Centenary celebrations at Christchurch Netball Centre on hold
Christchurch Netball’s centenary celebrations have been put on hold until next year, with organisers erring on the side of caution after the latest Covid outbreak.
Chris Barclay
Bid to scuttle Phil Mauger’s quarry plan
Bid to scuttle Christchurch mayoral candidate Phil Mauger’s quarry plan
A residents' group has renewed an ambitious campaign to curb quarry operations in its area, including Maugers Mining Ltd which plans to start operating later this year.
Talented golfer has time on his side while confined to home turf
Talented golfer has time on his side while confined to home turf
Young Christchurch golfer Cooper Moore isn’t the first sportsman to be put off his game by the garish neon lights of the Las Vegas strip.
Scooter, skateboard used in attack on school contractor
Scooter, skateboard used in attack on school contractor
A lawnmowing contractor was goaded by three youths who lashed out at him as he tried to prevent a Christchurch primary school from being vandalised.
School lawnmower man brutally attacked
School lawnmower man brutally attacked by teens: Scooter, skateboard used as weapons
A lawnmowing contractor was goaded by three youths who lashed out at him as he tried to prevent a Christchurch primary school from being vandalised.
Mauger questions council water survey
Mauger criticises council water survey: 'The questions were too soft for me'
Christchurch mayoral hopeful Phil Mauger has raised questions about a city council survey to get ratepayers’ views on the planned water reforms.
Oldest former Silver Fern marks milestone birthday
Birthday girl: Oldest former Silver Fern turns 100 in Christchurch today
New Zealand’s oldest surviving Silver Fern Oonah Shannahan is celebrating her 100th birthday in Christchurch today.
Oldest former Silver Fern marks milestone birthday
Birthday girl: Oldest former Silver Fern turns 100 in Christchurch today
New Zealand’s oldest surviving Silver Fern Oonah Shannahan is celebrating her 100th birthday in Christchurch today.
Arrest made but no sign of stolen $90k car
Arrest made over prized Holden but no sign of stolen $90k car
Police have made an arrest in relation to the theft of a Holden Special Vehicles GTS from a Christchurch car yard, but there's no sign of the owner's $90,000 pride and joy.
Coaching adversaries reunite
Hornby, Linwood coaching adversaries reunite to lead Bulls after grand final showdown
Jed Lawrie has a new twist on the old 'if you can't beat them, join them' mantra after coaching Hornby to a long-awaited Canterbury league premiership.
Christ’s College first XV final postponed
Christ’s College first XV final postponed
Christ’s College will have to keep waiting for their chance to win a historic first XV title after the lockdown forced the postponement of their final with Nelson College.
Brazen theft of prized Holden
Brazen theft of prized Holden from Christchurch car yard
Mice chewed through the wiring on Anna McGlinchey’s prized Holden Special Vehicles GTS, then rat-like cunning was employed to steal it.
UC professor reaching beyond the stars
Unravelling the universe's mysteries: UC professor reaching beyond the stars
The first woman to receive the prestigious Dan Walls Medal, Canterbury University theoretical physicist Jenni Adams, puts her career under the microscope.
Water reforms amount to theft - Former mayor
Water reforms amount to theft - Former mayor
Former Christchurch mayor Garry Moore is mobilising support to rail against the centralised control of drinking, waste and stormwater networks.
Water reforms amount to theft - Garry Moore
Water reforms amount to theft - Garry Moore
Former Christchurch mayor Garry Moore is mobilising support to rail against the centralised control of drinking, waste and stormwater networks.
New dedication for VC recipient's plot
Family plot of Canterbury's first Victoria Cross recipient to be re-dedicated
The restored family plot of Canterbury’s first VC recipient will be rededicated on the anniversary of his death at co-ordinated ceremonies in Christchurch and France.
Making a big splash: The little tactician behind golden glory
Making a big splash: The little tactician behind golden glory
Cantabrian and Christ's College old boy Sam Bosworth made a big splash in Tokyo. Chris Barclay catches up with the gold medal-winning coxswain.
Halswell and Hornby ready for preliminary final
Halswell, Hornby set to clash in preliminary final for right to challenge Linwood
Halswell have cleared a major hurdle in their bid to make their first Canterbury league premier grand final since 2014. Now their next obstacle - the Hornby Panthers - await them in Saturday's preliminary final.
Bulletproof vests causing back injuries
Bulletproof vests cause back injuries for Canterbury police
Thirty-one Canterbury police officers have suffered back injuries wearing their upgraded bullet and stab-proof vests.
Testing time in racing industry for All Black
All Black midfielder has tough time in harness racing industry
A horse part-owned by All Black midfielder Anton Lienert-Brown collapsed and died while exercising on a Canterbury beach.