Forestry fail: Tree destroys bach
It was a miracle no-one was home when a felled tree wrote off a much-loved family bach.
Council rates rising
7:07 AM Christchurch City Council owes $21,431 for every residential ratepayer, up 44 per cent from $14,810 in 2014.
Serious injuries in peak crash
16 min ago A crash and car fire near Coronet Peak skifield could cause headaches for snow bunnies.
'Unprecedented' health cuts likely
Canterbury health services could face severe cuts if Govt refuses to approve DHB deficit blowout.
Motorcyclist misjudged corner
Experienced biker died when she collided head-on with a car after misjudging a corner.
ECan 'heavy-handed' - resident
Subdivision residents told their land might be contaminated, despite tests indicating it's clear.
More pooches, less poo in QT
The Queenstown district now has 4485 dogs, but there's been fewer poo complaints and attacks.
Council to weigh up dredge cost
Buller mayor says it's time to reassess whether the district can afford to keep operating a dredge costing ratepayers $1m a year "for absolutely nothing".
No full replacement for claimants
The High Court has decided buyers of earthquake-damaged homes aren't eligible for full replacement costs.
Sumner pride in spades
Hundreds gathered to mark the opening of Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre on Saturday.
Avon a river, or stormwater drain?
It once served Maori eel, flounder, whitebait, herring and mullet – but few would eat from it now.
Anger over flooding and erosion
Every time rain is forecast, Sam Hawkins clears sand and stones from the stormwater outlet behind his holiday park.
Idea to keep Cathedral a ruin
Architectural practice suggests keeping Christ Church Cathedral as a ruin surrounded by reflective pool.
Winston holding the reins
OPINION: No matter what party leads the next government, some big course corrections in policy direction are surely coming.
Gareth Morgan's generation wars
OPINION: If Morgan is serious about wanting to shake up the political landscape, he needs to start talking to young voters in their language.
Which Winston will show up?
OPINION: The outcome of the election may now turn on whether or not Winston Peters is able to discern the full strategic significance of Jacinda's Love-Fest.
Who will answer clean water call?
OPINION: The public has been calling on the government to take action to protect freshwater, but the emergency call is getting put on hold.
From boot camps to Mein Kampf
OPINION: While National gets tough on crime, reality gets tough on Trump.
Council to weigh up dredge cost
Buller mayor says it's time to reassess whether the district can afford to keep operating a dredge costing ratepayers $1m a year "for absolutely nothing".
Company unfazed by spending hiatus
Slower spending in the run-up to elections is hitting margins, but Smiths City says it's well placed to compete.
Westland appoints new CEO
The Westland District Council has announced the appointment of a new chief executive officer following a lengthy search.
No full replacement for claimants
The High Court has decided buyers of earthquake-damaged homes aren't eligible for full replacement costs.
AB's backline depth challenge
Fixing the holes in their own defence is top priority for the Wallabies, but they're also aware of the All Blacks' threats.
Wallabies say Meads 'world rugby great'
Wallabies 'licking wounds' but ready to 'get stuck in again', vows defensive coach Nathan Grey.
Meads a winner at racetrack
Horse racing was a great passion for Sir Colin Meads. On Wednesday one of his horses gave him a final win.
Reckon you can taste wine?
New Zealand will send a team to compete in the World Wine Blind Tasting Challenge for the first time this year.
CSO brings Keaton classic to life
REVIEW: The CSO's accompaniment to a Buster Keaton classic was a rare treat.
Sumner pride in spades
Hundreds gathered to mark the opening of Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre on Saturday.
NZ art sales breaking records
2017 has so far seen 11 sales records for a New Zealand artist's work.
