Labour's Christchurch renaissance
The result might not show it, but beneath the surface a red tide is rising in Christchurch.
Lightning, severe gales
7:45 AM Over 26,000 lightning strikes, severe gales, and heavy rain hit in stormy start to week.
How Chch's energy scheme works
6:37 AM It was supposed to a "world-leading" response to the earthquakes and demolitions in Christchurch.
All Blacks' guard's $225k tax bill
Security firm boss Jayson Ryan has sold his home to pay back the six-figure debt.
Police hunt Hanmer gunman
Police officers had to travel armed and in pairs after a Canterbury kidnapping.
Andrew Falloon takes seat
7:58 AM Rangitata's new MP is excited about the task ahead and not disappointed by a reduced majority for the National Party.
O'Connor secures West Coast-Tasman seat
7:50 AM Labour politician Damien O'Connor increases his margin in West Coast-Tasman.
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.
Liability grows $395m in a year
Insurer Southern Response originally thought it would have to deal with 7000 earthquake claims, but now expects 8562.
No love for minor parties
OPINION: After eight elections under MMP, minor parties are still struggling to gain a political foothold.
A better way to fix miscarriages of justice
OPINION: Why NZ needs a new way to handle miscarriages of justice, and what that new way could be.
The curse of the broken cankle
OPINION: I am the victim of alcohol-related violence. The alcohol was my own doing and the violence was laid upon my ankle.
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?
New shops and foodcourt planned
Christchurch's Northlands Mall is planning to embark on another extension.
Wagon derails, cause unknown
They do know it wasn't the track though, it was found "to be in good condition".
More racetrack troubles
Our racing reporters revisit the main talking points from the week's racing on both sides of the Tasman.
Titan Banner wins Hannon
Stable quinella for Graeme Anderson in group three race at Oamaru, with Titan Banner beating New Years Jay.
Canty too good for Counties
The Canterbury women's rugby team beat defending national champions Counties-Manukau 32-29 in Pukekohe on Saturday.
Canterbury take down Waikato
Bulls prove too strong in national league contest, nabbing crucial second-round victory in Hamilton.
Dragons topple Tasman
Japanese striker impresses as Canterbury beat Tasman in pre-season football action.
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?"
Surf lifesaver 'shocked' by award
If you're swimming at Sumner Beach in Christchurch you are in some of the safest hands in the country.
20 years of Drive - a conversation with Bic Runga
Twenty years after she received her first Silver Scroll award for Drive, Bic Runga is a finalist again.
UberEats to launch in Chch
Late-night supermarket trips could be over – UberEats is coming to Christchurch.
