Milkman returns to Canterbury streets
5:15 AM Young farmers keen to change dairying's image are producing organic milk in glass bottles, delivered to your door.
How to spend on climate change
If money was no object, would we splash out on gold-plated transport, or blow it all on carbon capture?
City's bus services 'broken'
Christchurch's leading mayoral candidates unanimously called for an overhaul of the city's public transport.
Schoolkids rescue drowning woman
When Nicola Ford first saw an object floating under a Christchurch bridge, she thought it was a rubbish bag.
End of era for ECan
Nine and a-half years ago government commissioners took over at ECan. On Thursday afternoon the last three retired.
Fight over airport to go to court
The council and airport corporation have not consulted properly with the community over expansion plans, residents say.
Sheppard house to educate and inspire
A world-first law change 126 years ago had it origins in this house.
News bites: Voting begins
Opawa is about to get a new library, voting begins, Riccarton Rd works will finish early and a new council CEO will start next month.
Islamic website hacked 118 times
The Federation of Islamic Associations of NZ's website was hacked so many times it crashed.
60C warmer than usual
The sudden stratospheric warming, only the third event of its kind, is likely to have a huge effect in the coming months.
Capturing the secret life of royals
Kiwi Rodney Laredo sheds light on a duo who were asked to photograph the private life of the British royal family.
Council needs to free up $500m
OPINION: Following the sign-off of last year's Long Term Plan (LTP), Mayor Lianne Dalziel signalled fresh resolve to thrust partial asset sales back onto the agenda.
New ECan council must avoid conflicts
OPINION: A recent ruling by the Auditor-General is a first step towards the restoration of accountable regional governance.
Rates a central election issue
OPINION: Christchurch's mayor's perspective on rates rises seems unlikely to impress voters.
Christchurch council achievements
OPINION: After watching the councillors for three years, senior journalist Tina Law gives her view.
Gender pay victory or financial madness?
A big pay rise for the Dunedin City Council's chief executive has been called a victory for gender equality, but opponents say it is "financial madness".
Wanaka birthing unit promised
Mothers and midwives welcome the promise of a birthing unit, but there might not be anyone to man it, they say.
'Something will break'
Canterbury's health board warns capacity will be an issue for years to come, despite the opening of a new hospital building.
Stadium plan to save Chch $200m
Christchurch ratepayers could save up to $250m if the rest of the region helps stump up the cash for a new stadium.
Port boss' $829k pay package
The incoming CEO will receive up to $30,000 to relocate from Auckland to Christchurch.
NZ's first 'opt out' class action lawsuit
A landmark ruling making it easier to join a group lawsuit could cost the Government hundreds of millions of dollars.
Mansion 'back to bare bones'
Key heritage features and 45,000 bricks have been rescued from the historic Christchurch mansion.
Southern Response appeals
State-owned quake claims firm will appeal a court ruling that found it misled customers Karl and Alison Dodds .
Shocking news for older men
OPINION: Even Grey Power is having to learn that women don't like being manhandled and ordered about.
We can defeat hate
OPINION: The defaced billboards of a hijab-wearing council candidate must not discourage us.
$4 million - who wants it?
Leftover money from an insurance payout is up for grabs, and everyone wants a piece of it.
Kiwi water 55c a bottle in China
Bottles of spring water from a controversial water bottling firm are selling for 55c cents in China.
Stadium plan to save Chch $200m
Christchurch ratepayers could save up to $250m if the rest of the region helps stump up the cash for a new stadium.
Port boss' $829k pay package
The incoming CEO will receive up to $30,000 to relocate from Auckland to Christchurch.
NZ's first 'opt out' class action lawsuit
A landmark ruling making it easier to join a group lawsuit could cost the Government hundreds of millions of dollars.
Manawatū shock Canterbury
The Turbos withstood a furious second half rally to upset Canterbury in Christchurch.
Recap: Canterbury v Manawatū
The Turbos upset the red-and-blacks in a thrilling encounter in Christchurch.
Romano: you blame yourself
Just five losses in three years with the Crusaders made Canterbury's worst start since 1992 a shock to Luke Romano's system.
Crunch time for Hagley Oval lights
Christchurch won't get any games of significance if lights at Hagley Oval are not approved by the end of November.
Capturing the secret life of royals
Kiwi Rodney Laredo sheds light on a duo who were asked to photograph the private life of the British royal family.
Ballantynes fire disaster retold
A new Sunday drama re-enacts the Ballantynes fire of 1947, one of New Zealand’s deadliest disasters.
Recipe: Capers, chilli and garlic mini loaf
It's a dish described by one reader as "really delicious".
Christchurch's fried chicken Empire
This Garden City fried chicken eatery has gone from zero to 100 in just a year.
