Seafood firm loses $20m vessel after trawling in protected area video

Sanford Limited has been fined by the Christchurch District Court after one of its trawlers trawled in a protected ...

Sanford has forfeited a $20 million fishing vessel to the Crown for breaking fishing rules, but it could get the boat back for a fee worth a fraction of its value.

Police investigate fatal crash on Banks Peninsula near Christchurch

Police said the serious crash unit has been advised of the fatality in Duvauchelle.

A person died at scene after being hit by a vehicle in Duvauchelle on Tuesday afternoon.

Canterbury regional council rates could jump more than 24 per cent video

Environment Canterbury is proposing two options, both involving rates hikes. (File)

Environment Canterbury’s budget to cover the fallout of new freshwater regulations could trigger an average rates increase of $136 a property.

Police name 81-year-old man killed in Southbridge crash

The crash happened at the intersection of Main Rakaia Rd and Northbank Rd in Southbridge

A man killed in a crash between a car and a van south of Christchurch last week has been named as Anthony Trevor Thomas.

Synthetic cannabis: a potentially fatal gamble

Hotter-Matehe started taking synthetic cannabis four years before his death.

The death three years ago of a 25-year-old from synthetic cannabis is ruled accidental, but prompts warnings from a coroner and his mother.

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Developer says new subdivision will contribute to Christchurch regeneration

The development will feature a supermarket, cinema, medical centre, childcare centre, gym and other retail activities.

The Environment Court is considering an application from supermarket giant Woolworths for a major new subdivision of 250 homes.

Plan to charge Christchurch residents for water labelled 'absurd'

Christchurch City Council is proposing to charge residents for using excess water.

Christchurch’s one-size-fits-all approach to water charging is absurd, according to one city councillor.

The body in a sleeping bag and the broken cricket bat video

John Kenneth Collins in the High Court at Dunedin.

The badly decomposed body of Brent Bacon was found in a sleeping bag, with his feet exposed.

CTV tragedy 'robbed the city of some extraordinarily talented people' video

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Canterbury television building prior to the February 22nd earthquake.
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Film reviewer James Croot remembers the talent – and good friends – lost when a six-storey building collapsed in Christchurch's 2011 earthquake, claiming 115 lives.

New chairlift unlocks massive new southern ski area at Cardrona video

The new Willows trail map that will open on the Cardrona/Soho ski area this winter.

The lift at the South Island skifield provides the first new major lift-accessed terrain to open in New Zealand in nearly 10 years.

Distracted driver who killed cyclist gets restricted licence back for work

Cyclist Brent Norriss was killed on State Highway 2 near Wellington.

Khing Tiang Wong was disqualified from driving after he admitted fatally hitting cyclist Brent Norriss. A judge has granted a limited licence to allow him to work.

North Canterbury fire crews extinguish scrub fire as temperatures expected to soar

Emergency services were called to the blaze, which was burning through an area of 150 square metres, off Smarts Rd near ...

Two days of high temperatures and an early-morning grass fires have emergency services on high alert.

Large police cordon remains in place after Christchurch killing video

Christchurch man Faiz Ali was allegedly murdered on Armagh St on Sunday evening.

A scene examination continues at the Christchurch home of Faiz Ali, who was allegedly murdered on Sunday.

Dog 'unrecognisable' due to neglect among 'worst cases' of animal abuse video

Louie spent seven weeks in a loving home before he had to be euthanised.

GRAPHIC WARNING: Cats with eyes crusted shut from infection, sheep and horses left to rot alive and puppies drowned in a bag are on the SPCA's 'list of shame'.

Pharmacy face-off endangers smaller players

Doctor, prescription, medicine, pharmacy, generic.

OPINION: I’m all for competitive retail pressure, but the free prescription caper is deliberately undermining a level playing field.

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Safety beacon triggered rescue after dirt biking smash video

Ian Reed described a 5km rescue ride strapped to the back of a ute with a badly broken leg as the most painful ...

Ian Reed was carried 5km strapped to the back of a ute with a badly broken leg.

Comedian, drag queen, musician, actor 'come home' to Covid-free sanctuary video

Stand-up comedian Camille Solari has yet to decide whether her move from the lights of Los Angeles to the paddocks of North Canterbury was her best idea ever.

Chlorine 'not the only way' to get safe water video

Developer says new subdivision will contribute to Christchurch regeneration

The Rebuild

Quake-struck buildings, empty 10 years on video

The former Rydges hotel remains empty.

Why are so many Christchurch buildings still empty a decade after the earthquakes?

Why hundreds of heritage buildings were demolished in Christchurch post-quake video

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The Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament being demolished.

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 video

Red zone stayer Jeremy Prendeville, with his son Jasper, is happy he stayed in the cleared suburb.

They endured vandalism, theft and the destruction of their neighbourhoods, but now they live in “paradise”.

Christchurch's top 10 post-earthquake heritage restorations

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Aerial view of the Cathedral. 

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Christchurch’s iconic heritage buildings have experienced differing fates in the 10 years since the earthquakes struck. But some of the city’s most famous sites are being saved.

A tale of two beaches: The uneven rebuilds of Sumner and New Brighton video

Christchurch city councillor Sara Templeton says the atmosphere in Sumner now feels “amazing”.

Ten years after the February 2011 earthquake, one of Christchurch's seaside suburbs is thriving while another sits in limbo.

Opinion

I miss the old Christchurch I barely remember

An aerial view of central Christchurch in 2009. Looking back on old pictures of the city, Finn Jackson writes that he ...

OPINION: By my 13th birthday in early March 2011 it was a relief to have a roof over our heads, working sewage and electricity ...

Pharmacy face-off endangers smaller players

Doctor, prescription, medicine, pharmacy, generic.

OPINION: I’m all for competitive retail pressure, but the free prescription caper is deliberately undermining a level playing field.

MIQ suggestion is poor timing

“The ... half-hearted proposal (a call to investigate the proposal) comes at precisely the wrong time, coinciding with ...

EDITORIAL: The ... half-hearted proposal comes at precisely the wrong time, coinciding with the start of Covid-19 vaccinations in New Zealand.

The redundant newsreader who's a regular

Wendy Petrie, photographed in August when it was announced she was being made redundant, has been back on TVNZ “so much ...

OPINION: She’s been back so much she’s pretty much a regular, which has triggered this viewer into experiencing the five stages of bewilderment

Covid's unwelcome spotlight video

The Salvation Army’s State of the Nation report, published released last week, paints a bleak picture of the haves and ...

OPINION: It's up to us all to speak up for those suffering discrimation and poverty as a result of the pandemic.

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Quake-struck buildings, empty 10 years on video

The former Rydges hotel remains empty.

Why are so many Christchurch buildings still empty a decade after the earthquakes?

Why hundreds of heritage buildings were demolished in Christchurch post-quake video

02122020 CHRIS SKELTON/STUFF
The Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament being demolished.

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 video

Red zone stayer Jeremy Prendeville, with his son Jasper, is happy he stayed in the cleared suburb.

They endured vandalism, theft and the destruction of their neighbourhoods, but now they live in “paradise”.

Christchurch's top 10 post-earthquake heritage restorations

13022020 news photo Alden Williams/Stuff

Aerial view of the Cathedral. 

File generic ChristChurch Cathedral

Christchurch’s iconic heritage buildings have experienced differing fates in the 10 years since the earthquakes struck. But some of the city’s most famous sites are being saved.

Pots to pendants a savvy switch

Christchurch potter Chris Johnson and wife Julie have made a savvy business move following Covid-19 struggles.

Christchurch potter Chris Johnson called on family help to shift his business focus after the Covid-19 downturn.

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England hand struggling White Ferns 10th straight ODI loss video

England celebrates the wicket of New Zealand's Amelia Kerr in Tuesday's opening ODI at Hagley Oval.

With a World Cup on home soil in 12 months, the White Ferns are in a sorry state - losing their 10th straight ODI, this time to England.

Amy Satterthwaite closing in on White Ferns' legend's runs record

Amy Satterthwaite will play just her third ODI for the White Ferns at her Hagley Oval home on Tuesday against England.

Veteran White Fern could leap to second on New Zealand's ODI run-scoring list, if she can make an impact with the bat against England.

Top surfskiers race in Tasman waters

Toby Brooke won the men's division of the Queen and King of the Bay 2021 race from Kaiteriteri to Mapua.

Surfski racers from around the country dominated Tasman Bay waters over the weekend in a competition that stretched from Kaiteriteri to Mapua.

Cricket's burning questions: How many more chances for Martin Guptill?

Struggling Black Caps opener Martin Guptill will be under the spotlight in the T20 series against Australia.

Black Caps' opener has been a dependable white ball performer for a long time, but hasn't done much this summer. How much grace does he deserve?

Mehrtens recalls when 'Rob Penney could have killed me in a ruck' video

Former All Black and Stan rugby commentator Andrew Mehrtens speaks at the Super Rugby Australia season launch at ...

Former All Blacks first recalls being hit by 'blurry red and black thunderbolt' on a day when the Penz was mightier than the sward.

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Pots to pendants a savvy switch

Christchurch potter Chris Johnson and wife Julie have made a savvy business move following Covid-19 struggles.

Christchurch potter Chris Johnson called on family help to shift his business focus after the Covid-19 downturn.

Mini replicas of lost buildings helping people connect 'with a time and a place' video

Mike Beer with examples of his miniature replica model buildings and structures.

Christchurch artist Mike Beer is rebuilding “lost Christchurch” one tiny model building at a time.

1904: A day in court video

The Christchurch Magistrates Court was kept busy in 1904.

Drunks, deadbeat dads and vagrant girls kept the judge busy.

Tricky site becomes design triumph for architect's own build video

Left, Melanie Lynn in the kitchen of the Sumner Beach home she shares with husband Regan Johnston, their young daughter, ...

This award-winning home on the hillside above Christchurch's Sumner Beach does justice to its dream location.

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