No more sickies at this company
Christchurch shop owner wants staff to take mental health days when they need them.
Victim's belt snapped
Car that crashed, killing a passenger who was thrown out as it barrel-rolled, was being driven 'about 200kmh'.
Home a 'cannabis warehouse'
A three-bedroom home in a middle-class Christchurch suburb was really a pot warehouse.
Spy inquiry covers all of Govt
Evidence of "serious staff misconduct" at public agencies dealing with a private eye firm.
Grey city skies could be a record
It's a wet and grey June in Christchurch, with less than 14 hours of sunshine so far.
Fine for exploiting freebie labour
Christchurch farm that exploited volunteer workers has been slapped with a $46,000 fine.
Potholed, puddled car park axed
9:14 PM The operator of a much-slated car park for Christchurch Hospital staff, patients and visitors has lost the gig. He blames "bad press".
E coli concern for Avon
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria has been found in Christchurch's Avon River, leading scientists to push for tighter water quality standards.
City's new $30m (car)park
The public is enjoying a new inner city park - as a source of free car parking.
Laws could tie up square for 15 years
Cathedral Square businesses and property owners fear the drawn-out cathedral rebuild saga will make a mess of all other plans for the area.
Symposium could cost $250k
Costs for the revived Christchurch earthquake symposium are expected to be up to $250,000, to be split between the taxpayer and ratepayer.
Further arts precinct delays
A decision on the future of Christchurch's performing arts precinct has been delayed yet again.
A street in limbo
Roadworks were due to start last July. Nearly a year later, Christchurch businesses are still in the dark over what will happen to their street.
Euthanasia bill fatally flawed
OPINION: David Seymour is open to amending his bill but even the safest version of this bill would be dangerous.
Time for a national tourism taskforce
OPINION: A genuinely sustainable tourism industry would ensure international visitors' enjoyment and New Zealanders' goodwill.
Nice soundbite or sound offer?
OPINION: National leader has offered the hand of partnership on climate change, but has he got enough skin in the game?
Cruise ships set to return to Lyttelton
OPINION: Pile driving for a new berth will begin in August, helping to return big cruise ships to Lyttelton after seven years in the wilderness.
Who maintains our field of dreams?
OPINION: Plans to charge visitors a $35 tourist tax seem a sensible approach.
City's new $30m (car)park
The public is enjoying a new inner city park - as a source of free car parking.
Fine for exploiting freebie labour
A Christchurch farm that exploited volunteer workers has been slapped with a $45,900 penalty by the Employment Relations Authority.
Clearwater Mussels ordered out of Port Gore
Arguments over the endangered king shag have won out over Clearwater Mussels' resource consent application to continue farming there.
Man admits $402k tax offences
A Christchurch professional has 10 days to tell his clients about his tax offences totalling $402,000 before his name suppression lapses.
Laws could tie up square for 15 years
Cathedral Square businesses and property owners fear the drawn-out cathedral rebuild saga will make a mess of all other plans for the area.
Chch to host world's best bikers
Hundreds of the world's most hardcore mountain bikers will descend on the Christchurch Adventure Park at a world class event next year.
Stars finally get a win
It was more nerve-wracking than they would have liked, but the Northern Stars finally have an ANZ Premiership win.
Teen mixes with Tall Blacks heroes
A breakout season with the Rams has earned 17-year-old Max Darling a spot in the wider Tall Blacks squad.
Sports clubs out of space
Christchurch sports administrators are urging the city council to allow a $1.2m all-weather outdoor sports facility to be built at Rāwhiti Domain.
Contract snub miffs top bowler
Canterbury bowler of the year Tim Johnston hits out after being left off association's contract list.
Barnett selects his DWTS favourite
"Vanessa is actually an amazing choreographer. She's just got this incredible attention to detail," 2015 winner says of his former dance partner.
Jodi Barnett 'doing really well'
As his wife is treated for a brain tumour, Simon Barnett will appear daily on his breakfast show via an in-home studio.
Lunch: BYO or buy out?
Laziness drives some to spend up large on lunch, but budget services say savings may be taking the hit.
New sculpture arriving October
A new sculpture by celebrated artist Ron Mueck will arrive in Christchurch in October, a few months later than the original June delivery date.
