
DOC report critical of exploding rare rock
DOC shouldn't have blown up a spectacular natural feature and registered archaeological site, a report has found.
Council's debt staggeringly high
OPINION: The Christchurch City Council must cut rates, not raise them in Covid-19 crisis.
Coast DHBs still on hunt for Covid
Random testing will continue on the Coast for some time, despite a month having passed since its last positive case.
Covid funding would create 200+ jobs
The Government's Covid-19 stimulus package could deliver more than 200 jobs and secure Buller's economic future, the district's mayor says.
Man wanted after serious assault
Police want to speak to this man following a vicious assault in Christchurch city centre.
Stranded Chilean student heads home
Her classmates all made it home before lockdown in NZ, but Camila was left behind.
$2m worth of methamphetamine seized
Two men have been arrested after police found $2 million worth methamphetamine.
Trans-Tasman bubble 'very helpful'
Aussie travellers would be a "massive" boon for southern skifields, say Canterbury leaders.
Youth workers stay connected with remote basketball, language and cooking lessons
Youth workers go the extra mile to keep vulnerable youth connected and supported during Covid-19 response.
Fresh arrest in cold case killing
Police allege a 47-year-old man arranged the 1995 murder of pregnant mother Angela Blackmoore.
At least 500 jobs to go at Skyline
Major NZ tourism operator Skyline Enterprises has made at least 500 staff redundant as it struggles to survive through the Covid-19 pandemic.
Christchurch Arts Centre feels Covid-19 crunch
With revenue dropping to basically nothing, its calling on the public to help.
Homeowner feels cheated by quake tribunal
A homeowner who used the Earthquake Tribunal at government ministers' suggestion now regrets it.
Convention centre opening delayed
Conferences planned for Christchurch's $475m convention centre are being pushed back, with construction issues likely delaying the opening until 2021.
Insurance class action delayed
A lawsuit on behalf of 300 customers claims quake rebuild costs worth millions were concealed.
Council's debt staggeringly high
OPINION: The Christchurch City Council must cut rates, not raise them in Covid-19 crisis.
Swift spadework for shovel-ready projects
OPINION: Sluggish RMA shouldered aside by urgent Government.
Why police allowed iwi checkpoints
OPINION: Māori had genuine safety fears, and we applied discretion, says police chief Andrew Coster.
The world needs a new vision
OPINION: If our species is to survive and thrive we must change our world view or mother nature will intervene even more forcefully than with Covid-19.
NZ's biggest A&P show cancelled
NZ Agricultural Show and Christchurch Marathon axed as organisers say no major events feasible before Christmas.
Checkout plans for Dunedin hotel revealed
Only two staff may be left at a Dunedin hotel earmarked for mothballing, leaving dozens out of work
Christchurch Arts Centre feels Covid-19 crunch
With revenue dropping to basically nothing, its calling on the public to help.
Construction resumes on new stadium
A virtual fly-through of Stadium Waimakariri has been released as construction on the $28 million sporting facility resumes.
Press sports scribe 'well-respected'
OBITUARY: From Commonwealth Games swimming pools, Indian hockey tournaments, and a Scottish boxing hall, Kevin Tutty covered it all in a colourful sports journalism career.
Golfers back on the green
Though coronavirus restrictions meant it was "not really golf", players were just happy to be out hitting a ball.
Amateurs take on pros in Tour de Canterbury
Cantabrians can compete against professional athletes by cycling, walking or running within their bubbles.
League club supports its community
An indebted league club in Christchurch is dedicated to supporting players and whānau through the covid-19 crisis.
NZ's biggest A&P show cancelled
NZ Agricultural Show and Christchurch Marathon axed as organisers say no major events feasible before Christmas.
Bring it Home: Melissa Merrin
Melissa Merrin says feeling good in your space is just as important as how it looks.
Giving businesses a boost during lockdown
Stuff's Neighbourly social platform understands how important small business are to every community.
Queenstown Fergburger reopens today
The Queenstown burger joint has been watching other fast food restaurants' reopenings.