Student magazine proposes launching pornographic social media account
A university magazine is considering setting up an OnlyFans account for “horny students” to make cash by sharing explicit photos and videos.
Landlords undeterred by warning that 'bad tenants' lists could breach the law
Landlords groups sharing unverified information on tenants boast of membership growing and falsely claim of approval by the Privacy Commissioner.
Visa extension blunder added to seasonal worker shortfall
Immigration New Zealand admits staff gave wrong advice to working holiday visa extension holders.
Leaky buildings and ageing electrics: Report reveals poor state of Scott Base
Parts of New Zealand's outdated Antarctic HQ would not meet safety regulations, a new report reveals.
Life story: Jim Wakefield was a harness racing legend and philanthropist
OBITUARY: Alfred James Wakefield was a motivated and entrepreneurial man who never shied away from giving back to his community.
After emergency MIQ fiasco, terminally ill Trev Ponting is reunited with his family
Ponting, his wife Aiko and their two children have touched down in Christchurch after completing two weeks of MIQ in Auckland.
Police specialists interview 12-year-old who went missing in Christchurch
The girl disappeared for four hours on Thursday and family feared it was an abduction.
Businessman wants monorail 'Superman' ride in Christchurch
Nick Williams told councillors the concept could be "a great attraction for the city.”
House in suspicious fire in Christchurch as police detain person over 'serious assault'
Officers have taken a person into custody after blaze in west Christchurch.
Student returns after a year in limbo
PhD student Karla Lopez Reyes left Lincoln last February to undertake research in Europe. But Covid-19 left her locked out of New Zealand for a year.
West Coast housing market and cycle holidays boom despite tough times
Some West Coast tourism businesses are reporting "huge growth", while others have been forced to close or will soon without support.
Harness racing trainer suspended amid suspected horse doping
In a fresh harness racing scandal, a Canterbury trainer has been suspended after being caught injecting a suspected illegal substance into two horses.
Mother of missing mountaineer has only just learned of disappearance
Marni Sheppeard’s mother last heard from her via a postcard, saying “I hope all is well”.
National Portrait: Rod Carr, climate tsar
Dr Rod Carr on the climate, the numbers and the lessons from Covid.
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”.
Christchurch's top 10 post-earthquake heritage restorations
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
Ten years after the February 2011 earthquake, one of Christchurch's seaside suburbs is thriving while another sits in limbo.
Pandemic offers chance for reset on how NZ can attract and retain talented migrants
OPINION: New Zealand’s migration and population policies have long been seen through a short-term political lens.
The myth of the ethical property investor
OPINION: Working in an NGO, I can see the negative impact of increasing inequality and the housing crisis. As a property investor, am I part of the problem I’m working to fix?
All the Aussie news you missed
OPINION/SATIRE: “And by ‘its own’ I mean anyone we don’t like who has the scantest of links to the Shaky Isles."
A clue from the Aussies for Ardern
OPINION: Over time, tax changes typically become accepted as normal. As the adage goes, an “old tax is a good tax”.
Aucklanders want a more nuanced Covid debate
OPINION: We can’t relax into our normal lives, so we’re all about one stubbed toe away from having a breakdown ...
Landlords undeterred by warning that 'bad tenants' lists could breach the law
Landlords groups sharing unverified information on tenants boast of membership growing and falsely claim of approval by the Privacy Commissioner.
Visa extension blunder added to seasonal worker shortfall
Immigration New Zealand admits staff gave wrong advice to working holiday visa extension holders.
Businessman wants monorail 'Superman' ride in Christchurch
Nick Williams told councillors the concept could be "a great attraction for the city.”
West Coast housing market and cycle holidays boom despite tough times
Some West Coast tourism businesses are reporting "huge growth", while others have been forced to close or will soon without support.
The young entrepreneur who burnt some of the country's wealthiest investors
Jake Millar was just a teenager when he sold his first business to the government for six figures.
All Whites abound in Canterbury United's football annals
Canterbury United is about to play their last national league football home game. Tony Smith looks at some of the best to wear the Dragons strip.
Dragons stalwart sorry to see Canterbury United go
Veteran skipper turned coach thinks provincial focus suits Canterbury, and regions outside Auckland, better than a club-based national league.
Recap: Crusaders win opening match against spirited Highlanders
It's been a thrlling contest, but the Crusaders have proved too strong against their willing southern neighbours to draw first blood in Super Rugby Aotearoa.
High-flying Hamish Kerr eyes 2cm more to secure Tokyo Olympic spot
Heavyweight matchups and big leaps should highlight the Sir Graeme Douglas International meet in Auckland on Saturday.
Dunedin's historic Forbury Park raceway to close
Dunedin's historic inner-city trotting track will close, the club has confirmed.
The high-country station Irishman Creek hit the market last week and has already generated much interest.
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Student returns after a year in limbo
PhD student Karla Lopez Reyes left Lincoln last February to undertake research in Europe. But Covid-19 left her locked out of New Zealand for a year.
It's true. Avocados for just $0.09
A Christchurch green grocer is selling avocados for just $0.09, which is fraction of what you’d otherwise be paying at a supermarket.
What's on: Event highlights in Ōtautahi Christchurch
Christchurch's largest outdoor festival is on this Saturday, while comedy club Good Times pepares to reopen.
