Person hospitalised after reported dog attack in Christchurch
8:26 PM A person sustained “minor dog bites” at a property in New Brighton on Sunday afternoon.
Youngster turns birthday party into fundraiser for local zoo
8:23 PM When seven-year-old Willem Freed heard Christchurch's Orana Wildlife Park was short on funding, he made the ultimate sacrifice: birthday presents.
Police still probing unexplained death of Christchurch woman
Heather Foote died after being injured at her home last week. Police have finished a scene examination and are piecing together her last movements.
80,000 new homes in 30 years? Not enough, experts warn
A new report says Christchurch needs 77,000 more houses by 2051 to account for growth. Construction experts are warning the estimates are too low.
Red-zoned Christchurch house becomes hub for environmental groups
It had a date with the wrecker's ball, but after a two-year campaign, an earthquake-stricken Christchurch house has a second life as a community hub.
A Christchurch love story
OPINION: I love a good love story, and this is one. It is also a true story. It’s about my old friend Nigel Nutt, writes Sam Neill.
Art Deco reno is a Supreme Award winner
No fewer than 48 engineers visited a Christchurch house to assess earthquake damage and repairs - it's one of the region's top Master Builders winners.
Historian's fancy, or widely used name? The battle over Aotearoa
More and more of us call New Zealand Aotearoa, but some are unhappy.
'I want to look in the mirror and see who I’ve always meant to be'
More transgender New Zealanders are seeking privately funded gender-affirming surgeries due to long waits in the public health system.
Move over Wellywood, it's time for ... Christywood?
Christchurch is primed to become a production base for major blockbusters shot in New Zealand. It just requires one large and risky investment.
We do know how lucky we are in NZ
OPINION: This is the best place to be when everything comes to an end.
10 Canterbury exhibitions to look out for in August
Warren Feeney recommends We Stand Here, an exhibition that asks important questions about Ōtautahi Christchurch: Who lives here, what is our culture?
When a complex discussion boils down to a measuring competition
OPINION: "The only semi-hard data we have is that a larger stadium will be packed out for an All Black test once or possibly twice a year."
Talks between nurses and DHBs break down over commitment to safe staffing levels
Health boards are trying to dodge accountability for under-staffed hospital wards by refusing to offer penalty payments to nurses, the nurses union says.
Councillors push for new vote on how big Christchurch's new stadium should be
Five Christchurch City councillors are calling on the council to reverse its their decision made last week to reduce the capacity of the city’s new multi-use arena.
Two flown to hospital following crash
Two people, both in a serious condition, have been flown to Christchurch Hospital, following a crash on State Highway 8.
Ashburton Lotto player wins $5.3 million with Powerball
The winning ticket was sold online on MyLotto, and is made up of $5 million from Powerball First Division and $333,333 from Lotto First Division.
We Boomers have adopted a pretty hypocritical stance on cannabis
OPINION: "Courage and clear thinking need to replace myopic, head-in-sand Victorian values when it comes to weed ..."
A Christchurch love story
OPINION: I love a good love story, and this is one. It is also a true story. It’s about my old friend Nigel Nutt, writes Sam Neill.
Labour's $22b supermarket problem — and opportunity
OPINION: In a pandemic-riddled world, the only way Labour can stuff up supermarket reform is by not doing enough.
We do know how lucky we are in NZ
OPINION: This is the best place to be when everything comes to an end.
When a complex discussion boils down to a measuring competition
OPINION: "The only semi-hard data we have is that a larger stadium will be packed out for an All Black test once or possibly twice a year."
Battle of the convention centres: Does NZ need three new venues worth $1.4b?
New Zealand will go from having no purpose-built convention facilities, to three landmark assets by the end of 2024.
Councillors push for new vote on how big Christchurch's new stadium should be
Five Christchurch City councillors are calling on the council to reverse its their decision made last week to reduce the capacity of the city’s new multi-use arena.
Ashburton district would 'duly consider' part funding new Christchurch stadium
But the Mid-Canterbury council has not been asked to provide any funding towards Christchurch's new stadium yet, its chief executive says.
Dealership ordered to pay woman $12k after selling her a car falsely listed as a hybrid
Tina Lockyer found out the 2006 Toyota Harrier she bought was not a hybrid after she drove it home. But the car dealer refused to take it back.
New Zealand's biggest timber house needs more money to help with restoration
Another $2.5 million is needed so New Zealand's biggest timber mansion can be restored and reopened.
Tactix into ANZ Premiership grand final after edging Steel
Tactix end Steel's season after triumphing in South Island elimination final showdown in Invercargill.
My heart stopped for 26 minutes: Cricketer's remarkable survival tale
When cricketer David Wakefield took a knee during training his team-mates thought he was trying to get out of running. They didn't realise his heart had stopped beating.
Stokes takes 'indefinite break' to aid mental health
Star all rounder Ben Stokes has had to deal with injuries, the weight of expectation and the death of his dad, Ged, in New Zealand.
When Canterbury beat the mighty 1921 Springboks
The Canterbury rugby team weren't fancied to beat the Boks in 1921, but nobody told them that.
Canterbury yachtie Graham Mander's death 'end of a sailing era'
Revered yachtie Graham Mander lived and breathed sailing. An Olympian and national champion, he made massive contributions to the sport he dedicated his life to.
Youngster turns birthday party into fundraiser for local zoo
When seven-year-old Willem Freed heard Christchurch's Orana Wildlife Park was short on funding, he made the ultimate sacrifice: birthday presents.
Ashburton Lotto player wins $5.3 million with Powerball
The winning ticket was sold online on MyLotto, and is made up of $5 million from Powerball First Division and $333,333 from Lotto First Division.
Canterbury yachtie Graham Mander's death 'end of a sailing era'
Revered yachtie Graham Mander lived and breathed sailing. An Olympian and national champion, he made massive contributions to the sport he dedicated his life to.
Move over Wellywood, it's time for ... Christywood?
Christchurch is primed to become a production base for major blockbusters shot in New Zealand. It just requires one large and risky investment.
