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Council worker spat on while conducting park safety review

Several improvements have been mooted for Addington Park to make the area safer and to reduce...

Council worker spat on while conducting park safety review

A man spat on a woman as she conducted an official review of public safety at a Christchurch park after the local school community said there were not enough safe play spaces in the area.

Businessman told to get rid of rental vehicles parked on his property

Abell Rentals founding director Allan Scott stands outside his property where he is currently...

Businessman told to get rid of rental vehicles parked on his property

"I have survived a lot - I have come through a couple of divorces, I have come through a stroke, I have come through all the earthquakes, but there is no way I could survive the city council."

$5.5m for Canterbury Powerball winner

$5.5m for Canterbury Powerball winner

One lucky person from Canterbury won $5.5 million after winning Powerball and Lotto First Division last night.

Marist Albion seek long-awaited club rugby crown

Ben Blair was on the coaching staff when Lincoln University won Christchurch's Metro Premier...

Marist Albion seek long-awaited club rugby crown

Former All Black fullback Ben Blair played in Marist Albion’s last Christchurch senior club rugby final 17 years ago, and now hopes to celebrate another memorable milestone on Sunday.

Bulldogs aim to end Linwood league dynasty

Veteran rugby league coach Frank Endacott has helped the Northern Bulldogs to their first...

Bulldogs aim to end Linwood league dynasty

The Northern Bulldogs would equal Canterbury’s feat in the 1993 provincial rugby league final win over Auckland if they can snap recent Linwood’s dominance of the Massetti Cup.

All Blacks to aid new Canterbury skipper's lead-in to role

Reed Prinsep's (left) leadership responsibilities at the Hurricanes will aid his captaincy of...

All Blacks to aid new Canterbury skipper's lead-in to role

Reed Prinsep won’t be lacking All Black-level leadership nous to lean on when he leads Canterbury for the first time in this season’s Mitre 10 Cup.

All Blacks to aid new Canterbury skipper's lead-in to role

Reed Prinsep won’t be lacking All Black-level leadership nous to lean on when he leads Canterbury for the first time in this season’s Mitre 10 Cup.

Boxer stepping back into ring almost 30 years on

Dean Calvert, who had a 7-0 record as a professional, last fought in 1993. Photo: Star News

Boxer stepping back into ring almost 30 years on

Former Jameson Belt holder Dean Calvert is stepping back into the ring 27 years after his final professional boxing bout to raise money for charity.

4WD left teetering on edge of cliff after crash

4WD left teetering on edge of cliff after crash

A four-wheel-drive was left teetering on the edge of a Banks Peninsula cliff this morning after a crash, prompting fears it could fall on to the properties below.

Man charged over church fires in Christchurch

Police have arrested a man after alleged arsons at two Christchurch churches and a cafe early yesterday.

Mosque shooting survivor reopens mobile barber shop

Wasseim Alsati outside his mobile barbershop on Victoria St. Photo: Geoff Sloan

Mosque shooting survivor reopens mobile barber shop

After speaking his mind to the March 15 terrorist, survivor Wasseim Alsati is turning to a new chapter in his life.

Canterbury cycle race cancelled over Covid

Daniel Whitehouse during last year's Le Race. Photo: Supplied

Canterbury cycle race cancelled over Covid

The Covid-19 pandemic has forced organisers to cancel Canterbury's premier cycling event, Le Race.

Chch's most prolific parking warden: How many tickets has he issued?

Chch's most prolific parking warden: How many tickets has he issued?

Christchurch’s most prolific parking warden has dished out more than $200,000 in tickets over the past three years.

Rebuild after Sept 4 quake tinged with sadness

Owen Fraser has almost completed a labour of love without the loved one who drove the plan to rebuild their home in the aftermath of the September 4, 2010, earthquake.

Houdini the turtle lives up to his name

Christina Gane and Houdini. Photo: Geoff Sloan

10-month mystery odyssey: Houdini the turtle lives up to name

Houdini is one turtle who is living up to his name.

Crusaders openside signs two-year deal with Highlanders

Crusaders openside signs two-year deal with Highlanders

Crusaders openside flanker Billy Harmon has revealed his Super Rugby future lies in Dunedin after the Highlanders offered a two-year deal.

Horse trainers' house went up in flames after firefighters left scene

A fire at Tony and Lyn Prendergast’s West Melton home reignited after firefighters left,...

Horse trainers' house went up in flames after firefighters left scene

The home of Canterbury horse trainers Tony and Lyn Prendergast went up in flames a few hours after fire crews thought they had put out an earlier blaze.

Mayor Dalziel back at work this week after husband's death

Lianne Dalziel and husband Rob Davidson. Photo: RNZ

Mayor Dalziel back at work this week after husband's death

Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel is back at work this week after the death of her husband Rob Davidson.

Prof awarded Otago University's highest honour

David Murdoch is a recipient of University of Otago’s distinguished research medal. Photo: Geoff...

Prof awarded Otago University's highest honour

World-renowned infectious diseases expert Professor David Murdoch has been awarded the University of Otago’s highest distinction.

Cancer death a week after home lost to fire

Cancer death a week after home lost to fire

An Otago-raised Canterbury horse trainer who died of cancer on Sunday had lost his house in a fire a week earlier.

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