
Instead of rebuilding their quake-damaged home, this Chch couple went tiny

Ollie and Vanessa live in a tiny home, grow their own fruit and veges and share their car, striving to live simply and reconnect with nature.
Pair allegedly steal vehicle at gunpoint in Christchurch

Two people are expected to face charges after police recovered the vehicle and a firearm in Ashburton - an hour's drive away.
The battle of the bridge: National MP blasts authorities for lack of action

Authorities playing pass the buck with each other has caused a major passage from North Canterbury to Christchurch to be blocked for over a week, costing businesses in the area half their profits.
The media and the megachurch

Will widespread claims of mistreatment and bullying of interns within New Zealand megachurches spell the end of the age of the 'hypepriest'?
Wild weather: Warnings for strong winds and huge swells still to come

Blustering winds, pouring rain, impressive snowfall and even a tornado. That was today - and here is what's coming next.
Recap: Crusaders far too strong for Fijian Drua

Crusaders move to second on the Super Rugby Pacific table with resounding win over Fijian Drua.
Health Minister says health workers were offered an extra $5700 in pay

Andrew Little says DHBs also offered health workers a roughly $2500 lump sum. His revelation is inflaming a stand-off between the Govt and frustrated workers.
Firearms incident sparks armed police response near busy Christchurch mall

The incident involved people known to each other, and there is not thought to be any risk to the wider public, police say.
Burglars 'smashed up' cigarette cabinet before ramraiding PostShop and dairy

Police believe a ramraid at a Christchurch convenience store is liked to two other incidents in Canterbury the same day.
National Party MP Jacqui Dean to retire at 2023 election

The Waitaki MP, who found herself embroiled in a high-profile political "power play" in November, has announced she won't seek re-election.
Coll loses world squash semifinal

8:13 AM West Coaster beaten in five games as bid for first world title foiled.
Two kids, no car: Mum's determination to take the bus for the planet
Ngahuia Freed has got her two boys on board with public transport in a mission to take charge of their own emissions.
'Is trippy-dippy Chloe Swarbrick actually the cool MP? I thought I was'

OPINION/SATIRE: "Of course, I kicked up a fuss about it all being a waste of taxpayers’ money. That’s what I do. It’s what I always do."
Elite capture perpetuates inequality

OPINION: It's deeply rooted in the US, but it's happening here too and we need to stop it.
The socks for Christmas Budget

OPINION: It's not quite what was on our list, but at times like these every little bit helps.
Is that all there is, Grant?

OPINION: It's pretty clear Grant Robertson is keeping a lot in the tank for 2023. But it could be too late.
Budget 2022: Backwards or better than nothing?

OPINION: The Budget relieves some immediate pain but maybe not enough.
Kiwi-born Jessica McCormack is redefining luxury jewellery with 'day diamonds'

With Victoria Beckam and Meghan Markle among her loyal A-list customers, Jessica McCormack is one of our most successful fashion expats.
Mates who got $300k in PledgeMe funding bought cars, holidays and booze

No sooner had investors ploughed $337,000 into his merino-lined jeans startup, than Felix Watkins was spending the money on a $49,000 1966 Ford Mustang.
Walk and talk mentoring scheme helps more women 'carve a path' to leadership

On a warm autumn morning while the rest of the city was waking up, 30 women met at Christchurch's Hagley Park to learn from leading businesswomen.
Budget 2022: House price caps taken off First Home Loan

There will be no price cap for First Home Loans, and First Home Grant caps are increased, against a backdrop of a cooling but still expensive housing market.
Budget 2022: What's Government doing about the high cost of living?

Two more months of fuel excise and RUC cuts, and a $350 payment for 2.1 million people are part of $1 billion package to ease the rising cost of living.
Coll loses world squash semifinal

West Coaster beaten in five games as bid for first world title foiled.
Paul Coll into world squash semifinals after marathon battle

Kiwi world No 1 prevails against Egyptian hometown hero in epic two-hour marathon to advance to world squash championship semifinals.
Veteran judoka Jason Koster aims to bow out in style

Jason Koster will bring the curtain down on his 19-year international judo career at the Commonwealth Games and he wants another medal.
Barrett benefits from expert advice after high tackle ban

All Blacks lock has worked on ways to lower his tackle height and develop processes to avoid any future 'foul play trap'.
Reece 'never to going to miss' date with Fijian Drua mates

Super Rugby try-scoring ace told Razor Robertson this was 'the game I want to play' against his fellow Fijians.
Isaac Theatre Royal added to film festival

The New Zealand International Film Festival will hold its opening weekend screenings at the theatre in August, after initially snubbing the flagship venue amid funding issues.
Look at moi! Fun events to check out this weekend

What's on: Event highlights in Ōtautahi Christchurch
Teen's life turned around by sustainable sandwich bag business

As a young person struggling with self harm, substance abuse and suicidal thoughts, Sammy Barker thought there was nothing else left for her in the world.
Arrowtown restaurant down but not out

The Covid-19 pandemic has reminded Alberto Calabrese and Lucia Macedo of what's important in life: family, coffee, Italian treats and their local community.