Tekapo Springs: Stargaze in hot spring hammocks
15 min ago While many of you may have looked up at the stars recently, have you done it it from a hot spring hammock? This is my favourite place to spend winter in New Zealand.
Modernist architect's 1970s home for sale
11:52 AM Keith Mackenzie of Hall & Mackenzie Architects — the firm that designed the $1.35m Fletcher House — built this seaside home for himself.
Person seriously injured in crash on main Chch avenue
Two people have been taken to hospital with injuries following a three-car crash on one of Christchurch's main avenues.
Parents set to see Watson's 50th test for Silver Ferns
Classy goalkeep's mum and dad may be among the few spectators inside the Christchurch Arena for her big milestone.
Covid-19: Aucklanders should take level 3 restrictions with them
Thousands of people who have flown south from Auckland are being told to take their level 3 restrictions with them and be alert for any Covid symptoms.
SPCA disappointed to have to cancel annual fundraising event due to Covid-19
The SPCA will miss out on the $300,000 it normally gets from its annual street appeal after this year's efforts had to be cancelled because of alert level changes.
24 Electric Ave concert-goers treated in hospital for drug-related illness
Christchurch's emergency department dealt with 24 people who had drug-related illnesses after attending the Electric Avenue music festival on Saturday.
Covid-19: Police yet to issue any fines to people not wearing face masks
Not one fine has been issued by police to anyone failing to wear a face mask on public transport.
'Valuable lesson' for alleged drink-driver who crashed into truck, power pole
An alleged drink-driver “miraculously” survived after drifting onto a grass verge and crashing into a power pole while looking at his cellphone.
Man wanted by police for alleged Alexandra assault turns himself in
A man who allegedly stabbed a 22-year-old man in Alexandra last week has handed himself in to police.
Police assistance seldom needed to enforce Covid-19 rules, Bloomfield says
The laws are in place, but police are “virtually” not needed for public health visits to check if people meant to be self-isolating are following the rules.
Using ladder and breathing apparatus too dangerous for Pike River camera work
A risk assessment team has decided it would be too dangerous to put a camera down the compressed air line at the West Coast's Pike River mine.
Man caught drink-driving while on bail for crash that caused lifelong injuries
A man on bail for a crash that caused life-changing injuries to a young mum got behind the wheel again because he wanted to eat McDonald's after drinking 10 beers.
Dunedin priest stood down after being accused of sexual misconduct
A Catholic priest in Dunedin has been stood down pending an investigation by his church.
Several Canterbury harness racing trainers suspected of doping horses
Racing officials suspect a group of harness trainers are doping their horses amid revelations a man was caught injecting a substance to two horses.
Ill traveller from Auckland tests negative for Covid-19 after flying to Queenstown
A person with “mild flu-like symptoms” was met by an ambulance after flying from Auckland to Queenstown on Monday, but has since test negative for Covid-19.
185 Empty Chairs return to Christchurch city centre after three month absence
The memorial artwork is on a new site on Manchester St and the chairs have a new layout.
Church back in Church Corner: 10-year effort to repair quake-damaged building
Christchurch’s oldest Anglican stone church has reopened 10 years after being significantly damaged in the February 2011 earthquake.
Quake-struck buildings, empty 10 years on
Why are so many Christchurch buildings still empty a decade after the earthquakes?
Why hundreds of heritage buildings were demolished in Christchurch post-quake
Heritage advocates claim many buildings were hastily bowled after the deadly February 2011 quake, while city leaders say safety was their priority.
Christchurch's red zone stayers overcome adversity to find happiness
They endured vandalism, theft and the destruction of their neighbourhoods, but now they live in “paradise”.
Queenstown tourism business sold to locals
As many Queenstown tourism operators struggle to stay afloat, one manager is so confident in the future he has bought his business from its American owners.
Can my boss cut my pay during the level 3 lockdown?
Employers may face legal action if they fail to top up the Government wage subsidy without workers’ consent, one lawyer says.
Otago homes face power lines price hike
Average Central Otago and Wānaka homes face a monthly increase of $9.19 - almost double those in Dunedin.
Christchurch developers sell out of inner city homes
Central Christchurch is short of new builds, despite vacant land and a push for more residents.
185 Empty Chairs return to Christchurch city centre after three month absence
The memorial artwork is on a new site on Manchester St and the chairs have a new layout.
Mark Reason: Confused Mo'unga symptom of rugby's muddle
OPINION: Ever-changing coaching carousel and selection reshuffles lead to NZ rugby suffering a lack of trust.
Parents set to see Watson's 50th test for Silver Ferns
Classy goalkeep's mum and dad may be among the few spectators inside the Christchurch Arena for her big milestone.
Silver Fern Karin Burger hungry for success at goal defence
She's started just four games at goal defence for Silver Ferns, but prized Tactix recruit could be New Zealand's long-term answer in the position.
Crusaders-Hurricanes match pushed back a day in a bid to host fans
Crusaders fans could attend their team's first home game of the season after all, but the Chiefs faithful are out of luck.
Super Rugby: Crusaders fullback Will Jordan in doubt to face Hurricanes
Will Jordan could miss home game against Hurricanes in Covid-19 enforced empty Christchurch stadium, but David Havili is a good chance to return from concussion.
The high-country station Irishman Creek hit the market last week and has already generated much interest.
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Artists respond to the March 15 attack with flower paintings and candid photographs
Janneth Gil's photographs capture the life of grieving widows after the March 15 terror attack in Christchurch.
Inside NZ's hidden mountain hot springs
Tucked among the snow-capped Southern Alps is a hot spring heaven that won't remain off the radar for long.
Young Cantabrians have 'emotional' earthquake stories told in new book
The unheard stories of children who grew up through the Canterbury earthquakes have inspired a new novel for young adults.
