How many lions are left in captivity in New Zealand?
8:30 PM In the span of a week, two zoos have put down four lions. But how many are left?
One person critically injured after three-car crash in south Otago
A person is in a critical condition and two others have moderate injuries after the crash on State Highway 1.
Christchurch climate strike organisers 'hopeful' after meeting with mayor
After a clash between Lianne Dalziel and protesters last week, young climate activists now believe a more productive relationship is in the works.
First flurries of snow for southern ski fields
The autumn snowfall came without the usual cold southerly change, while part of the West Coast has experienced thunderstorms and hundreds of lightning strikes.
Shutting Christchurch pool where champions have trained 'shortsighted'
Schools, sports clubs and community groups are vowing to fight plans to close Wharenui when the city's new central pool opens.
Dunedin council's support for tourist train back on track as sell-off plan derailed
Dunedin Railways without the Taieri Gorge railway is like “Rome without the Colosseum”, a supporter says.
Old artillery round found in shed at North Canterbury farm safely removed
An “old rusty" shell about 12 centimetres in length was not deemed an immediate risk by Defence Force explosive disposal experts.
Record-breaking dry conditions biting North Canterbury, Banks Peninsula farmers
Some Canterbury farmers are being forced to get rid of stock at a significant financial cost as record dry conditions look likely to continue.
Teen arrested after gun threat made over Instagram
A 15-year-old allegedly messaged threats involving a weapon to another teenager who owed him money, police say.
How one woman overcame the grief of losing her husband and son
After losing her husband and son within weeks of each other, Julie Zarifeh knew she couldn’t let the pain control her life.
More of Christchurch's Godley Head area closed due to asbestos
The main car park, including the toilet and the gun emplacement, are now temporarily closed too due to concerns about asbestos.
Man dies while diving in the Chatham Islands
Police received reports the man fell ill after swimming and diving near Pitt Island/Rangiauria, about 800 kilometres east of the South Island.
$100,000 reward offered 29 years after toddler Amber-Lee Cruickshank disappeared
Police believe the 2-year-old – last seen by a lake near Queenstown in October 1992 – may have been the victim of foul play.
Coroner warns of synthetic cannabis dangers after death of inpatient
A man hugged his friend and begged him not to die after he took synthetic cannabis. Despite his efforts, Mark Anthony Norman was declared dead soon after.
Former sex industry figure allegedly imported cocaine in wine bottles
Fritz Petersen, a 76-year-old double bankrupt who opened the country’s first Peaches and Cream store, was arrested last week after police searched his Christchurch home.
Bowel screening programme uncovering cancer in people with no symptoms
Twenty Cantabrians have learned they have bowel cancer since a national bowel screening programme started in November.
Family of late artist Llew Summers offer reward for missing carving
One of five carved marble panels has gone missing from the Catholic cathedral in Christchurch and the family of the late artist believe it was stolen.
Prince Philip showed you could have a boss-ass wife and not be a wimp
He was an unlikely source of comfort to this young feminist
A just transition means no-one is left behind
OPINION: A just transition involves transforming the economic system and reckoning with colonisation.
Drug reform has a timing problem
The people spoke, narrowly, against cannabis liberalisation six months ago, so it would be a brave Government to act without another referendum.
Tomorrow’s tourism cannot be business as usual
Reform is urgent, especially to freedom camping regulations.
Self-care isn't self-ish
OPINION: As a society, we laud and reward busyness. We conflate busyness with productivity, and commitment to our organisations.
Record-breaking dry conditions biting North Canterbury, Banks Peninsula farmers
Some Canterbury farmers are being forced to get rid of stock at a significant financial cost as record dry conditions look likely to continue.
Covid-19 pandemic providing new business opportunities in Christchurch
The Covid-19 pandemic may result in more manufacturing businesses and remote workers moving to Christchurch, experts say.
Gloriavale company loses Moo Chews contract
Moo Choos NZ is looking for a new manufacturer of its milk bites after halting production at Gloriavale's West Coast factory.
Clearwater resort in Christchurch grows as more tourist apartments go up
Two new apartment blocks are going into the golf resort and developers want to build five more.
Yes in my back yard: The anti-Nimby rebellion
Baby boomers spent their youth fighting property developers who wanted to build high-rise apartments. Their children want the opposite.
Super Rugby: Crusaders captain Scott Barrett rips newly introduced laws
Scott Barrett is no a fan of of the captain's challenge and goal line drop-out laws introduced to Super Rugby Aotearoa this season.
Tom Christie done for the year, Crusaders await scans on broken All Blacks
Tackling machine Tom Christie won't play rugby again until next year, while the Crusaders continue to sweat on Joe Moody's and Jack Goodhue's pending scans.
Crusaders prop Michael Alaalatoa off to Irish side Leinster
Veteran Crusaders prop Michael Alaalatoa to depart the red and blacks just shy of 100 caps.
Super Rugby: Scott Robertson insists injury-hit Crusaders remain on track
They've been hit by injuries to key players and been far from their best in recent weeks, but Razor is accustomed to 'chaos' in title runs.
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Family of late artist Llew Summers offer reward for missing carving
One of five carved marble panels has gone missing from the Catholic cathedral in Christchurch and the family of the late artist believe it was stolen.
How one woman overcame the grief of losing her husband and son
After losing her husband and son within weeks of each other, Julie Zarifeh knew she couldn’t let the pain control her life.
The mother-daughter duo bringing authentic Indian cuisine to home cooks
The cooking that Jayshri and Laxmi Ganda grew up with was taught by observing, rather than reading recipes – making it less accessible for younger generations. They decided to change that by creating their own cookbook.
