Breakthrough on mansion
A stalemate delaying the rescue of a threatened Christchurch mansion has finally been resolved.
Driver critically hurt
6:51 AM A person was trapped in their car after a crash in Canterbury, then flown to hospital with critical injuries.
Metro sports future revealed
The future of Christchurch's long-awaited metro sports facility is to be revealed today.
Serious head injury in assault
6:58 AM A man has sustained a serious head injury during an assault in west Christchurch.
Police sting boy racers
Dozens of cars have been ordered off Chch roads in a crackdown on boy racers.
'Burglar visited home three times'
A man has been arrested following a spate of burglaries in Christchurch – including some while the residents were at home.
Running out of bee space
7:18 AM "Greedy" beekeepers chasing the mānuka dream are putting the industry at risk.
Killer: 'He got what he deserved'
6:56 AM Murderer Martin Price unleashed a foul-mouthed tirade at the judge as he was sentenced to 17 years in jail.
Breakthrough on McLean's Mansion
A stalemate delaying the rescue of a threatened Christchurch mansion has finally been resolved.
Metro sports fate to be sealed
The future of Christchurch's metro sports facility will finally be known on Friday, ending years of uncertainty.
Convention centre looking for operator
The hunt is on for someone to run the Christchurch Convention Centre, which is due to open in 2020.
Red zone exhibit announced
The much-delayed "summer" public exhibition of options for Christchurch's red zone will be ready just in time for winter.
Comeback bid has 'timeless grandeur'
OPINION: Love him or loath him, Dave Henderson has an abiding passion for character buildings.
A sticky mess for Shane Jones
OPINION: For all its frustrations, we need a fully independent public service.
Can we eradicate cervical cancer in New Zealand?
OPINION: About 55 women a year die from cervical cancer in New Zealand but better screening can cut that number.
My U-turn on Anzac Day
OPINION: I've always struggled with Anzac Day. I worry that it feels like a jingoistic celebration of war and doesn't allow for critical commentary.
Shane Jones has a $1b problem
OPINION: If anyone can spend it, it's him, but doing it without a major slip-up won't be easy.
Will chlorination be forced upon us?
OPINION: We must ensure our city's stubbornness over chlorination is based on sound science and not just emotion and civic pride.
Breakthrough on McLean's Mansion
A stalemate delaying the rescue of a threatened Christchurch mansion has finally been resolved.
Metro sports fate to be sealed
The future of Christchurch's metro sports facility will finally be known on Friday, ending years of uncertainty.
UberEats spawns ghost restaurants
Food delivery services lead to demise of restaurateurs' "fool-proof safeguard", forcing them to re-think their space.
Bias cited in formal complaint
Residents concerned over what they say is clear bias over Hurunui District Council's proposal to purchase shares in Hurunui Water Project.
Driverless shuttles for smart city
A Kiwi company manufacturing self-driving electric vehicles in Christchurch has struck success in Korea.
Smith moved to wing
Surprise move to the wing for Highlanders co-captain as a regular first-five pulls on the No 15 in Pretoria.
Hayward retires from test duty
Midfielder Pippa Hayward retires after helping Black Sticks to gold at the Comm Games.
ABs to soften blow for Cantabs
Canterbury and Otago NPC players will tackle the All Blacks in a game of three halves on August 10.
Saints, Sharks loom large in NBL
Wellington Saints, Southland Sharks shape as heavyweights again for New Zealand NBL title.
What's on in Christchurch this week
Animals - real and imagined - are taking over the city during the next seven days.
Fiona Farrell has a change of scene
A move to Otago has brought a sea change for award-winning New Zealand writer Fiona Farrell.
Calendar queen Nancy Tichborne's new garden
Nancy Tichborne is creating a home and garden with fresh eyes after moving to the French-inspired township of Akaroa.
An easy alpine escape
A little over an hour’s drive from Christchurch, this offers a comfortable base from which to explore tracks through lush forest and golden tussocks.
