Going blind with no warning
Andy Dickerson had no symptoms, no family history, and good eyesight – but he was going blind.
Rebuilds years late
Education Ministry says all on schedule to finish in 2022, but just 12 of the 115 rebuilds are complete so far.
Assault ends career
Teacher grabbed 12-year-old's backpack for a word, but the strap broke and the boy fell.
Sheep to the rescue
A small colony of rabbits rode a flock of sheep to safety from the floodwaters in Otago.
New flood warning for Canterbury
Incoming heavy rain could bring more flooding to saturated Christchurch.
Case dismissed after botch-up
A police error resulted in a case against a member of a prominent family to be thrown out.
Ranfurly Shield challengers named
The Mid Canterbury squad which will battle Canterbury for the Ranfurly Shield in Ashburton on August 4 has been named.
Southern secures Watters win
After having to share it for the past year, Mid Canterbury Rugby's Watters Cup is now all Southern's for the next year.
School rebuilds years late
Education Ministry officials say everything's on schedule to finish in 2022, but just 12 of the 115 wider Christchurch schools are complete.
Local architecture lacks artistic inspiration
Why our city's architects and artists need to reaquaint themselves with one another.
Ballantynes gears up for new build
Ballantynes department store is about to reopen some departments in new premises while it rebuilds part of its main store.
Residents blame council for flooding
Southshore residents are angry that a lack of flood protection allowed homes in their seaside suburb to flood in last week's storm.
Auckland not the only game in town
EDITORIAL: Initiatives designed to help Auckland don't do much to help businesses, growth and people in the regions.
When a fair go means breaking the law
OPINION: Giving people a "fair go" has not always meant blind obedience to the law.
Fibre installation crawls
OPINION: I've felt like an unsuspecting passenger who boarded a wonky train for an off-the-rails ride through the funny farm of ultra-fast fibre.
Striving to be our eco best
OPINION: Christchurch can follow in Melbourne's environmental footsteps.
Year of the flood?
OPINION: No-one can afford to be complacent, because the weather is going to get more extreme.
Wellness theme for new Auckland hotel
EVEN Hotels offer travelers the exercise choice of 'wellness warrior' videos or the sociability of athletic studios, in between gluten-free organic food and wine.
'Have-not' airports in crisis
A campaign is underway to get more money for 12 of our smallest airports to help cover critical maintenance and passenger services.
School rebuilds years late
Education Ministry officials say everything's on schedule to finish in 2022, but just 12 of the 115 wider Christchurch schools are complete.
Insurers face expensive year
Flooding expected to generate about 2000 claims nationwide, adding to expensive year for insurers after two cyclones and the "Tasman Tempest".
MedRecruit grows into new office
Australasian doctor recruitment company grows out of its old Queenstown office with 45 staff on board.
Ranfurly Shield challengers named
The Mid Canterbury squad which will battle Canterbury for the Ranfurly Shield in Ashburton on August 4 has been named.
Chiefs racking up air points
Chiefs could cover more than 40,000km in the air during Super Rugby playoffs if they make the final.
Mo'unga wary of playoff shanks
It didn't cost them against the Highlanders, but Richie Mo'unga knows missed kicks could end the Crusaders' season.
Recovery after two concussions
The Iron Maidens raised over $500 to buy ice hockey helmets and avoid concussion.
Mushers and sled dogs heading to Wanaka in August
Up to 120 dogs and their mushers will descend on the Snow Farm for their annual race on snow.
Wanted: Espresso machine
Are you trying to get rid of a commercial espresso machine? The Christchurch City Mission would like to take it off your hands.
Cycle trail will happen - advocate
Government chips in to build stretch around Ohau Point, deemed the most difficult section.
Local architecture lacks artistic inspiration
Why our city's architects and artists need to reaquaint themselves with one another.
Meet urban artist Joel Hart
Born and raised in Christchurch, this urban artist is on the rise and giving back to the community through art.
