Puppy recovering after amputation
8:15 AM The 3-month-old puppy arrived at the SPCA with one of the "most severe injuries" staff had ever seen.
One killed in house fire
7:33 AM One person has been killed and two taken to hospital with minor injuries after a house in Aranui, Christchurch, went up in flames overnight.
'War zone' as fires spread
7:22 AM Heartbreak as Kiwi firefighters are unable to save dozens of homes destroyed in Australian wildfires.
What's on in Christchurch
7:00 AM A long weekend is a good weekend. We offer a few highlights of events in Christchurch this long weekend and beyond.
The rise of syphilis in NZ
It used to be rare but now more and more Kiwis are catching sexually-transmitted disease syphilis.
Scheme 'supports the community'
It would be "morally unthinkable" to not join the Government's school donation scheme, a Christchurch principal says.
Gloriavale leavers share stories
Joy Courage left the religious community of Gloriavale because her husband was a rebel.
In NZ, after six years on Manus
Award-winning journalist who was held on Manus Island has touched down in Auckland.
Council bosses 'hid bad news'
Christchurch City Council staff 'hid' bad news from councillors and the public. Former chief executive knew and did nothing.
Patients sent to rest homes 'to die'
Off-loading dying patients to rest homes can't go on, a study says.
Fit pig a hit with the ladies
While other pigs were rolling in mud, this boar was training for his competition debut. And his hard work paid off.
Gas leak in North Canterbury
Emergency services were forced to respond after a fencing contractor crashed a vehicle into a gas meter.
Developer seeks flyer creator
A $2000 reward is being offered to anyone who can identify the "mentally unstable terrorist" impersonating his company in flyers.
Boulder kills driver
A 59-year-old Canterbury man died instantly when a rock smashed through his windscreen near Murchison, closing the highway overnight.
Scheme 'supports the community'
It would be "morally unthinkable" to not join the Government's school donation scheme, a Christchurch principal says.
Gloriavale leavers share stories
Joy Courage left the religious community of Gloriavale because her husband was a rebel.
EQC makes quake claims apology
EQC admits systemic failures in post-quake functions "we had absolutely no experience in".
Homes not agent's to sell
Real estate agent suspended and fined after she tried to sell properties without homeowners' permission.
River upgrade wins award
Christchurch's Avon River precinct has been honoured at NZ's top landscape architecture awards.
Developers' new plans for south frame land
A hotel, apartment building and childcare centre are among projects planned for a central Christchurch block.
Mill to come alive to the sound of music
Christchurch's Woods Mill heritage building will become home to a music academy as its $9 million restoration continues.
We created these Millennial monsters
OPINION: Boomer parents gave them their sense of entitlement. Now we marvel as they mock us.
Council secrecy outrageous
OPINION: To hear senior council staff might be manipulating information to ensure the public never sees it, is outrageous.
Politicians called out for bullying
OPINION: Leaders who scaremonger and vilify minority groups are regressing race relations.
Old lessons for new media model
OPINION: Latest plans for RNZ and TVNZ are good news, if the Government gets the details right.
Better to be kind than successful
OPINION: Young people are obsessing over being seen as successful, and it's making us miserable.
Tradies bear brunt of break ins
Even with good insurance, one Christchurch builder is almost $14,000 in the hole after thieves stole his tools.
Developer seeks flyer creator
A $2000 reward is being offered to anyone who can identify the "mentally unstable terrorist" impersonating his company in flyers.
Industrial landlord's profits soar
Rising industrial property values super-charge Goodman Property Trust's profits.
Shoppers 'disappointed' by market delay
Shoppers at Christchurch's Bush Inn mall say it's "bloody annoying" a food market meant to open in April is still not ready.
The fastest-growing Kiwi business
Making membrane solutions for the dairy industry has proved lucrative for this company, rewarded with the Deloitte Fast 50 top slot.
Razor's cricket struggle
He makes winning Super Rugby titles look easy, but Crusaders coach not flash with bat.
Former Blues flanker joins Crusaders
Sione Havili joins Crusaders as reigning champions search for Matt Todd's replacement.
Barrett to captain Crusaders
Scott Barrett to lead new-look Crusaders' quest for unprecedented Super Rugby four-peat.
NZ Cup goes to Cruz Bromac
Ecstatic winning New Zealand Trotting Cup owner lifts up his trainer and gives him a spin.
Recap: NZ Trotting Cup
Cruz Bromac has won the 2019 New Zealand Trotting Cup, giving trainers Natalie Rasmussen and Mark Purdon their their fourth consecutive Cup win.
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What's on in Christchurch
A long weekend is a good weekend. We offer a few highlights of events in Christchurch this long weekend and beyond.
Fast food revamped at vegan market
Plant-based sausage rolls and pasties, dumplings and European desserts will be served alongside authentic Indonesian food at a humming all-vegan night market in Christchurch.
Unrivaled luxury in overlooked bay
Steaming hot water running into an outdoor bath. Uninterrupted views of the Pacific Ocean. Total privacy and only a few thousand sheep for company. This is Pigeon Bay.
Shoppers 'disappointed' by market delay
Shoppers at Christchurch's Bush Inn mall say it's "bloody annoying" a food market meant to open in April is still not ready.
