Cause of student's death a mystery
Mason Pendrous' family will never know why he died after the cause of his death was ruled to be undetermined, while Canterbury Uni announces a raft of changes.
New Hilton hotel for Christchurch
An office building in central Christchurch is to reopen as the city's second Hilton hotel.
Teen crash victim fighting for life
Dad of 15-year-old fighting for her life after a crash that killed her sister is hoping she makes it to her "sweet 16" on Friday.
Suspicious fire in Christchurch forest
It took 10 fire crews and a helicopter just over an hour to put out the blaze.
Airbnb operators must pay 'fair share'
More Christchurch's moteliers will leave the industry if nothing is done to crack down on Airbnb-style accommodation.
Cartoonist hits back at editor
Garrick Tremain's latest cartoon takes aim at the Otago Daily Times editor, calling him "timid" and "spooked by PC fuss".
School ball hit by food poisoning
Guests joked about not eating the potato salad. The next morning more than 130 people fell ill.
Roger Sutton's new job
Former earthquake rebuild boss Roger Sutton has a new job as head of Mid-Canterbury's electricity lines company.
Armed robbers steal booze
Four people armed with a spanner, hammer and knife threatened staff at the Lincoln Rd store.
Judge warns ram-attack plotter
Man was arrested in his teens in 2017 after threatening to ram a car into a crowd warned not to "burn bridges".
'It's not about revenge'
Chris Coker's son died while skydiving in NZ nine years ago. He says more accountability in adventure tourism is needed.
Coast highway opens from south
Single access to a West Coast tourist hotspot is open after slips block the road in and out.
A screen that gives and takes
OPINION: George Orwell imagined something horrific. What we have may be worse.
Changing face of community service
OPINION: A huge percentage of what we as a nation take for granted relies on volunteers, but groups like St John and Plunket are struggling to fill their ranks.
Christchurch startup goes global
A young Christchurch sport startup has earned the opportunity to work alongside executives from Nike, Adidas, FIFA and the NBA.
Hundreds harmed in state care
Children as young as 6 years old have been sexually, physically, emotionally abused in state care.
E-scooters hitting Selwyn streets
Selwyn residents could get their first taste of e-scooters on the streets of Rolleston, Lincoln and Prebbleton on Thursday.
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.
Advocate for disability sport
Former Wheel Black Justin Muschamp has helped improve the lives of uncounted people.
Hagley cricket lights win favour
Eyesore or asset? More than 2000 have their say on controversial plan to light up Hagley Oval.
A screen that gives and takes
OPINION: George Orwell imagined something horrific. What we have may be worse.
Changing face of community service
OPINION: A huge percentage of what we as a nation take for granted relies on volunteers, but groups like St John and Plunket are struggling to fill their ranks.
Fatal flaws in our tourism thinking
OPINION: Another tragedy will likely bring a new review of adventure tourism and its risks. We have been here before. Too many times.
Pot referendum risks becoming our Brexit
OPINION: Labour not credible when proclaiming neutrality on cannabis vote.
The convenience bulge
A sugar or fat tax is often mooted as a way to improve the food decisions. A tax on technology would be more effective.
Christchurch startup goes global
A young Christchurch sport startup has earned the opportunity to work alongside executives from Nike, Adidas, FIFA and the NBA.
Ratepayers' costs for stadium
The average Christchurch ratepayer would chip in about $80 a year to cover the stadium's shortfall.
Avocados selling for 18c
If you thought avocado prices hit rock bottom at 29 cents, they just got lower.
ECan 'made up' legal process
Unlawful amalgamation of consents could have allowed controversial water bottlers to 'jump the queue'
Big tourist airlift
Aircraft operators have swooped in to evacuate hundreds of tourists stranded by the weekend floods and slips.
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?
Crusaders player sorry for 'Jew' slur
The Jewish Council received a "sincere and thoughtful" apology from Bryn Hall about the comment.
Hagley cricket lights win favour
Eyesore or asset? More than 2000 have their say on controversial plan to light up Hagley Oval.
New cafe opens in Christchurch
On sunny days, Ally & Sid opens its big garage door lets the outside in. Dogs are welcome too.
Take a moment to listen to Silence!!!
Former Christchurch musician Tim Moore is back - as Uncle Quentin.
Boy & Bear announce New Zealand tour
The Australian indie-folk band will make the trip across the ditch off the back of their latest album.
