Remembering the Gloomy German movie that captivated Christchurch
5:02 AM Twenty years ago today, a depressing drama that only lasted two weeks in its native country began a cinematic run that only an earthquake could stop.
Clearwater resort in Christchurch grows as more tourist apartments go up
5:00 AM Two new apartment blocks are going into the golf resort and developers want to build five more.
Shadow Town: Christchurch artist recreates lost city heritage in miniature
5:00 AM Behind the gloss of new buildings in the rebuilding city, a shadow town lives on.
Number of police chases drop 60 per cent since pursuit policy amended
5:00 AM More than two thirds of fleeing drivers have yet to be charged since top brass changed police's pursuit policy, but the number of chases and crashes have more than halved.
'Dear Prime Minister, we need to talk about drugs'
5:00 AM Open letter to Jacinda Ardern from dozens of social and health organisations calls for 45-year old drug laws to be dumped and rewritten.
Condolence book for Prince Philip set up in Christchurch
Cantabrians will be able to write their own personal messages in a condolence book set up following the death of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh.
Bid to add iconic 1974 Commonwealth Games logo to Christchurch's Denton Park
The park in Hornby remains an enduring symbol of the 1974 games as the main facility, QEII park, was demolished after the Canterbury earthquakes.
Environment Canterbury rangers to fine, name and shame regional park litterers
Anyone caught dumping rubbish in one of Canterbury’s regional parks can now be stung for $750, and will be named on the regional council’s website.
ACC estimates 90 per cent of injury claims are preventable
ACC wants Kiwis to take a moment to think before jumping off a waterfall or balancing on a dresser to kill a mosquito.
Recap: Super Rugby Aotearoa - Hurricanes v Crusaders
Crusaders win the second golden-point game of the weekend, with a drop goal to sink the Hurricanes in extra-time.
Quick-thinking elderly woman raises pharmacy robbery alarm
An armed man strode into a Christchurch pharmacy before making off with drugs, cash, and the owner's car.
Thousands of runners traverse city as Christchurch Marathon returns
Race favourites Daniel Jones and Alice Mason take out the men's and women's titles at this year's Christchurch Marathon.
Environment Canterbury councillor blasts ‘misinformation’ driving nitrate fears
The organisers of a public meeting about a Mid-Canterbury irrigation scheme were "using misinformation to stir up public concern", a regional councillor says.
Homemade bike breaks down at land speed record attempt: 'I scared myself stupid'
It took hundreds of people and thousands of hours to build, but only a few seconds to break a homemade motorbike chasing a land speed record.
Timaru protests against live export shipping to continue
A group of protestors against the live export of animals hope to host another event next month.
Drivers beware: Police to start issuing fines from red light cameras in Christchurch
5:00 AM Three red light cameras will be switched on later this year to catch motorists illegally running through intersections in Christchurch.
Patients commonly harmed by prescriptions, new study finds
5:00 AM Reducing medication-related harm a top priority.
Restoration of Edmonds band rotunda in the 'final phases'
Ten years after being written off in Christchurch's February earthquake, the heritaged-listed bandstand is within two months of reopening.
New riverside artwork will form ceremonial entrance to Te Pae convention centre
It will stand 8 metres tall by 10m wide by the banks of Christchurch’s Avon River, and has been designed to create the wow factor.
Plan to replace church controversially demolished after Christchurch quake
For years it was a pile of rubble known as a post-quake eyesore. Now the Sydenham Heritage Church could rise again – if $1 million can be found.
Christchurch's Metro Sports Facility to be known as Parakiore
The new central sports centre will be named after a Ngāi Tūāhuriri hero from the 18th century, who was known to possess great strength and speed as a runner.
Proposal to cut back 'messy' Christchurch car parks divides business community
Nearly 20 hectares of central Christchurch land is temporary off-street car parks. The city council wants to know if that's too much.
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.
All-weather streets mean better communities
OPINION: Rain-friendly urban designs can protect from inclement weather while maintaining a sense of wide open spaces for all.
Where's our Kiwi friendliness gone?
OPINION: High prices and slack service. After a week out and about in New Zealand, I'm starting to feel embarrassed to be a New Zealander.
MP’s cervical cancer diagnosis a wake-up call
OPINION: It’s a disgrace that the Government hasn’t supported the roll-out of HPV self-testing.
Blurred boundaries
OPINION: Local people should get to have a meaningful say if the costs and benefits of a decision are directly worn by them.
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.
Restoration of Edmonds band rotunda in the 'final phases'
Ten years after being written off in Christchurch's February earthquake, the heritaged-listed bandstand is within two months of reopening.
New riverside artwork will form ceremonial entrance to Te Pae convention centre
It will stand 8 metres tall by 10m wide by the banks of Christchurch’s Avon River, and has been designed to create the wow factor.
Recap: Super Rugby Aotearoa - Hurricanes v Crusaders
Crusaders win the second golden-point game of the weekend, with a drop goal to sink the Hurricanes in extra-time.
Thousands of runners traverse city as Christchurch Marathon returns
Race favourites Daniel Jones and Alice Mason take out the men's and women's titles at this year's Christchurch Marathon.
Crusaders take long hard look at themselves ahead of Hurricanes clash
Facing the prospect of back-to-back losses for the first time since 2018, the Crusaders have dug deep this week.
Harness racing trying to polish its tarnished image by clamping down on cheats
After a run of high profile scandals involving race fixing, horse doping, drugs and disorder, a new top brass wants to restore the sport's integrity.
Tactix go from netball's basement to competition favourites
When Marianne Delaney-Hoshek took over as Tactix coach six games into 2017, they were winless. Now, they're ANZ Premiership favourites.
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Shadow Town: Christchurch artist recreates lost city heritage in miniature
Behind the gloss of new buildings in the rebuilding city, a shadow town lives on.
10,000 turn up for Selwyn Sounds music festival in Canterbury
Kiwis from across the country flocked to the Selwyn Sounds music festival over the weekend, which had already been delayed once by Covid.
A chance to look inside Christchurch buildings at architecture festival
If you’ve always admired these buildings from outside and wanted to peek inside, here’s your chance.
