A leaking sewer and a possum
"Toxic" student flat's landlord is behind another that allegedly had an in-house possum.
Nabbed upon arrival
If you're a dead-beat dad you are more likely to be arrested than if you're a student loan defaulter.
Man admits $402,000 tax offences
Man has 10 days to tell clients about tax offences totalling $402,000 before he'll be named.
Fire on roof of business
Fire crews battling a fire on the roof of a business in the Christchurch suburb of Sockburn.
Armed robbers hit petrol station
Four men charged in with hammers and a crow bar, took cigarettes and fled in a stolen Mazda.
Airbnb probes boozy party
Homeowner wants to know how 14-year-old could book a house for 100 partying teens.
Strikes have 'huge potential impact'
DHBs and the nurses' union are trying to avoid planned strike action, but should urgent talks fail the impact will be widespread.
One ticket to ride for everyone
Bankcards and smartphones will soon be the way to pay across all forms of NZ public transport.
Laws could tie up square for 15 years
Cathedral Square businesses and property owners fear the drawn-out cathedral rebuild saga will make a mess of all other plans for the area.
Symposium could cost $250k
Costs for the revived Christchurch earthquake symposium are expected to be up to $250,000, to be split between the taxpayer and ratepayer.
Further arts precinct delays
A decision on the future of Christchurch's performing arts precinct has been delayed yet again.
A street in limbo
Roadworks were due to start last July. Nearly a year later, Christchurch businesses are still in the dark over what will happen to their street.
New childcare centres for city
Outdoor space a key to early learning at Christchurch's newest childcare centres.
Time for a national tourism taskforce
OPINION: A genuinely sustainable tourism industry would ensure international visitors' enjoyment and New Zealanders' goodwill.
Nice soundbite or sound offer?
OPINION: National leader has offered the hand of partnership on climate change, but has he got enough skin in the game?
Cruise ships set to return to Lyttelton
OPINION: Pile driving for a new berth will begin in August, helping to return big cruise ships to Lyttelton after seven years in the wilderness.
Who maintains our field of dreams?
OPINION: Plans to charge visitors a $35 tourist tax seem a sensible approach.
Man admits $402k tax offences
A Christchurch professional has 10 days to tell his clients about his tax offences totalling $402,000 before his name suppression lapses.
Laws could tie up square for 15 years
Cathedral Square businesses and property owners fear the drawn-out cathedral rebuild saga will make a mess of all other plans for the area.
Symposium could cost $250k
Costs for the revived Christchurch earthquake symposium are expected to be up to $250,000, to be split between the taxpayer and ratepayer.
Lunch: BYO or buy out?
Laziness drives some to spend up large on lunch, but budget services say savings may be taking the hit.
Economy in 'danger zone'
A downturn in construction and weak confidence could see businesses talk their way into a slowdown.
Stars finally get a win
It was more nerve-wracking than they would have liked, but the Northern Stars finally have an ANZ Premiership win.
Teen mixes with Tall Blacks heroes
A breakout season with the Rams has earned 17-year-old Max Darling a spot in the wider Tall Blacks squad.
Sports clubs out of space
Christchurch sports administrators are urging the city council to allow a $1.2m all-weather outdoor sports facility to be built at Rāwhiti Domain.
Contract snub miffs top bowler
Canterbury bowler of the year Tim Johnston hits out after being left off association's contract list.
Jodi Barnett 'doing really well'
As his wife is treated for a brain tumour, Simon Barnett will appear daily on his breakfast show via an in-home studio.
Lunch: BYO or buy out?
Laziness drives some to spend up large on lunch, but budget services say savings may be taking the hit.
New sculpture arriving October
A new sculpture by celebrated artist Ron Mueck will arrive in Christchurch in October, a few months later than the original June delivery date.
Muddy marvellous
Mud on their faces and in their teeth was not enough to wipe the smiles from 920 students' faces at the UC Education Mud Run.
