Car goes off cliff on Port Hills
5:02 PM A person has moderate injuries after the car they were in went off Summit Rd in Christchurch.
One injured after bus v car
3:55 PM Four people are being taken to hospital after a bus and a car collided in Kaiapoi, North Canterbury.
Landslide closes highway - again
Continuous heavy rain and high river levels are behind the 2.5m slip near Greymouth.
Peters meets gun lobby at conference
About 80 people have congregated outside New Zealand First's conference, complaining about the Government's gun reforms.
NZ's secret prison spy scandal
A team of elite prison guards ran a secret, unauthorised spying operation. This is the untold story of how they were caught.
Eight trampers rescued in Otago
The trampers - staff and students from the University of Otago - were rescued 1.5km from the hut they had been heading to.
Sluggish home sales cause concern
Slow sales of Christchurch's 900-home development have aroused concern from Treasury.
Veteran firefighter and everyday hero
Retiring after 45 years, Christchurch firefighter Murray Jamieson talks fleeing rats, close calls and a memorable trip with former Prime Minister Helen Clark.
'Limelight has a way of craving me'
OPINION/SATIRE: Shane Jones here. Brilliant orator, cultured rogue. Imbued with the gift of the gab. Aotearoa's own Boris Johnson.
Rental house riddled with asbestos
It seemed like the perfect rental for a large whanau - before it became an 18-month asbestos nightmare.
Building firm 'destroys dreams'
A man boasting his exceptional skills and experience has a left trail of disappointed customers. He still has big ideas.
Evelyn Harding a 'human dynamo'
A Canterbury community champion described as "inspiring and energetic" spent her life supporting many causes.
Queen of the kitchen
Davinia Sutton has won all the big kitchen design awards, but she's not fazed about trends.
Man missing after boat overturns
A man is still missing after he and two friends got into trouble while fishing on the Waitaki River in North Otago.
Mayor wants help with hair salon
Grey District mayor Tania Gibson will soon be parting ways with life as a hairdresser in Greymouth.
Chch mayor sets out priorities
Buoyed by a renewed mandate to lead Christchurch, mayor Lianne Dalziel is pushing ahead with plans to fix the east and get a stadium built.
New Chch council must juggle demands
Tackling climate change, revamping the central city, cutting rates - new councillors face a tricky path in Chch.
ECan stalwarts happy
The old hands say they are looking forward to working with the new crop of ECan councillors.
Canty's hospo spend is NZ's lowest
Despite fierce competition in the hospitality industry, 300 new businesses opened in Canterbury last year.
Blazing dispute over six lights
If Hagley Park is Christchurch's backyard, there's a heated backyard cricket game on.
Sluggish home sales cause concern
Slow sales of Christchurch's 900-home development have aroused concern from Treasury.
Cathedral Sq repairs to start
Multimillion-dollar spruce up of Christchurch's Cathedral Square to begin next week, but final development still at least a decade away.
130-year-old grocery store restored
A Christchurch couple painstakingly restore a huge heritage-listed building.
Funding scramble pays off for aquapark
A world-class aquasports facility for Kaiapoi is one step closer to becoming a reality after the project achieved its first fundraising goal.
Faith in building industry undermined
OPINION: Canary in the coal mine is tweeting: many buildings are broken, and so is the system that supports them.
'Limelight has a way of craving me'
OPINION/SATIRE: Shane Jones here. Brilliant orator, cultured rogue. Imbued with the gift of the gab. Aotearoa's own Boris Johnson.
Will Faafoi save the media?
OPINION: Our media is in a crisis. But Kris Faafoi would need the public onside to truly save it.
All Blacks loss wouldn't be too bad
OPINION: We may be the best team, but the rest of the world is quickly catching up. And that's a good thing.
What happened to 'they are us?'
OPINION: How long do you have to live here before you can "represent New Zealanders"?
Canty's hospo spend is NZ's lowest
Despite fierce competition in the hospitality industry, 300 new businesses opened in Canterbury last year.
Sluggish home sales cause concern
Slow sales of Christchurch's 900-home development have aroused concern from Treasury.
Building firm 'destroys dreams'
A man boasting his exceptional skills and experience has a left trail of disappointed customers. He still has big ideas.
Shop boasts a wine bar
Ballantynes has opened its expanded new Christchurch store, which includes a deli, a café and a wine bar.
Unimogs on 'terrifying' road
The local council is investigating the planned use of 10-tonne Unimogs to carry tourists on a Queenstown road described as one of the world's most treacherous drives.
The other Kiwi coach driving Japan
Jamie Joseph and Tony Brown have hogged the headlines during Japan's remarkable run, but there's another Kiwi driving a key aspect of their game.
All Blacks in action
Pubs across Christchurch have stocked the cellars and filled the fridges in preparation for this weekend's World Cup rugby action.
New Crusaders logo revealed
Having stripped the knights and swords from their logo, the Crusaders are updating their apparel for the 2020 season.
Crunch time for Hagley Oval lights
Members of the public can make their views heard before a final decision will be made on the controversial proposal.
World-renowned brand and Kiwi flair shake up NZ property market.
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Veteran firefighter and everyday hero
Retiring after 45 years, Christchurch firefighter Murray Jamieson talks fleeing rats, close calls and a memorable trip with former Prime Minister Helen Clark.
Evelyn Harding a 'human dynamo'
A Canterbury community champion described as "inspiring and energetic" spent her life supporting many causes.
Shop boasts a wine bar
Ballantynes has opened its expanded new Christchurch store, which includes a deli, a café and a wine bar.
Surf rock's up at Space Academy
Christchurch surf rockers The Wendys dress as lifeguards to save the ''musically drowned''.
