Helicopters called to fire at Lyttelton beach as city battered by strong winds
10 min ago Three helicopters with monsoon buckets are battling a scrub fire in the hills above Christchurch's Lyttelton Harbour.
Women are the main victims of human trafficking. New Zealand's plan to stop slavery forgot them
1:37 PM Our draft anti-trafficking plan focused on the exploitation of migrant men but didn't address forced prostitution.
Snow puts brakes on Queenstown ski resort's summer activities
An 8cm snow dump at Cardrona came as a "huge surprise", forcing the temporary closure of its off-season operations.
Drivers kill rare birds on North Canterbury riverbed
Motorcycles and 4WD vehicles have been caught on camera speeding through a nesting colony of critically endangered black-billed gulls.
SUP in the city: Paddle board hire firm launches in central Christchurch
You could already punt, kayak and waka along Christchurch's Avon River. Now you can explore it on a stand up paddle board too.
One noise complaint made every 34 minutes in Christchurch in 2020
Blaring stereos and DIY construction during the Covid-19 lockdown meant the number of noise complaints laid in 2020 in Christchurch was the highest in 10 years.
Why it's important to use the Covid app even if you use a swipe card
Using the Covid-19 tracer app in places even where you use a swipe card, such as your office, may streamline the contact tracing process, experts say.
West Coast community to keep its historic bottling plant
Development West Coast is hoping local craft brewers will take over the historic brewery.
New Regent St packed for Bread & Circus festival opening weekend
Opera singers on balconies, buskers in the streets and the Topp Twins in a theatre drew crowds for the start of Christchurch's annual buskers festival, organisers say.
Westland councillor's near-death experience with a weed-eater
A local councillor’s family were told to say their goodbyes after a stone hit him in the chest, causing massive internal bleeding, while he was operating a weed-eater on long grass on a public street.
Group rescued after night spent stuck in snow near Alexandra
A group has been rescued after being stranded overnight in snow in the Central Otago high country after their vehicle broke down.
Work starts on 300-home development in central Queenstown
Infrastructure work is now under way for Te Pā Tāhuna, a large residential development in central Queenstown that will include 105 KiwiBuild homes.
Concern as Canterbury fish crisis mirrored across the globe
Anglers fear a tiny, cucumber-scented fish could be on the verge of extinction after a survey of its American counterpart yielded disastrous results.
Farm manager tried to burn down landlord's home to cover up thefts
A farm manager tried to set fire to his employer’s Central Otago homestead before lighting a fire at the cottage where his own children and partner lived.
Climate change strikers back for more in 2021
Climate change strikers say they'll be back this year, starting with a rally at Parliament on January 26.
Make your own scent at the South Island's only perfumery
The professor of perfume's stock features 850 different fragrances to help make your own signature scent.
Hundreds of pensioners overlooked for breast screening - Breast Cancer Foundation
The risk of cancer goes up with age, but women aged 70 and older aren't eligible for free breast screening.
Lord saves cathedral organ
Contractors have extracted a delicate organ from Christchurch's Catholic Basilica.
Future uncertain for exposed pipe organ in remains of Catholic cathedral
Some items from the partially demolished cathedral are now for sale in Christchurch salvage yards.
Council criticises $480m river plan to develop Christchurch's river red zone
The creator of a bold $480 million plan to develop Christchurch’s river red zone has failed to garner support from the city council, but he's not giving up just yet.
Prominent heritage developers will bring 'treasured building back to life'
The city council will allow Box112 to restore and lease a heritage building that has sat unused since the Christchurch earthquakes.
Call for action as 20pc of central Christchurch sites remain undeveloped
Central Christchurch landowners are being told to build on their bare land or sell to someone who will.
Language Matters: what's behind word borrowing?
OPINION: Most acts of borrowing [of words] are nothing but fleeting momentary travels of words across language boundaries
How Trotty dodged a bullet
OPINION: The authorities wanted to put him down. Six weeks later, he's staged a recovery.
Lana Hart: The magical power of selective profanity
OPINION: Few New Zealanders, in my experience, seem to take care that it’s illegal to swear in public.
Tuberculosis has vaccine lessons for Covid
OPINION: Let's not repeat the same mistakes we made with TB with Covid-19.
For the love of cricket
Clean-bowled at a young age, Brannavan Gnanalingam's passion for the gentleman's game has only grown over the years.
Work starts on 300-home development in central Queenstown
Infrastructure work is now under way for Te Pā Tāhuna, a large residential development in central Queenstown that will include 105 KiwiBuild homes.
Landlords evicting 'troublesome' tenants amid nerves about ban on no-cause evictions
Advocates say “troublesome” tenants who ask for repairs and maintenance to be done are instead getting 90-day notices to leave.
Consents are up but will that help with NZ's stubborn housing shortage?
Record numbers of new homes given the go-ahead, but NZ can't get its act together on building enough high-quality housing, economist says.
Florist's love of nature helped her heal
When Bodeine Nelson was in her 20s and battling cancer, her garden was a place of refuge.
NZ's bankrupts are treated worse than convicts, expert says
People who go bust are publicly shamed, prevented from using ATMs and eftpos, and can remain bankrupt for years, insolvency expert says.
Going from Blues to Crusaders 'a bit intimidating'
Look away, Blues fans. Rene Ranger is donning the Crusaders' red and black.
Tamati Ellison joins Crusaders' coaching group
Four-test All Black Tamati Ellison will continue his move into coaching, linking up with the Crusaders.
Christchurch skate festival drawcard for top talent
Some of New Zealand’s top skateboarders visited the Garden City this weekend to showcase their skills at a newly formed skate festival.
History-making golfer Momoka Kobori takes title win in stride
Fresh off a title win in her first pro golf event, Canterbury golfer will begin coaching traineeship as Covid-19 causes chaos with international travel.
A rare opportunity is now available in the southern alpine playground.
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SUP in the city: Paddle board hire firm launches in central Christchurch
You could already punt, kayak and waka along Christchurch's Avon River. Now you can explore it on a stand up paddle board too.
Make your own scent at the South Island's only perfumery
The professor of perfume's stock features 850 different fragrances to help make your own signature scent.
New Regent St packed for Bread & Circus festival opening weekend
Opera singers on balconies, buskers in the streets and the Topp Twins in a theatre drew crowds for the start of Christchurch's annual buskers festival, organisers say.
