Otago man stole $10,000 worth of cigarettes from freight truck
11 min ago A Central Otago man hacked into his former employer’s computer system to find out where a truck was and steal $10,000 worth of cigarettes.
Mother's anger: 'They let my daughter's killer go'
11:19 AM The convicted killer was headed to his second murder when police caught him drink-driving with knives in the car. It was "reasonable" to let him go, new report says.
Christchurch teacher jailed for unlawful sex with teen
11:07 AM Daniel Bruce McMillan was working as a teacher at a Christchurch school when he had sexual intercourse with a girl who was only 14 or 15.
Crusaders and Hurricanes in court
Ticketing company liquidated after Crusaders and Hurricanes legal action.
Three-year race to find $51.2m for Christ Church Cathedral restoration
The total cost for the new cathedral, which includes a cafe, museum and events space, has risen to $154.3 million.
Local jeweller's pendants a nod to business peers on popular Christchurch street
Rowena Watson's pendants are designed to celebrate businesses on a usually popular street that has struggled with the loss of tourists this year.
Potentially toxic algae found in Christchurch pond following dog's death
Signs have been erected warning dog owners to keep their pets out of the pond after tests found potential toxic algae blooms.
TSB to close three Taranaki branches, open one in Christchurch
Three New Plymouth TSB branches will close early next year as they are “merged” with larger ones. Meanwhile, a branch will be opened in Christchurch next month.
New waste reduction plan tackles 'throw-away' culture
The new plan aims to reduce the amount of waste being dumped by Christchurch residents but has no set targets.
Water bottling fight goes to Court of Appeal
An anti-water bottling lobby group is embroiled in a longstanding battle with Environment Canterbury and two of the country’s largest water bottling operators.
The argument against pre-departure testing after fishermen test positive for Covid-19
Leading microbiologist Siouxsie Wiles says people who test negative before boarding a plane can still be incubating the virus.
More Russian fishermen test positive for Covid-19 in Christchurch
Another seven newly arrived international fishermen staying at a Christchurch quarantine hotel have coronavirus, bringing the total number to 18.
Millionaire denies abandoning ex-America's Cup yacht being sold by Queenstown council
The council is selling the boat, likely because of unpaid mooring fees, but owner Geoff Hunt says he was never sent a bill.
Lincoln Uni 'unlikely' to take disciplinary action after drug-arrests at Garden Party
Thirteen people were arrested for drug-related offending, six for disorder and three for trespassing at the annual end-of-lectures party.
Dunedin's once-soaring house values are now going nowhere - CoreLogic
Dunedin values rose almost $245,000 in five years but, unlike other parts of New Zealand, they have lost momentum since Covid-19 hit.
Helicopter responds to mayday call from boat off Kaikōura peninsula
11:30 AM Three people have had a lucky escape after their boat tipped off the Kaikōura peninsula, forcing them to swim onto a rock and await rescue.
Prolific conman Wayne Eaglesome out of jail with a new alias
Within days of leaving jail, “Richie Meier” was apparently in Portugal with a new Mercedes-Benz. In reality, he's in Hamilton, dining at Starbucks.
Catholic cathedral's iconic copper dome could be sold as salvage
Hundreds of historic tiles and tonnes of Oamaru stone could end up in landfill as part of the Catholic cathedral demolition in Christchurch.
Christchurch development Collett's Corner more than halfway to fundraising goal
The ambitious Christchurch development, featuring apartments and a wellness centre, is using crowdfunding to finance the build.
Applications flooding in as deadline for government on-solds programme looms
Cantabrians worried about botched repairs to homes they bought after the quakes are rushing to sign up to a taxpayer-funded scheme likely to cost $300m.
City council approves $12m rescue buy-up for Christchurch Town Hall company
The Christchurch City Council has voted to inject another $12 million into an already blown out repair cost for The Town Hall.
Christchurch stadium design and build contractor to be chosen by end of year
The roof for Christchurch's new multi-use arena will cost $67.2 million alone – just $20m less than the main structure itself, new documents suggest.
Election 2020: A defeated National plays the blame game
Was it tactical voting or bad campaigning that sunk National in 2020?
Blistering court judgment against Eric Watson
OPINION: This really does seem to be a cautionary tale of hubris and a spectacular fall from metaphorical grace and actual wealth
Carping over goldfish doubt
OPINION: Say what you like about goldfish – and say it to their faces – you will not trouble them.
Labour must govern in its own right
OPINION: This result is thunderous endorsement of PM Ardern's crisis management. A coalition with the Greens is anathema to blue voters who entrusted Labour with their vote.
In defence of the RMA
OPINION: It would be unfortunate if the good features of the RMA were lost in a rush for “reform"
Local jeweller's pendants a nod to business peers on popular Christchurch street
Rowena Watson's pendants are designed to celebrate businesses on a usually popular street that has struggled with the loss of tourists this year.
TSB to close three Taranaki branches, open one in Christchurch
Three New Plymouth TSB branches will close early next year as they are “merged” with larger ones. Meanwhile, a branch will be opened in Christchurch next month.
Dunedin's once-soaring house values are now going nowhere - CoreLogic
Dunedin values rose almost $245,000 in five years but, unlike other parts of New Zealand, they have lost momentum since Covid-19 hit.
ACT wins over pub owner
ACT's David Seymour has made the right calls on the right issues, Joshua Lilley believes.
NZ Post hikes YouShop prices, scraps US economy option
Landing those must-have items from the UK and US will cost more from November 1.
How George Bower went from All Blacks' tackling bag to actual All Black
George Bower is an All Black for real this time, unlike a couple of years ago when he was paid $150 to act like one.
Rugby clubs learn lessons on sportsmanship after spectator charged
West Coast Rugby Union clubs have called for better sportsmanship after a heated match ended with an assault charge.
Tributes flow for Neill Ridley
Horse trainer who won three Great Western Steeplechases in Riverton will have his funeral at the Riccarton Racecourse on Friday.
New home for Christchurch netball seeks $1m ratepayer loan
Developers of a $20 million indoor sports facility in Christchurch are seeking a $1m ratepayer loan, but the city council is recommending it grant half that.
Mitre 10 Cup: Waikato score 89th minute try to pip Canterbury by one-point
In a match which went about as long as last week's Bledisloe Cup thriller, Waikato condemned Canterbury to their third one-point loss of the season.
Marlon Williams announces 15 date NZ tour
Lyttelton-based singer/songwriter Marlon Williams will hit the road in February to play 15 solo shows all over Aotearoa.
Court Theatre rejects idea of year-long Covid closure and launches new season
Smaller casts, shared production costs and safety plans are planned for the new season of musicals, plays and comedies at Christchurch's Court Theatre.
When A City Rises film made 'by us, for us and about
Musical director Ben Edwards know more about rebuilding than most
Explore Antarctica without leaving Christchurch with new interactive audio tour
Hear the wind on the ice, husky dogs barking and explorers encouraging one another in a 90-minute tour of the city through 17 geo-location audio clips.
