Christchurch rolls out red carpet
The stars were out for the premiere of The Changeover, based on Margaret Mahy's spooky novel.
$3.4m budget blowout
The council's spend on personnel has blown out by $3.4m – mainly due to hiring consultants to fill vacancies.
Whitebaiter river death 'tragic'
Helen Wood reversed her trailer onto the beach before her car went into the river with her inside.
Sex worker bylaw faces axe
Residents enraged at council back-down from banning sex work outside their homes.
Squatters on P
When his friend went on holiday, he broke into his house and invited friends who smoked meth.
National's 'dead cat' masterstroke
Analysis: Its $11.7b play against Labour was deeply cynical, but may just win it the election.
Doctor loses citizenship fight
Robert Taylor didn't mention a sex offence arrest when he applied to be a Kiwi.
Cash to restore old Pumphouse
Restoring a historic Christchurch sewerage factory could be a step closer.
1600 delegates coming
With no convention centre built, Christchurch's largest post-quake conference required a venue "jigsaw"
How Chch's energy scheme works
It was supposed to a "world-leading" response to the earthquakes and demolitions in Christchurch.
National in Chch: the same but different
How will another National Government change things in Christchurch?
More residents needed in city
Christchurch has been warned it must speed up its central city population growth if new businesses are to survive.
Road works delayed by funding, winter
Work to resume soon on the upgrades of Christchurch's Manchester and Durham streets after two months of little action.
Economy needs political stability
OPINION: If New Zealand has reached peaks in tourism and construction, is it time to worry about the economy?
National's 'dead cat' masterstroke
ANALYSIS: National's $11b Labour attack was a move straight out of a smelly, but successful, political playbook.
Labour's 'relentless positivity' naive
OPINION: Jacinda Ardern was extremely nice. But you also need mongrel and a killer instinct.
Bill To Winston: 'Let’s Do This'
OPINION: Bill English, if he is wise, will clasp his newfound ally, Winston Peters, by the hand and say: "Let's do this!"
Peters ready to reel in
OPINION: A state of siege outside the leaders' homes, while inside TV studios some felt besieged.
1600 delegates coming
With no convention centre built, Christchurch's largest post-quake conference required a venue "jigsaw"
The fall and rise of Fortex boss Graeme Thompson
A book by ex-Fortex boss Graeme Thompson reveals his rise and fall and rise again.
Luxury hotel granted consent
A planned luxury hotel in Tekapo is a step closer to being built after being granted resource consent, its developer says.
How Chch's energy scheme works
It was supposed to a "world-leading" response to the earthquakes and demolitions in Christchurch.
National in Chch: the same but different
How will another National Government change things in Christchurch?
Chelsea and Christina to race Aston Martin GT4
New Zealand's only all-female championship racing team will team up for the first time this weekend.
Crusaders not hot on Fiji
Don't bank on the Crusaders playing a "home" Super Rugby game in Fiji next year. They have gone cold on that idea.
Tough clash sees Pioneer men win over Lincoln
North Canterbury women and Pioneer Pacers have won the Canterbury men and women's premier basketball competitions.
Beach saviour gets tennis gig
From helping save a Golden Bay beach to the South Island's top tennis job.
Christchurch rolls out red carpet
The stars were out for the premiere of The Changeover, a film based on Margaret Mahy's spooky novel.
Directing duo do Mahy proud
REVIEW: While The Changeover eventually drifts into a predictable cross of A Nightmare on Elm Street meets Twilight by way of Labyrinth, there's enough of Mahy's knotty themes and ideas, solid, lovingly-crafted film-making and compelling performances to entertain audiences of all ages.
Bridges packs in laughs
REVIEW: Scottish comedian Kevin Bridges not afraid to stir up locals in New Zealand tour opener.
City's social enterprise 'at forefront'
"What are the most valuable things in our lives and how do we actually want to spend our time, when push comes to shove?"
