Two in court after $400,000 cash, drugs found during police raid
17 min ago A police investigation that started with street-level drug dealers led to a police raid during which nearly $400,000 and methamphetamine were found.
Killer's legal fight to use opiate for pain relief
12:10 PM He beat a teenager with a concrete post and shoved stones down her throat to stop her screaming. Decades later, he took Corrections to court because he wanted codeine.
'Hell of a battle' as fire crews fight hotel blaze
12:01 PM A witness said they could see flames through one of the hotel windows and the whole area had been blanketed in thick grey smoke.
No performance reviews and 20 per cent pay hikes for some judges
11:55 AM Judges are never given performance reviews and some could be appointed to the job for life without having to attend a formal interview.
Department of Corrections office evacuated after suspicious item found
11:46 AM An office of the Department of Corrections has been evacuated after a suspicious item was found.
Local Likes: Canterbury's favourite local businesses celebrated
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What would a 90 per cent vaccination rate mean for New Zealand?
Even at 90 per cent, experts say reduced border measures, masks, contact tracing and testing will still likely be needed.
Fraudster allegedly continues to harass neighbours after they move out
A woman who was forced from her home after a nasty neighbourhood dispute has found liquid faeces poured on her doorsteps and her car tyres slashed.
Two taken to hospital after serious incident in Christchurch
Emergency services were called to Epsom Rd in Sockburn at 8.30pm Wednesday, to reports of an assault.
Auckland couple charged over lockdown trip to Wānaka
William Willis and Hannah Rawnsley earlier apologised for crossing the Auckland border and flying to a holiday home, in breach of Covid rules.
Covid-19: Several A&P shows fall victim to alert level uncertainty
Numerous popular A&P shows, considered by many to be a Kiwi institution, have been cancelled due to Covid-19 alert level uncertainty.
'A minute to scan each item': Supermarket agony as tech glitch hits South Island stores
New World and Pak 'n Save shoppers in the South Island endure agonising stints at the checkout after tech glitch hits tills for several hours.
Gang member arrested after police raid at Mongrel Mob property
The police armed offenders squad was on the scene as two different properties, one linked to the Mongrel Mob, was raided.
Government's water reforms are flawed, says Christchurch mayor
In her strongest statement yet, Christchurch mayor Lianne Dalziel has recommended that the city opt out of the Government’s water reforms.
'This bloody almighty bang': power surge rips through Otago town.
The surge blew plugs from sockets and destroyed TVs, fridges and microwaves. It left residents of Millers Flat with plenty of unanswered questions.
NZ ski field accused of disloyalty as Aussies snap up 2022 bookings
1 min ago A Nelson woman is fuming after losing a sought-after lodge booking to Australians, saying NZ taxpayers effectively carried tourism operators during the pandemic.
Major anti-bullying scheme to be rolled-out at Canterbury schools
New Zealand has among the worst school bullying rates in the OECD, with 35 per cent of secondary principals reporting regular acts of intimidation or bullying.
Wage subsidy saved 175,000 Kiwi jobs
OPINION: While every firm wants to keep hard-working employees on the payroll, it’s simply not possible when the cashflow dries up.
The vaccine push means considering a host of motivational measures
OPINION: We should be careful, but not precious, about extra motivations for people to get vaccinated.
The Aotearoa debate: It's time for a change
OPINION: At least 60,000 people want New Zealand's name changed; so let's have a referendum.
What is the new normal?
OPINION: New Zealand is left hoping for the best as Auckland enters alert level 3 with Covid-19 still in the community.
More investment in New Zealand's water services is clearly needed if high quality and affordable services are to be delivered.
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OPINION: New Zealanders pay too much for their water services and that needs to change.
Derelict Christchurch 'treasure trove' hits the market
For sale: charming bungalow, desirable location and all the chattels: cat food tins, rubbish and a 1979 Ford Cortina.
Local Likes: Canterbury's favourite local businesses celebrated
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450 foreign mariners to go through MIQ before joining NZ fishing boats
A public health assessment for the groups of incoming mariners has not raised any risk issues, and many have already been fully vaccinated.
Crowdfunding begins for Cathedral Square's Old Post Office
Cantabrians are being invited to invest in a new hospitality hub inside an iconic heritage building damaged in the 2011 earthquakes.
Doing the sums on solar panels
Solar price falls have boosted uptake, but a dream of 500,000 'solarized' homes remains distant.
Silver Ferns sweating on captain's availability for England decider
Blown off the court in second half, the Silver Ferns don't have long to lick their wounds before a winner-takes-all third test against England on Friday.
England crush Silver Ferns to set up decider
Commonwealth Games gold medallists overpower sloppy Silver Ferns in second half of game two to force winner-takes-all game three.
Refs admit blunder in Waikato v Canterbury conversion drama
NZ Rugby referees boss acknowledges Mooloos co-captain Fletcher Smith should have got a second shot at a match-winning kick.
Nervous Tiana Metuarau struggled to eat before Ferns debut
Newest Silver Fern was so nervous before her first international she found it hard to eat on game day and had sweaty hands.
Wise head on young shoulders: Silver Ferns coach full of praise for Tiana Metuarau
Dame Noeline Taurua says it's no surprise where young shooter gets her calmness and maturity from.
Local Likes: Canterbury's favourite local businesses celebrated
Our morning coffees served with a smile. Our trusted tradies. Our dairy owners and our hairdressers. Do you know a business that deserves a shout-out?
Park Ranger - the Christchurch cafe with a zest for hospitality
Passionate foodies Virosha Chheang and Chenda Tan have big plans for their popular cafe.
Crowdfunding begins for Cathedral Square's Old Post Office
Cantabrians are being invited to invest in a new hospitality hub inside an iconic heritage building damaged in the 2011 earthquakes.
Century of The Press digitised for first time
Newly digitised newspapers from 1946 to 1961 cover the rise of the Berlin Wall, a sensational Christchurch murder case, and Elvis Presley worrying parents.
