'I ran out to her with a towel'
A couple were sitting down to breakfast when they saw a woman, who looked "fearful", climb into their paddock.
Grieving dad wants road changed
A father whose two teenage girls died after a fiery crash on Christchurch's Port Hills wants the road made safer.
Renewed search for Swedish hunter
Hans Tornmarck disappeared hunting alone in a remote West Coast valley. Now police are resuming the recovery mission.
Christchurch fire station demolished
The roller doors will be saved, and some of the red bricks may be used in the new building.
Pilgrimage trail by mosque victim's brother
A pathway of tolerance and respect designed for a popular national park has won an architecture award.
Family 'blessed' to be alive
Steven Byrne was driving with his wife and two kids in the car when he crashed at 127kmh, rolling six times.
Citycare optimistic despite losses
The council-owned maintenance firm blames a challenging construction market for yet again losing money.
'Ambassador Trump keeps bugging me'
OPINION/SATIRE: "... the whole Brexit thing has turned out to be vastly more complicated than I was led to believe ..."
Vbase $15m in debt
Christchurch's Town Hall is pushing Vbase into the red with power bills at $50k a month and $808k a year for insurance.
Paradise under threat
Tourism is supposed to be the saviour of the West Coast. But extreme weather is hitting the industry hard.
Father loses second daughter
Ashburton teenager Sunmara Alexander has died on her 16th birthday after a fiery late-night crash that killed her sister.
Councillor approached by Nats in April
Christchurch's youngest councillor and recently selected National candidate says her political aspirations were never secret.
Two mass trauma events in a year
Earlier this year, Christchurch Hospital staff were treating patients with gunshot wounds. This week, it was critical burns.
West Coast gold mine to reopen
Privately-owned gold company Tasman Mining Limited has received a $15 million loan from the Government.
Disillusionment with democracy
OPINION: People died for democracy. Would anybody fight for it any more?
Possible storms, hail on way
Rain and thunder in store for parts of the country, with "major weather feature" hitting this week.
Two dead in SI crashes
Two people have died after crashes in Canterbury and Southland.
Trapdoor hydroslide for Chch
When NZ's first trapdoor hydro opens, thrillseekers will hit 40kmh as they plunge 12.6 metres.
Christchurch stadium plan approved
Councillors have approved plans for a $473m stadium with 25,000 seats and a clear roof.
Ratepayers' costs for stadium
The average Christchurch ratepayer would chip in about $80 a year to cover the stadium's shortfall.
$500m for new church precinct
Developer joins forces with Catholic Church for huge "North of Square" project in central Christchurch.
Site for new Catholic cathedral unveiled
A half-billion dollar plan including a new cathedral, five-star hotel and carpark will be a game changer for Christchurch.
'Ambassador Trump keeps bugging me'
OPINION/SATIRE: "... the whole Brexit thing has turned out to be vastly more complicated than I was led to believe ..."
Aussies bowling underarm again
OPINION: Australia's dumping of its problems on our soil is wrong, and undermines a vital partnership.
Why I'm a little over Christmas
OPINION: Christmas can be a time when our differences are emphasised. It shouldn't be like that.
Disillusionment with democracy
OPINION: People died for democracy. Would anybody fight for it any more?
Citycare optimistic despite losses
The council-owned maintenance firm blames a challenging construction market for yet again losing money.
Vbase $15m in debt
Christchurch's Town Hall is pushing Vbase into the red with power bills at $50k a month and $808k a year for insurance.
Sun shines on commercial property
Property deals worth about $10 billion were done in 2019 as investors hunt for good returns.
West Coast gold mine to reopen
Privately-owned gold company Tasman Mining Limited has received a $15 million loan from the Government.
Trapdoor hydroslide for Chch
When NZ's first trapdoor hydro opens, thrillseekers will hit 40kmh as they plunge 12.6 metres.
Trans-Tasman Cup bid confirmed
New Zealand could host the opening match and a semifinal if bid for 2023 Women's World Cup is successful.
Pride have built a dynasty
Lauren Dabner was there when the Pride won their first national title. Now they're after a fifth in seven years.
Silver lining for Crusaders
Fresh from missing out on the All Blacks coaching job, 'resilient' Scott Robertson was hard at work with the Crusaders on Wednesday.
Canterbury's plan to return to the top
How new Canterbury co-coaches Reuben Thorne and Mark Brown plan to return the red and blacks to the top.
Chch stadium's final plan revealed
It will bring events and vitality to Christchurch, but will cost millions more than it brings in. Will the council sign it off?
Christchurch fire station demolished
The roller doors will be saved, and some of the red bricks may be used in the new building.
Pilgrimage trail by mosque victim's brother
A pathway of tolerance and respect designed for a popular national park has won an architecture award.
At home raising kids and selling recipes
Jen Pomeroy dreams up fresh, local recipes to sell from her Christchurch kitchen while raising two kids.
Europe in a Fiat
Juliette Capaldi, 45, and husband, Robert Capaldi, 48, have been together for 11 years.
