City living, if you have $1m
7:50 AM After six years Christchurch's first central city homes are ready, but you'll need more than $1m to buy one.
Heavy rain, winds easing
7:34 AM Several highways remain closed in Otago, but the rain is easing across the country.
Is New Zealand kidding itself?
OPINION: What role can New Zealand play in the trade war between China and the United States?
Weather eases in Otago
Rain has eased in Otago and Dunedin "has come off OK" but surface flooding is still widespread.
Catholics may demolish basilica
The Catholic church could choose to demolish its old cathedral and rebuild in central Chch, the new bishop says.
Measles in Milford Sound
A 30-year-old woman is the first confirmed case of measles in New Zealand since May.
Water regulations in the pipeline
New environmental and safety regulations for drinking water and wastewater will be brought in as part of a multi-billion dollar overhaul of the country's water systems.
Motorcyclist allegedly drink-driving
Man allegedly over drink-driving limit when he crashed motorcycle, causing the death of a woman during the Pike River memorial ride.
Dog owner seeks pedigree rego
A dog owner wants to bring the New Zealand Kennel Club to heel over registration of purebred dogs.
Pike River inquest could be reopened
Chief coroner suggests the inquest into the Pike River mine disaster could be reopened after authorities re-enter the mine's drift.
Driver charged with manslaughter
The 19-year-old allegedly fled the scene of a fatal central Christchurch crash.
Med students in cheating claim
Third-year students accused of cheating, but one said those who shared content of exam "most dedicated" to helping out fellow med students.
Police unlawfully detain suicidal man
A suicidal man was unlawfully detained by police, but their actions were reasonable in the circumstances, IPCA finds.
Woman charged with luggage theft
They'd been in Christchurch only a few hours and were at a restaurant when someone stole the trailer holding their luggage.
Cattle couple named local heroes
Kay and Philip Worthington have been acknowledged for their work teaching high school students how to handle animals safely.
Reay 'didn't resign to avoid discipline'
Engineer Alan Reay did not resign from a professional organisation to avoid its disciplinary process, his lawyer says.
Unhappy neighbours trigger probe
Apartments and complexes are increasingly popping up in Christchurch's inner suburbs. Residents say they're causing trouble.
Opposition to expanded 30kmh zone
Almost two-thirds of the 737 submissions did not support reducing the speed limit in central Christchurch to 30kmh.
Red zone plan stirs debate
Christchurch red zone plans have been devised over a long and costly process, but some groups are far from happy.
Nest egg or political football?
OPINION: David Parker's just the latest politician who wants to tell the Super Fund how to invest.
Is New Zealand kidding itself?
OPINION: What role can New Zealand play in the trade war between China and the United States?
Worse before it gets better
OPINION: Call me Isaiah. A few weeks ago on this page I prophesied that Trump would help the Saudi Crown Prince to get away with murder. And we've spent the last month watching it happen.
Nothing unusual in unsettled spring
OPINION: What on earth has happened to our spring, for heaven's sake?
Sex-ed for Uber drivers and passengers
A new Uber campaign against sexual assault is very explicit about inappropriate behaviour by customers and drivers.
Reay 'didn't resign to avoid discipline'
Engineer Alan Reay did not resign from a professional organisation to avoid its disciplinary process, his lawyer says.
Replacements show class despite loss
Canterbury Country lost a high-scoring shootout against Canterbury A after losing two of its biggest guns on the eve of the match.
Icecream and burger for Clasina
At 87, Clasina Van der Veeken knows how to celebrate the completion of a half marathon in Queenstown – with icecream and a Fergburger.
Rennie shines in NZ win
North Canterbury's Gabi Rennie played an intricate role in her side's defeat of Finland at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.
Shark attack: Gallen wins
Cronulla Sharks captain Paul Gallen sees his budding champion horse win in Christchurch.
The year of Thefixer
OPINION: Some could not fail to see the irony in a horse dubbed Thefixer winning the NZ Trotting Cup.
Review: Flax Bar & Eatery
REVIEW: One of North-Eastern Christchurch's newest eateries provided perfect hearty fare on a miserable spring day.
New eateries for The Crossing
The food and fashion complex in Christchurch will soon include Joyful Express and Coffee Culture.
Head-turning chefs in Christchurch
Five of the best chefs in Christchurch are helping it live up to its reputation as a foodie haven.
