Prepare for plant invasions
Warming temperatures across New Zealand will help invasive plants flourish in what is already one of the world's weediest countries.
Scammers exploit uni hall death
The fake "memorial fund" page claims to be set up by Mason Pendrous' stepfather. But he has nothing to do with it.
Car and truck collide on SH1
A person has been taken to hospital following a crash between a car and a milk tanker on SH1 near Dunsandel, south of Christchurch.
Superbug contributes to death
A person has died after getting a multi-drug resistant organism - or superbug - in an overseas hospital.
Woman accused of horrifying child abuse
She allegedly pushed a girl's face into dog faeces, deprived her of food and blankets and beat her with a belt.
Man denies stabbing woman
A woman remains in hospital in a serious, but stable condition after she was stabbed in suburban Christchurch.
Brownlee to stand again
Christchurch MP Gerry Brownlee has announced his intention to stand again at the 2020 election.
NZ seas in trouble - report
"How did we get into this mess?" says top scientist on the state of NZ's marine environment.
Search for new head under way
From the east side to the Middle East. Andy Kai Fong, principal of Haeata Community Campus, is heading off to Dubai.
Burkes Pass speed reduction tabled
Current speed limits through Burkes Pass are "not safe" the NZ Transport Agency has admitted and are set to be reduced.
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.
NZ's top 50 landowners revealed
Rich-listers, established farming families and a former All Black are among NZ's top 50 landowners.
Fuel card fraudster 'naive'
Ethan Sunnex used his ex-employer's fuel card nearly 100 times after being fired.
Developer's illegal conversion
Some smoke alarms were missing while stairs, windows and a deck were installed without consent.
Ladyhawke to headline Nostalgia
The biggest lineup yet has been announced at the annual music event in Christchurch.
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.
Kaikōura mayor 'overjoyed'
His high school teacher said he'd amount to nothing, now Craig Mackle is mayor. Meanwhile, Westland's Bruce Smith keeps the mayoralty with 93-vote lead.
Psych report delay for teen arsonist
A report on a 15-year-old arsonist's mental state is still not done despite being requested 10 weeks ago.
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.
Restoration plan for Dirty 30 building
New owners take on last broken building on Christchurch street never fully reopened after earthquakes.
First Te Pae conference in one year
Midwives, ecologists and classic car enthusiasts will be the first to use Christchurch's new convention centre.
The hidden horror below
Tracey Glass just wanted a new bathroom. What was found when the carpet was lifted may condemn her entire house.
The planet's heart is faltering
OPINION: New Zealand's coastal waters are warming, a new report says, making them less able to swallow carbon dioxide.
The perfect antidote to hate
OPINION: True love overspills, it takes over everything, ... and, more importantly, it leaves no room for hate.
Smug about another Beatles record
OPINION: They only made music together for a short time, but they're still relevant 50 years later, because they're the best.
250 years before Cook even arrived
OPINION: The arrival of Captain James Cook here 250 years ago, as part of a global circumnavigation, came 250 years after the first one.
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.
Young gun offers free mortgage
Marty Murchison, 29, bought his first house at 20, and now wants to pay someone's first-home mortgage for a year.
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.
Restoration plan for Dirty 30 building
New owners take on last broken building on Christchurch street never fully reopened after earthquakes.
More Aussies in Qtown
Extra flights between Melbourne and Queenstown are thought to be behind the increase in Australians visiting Queenstown this winter.
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.
Sporting treasure's final days
Christchurch's quake-damaged stadium has finally been demolished – 138 years since the day it opened.
Canterbury secure Shield for summer
Replacement Canterbury prop scores try two minutes after fulltime hooter to break North Harbour hearts.
Recap: Canterbury v North Harbour
Red-and-blacks fight back to snatch a dramatic 31-25 victory and retain the Ranfurly Shield in Christchurch.
World-renowned brand and Kiwi flair shake up NZ property market.
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Christchurch history in a postcard
A river running through the centre of Christchurch used to be so clean people would pay to bathe in it.
GoodFor arrives in Christchurch
The Auckland-based, package-free lifestyle grocery store can be found at Welles St's The Welder.
'Rudest' cafe owners move on
Bosses who gave a Springfield Store & Cafe an infamous reputation to go as local investors buy building.
BYO mural animation
Sometimes all you need is a lick of paint, but some of Christchurch's best-known street art is getting a revamp without the artists even touching their brushes.
