Man killed by falling fence at Christchurch workplace named as Shane Cook
9:51 AM The 53-year-old, from Selwyn, died after a fence fell on him at a Phillipstown workplace on June 4.
Russell Howard delivers the laughs while touring NZ in new TVNZ series
REVIEW: Entertaining show sees UK star taken by Pineapple Lumps, The Mad Butcher and Sam Neill's pigs, but not so keen on a Christchurch attraction.
Miles Toyota boss will apologise to schoolgirl rugby players sidelined in speech
Mark Mills says his faux pas at a sponsor launch event “shone a light on the fact that women’s and girls' rugby often does not get the recognition that it deserves”.
Man arrested after father and daughter allegedly attacked during break-in
A teen returning from a night out was allegedly attacked by a burglar who had switched off the power to her family's home and sneaked inside while her parents were asleep.
Police responding to sudden death in Christchurch suburb
Police were called to a sudden death in Spreydon, Christchurch, which is being treated as “unexplained”.
Flood-weary farmers brace for more heavy rain in Canterbury this weekend
Anxious farmers in recovery mode after widespread flooding two weeks ago are keeping an eye on the skies as Canterbury braces for more heavy rain.
'I brought my baby home in a body bag': Grieving mum speaks of moments after crash
Helicopter pilot Louisa “Choppy” Patterson had a “mother's feeling” that something was wrong with her 18-year-old son while he was out on a flying lesson.
Anger at social media giants highlighted at Christchurch counter-terrorism hui
It appears a neo-Nazi Twitter account has been removed from the social media platform after a complaint made at the hui.
Māori arts and applied mathematics among possible new NCEA subjects
Thirteen new NCEA topics are being considered for Kiwi schools, including a range of traditional Māori subjects.
Restaurant owner banned and fined after badly treating and underpaying staff
Staff at the popular Indian eateries worked long hours — many unpaid — and were kept out of sight. Then some began recording evidence.
Christchurch Imam does not support film
Linwood Islamic Centre Imam Abdul Alabi Lateef said any suggestion he had collaborated on They Are Us was incorrect, while the film's producer has been blocking detractors on Twitter.
Helicopter suffered 'total power loss' prior to crash
A helicopter that crashed at a wedding, injuring the bride, groom and their photographer, suffered a "total power loss" shortly after take off.
Christchurch aerospace company to launch space planes from Colorado space port
Plans have been unveiled for Christchurch-based Dawn Aerospace to launch its reusable space planes in the United States.
Four West Coast men accused of sexual offending against children
Four men have appeared in the Greymouth District Court on multiple charges of sexual offending against children.
Woman arrested after Immigration and police raid flat in Dunedin's student area
Police and Immigration New Zealand officials raided a Dunedin flat and arrested a woman for allegedly being in New Zealand unlawfully.
Struggling teen really needed 'sugar daddy's' money, jury told
She had sex with him but he never paid her or the other girls.
Man critically injured in Christchurch workplace incident
The man was rushed to hospital after the incident in Bromley shortly after 7am on Wednesday.
Team NZ searching for the host with the most
OPINION: You win some, you lose some, and you lose some that you won . . .
In Christchurch, we see the importance of being heard
OPINION: The Christchurch anti-terror hui, and plans for a film about the March attacks, show what "consulation" is not.
Clean Car Discount important to reaping benefits of faster EV uptake
OPINION: The value of the scheme to New Zealand as a whole – from lower transport costs and lower carbon emissions – means any delay is costly.
Tough choices for Labour if cost of living bites
OPINION: Living cost rises are in the wind, and they could hurt the Government
The case for a non-commercial public broadcaster
OPINION: "it is a long time since I have seen a broadcaster help New Zealand to tell its own stories in a compelling way..."
Restaurant owner banned and fined after badly treating and underpaying staff
Staff at the popular Indian eateries worked long hours — many unpaid — and were kept out of sight. Then some began recording evidence.
Christchurch aerospace company to launch space planes from Colorado space port
Plans have been unveiled for Christchurch-based Dawn Aerospace to launch its reusable space planes in the United States.
Offshore investor snaps up heritage jewel for $6.9m
Sale of Midlands Club allows Box 122 to focus on new projects
Clamour crashes site as would-be buyers snap up 100-plus sections in minutes
Would-be buyers trying to reserve sections in a proposed Canterbury subdivision are angry they missed out when the website crashed.
Canterbury business awards back on the calendar after 2020 Covid lull
Canterbury’s annual business award ceremony will be revived in full this year after running online in 2020 because of Covid-19.
Miles Toyota boss will apologise to schoolgirl rugby players sidelined in speech
Mark Mills says his faux pas at a sponsor launch event “shone a light on the fact that women’s and girls' rugby often does not get the recognition that it deserves”.
Grieving family forever grateful for Crusaders trio
Hayley McLeod and her family will forever appreciate the joy a few Crusaders helped provide daughter Charlotte during her final couple of months.
NBL talking points: Race for top four ramps up
OPINION: NBL's top three teams appear on track for the finals, but who nabs the fourth spot is far from certain with five rounds left.
'Insulting and diminishing': Female rugby players ignored at sponsor event
“We train just as hard as the boys,” says a teen rugby captain after female players were ignored by the host of a sponsorship event in Christchurch.
Cooper's super ride nets bronze at World Cup MTB meet
Kiwi rider rapt with 'mentally strong' race in Austrian alpine resort.
Jeweller finds inspiration in rebuilt Christchurch
Gabe Elliott was originally "super anti" a move to Christchurch, but has found it full of creativity.
Warm up at Christchurch's mulled beverage destinations
When it's miserable outside, nothing will warm you up faster than a steaming glass of mulled wine.
Culinary pair bringing Finnish cuisine to Christchurch
Chefs Eeva Torvinen and Annika Kiviniemi have rocked Kiwis’ palates by bringing a Finnish touch to their dishes.
Award-winning 'Lyttelton Landing' home listed
Compact, award-winning house suspended high above Lyttelton Port is best suited to "pre-kids, post-kids and professional" buyers.
