Plunge in counter transactions doesn't surprise me
5:00 AM OPINION: It’s debatable whether retail banks have struck the right balance between expediting the digital drive, and sustaining solid service.
What do residents want for Christchurch?
5:00 AM One top concern emerged when almost 4000 residents were surveyed about their city's future.
Supermarket stabbing heroes fought knife-wielding attacker with chair and bottles
5:00 AM 'I thought I might be next', said witness to Dunedin Countdown attack, as three people remain in hospital fighting for their lives.
Mike Pero trumped by tough deputy in TVNZ's Sugar-coated Apprentice
REVIEW: Cassie Roma is the one who really should be ruling the boardroom, in this reboot that's more about the meltdowns than the management lessons.
Christchurch councillor James Daniels resigning to pursue radio job
The first-term city councillor will leave his role in June, triggering a $65,000 by-election. He hopes constituents understand his decision.
Disabled woman suffered burns after continence pad left unchanged for 12 hours
A care facility didn't have continence products in the right size, so left a disabled woman unchanged for half a day.
Helicopter company charged over triple fatality
The Alpine Group is awaiting a three-week trial on health and safety charges related to the 2018 crash.
Evidence in trial against gang president ‘like an episode of CSI’
Tribesmen boss Elder Browne was secretly watched by police and had tracking device planted in his car, before being arrested on drugs and forgery charges.
Nitrates in Canterbury river up 50 per cent in 22 months, fishing group says
Canterbury's regional council is being accused of creating a monster that it can no longer control when it comes to degraded water quality.
Chiefs say they're not responsible for alleged unruly behaviour at hotel
Chiefs boss says they're confident none of their people were involved in the alleged unruly behaviour after their Super Rugby Aotearoa final defeat in Christchurch.
Motorcyclist lay seriously injured for a day after crash
Robert Maddison waited more than 24 hours to be rescued after coming off his motorbike on a back country road. He's now in hospital with a broken back.
Cracked skull after fight over scooter in Dunedin
A man suffered a serious head injury after an assault in central Dunedin sparked by an altercation involving a Lime electric scooter.
Otago students hit back at uni's rubbish plan targeting them
University of Otago wants the ability to fine students who have let the rubbish at their flats get out of control, but the students' association is pushing back.
Boiling water thrown in face of police officer in Dunedin
An officer attending a family harm incident was taken to hospital with facial injuries after boiling water was thrown at her.
Sign-wielding supporters tell councillors: 'Save Wharenui Pool'
Chanting supporters from Wharenui Swim Club took their mission to save their pool to the heart of Christhchurch's council, pleading for plans to close it to be reconsidered.
All Black Shannon Frizell in alleged assault on woman at Dunedin bar
The All Blacks and Highlanders loose forward is alleged to have been involved in an assault at a popular Dunedin pub early on Sunday morning.
Developer to build 65 new homes on old Central New Brighton school site
Redevelopment of the New Brighton site is intended to boost the seaside suburb.
Judge reserves decision on case to stall forced taking of NG building
The owners of a century-old building on land earmarked for Christchurch's stadium refused to negotiate so shouldn't complain about a lack of consultation, court told.
More new apartments plus shops for central Christchurch's east frame
At up to five storeys high, the blocks will be the tallest yet in the east frame housing development in Christchurch.
Call for contractors brings new Court Theatre building closer to reality
The $36 million Christchurch anchor project could be open by September 2023.
New Catholic complex in central Christchurch will cost $100 million
A Kiwi firm and an American practice that specialises in traditional Catholic buildings have been appointed to design new cathedral.
Let's extend MMP into local elections
OPINION: In Auckland the council can only borrow three times its income yet its voters are borrowing seven times their average income to buy a house.
Plunge in counter transactions doesn't surprise me
OPINION: It’s debatable whether retail banks have struck the right balance between expediting the digital drive, and sustaining solid service.
The China Challenge: US-China strategic competition and the test for NZ
OPINION: Managing the contest between the US and China presents the ultimate test of New Zealand diplomacy in the coming decades.
Kill off the younger replacement model of dating
OPINION: And above all, we need to stop playing young women and old women off against each other.
Motherhood in manacles? Oh hell no.
OPINION: Appalling accounts of women handcuffed for childbirth demand independent inquiry.
Smiths City still owes thousands for unpaid meetings
Creditor compromise showed the company still owes more than 100 staff $60k for unpaid meetings after a 2018 Employment Court decision.
Developer to build 65 new homes on old Central New Brighton school site
Redevelopment of the New Brighton site is intended to boost the seaside suburb.
Judge reserves decision on case to stall forced taking of NG building
The owners of a century-old building on land earmarked for Christchurch's stadium refused to negotiate so shouldn't complain about a lack of consultation, court told.
More new apartments plus shops for central Christchurch's east frame
At up to five storeys high, the blocks will be the tallest yet in the east frame housing development in Christchurch.
Call for contractors brings new Court Theatre building closer to reality
The $36 million Christchurch anchor project could be open by September 2023.
Chiefs say they're not responsible for alleged unruly behaviour at hotel
Chiefs boss says they're confident none of their people were involved in the alleged unruly behaviour after their Super Rugby Aotearoa final defeat in Christchurch.
Hotel nightmare as Chiefs drown sorrows after Super Rugby Aotearoa final defeat
Hotel guests and staff claim Chiefs' function at Christchurch hotel ended with nakedness, vomiting, broken bottles and people kept awake.
Super Rugby: Crusaders coach Scott Robertson braces for new challenge
There is little time to soak up the feverish high of defending their Super Rugby Aotearoa crown, not when there’s a trans-Tasman competition kicking off later this week.
Tactix pip Magic for first win of season
Mainland Tactix make it a weekend to savour for Canterbury sports fans, earning their first victory of ANZ Premiership season.
Saints, Hawks set early tone in NBL
NBL's 2019 finalists, the Saints and Hawks, look the early teams to beat after both maintaining their unbeaten records.
Designer homes looking for buyers in Wanaka.
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A tale of two book lovers: Second-hand bookshops open next door to each other
Paul Edwards and Heath Ling hope to build a new 'book destination' in Christchurch and offer bibliophiles a new chapter after so many bookshops were lost in the quakes.
2001: The 'elegant' or 'ugly' Chalice
The Chalice divided opinion until it became a site for remembering.
A prescription of paintings: new 'Art Chemist' heals and entertains via art
A unique chemist in Christchurch dispenses therapeutic and helpful art tips to suit every mood.
