Driver who caused fatal crash named
A 21-year-old man has pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and failing to stop after a crash that killed a Christchurch multi-sport athlete while he was cycling on Evans Pass Rd earlier this year.
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Man seriously injured in alleged assault
Man seriously injured in alleged assault
A man was taken to hospital with serious injuries after an alleged assault in Christchurch on Thursday.
More on benefit, but uptick in jobseekers finding work
More on benefit, but uptick in jobseekers finding work
The government's claiming victory with the latest benefit data, while the opposition says it shows the coalition's failed to deliver on its plans to slash the number of people who are out of work.
Permit system for feral cat trapping to be rolled out
Permit system for feral cat trapping to be rolled out
Trapping feral cats on conservation land will become easier with the Department of Conservation's (DOC) online permit system due to roll out within the next 12 months.
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Check those petrol prices: AA
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Check those petrol prices: AA
Motorists should keep an eagle eye out for the best deals on petrol, as the AA is expecting significant increases at the pump over the next month.
Senior lawyer allegedly accused judges of ‘conspiracy’ to destroy his career
Senior lawyer allegedly accused judges of ‘conspiracy’ to destroy his career
A senior barrister who allegedly accused judges of being part of a conspiracy to destroy his career is fighting to have misconduct charges against him thrown out.
Teachers struggling with misogyny, harassment by students
Teachers struggling with misogyny, harassment by students
Two female teachers at a Christchurch co-ed school say they have considered quitting because of harassment from students driven by misogyny and extreme views.
Cocaine use surging in Otago and Canterbury, workplace testing shows
Cocaine use surging in Otago and Canterbury, workplace testing shows
Surging cocaine use in New Zealand includes "a huge increase in Canterbury and Otago", according to a workplace testing company.
Neighbours thrilled as rat-infested 'full-on dump' finally cleared
Neighbours thrilled as rat-infested 'full-on dump' finally cleared
Residents of a Christchurch street are celebrating after a rubbish-plagued, rat infested eyesore property was finally cleaned up.
21-year-old pleads guilty over crash that killed cyclist
21-year-old pleads guilty over crash that killed cyclist
A Christchurch man has admitted causing the death of a cyclist who succumbed to injuries after a crash in Sumner earlier this year.
'Irreplaceable' family heirloom taken during store break-in
'Irreplaceable' family heirloom taken during store break-in
A Christchurch business is missing $50,000 of clothing and an "irreplaceable" piece of family history after an early-morning burglary at their Addington clothing shop.
Rising beef prices spark rise of mixed mince
Rising beef prices spark rise of mixed mince
The mix of two minces is picking up in popularity as customers look for alternatives to pricey beef.
Bouncers accused of Canterbury pub assault
Bouncers accused of Canterbury pub assault
Two bouncers have been charged in relation to an alleged assault filmed outside a Canterbury hotel earlier this year.
From homelessness to hopelessness
From homelessness to hopelessness
Tormented by transience, Caitlin McDonald's life was fragile and fleeting. She told her own story in hundreds of videos filmed on her phone.
Poll shows most don't want super age changed
Poll shows most don't want super age changed
National will face an uphill battle convincing people to lift the superannuation age, with most voters opposed to the idea, according to a new poll.
Better pass rates if working while studying: report
Better pass rates if working while studying: report
An Education Ministry report shows more tertiary students than ever have been working while studying - and most had better pass rates than those who didn't work at all.
Seymour suggests smartphone ban for under-16s
Seymour suggests smartphone ban for under-16s
Act leader David Seymour has suggested smartphones could be banned for under-16-year-olds.
Missing woman entered sea and didn't come back, police believe
Missing woman entered sea and didn't come back, police believe
There's evidence a missing Golden Bay woman entered the sea and did not make it back to land, police say.
Some shoplifters blaming cost of living: police
Some shoplifters blaming cost of living: police
The head of a specialist Christchurch crime unit says some first-time shop lifters are blaming the cost of living for their crimes.
SH1 south of Kaikōura reopens after flood damage
SH1 south of Kaikōura reopens after flood damage
SH1 south of Kaikōura has reopened after the road was badly eroded in severe flooding. However, care is needed and motorists should expect some congestion and delays.