‘He leaves a massive hole’: Christchurch rugby, BMX clubs mourn dedicated supporter
The death of 50-year-old St Albans father Nigel Mahan on April 1 cast a shadow over the opening round of the Christchurch Football Club's fixtures this month.
Chris Barclay
'What am I going to do?': Phasing out of cheques concerns seniors
'What am I going to do?': Phasing out of cheques concerns seniors
Age Concern Canterbury is ramping up educational classes to help the elderly navigate a cheque-free society as banks phase out the payment method, amid criticism.
Phasing out of cheques concerns seniors
Phasing out of cheques concerns seniors
Age Concern Canterbury is ramping up educational classes to help the elderly navigate a cheque-free society as banks phase out the payment method, amid criticism.
Canterbury harness racing trainer banned for life
Canterbury harness racing trainer banned for life
Disgraced former Canterbury harness racing trainer Mitchell Kerr has been banned for life after being found guilty of a range of charges related to duping owners on both sides of the Tasman.
World Cup benefits for Christchurch sought
World Cup benefits for Christchurch sought despite host venue snub
Mainland Football has compiled a wide-ranging wish-list to ensure Christchurch still benefits from the women’s World Cup in 2023, in spite of the city being snubbed as a host venue.
What does drinking coffee mean to us?
What does drinking coffee mean to us in Christchurch?
Coffee. It’s that morning ritual most of us just have to do. And a new study has even found it can help you burn fat.
'Pretty well drilled': Schoolgirls' amazing winning record
'Pretty well drilled': Schoolgirls' amazing winning record
A team of Christchurch schoolgirl cricketers are on a remarkable winning streak as they look to defend their NZ Junior Shield in typically relentless style.
Friends and former rivals attend centenary
Friends and former rivals attend New Brighton Rugby Club centenary celebration
New Brighton Rugby Club celebrated its centenary over Easter weekend with rivalries from near and far, past and present, underpinning the festivities.
Work under way on new Halswell Hornets headquarters
Work under way on new Halswell Hornets headquarters
It’s finally game on at the site of the new Halswell Hornets rugby league club headquarters, thanks to a vital funding injection for the $2 million project.
$1m suburb club: Which areas have joined?
Christchurch's $1 million suburb club expands as housing bonanza continues
Christchurch now boasts five suburbs with average house prices in excess of $1 million.
Amazing Maadi Cup regatta for Christchurch schools
Amazing Maadi Cup for Christchurch schools: 'We joked we were the Cool Runnings of school rowing'
Rangi Ruru Girls' School reigned supreme on Lake Karapiro last weekend, but two lesser-known Christchurch rowing schools also had some moments to savour during the Maadi Cup regatta.
Grizz makes tracks for Marlborough
'D-day is April 15': Grizz Wyllie gets ready to bid farewell to Canterbury
Canterbury rugby legend and former All Blacks coach Grizz Wyllie is finally leaving his beloved province behind as he prepares to move north after selling the farm.
Former mayor slams city council restructure
Former Mayor Garry Moore slams Christchurch City Council restructure
Former Mayor Garry Moore has slammed Christchurch City Council’s modified executive leadership structure, calling it "extremely flawed".
Former Olympic cyclist recovers from heart attacks
'His heart stopped for about 8min': Former Olympic cyclist recovers after cheating death
A Christchurch Olympian and Commonwealth Games gold medallist has been on a slow and winding road to recovery in hospital after defying a series of heart attacks.
Bullying warning for CBHS students by police
Bullying warning for Christchurch Boys’ High students from police
Christchurch Boys’ High School students have again been urged not to bully fellow pupils, culminating in a police warning being issued at assembly on Monday.
Harness racing’s heartland blighted by raids and unsavoury publicity
Harness racing’s heartland blighted by raids and unsavoury publicity
Canterbury is harness racing’s epicentre in NZ. But the industry is plagued by illegal activities. Chris Barclay reports.
Crusaders open gate for private investors; could Vbase be an option?
Crusaders open gate for private investors; could Vbase be an option?
A far-reaching plan to safeguard the Crusaders’ financial future is reaching fruition through a ground-breaking deal.
Is NZ one of the worst countries in the world to drive in?
Is NZ one of the worst countries in the world to drive in?
A UK survey that rated New Zealand among the top three worst countries to drive in has been ridiculed by road safety organisations.
Hammett hooks into high-performance role
Former All Black hooks into high-performance role at Christchurch college
Former All Blacks hooker and Super Rugby coach Mark Hammett has taken a job at his former Christchurch high school.
Prices for 91 climbing back above $2 a litre
Price of 91 petrol in Chch climbing back above $2 per litre
Petrol prices in Christchurch are breaking the $2 per litre barrier for 91 octane, as gassing up the car tracks towards pre-Covid-19 levels.