Whitebaiter's river death 'tragic'
Helen Wood reversed her trailer onto the beach before her car went into the river with her inside.
1600 delegates coming
With no convention centre built, Christchurch's largest post-quake conference required a venue "jigsaw"
Doctor loses citizenship fight
Robert Taylor didn't mention a sex offence arrest when he applied to be a Kiwi.
Christchurch rolls out red carpet
8:09 AM The stars were out for the premiere of The Changeover, based on Margaret Mahy's spooky novel.
$3.4m budget blowout
7:58 AM City council's spend on personnel blows out by $3.4m – mainly due to hiring consultants to fill vacancies.
Sex worker bylaw faces axe
Residents enraged at council back-down from banning sex work outside their homes.
Gym school at QEII?
Christchurch School of Gymnastics hopes a new multi-million base at QEII will be confirmed this week.
False alarms go off due to thunder
Lightning and thunder storm cuts keep fire brigade volunteers busy in Queenstown.
1600 delegates coming
With no convention centre built, Christchurch's largest post-quake conference required a venue "jigsaw"
How Chch's energy scheme works
It was supposed to a "world-leading" response to the earthquakes and demolitions in Christchurch.
National in Chch: the same but different
How will another National Government change things in Christchurch?
More residents needed in city
Christchurch has been warned it must speed up its central city population growth if new businesses are to survive.
Road works delayed by funding, winter
Work to resume soon on the upgrades of Christchurch's Manchester and Durham streets after two months of little action.
Economy needs political stability
OPINION: If New Zealand has reached peaks in tourism and construction, is it time to worry about the economy?
National's 'dead cat' masterstroke
ANALYSIS: National's $11b Labour attack was a move straight out of a smelly, but successful, political playbook.
Labour's 'relentless positivity' naive
OPINION: Jacinda Ardern was extremely nice. But you also need mongrel and a killer instinct.
Bill To Winston: 'Let’s Do This'
OPINION: Bill English, if he is wise, will clasp his newfound ally, Winston Peters, by the hand and say: "Let's do this!"
Peters ready to reel in
OPINION: A state of siege outside the leaders' homes, while inside TV studios some felt besieged.
1600 delegates coming
With no convention centre built, Christchurch's largest post-quake conference required a venue "jigsaw"
Fall and rise of Fortex boss
It was a major company scandal, but after jail time its former CEO has found success.
Luxury hotel granted consent
A planned luxury hotel in Tekapo is a step closer to being built after being granted resource consent, its developer says.
How Chch's energy scheme works
It was supposed to a "world-leading" response to the earthquakes and demolitions in Christchurch.
National in Chch: the same but different
How will another National Government change things in Christchurch?
Team NZ bringing America's Cup to Central Otago
Wanaka and Queenstown yachting enthusiasts get to see the Auld Mug on October 16.
Chelsea and Christina to race Aston Martin GT4
New Zealand's only all-female championship racing team will team up for the first time this weekend.
Crusaders not hot on Fiji
Don't bank on the Crusaders playing a "home" Super Rugby game in Fiji next year. They have gone cold on that idea.
Tough clash sees Pioneer men win over Lincoln
North Canterbury women and Pioneer Pacers have won the Canterbury men and women's premier basketball competitions.
Beach saviour gets tennis gig
From helping save a Golden Bay beach to the South Island's top tennis job.
Christchurch rolls out red carpet
The stars were out for the premiere of The Changeover, a film based on Margaret Mahy's spooky novel.
Changeover movie does Mahy proud
REVIEW: While The Changeover eventually drifts into a predictable cross of A Nightmare on Elm Street meets Twilight by way of Labyrinth, there's enough of Mahy's knotty themes and ideas, solid, lovingly-crafted film-making and compelling performances to entertain audiences of all ages.
Bridges packs in laughs
REVIEW: Scottish comedian Kevin Bridges not afraid to stir up locals in New Zealand tour opener.
City's social enterprise 'at forefront'
"What are the most valuable things in our lives and how do we actually want to spend our time, when push comes to shove?"
