Father loses second daughter
9:12 PM 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?
Police searching for wanted man
Dylan Brett, 29, who has links across North Canterbury, is on the run from police.
Man jailed after motel rape
The victim has changed her occupation and has trouble sleeping after being raped in a motel room.
Trapdoor hydroslide for Chch
When NZ's first trapdoor hydro opens, thrillseekers will hit 40kmh as they plunge 12.6 metres.
Secure care for man after assault
An intellectually disabled man will be looked after in a secure care facility after seriously assaulting an acquaintance.
Woman admits more mail thefts
A Canterbury woman with a history of mail thefts has admitted taking more items from mailboxes and using credit cards and vouchers she found.
Graduating two years after death
Mike Wright died suddenly in 2017 while studying a PhD. On Saturday, his wife will accept his degree.
School ball gastro confirmed
More than 100 guests at a Christchurch school leavers' ball contracted gastroenteritis.
Weekend event highlights in Christchurch
There are good times to be had this weekend and beyond starting on this beautiful black Friday.
Mosque shooting image charge admitted
A 42-year-old man shared an image he called "Call of Duty Black Mosque NZ Edition" after the March 15 terror attack in Christchurch.
Young Hillary's Antarctic photos
Alexander Hillary, 23, reckons Sir Ed would be proud of what the team achieved on the ice.
Stadium funding decision looms
Cabinet to decide Christchurch stadium funding, new Ngāi Tahu Holdings boss and fire restrictions for Selwyn.
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.
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.
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?
Sanctimoniousness threatens the message
OPINION: Sometimes you just know things are about to go badly wrong ...
Sources of solace
OPINION: We have to tighten up adventure tourism so it's still got something for thrill-seekers, but they get to go home intact.
The cost of being adventurous?
OPINION: In 2012 a US vulcanologist asked: "Will it take a half dozen deaths at White Island to change the culture?"
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.
Christchurch stadium plan approved
Councillors have approved plans for a $473m stadium with 25,000 seats and a clear roof.
M bovis compensation claim
Dairying giant says it wants clarity for itself, but also for other farmers.
Safety changes since death
A poultry transport company says it will keep supporting the family of a worker fatally struck by a forklift on a farm near Christchurch.
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?
Weekend event highlights in Christchurch
There are good times to be had this weekend and beyond starting on this beautiful black Friday.
Street art captures city's history
Yet another epic mural has turned a blank Christchurch wall into an interactive work of art.
All aboard for the Rail Land tour
To see Anthonie Tonnon's show, audiences must use public transport.
First listen: Harry Styles' new album
REVIEW: Harry Styles' soon to be released album is diverse and surprising, as he pushed the boundaries of pop.
