Newborn baby found dead in backyard of suburban Christchurch home
7:49 PM The discovery of the child's body on Saturday night has sparked a significant police investigation, which is being overseen by a senior detective.
Canterbury councils collaborating to find answers to consent delays
Councils across Canterbury have agreed to fund a study looking at the feasibility of establishing a joint unit to help with consenting processes.
Drag racing enthusiast killed as car hits wall in high-speed crash at Christchurch raceway
The car is understood to have hit a concrete wall at Ruapuna Raceway during the first round of the National Drag Racing Championships
Police making 'slow progress' in getting staff vaccinated
Almost 20 per cent of all police staff are yet to receive their first Covid-19 vaccination.
Overseas teaching apps cause accent confusion for Kiwi kids
Don’t want your child to be confused by English or Australian accents? There’s an app for that.
Hotel sales set to surpass $300m this year
Old hands and newbies to the industry are among those investing in New Zealand hotels, despite the border closure keeping out tourists.
Mongols bikie gang associate dies in crash near Christchurch
Steve Smith was killed when his motorcycle collided with a car, not far from the gang's South Island headquarters, on Friday night.
Blenheim Covid case gives south 'the wake-up call it needed'
It's hoped unvaccinated people go get a jab after news of the first South Island community case in nearly a year.
Two dead after crash on State Highway 1, near Dunedin
Police have closed the highway just south of Waihola after the fatal two car collision at 9.15am.
Three injured after quad bike rolls in north Canterbury
A helicopter was sent to the property, believed to be a farm, after police were called shortly before 9am.
The transgender woman, 79, who waited decades to be herself
For decades, Patricia Hailes would hide dresses she could slip into when no-one was watching. Now she has finally embraced her identity.
New Covid-19 plan 'unethical' and leaves Māori and Pacific people exposed, say critics
The Government's “traffic light” system for managing the virus in the future could make history – but will leave Māori and Pacific communities vulnerable, health experts say.
2021: The ski season that overpromised and under-delivered
Paul Anderson will never forget looking out on Coronet Peak's best snow in 10 years and knowing he couldn't open: "It's etched in my brain."
Covid-19: The game of our lives
The traffic light system makes the Covid plan very clear and puts the onus on all of us.
Living in a 'grown-up tree house'
Nothing is quite straight or serious in the 1980s pole house Laura Borrowdale shares with her daughters and partner.
Low visitor numbers at National Park
Visitor numbers at Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park have continued to decline under Covid-19 alert level 2.
Person critically injured in crash between car and motorcycle
Emergency services were called to the crash on Wilsons Rd in St Martins, Christchurch on Saturday afternoon.
The new traffic lights look good, but 90 per cent will be hard to hit
OPINION: The post alert-level world looks to make sense, but it will be tough going if you aren't vaccinated.
Covid-19: The game of our lives
The traffic light system makes the Covid plan very clear and puts the onus on all of us.
Fear is dividing the country
OPINION: As the holy grail of 90 per cent looks harder to reach, conversations with the unvaccinated will become more fraught.
The cluster epidemic of Covid
OPINION: The effectiveness of vaccination may be determined by the groups with the lowest rates of vaccination and not the overall national average vaccination rate.
Building up, not out: New laws promise a tighter city with wider housing choice
Christchurch housing has sprawled across the Canterbury plains for decades, but that's about to change.
The relentless battle between Robert Walker and Dave Henderson takes its toll
He was once the hunted debtor. Now Dave Henderson is a creditor and he wants blood.
Jetpack destined for the bloke's shed after company's liquidation
A revolutionary aircraft designed in Christchurch could be yours as the liquidators of Martin Jetpack Aircraft sell off the company's assets.
New Christchurch stadium completion date pushed back to mid-2025
Six months has been added to the project's construction phase, but the public should still get their first glimpse at the preliminary design by the end of the year.
Trade deal will cut the price of Kiwi wine in UK supermarkets
NZ's free trade deal with the UK has been broadly welcomed by a local wine exporter after Covid-19 caused freight costs to increase four-fold.
Amelia Garvey on track to advance to stage three of LPGA qualifying school
One stroke above the qualifying cut with a round to play, Christchurch pro Amelia Garvey is on the cusp of moving a step closer to LPGA Tour status.
NPC: Josh Ioane inspires Otago to comeback win against Canterbury
Otago fought back from a horror start as they trailed 17-0 to secure a late victory against Canterbury, with the Chiefs-bound No 10 the star.
Live NPC: Otago v Canterbury
The blue and golds chase back-to-back victories as they take on the Premiership strugglers in Dunedin.
New Christchurch stadium completion date pushed back to mid-2025
Six months has been added to the project's construction phase, but the public should still get their first glimpse at the preliminary design by the end of the year.
Big chances for Mo'unga, Papalii as All Blacks prepare to put the hurt on USA
Ian Foster has mixed the returnees with the seldom-used in a lineup offering an opening for a few contenders to face Wales.
New Court Theatre season designed to 'celebrate life' in tough times
A Pulitzer Prize-winning rock musical, a new Jane Austen adaptation and a best-selling crime thriller feature in the theatre's new season.
'Absolutely overjoyed': Christchurch restaurateur Alex Davies thrilled about new traffic light system
The owner and head chef of Christchurch's Gatherings restaurant will be embracing the use of vaccine certificates and believes the new system offers the best way forward to getting diners in to help his business.
What's on: Event highlights in Ōtautahi Christchurch
Events to help you have a ball over Labour Weekend.
Word Festival unveils downsized programme for level two
The literary festival's programme has been halved and more authors will appear via video-link rather than in person to meet pandemic restrictions.
