
Home baking saves Canterbury family $1500 a year
By making your own bread, crackers and other snacks, Sarah Smith says your family could save hundreds - or even thousands - each year.
How to spend a day in Dunedin on a $50 budget
With students making up about a fifth of the population, Dunners caters nicely to those on a tight budget.
