TVNZ delivers a bracing, honest, extremely watchable series on Scribe
REVIEW: His story – and the one the Luafutu family have to tell – strikes me as about the most deserving material for a Kiwi doco as I've seen in years.
Weather warnings remain in place, but West Coast escapes serious flooding
Communications restored to several thousand homes after internet, phones down for six hours.
Children frightened by masked stranger carrying knife
A group of young children were left terrifed after a masked man carrying a knife in a bag repeatedly asked them were they lived.
Master Builders Supreme House of the Year wows in copper and concrete
This Christchurch house built by Clive Barrington Construction has taken top honours in the annual Master Builders House of the Year awards.
Neville Marquet: A gentleman lawyer with a weakness for chocolate and big cars
OBITUARY: "He loved working for people, and helping people get great results," his daughter says.
The forgotten: 'Nobody cared about her'
Ann Rattray spent half her life locked up at Christchurch’s Sunnyside Hospital after six of her eight children died. One hundred years after her death, she is remembered.
Only one logical choice to set a new party course
OPINION: If National is to start making sorely needed changes, it needs a ballot that results in a clear leader who will signal a new direction for the party.
Clouds thickening around waste baler
Mike Corcoran needs to find a home for thousands of bales of refuse. He can't afford to wait too long.
Countdown mistakenly sells recalled sugar, prompting a re-recall
Chelsea and Countdown branded raw and brown sugar, bought on either November 25 or 26 from certain supermarkets, should not be eaten.
Fish & Game fears council 'turned a blind eye' to worrying levels on protected river
A leaked report has found a power company and an irrigator breached the Rakaia River's protection order - and ECan was not watching closely enough to act.
'I thought this was the end': Woman dodges death as driver of stolen SUV flees police
Police arrested a man who crashed after allegedly stealing two cars and dodging officers for 130km through Canterbury.
Christchurch's new convention centre Te Pae opening next month
Finishing touches are at last being made to the $475 million project, which has been delayed by Covid-19.
Suspicious hedge fire at Canterbury showgrounds extinguished
Five fire crews doused a 100-metre hedge fire at the A&P showgrounds in Oxford.
Upzoning will reshape our cities
A new law will encourage us to build up, not out. Will it spoil the quality life for city residents?
The message from hairdressers is, you cut that out!
OPINION/SATIRE: "We have a Code Auburn – that’s an unmasked anti-vax activist demanding some form of hair treatment."
Team of five million no more - what life will look like for the unvaccinated
Life under the incoming traffic light system will look a lot different for the 342,000 Kiwis who choose not to get vaccinated against Covid-19.
Man's four-year wait for trial one of nearly 6000 cases to be heard
A massive backlog of trials throughout the country is creating a “huge amount of pressure and burden” on the justice system.
What the new National leader will have to deal with
OPINION: The first and most important task will be to work out how to win back middle New Zealand.
'Three Strikes' created a gap between law and justice
OPINION: When judges and juries feel compelled to accept an unjust outcome, they find ways around it.
Library fines are a barrier to free information
OPINION: Libraries are moving to drop overdue fines and wipe debts to increase access.
Only one logical choice to set a new party course
OPINION: If National is to start making sorely needed changes, it needs a ballot that results in a clear leader who will signal a new direction for the party.
The message from hairdressers is, you cut that out!
OPINION/SATIRE: "We have a Code Auburn – that’s an unmasked anti-vax activist demanding some form of hair treatment."
Clouds thickening around waste baler
Mike Corcoran needs to find a home for thousands of bales of refuse. He can't afford to wait too long.
Helping heartbroken New Zealanders: How a broken heart led to a business idea
Does belting Taylor Swift, surrounded by tissues and icecream sound familiar? Instead of following the cliche, one Kiwi turned her heartbreak into a business plan.
Aussie businesswoman buys stunning Glenorchy property
The 3-hectare property on the shores of Lake Wakatipu sold for $17 million.
Space transportation, charity pantry the top two at business awards
Dawn Aerospace and Foodbank Canterbury won the two supreme accolades at the Westpac Champion Business Awards.
7000 litres of beer tipped down the drain as brewery goes bust
The equivalent of 21,000 small bottles of beer went down the drain in Westport in a controlled pour ordered by Customs.
Razor plots sixth title in as many years
'That’s what I pride myself on, the ability to inspire guys each year, find a different reason, go deeper than we’ve had to before.'
Stunning catch by Nathan Smith in big Firebirds win
Wellington's new recruit took an acrobatic catch to send the Kings spiralling after Finn Allen went big with the bat in the Super Smash opener.
Kerr stars as Blaze beat Magicians in grand final rematch
White Ferns all-rounder Amelia Kerr scored 71 and took four wickets as Wellington cruised to a win over Canterbury in the T20 Super Smash opener.
All Black trio brace for 'a little bit of hurt' during gruelling cycle challenge for cancer
All Black captain Sam Whitelock, head trainer Nic Gill and assistant coach Brad Mooar are ready to put their bodies on the line for cancer prevention.
All Blacks trio attempt 24-hour cycling challenge in MIQ for cancer prevention
Captain Sam Whitelock, head trainer Nic Gill and assistant coach Brad Mooar will put their fitness to the test to raise money for bowel cancer prevention.
Mt Cardrona Station is a 'first' for New Zealand, a unique community set on 400 hectares, meticulously designed as a 'mountain basecamp' for an adventurous outdoors lifestyle with access to resort-style facilities and 30-kilometres of trails.
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Library fines are a barrier to free information
OPINION: Libraries are moving to drop overdue fines and wipe debts to increase access.
Midnight Oil announce 'final' New Zealand concert tour, Resist
Politically-charged Australian rockers Midnight Oil have announced three New Zealand dates as part of their final concert tour.
What's on: Event highlights in Ōtautahi Christchurch
This weekend in Christchurch TinyFest offers a large load of fun, the Christmas lights are turned on, and Santa has new rules for the grotto.
Frances Nation owner Tessa Peach shares her guide to Christchurch
Homeware store owner and grocer Tessa Peach reveals her favourite places to indulge, relax and enjoy local art in Christchurch.
