New summer dates for Christchurch's 2021 Scape festival
7:43 AM Christchurch’s Scape Public Art Festival will run for a longer period than usual this year, with work from local and international artists decorating city streets over summer.
Roading engineer used false invoicing scheme to scam council of $178,000
7:31 AM A roading engineer who says he was upset by “racist remarks” has admitted his role in a scheme that siphoned $178,365 from a council's coffers.
Max Gawn, the gentle Kiwi giant behind the Demons' charge to the grand final
One house in Greymouth will be abuzz with Demons fans as the 208cm former rugby lock's family roar him on in the AFL decider.
Fans are caught up in cricket's cold war
OPINION: Terror threats have created a division in the cricketing world.
Genetically-modified possums and all-in-one trapping machines
Millions of dollars of Predator Free 2050 funding has been put towards six ambitious new studies.
Timaru vigil in pictures
A candlelight vigil was held on Thursday night to honour the three young siblings killed in Timaru.
Suspicious package that forced evacuation of Corrections office 'not of concern'
Specialist staff were called to examine a suspicious item found in an office of the Department of Corrections in Dunedin on Thursday morning.
Water reforms will save on household bills - but not as much as first thought
Consultants have crunched the numbers - the Government's water reforms will save people cash in their annual bills, but not as much as ministers claim.
Railway worker jumped to safety after train collided with service vehicle
Moments after a service vehicle mounted a railway track, a train's horn sounded. The collision shunted the truck almost 140 metres.
'Punished for others' mistakes': Liquor store closures spell job losses and fears for visas
Akhilesh Patti was given 10 minutes' notice he was losing his job. He is one of 20 staff facing an uncertain future after five liquor stores were forced to close 'overnight'.
Man sentenced for Boxing Day assault
A woman says she has become “a shell of a human being” after being assaulted in a Queenstown house on Boxing Day 2020.
'Hell of a battle' as fire crews fight hotel blaze
A fire that destroyed a historic Canterbury hotel could have ended in “tragedy” if the building did not have working smoke alarms, fire authorities warn.
Christchurch to gain extra MIQ facility
The Quality Hotel Elms will become the newest addition to New Zealand's fleet of managed isolation and quarantine facilities.
Gang member arrested after police raid at Mongrel Mob property
The police armed offenders squad was on the scene as two different properties, one linked to the Mongrel Mob, was raided.
Sanford fined for crew member's death
Sanford Limited has been fined $375,000 and ordered to pay $121,860 reparations and $35,000 costs to the family of a crew member who died on one of its fishing vessels.
Brutal attack on 'wonderful' and 'caring' man found in Avon River
Matariki Ellery was celebrating a friend's birthday when he was attacked. "He is lucky to be alive," a friend says.
What's on: 10 things to do in Christchurch
The show must go on including the 4 Paws Marathon, a drive-through light show and a vegan market all on this weekend.
Why we need social insurance
OPINION: It would allow laid-off workers time to find the right job or upskill, without being forced into desperate measures.
Fans are caught up in cricket's cold war
OPINION: Terror threats have created a division in the cricketing world.
Aukus, NZ and Indo-Pacific's future
OPINION: The time clearly has come to look at China’s behaviour straight on.
While revival stirs on the right, National seems focused on internal warfare
OPINION: The claims from the various elements of the right need not be wholly, or even partly true to gain currency among the “silent majority”.
Wage subsidy saved 175,000 Kiwi jobs
OPINION: While every firm wants to keep hard-working employees on the payroll, it’s simply not possible when the cashflow dries up.
Roading engineer used false invoicing scheme to scam council of $178,000
A roading engineer who says he was upset by “racist remarks” has admitted his role in a scheme that siphoned $178,365 from a council's coffers.
'Punished for others' mistakes': Liquor store closures spell job losses and fears for visas
Akhilesh Patti was given 10 minutes' notice he was losing his job. He is one of 20 staff facing an uncertain future after five liquor stores were forced to close 'overnight'.
Sanford fined for crew member's death
Sanford Limited has been fined $375,000 and ordered to pay $121,860 reparations and $35,000 costs to the family of a crew member who died on one of its fishing vessels.
Derelict Christchurch 'treasure trove' hits the market
For sale: charming bungalow, desirable location and all the chattels: cat food tins, rubbish and a 1979 Ford Cortina.
Local Likes: Canterbury's favourite local businesses celebrated
Our morning coffees served with a smile. Our trusted tradies. Our dairy owners and our hairdressers. Do you know a business that deserves a shout-out?
Max Gawn, the gentle Kiwi giant behind the Demons' charge to the grand final
One house in Greymouth will be abuzz with Demons fans as the 208cm former rugby lock's family roar him on in the AFL decider.
Silver Ferns must go with best seven in decider - Willering
With series on the line against England, Silver Ferns need to go with their strongest seven in decider and keep changes to a minimum.
Silver Ferns sweating on captain's availability for England decider
Blown off the court in second half, the Silver Ferns don't have long to lick their wounds before a winner-takes-all third test against England on Friday.
England crush Silver Ferns to set up decider
Commonwealth Games gold medallists overpower sloppy Silver Ferns in second half of game two to force winner-takes-all game three.
Refs admit blunder in Waikato v Canterbury conversion drama
NZ Rugby referees boss acknowledges Mooloos co-captain Fletcher Smith should have got a second shot at a match-winning kick.
New summer dates for Christchurch's 2021 Scape festival
Christchurch’s Scape Public Art Festival will run for a longer period than usual this year, with work from local and international artists decorating city streets over summer.
Kitchen of the Week: Show and tell
There's a lot that wows in this new kitchen in an appliance showroom, but the faceted stone island is the undoubted hero.
What's on: 10 things to do in Christchurch
The show must go on including the 4 Paws Marathon, a drive-through light show and a vegan market all on this weekend.
Local Likes: Canterbury's favourite local businesses celebrated
Our morning coffees served with a smile. Our trusted tradies. Our dairy owners and our hairdressers. Do you know a business that deserves a shout-out?
