Potholed, puddled car park axed
The operator of a much-slated car park for Christchurch Hospital staff, patients and visitors has lost the gig. He blames "bad press".
E coli concern for Avon
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria has been found in Christchurch's Avon River, leading scientists to push for tighter water quality standards.
City's new $30m (car)park
The public is enjoying a new inner city park - as a source of free car parking.
City's cruise berth design pricier
Redesign of the Lyttelton cruise berth means it will cost more and open a year later than planned.
Home a 'cannabis warehouse'
A three-bedroom home in a middle-class Christchurch suburb was really a pot warehouse.
Second-strike for kidnapping
A 31-year-old offender, who was arrested by Canterbury's top cop, must serve all of the three-year two-month jail term imposed for a daytime carjacking.
Crash victim's seatbelt snapped
A car that crashed in Canterbury, killing a passenger who was thrown out as it barrel-rolled, was being driven about 200kmh, police say.
City's new $30m (car)park
The public is enjoying a new inner city park - as a source of free car parking.
Laws could tie up square for 15 years
Cathedral Square businesses and property owners fear the drawn-out cathedral rebuild saga will make a mess of all other plans for the area.
Symposium could cost $250k
Costs for the revived Christchurch earthquake symposium are expected to be up to $250,000, to be split between the taxpayer and ratepayer.
Further arts precinct delays
A decision on the future of Christchurch's performing arts precinct has been delayed yet again.
A street in limbo
Roadworks were due to start last July. Nearly a year later, Christchurch businesses are still in the dark over what will happen to their street.
Labour’s sympathetic ear
OPINION: Why are the unions threatening strikes under worker-friendly Labour? Because it works.
Dispute resolution without strikes possible
OPINION: Pay negotiations involving the New Zealand Nurses' Organisation (NZNO) and the country's 20 district health boards are at a delicate stage.
Myanmar's other disaster
OPINION: As we mark World Refugee Day on June 20, a second ethnic minority in Myanmar faces massive displacement in civil-war-hit Myanmar.
Signs of the apocalypse
OPINION: Authorities fend us off with signs and notices that smack of the polished jackboot.
Euthanasia bill fatally flawed
OPINION: David Seymour is open to amending his bill but even the safest version of this bill would be dangerous.
City's new $30m (car)park
The public is enjoying a new inner city park - as a source of free car parking.
Fine for exploiting freebie labour
A Christchurch farm that exploited volunteer workers has been slapped with a $45,900 penalty by the Employment Relations Authority.
Clearwater Mussels ordered out of Port Gore
Arguments over the endangered king shag have won out over Clearwater Mussels' resource consent application to continue farming there.
Man admits $402k tax offences
A Christchurch professional has 10 days to tell his clients about his tax offences totalling $402,000 before his name suppression lapses.
Laws could tie up square for 15 years
Cathedral Square businesses and property owners fear the drawn-out cathedral rebuild saga will make a mess of all other plans for the area.
Chch to host world's best bikers
Hundreds of the world's most hardcore mountain bikers will descend on the Christchurch Adventure Park at a world class event next year.
Stars finally get a win
It was more nerve-wracking than they would have liked, but the Northern Stars finally have an ANZ Premiership win.
Teen mixes with Tall Blacks heroes
A breakout season with the Rams has earned 17-year-old Max Darling a spot in the wider Tall Blacks squad.
Sports clubs out of space
Christchurch sports administrators are urging the city council to allow a $1.2m all-weather outdoor sports facility to be built at Rāwhiti Domain.
Contract snub miffs top bowler
Canterbury bowler of the year Tim Johnston hits out after being left off association's contract list.
Crooked Lidz causing a scene
Christchurch musician Liam Murray has found his place as an electronic DJ and producer.
Rice is nice, specially when it's rolled
Whether it's the traditional sushi roll or something more exotic, these sushi outlets have it covered.
Review: Cafe Berlin
Since my visit, I've been thinking way too much about the perfect ham and cheese-filled pretzel I ate. I must return.
