Brews with views in time for Christmas
8:27 PM Popular overseas, the rooftop bar experience has arrived in Christchurch.
Social media post prompts 'horrific' assault on West Coast high school student
Five Greymouth High School students have been disciplined after storming into another school and assaulting a girl in the middle of a class.
'Crate Day' increases family violence callouts by nearly 30 per cent
A publicity stunt encouraging people to mark the first Saturday of summer by buying crates of beer has a darker side.
Managed isolation facility delays Cathedral Square upgrade to late 2021
The outdoor area for the Distinction Hotel has halted planned upgrades to parts of Cathedral Square by an entire year.
Replica of Shackleton's boat donated to Akaroa
The boat used to recreate Ernest Shackleton's epic Antarctic voyage has new Canterbury home.
World-class trails put Hanmer Springs on 'national mountain biking map'
The alpine village of Hanmer Springs is about to add world-class mountain bike trails to its visitor appeal.
New Kainga Ora complex reflects growing demand for smaller state houses
A North Canterbury mother and son will spend the first night in their new home after receiving a ministerial welcome across the threshold.
West Coast community mourns loss of woman electrocuted at old shop
A small West Coast community is mourning the loss of a a woman who was electrocuted at the village’s old general store.
Muslim community calls for dedicated March 15 recovery minister
Islamic community groups want meaningful change from the Royal Commission into the mosque terror attacks.
The small tourist attraction facing a $165k bill to expand
The owner of a famed Akaroa tourist spot wants to expand its garden and build a cafe. But the consent costs alone have spiralled.
Dunedin's black rubbish bags set to be dumped
User-pays plastic bags have fallen out of favour with the Dunedin public, and the city council may soon kick them to the kerb.
Death of popular teacher who drowned on rafting trip could have been prevented
Sam Zarifeh's family are busy living “hard and fast and happy” to honour his memory.
What's on: Event highlights in Ōtautahi Christchurch
There's plenty to do in Christchurch this weekend and beyond - from the South Island Wine and Food Festival to Christmas "light-seeing'' and cultural events.
Tramper injured in fall on Mt Somers
A man in his 60s was airlifted to hospital after badly breaking his arm and suffering a serious head injury in the nine-metre fall.
Live WNBL: Otago Gold Rush v Canterbury Wildcats
Two of New Zealand's top women's basketball teams collide at the Pulman Arena in Auckland.
Ashburton trio sentenced
Methamphetamine abuse compelled an Ashburton couple to steal thousands of dollars worth of goods - their friend later becoming involved.
Flying high with new planes
Two “powerful” aerobatic planes have been purchased by the South Canterbury Aero Club as it upgrades its fleet for teaching potential pilots.
Brews with views in time for Christmas
Popular overseas, the rooftop bar experience has arrived in Christchurch.
Managed isolation facility delays Cathedral Square upgrade to late 2021
The outdoor area for the Distinction Hotel has halted planned upgrades to parts of Cathedral Square by an entire year.
Approval needed to get workers into NZ for metro sports centre build
Christchurch's rebuild agency is trying to ensure specialist contractors from overseas will be able to install a competition pool in the city’s much-anticipated sports centre.
Group pulls out of Crown village plan
Despite being helped out with a council loan, the housing plan for central Christchurch will not go ahead as planned.
Seaside apartment saga not over yet despite buyer dropping damage claim
A 10-year battle between owners, insurers and developers for a prime waterfront property damaged in the Christchurch earthquakes rumbles on.
We're at risk of losing real connection
OPINION: Both countries have become splintered and disillusioned with their leadership and are paying the price for misinformation from the top.
How will we get kids back to books?
OPINION: Can we give children a literacy blueprint, so they will learn, no matter what happens in school?
Drug testing is a matter of safety and common sense
One in 10 MDMA pills are not what buyers think they are. It makes sense to test them.
It's scary when you follow your dream
OPINION: I've probably picked the wrong time to quit my steady job.
Brews with views in time for Christmas
Popular overseas, the rooftop bar experience has arrived in Christchurch.
Managed isolation facility delays Cathedral Square upgrade to late 2021
The outdoor area for the Distinction Hotel has halted planned upgrades to parts of Cathedral Square by an entire year.
Court Theatre design work approved
The second phase of design work for the new Court Theatre to begin in January.
Putting some numbers around construction's needs
Booming apprenticeships and projects prompt a revamp on forecasts.
Approval needed to get workers into NZ for metro sports centre build
Christchurch's rebuild agency is trying to ensure specialist contractors from overseas will be able to install a competition pool in the city’s much-anticipated sports centre.
Christchurch man's gruelling 15-hour Mt Everest challenge raises $70,000
Covid-19 wrecked his world championship plans, so Steve Moffatt decided to ride the the equivalent height of Mt Everest.
Canterbury golfers win NZ title in Timaru
The winners of a national women’s golf tournament will hold the title for just four months because of Covid-19.
USA Cricket eyeing former Black Cap Corey Anderson
Hard-hitting former Black Caps allrounder could return to international cricket in the future, but with the United States.
Live WNBL: Otago Gold Rush v Canterbury Wildcats
Two of New Zealand's top women's basketball teams collide at the Pulman Arena in Auckland.
Crusaders lose Braydon Ennor for 2021 Super Rugby Aotearoa
Early opportunities loom for a couple of the Crusaders' four new signings due to lengthy injuries to Braydon Ennor, George Bridge and Manasa Mataele.
A rare opportunity is now available in the southern alpine playground.
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Brews with views in time for Christmas
Popular overseas, the rooftop bar experience has arrived in Christchurch.
Sounds of Urban Jungle to be heard in Nelson
A new music festival has been announced for Nelson in 2021 - a beats-heavy occasion wedged between Bay Dreams and Marchfest.
What's on: Event highlights in Ōtautahi Christchurch
There's plenty to do in Christchurch this weekend and beyond - from the South Island Wine and Food Festival to Christmas "light-seeing'' and cultural events.
Court Theatre design work approved
The second phase of design work for the new Court Theatre to begin in January.
