Christchurch bus services to be scaled back due to driver shortage
Several routes will run on a less-frequent Saturday timetable during the week, Environment Canterbury says.
Elderly and those with disabilities struggling to access vaccine certificate
Older people and those with disabilities across the country are facing issues getting their vaccine certificates as they rush to get them before the new traffic light system comes into force on Friday.
$100m 'world-leading' solar plant will be 50 times bigger than any in New Zealand
A new energy park will generate enough electricity for 30,000 homes, and power clean fuel production, data centres, and vertical farming.
‘It takes time’: Ashburton Council assures work on roading issues is progressing
Ashburton council's chief executive believes the impact of the historic May floods on the district’s roading network has been underestimated. “It wasn’t just a shower of rain.”
Actually, Leader of the Opposition is a great job
OPINION: Can you imagine the new leader of the National party describing inequality as a moral crusade? That really would be a 'New National'.
Hot summer on the cards, latest climate forecast shows
There's a 70 per cent chance of higher than usual temperatures around the country, with a La Niña weather pattern in play.
From ocean to alps: Coach Jonelle Quane conquers her fears
Former national surf lifesaving champion 'freaked out' at the prospect of climbing Aoraki Mount Cook.
New running event lets participants enter at any time to avoid Covid restrictions
A Queenstown entrepreneur has come up with an idea for runners to compete with one another in their own time.
Christchurch house gutted by fire that's being treated as suspicious
The blaze broke out at a Christchurch home late on Tuesday. A fire investigator is working to establish how it started.
Haast's eagle might have been more of a Haast's vulture
New research has revealed New Zealand's now-extinct mega eagle gulped down entrails like a vulture - and may even have been bald.
'Someone could die': Bullying, safety fears at property maintenance company
Former Goleman Group employees allege unsafe practices and intimidation, including one worker's claim he was assaulted by the chief executive.
Website crashes as applications open for fast-track migrant resident visas
Thousands of migrants are now able to apply for a fast-tracked resident visa - but the website crashed the moment it opened at 6am on Wednesday.
Twelve days of 'cruelty': Watchdog launches campaign revealing animal experiments
A science watchdog will reveal details of “horrific” animal experiments carried out at Otago University in the coming weeks, but Otago has slammed the allegations as misleading.
We're so vain, we think we can have it all our own way
OPINION: The nub of it, in other words, is vanity. And vanity is the Covid lesson we don’t seem to be learning.
Black market sales of vaccination passes reported to police
Using a fake vaccine pass can get you up to six months in prison or a $12,000 fine, but fraudulent passes are already being advertised on social media for bitcoin.
Rare sighting of world's biggest and smallest dolphins in Akaroa Harbour
A lucky family got a rare glimpse of orcas “showing off” in Canterbury’s Akaroa Harbour, before finding a pod of Hector’s dolphins, including six calves.
Government to spend $850,000 on cycle trail maintenance
The money will be spent on fixing storm damaged trails and broken bridges, and building new toilets at 13 popular cycle trails around the country.
Actually, Leader of the Opposition is a great job
OPINION: Can you imagine the new leader of the National party describing inequality as a moral crusade? That really would be a 'New National'.
We're so vain, we think we can have it all our own way
OPINION: The nub of it, in other words, is vanity. And vanity is the Covid lesson we don’t seem to be learning.
More needs to be done to fix the housing crisis
OPINION: A comprehensive plan for housing in Aotearoa has to include taxing property wealth.
Five economic issues for Luxon
OPINION: He's got the job. Now to get to grips with some of the big problems NZ faces.
Do not comment on your girlfriend's thong bikini
OPINION: A swimsuit is an expression of a woman’s sensual soul. Something completely beautiful, magical, and belonging to nobody except her.
$100m 'world-leading' solar plant will be 50 times bigger than any in New Zealand
A new energy park will generate enough electricity for 30,000 homes, and power clean fuel production, data centres, and vertical farming.
Shoppers spend $248.2 million on Black Friday
But the spending boost is unlikely to be enough for retailers to recover fully from this year's lockdown, Retail NZ says.
Man in critical condition after Wānaka paraglider crash
Emergency services were called after a paraglider crashed at Treble Cone.
Strict new freedom camping certification system and $1000 fines coming
Bogus blue freedom camping stickers will be replaced by a strict compliance system requiring fixed toilets under new legislation.
Adopt a sheep: How one hill country station is using a virtual platform to diversify
Forget the socks and jocks this Christmas because this year you can adopt a sheep in what’s believed to be the first business of its type in New Zealand.
From ocean to alps: Coach Jonelle Quane conquers her fears
Former national surf lifesaving champion 'freaked out' at the prospect of climbing Aoraki Mount Cook.
New running event lets participants enter at any time to avoid Covid restrictions
A Queenstown entrepreneur has come up with an idea for runners to compete with one another in their own time.
Veteran cycling commentator subject of surprisingly frank documentary
REVIEW: The man who helped bring the sport of cycling to the masses is well served by this celebratory, but never obsequious, look at his life.
Leadership role takes young Wellington Phoenix defender by surprise
When Kate Taylor was asked to attend a meeting with the Phoenix coaching staff, she assumed they wanted to discuss tactics ahead of their opening game.
Ken McClure blasts Canterbury to victory over Northern in trophy final rematch
Seddon Park boundaries take a peppering as the defending champions are too strong in a high-scoring competition opener.
Mt Cardrona Station is a 'first' for New Zealand, a unique community set on 400 hectares, meticulously designed as a 'mountain basecamp' for an adventurous outdoors lifestyle with access to resort-style facilities and 30-kilometres of trails.
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Art, music, food, eco-friendly offerings form Christchurch's Christmas market lineup
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Canterbury brewery raises thousands with limited edition Movember beer
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