Star News

First Hector's dolphin calves of the season

The first calves of the Hector's dolphins' breeding season have been spotted in Akaroa Harbour.
Climate of fear: Thousands of homes face insurance hike

Thousands of Christchurch homes could face soaring insurance premiums — or even having cover pulled altogether — within 15 years.
Girl’s support cat goes missing

A Prebbleton family is devastated after the mysterious loss of their cat Milo - a support animal for their daughter Isabella who has a head injury.

Another Pakistani cricketer tests positive for Covid-19

Another Pakistani cricketer tests positive for Covid-19

Another member of the Pakistan cricket squad has tested positive for Covid.
Officer feared for life after car ramming, axe chase

Officer feared for life after car ramming, axe chase

A police officer who was rammed by a motorist posing as a Muslim extremist - who then chased the officer with a tomahawk - says he believed the man intended to kill him.
Foundation steps in to child mental health crisis

$100k in three weeks: Foundation steps in to address Christchurch's child mental health crisis

There are hopes a Christmas miracle will help address the alarming mental health figures for children in Christchurch.

Christchurch

Urgent road works on Tunnel Rd Bridge in Christchurch

A lane drop will be in place heading north on the Tunnel Rd Bridge in Christchurch tonight to complete an urgent repair to a water supply pipe.

AI, retro pop music, dance and homour -

AI, retro pop music, dance and homour -

An immersive 3D art work that combines artificial intelligence with retro pop music will be at the Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū this summer.
Roof truss lifted onto Metro Sports Facility

63-tonne roof truss section lifted onto Christchurch’s Metro Sports Facility

The first 63-tonne roof truss section of Christchurch’s Metro Sports Facility has been installed today.
Authorities slammed after fire at abandoned villa

'Demolition through neglect': Authorities slammed after fire at abandoned Christchurch villa

Christchurch authorities are being slammed for letting a heritage-listed central city building be abandoned.

National

Watch: PM declares climate emergency, pledges carbon neutral by 2025

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has declared a climate emergency in NZ during a speech in the House this afternoon as the Government commits to going carbon neutral by 2025.

Richie McCaw makes his first skydive

Richie McCaw makes his first skydive

Richie McCaw has been in high pressure situations before - but never quite this high.
Woman who let her mother starve to death declined parole

Woman who let her mother starve to death declined parole

A woman who let her elderly mother starve to death has been declined parole at her first hearing.
Police dog, shot man both stable

Police dog, shot man both stable

A man shot by police remains in a stable condition today - as does the hero police dog that was also wounded in the incident.

Districts

Canterbury produce on way to British Xmas dinner tables

We might not be flying overseas for Christmas, but high-value Canterbury produce will be.

Thieves benefit from slack vehicle security

'There were a dozen cars that had their windows down': Thieves benefit from slack vehicle security

Police say some Canterbury residents continue to be too casual when it comes to locking their vehicles.
The one that didn’t get away

One that didn’t get away: Novice angler hooks big fish in Canterbury river

Rolleston’s Vicky Van Der Zwet is hooked on salmon fishing after catching a big one over the weekend.
Girl’s support cat goes missing

Canterbury girl’s support cat goes missing, fears the worst

A Prebbleton family is devastated after the mysterious loss of their cat Milo - a support animal for their daughter Isabella who has a head injury.

Sport

Diego Maradona celebrates with Argentina after a 2015 Rugby World Cup pool match. Photo: Getty...

'Sabotage': Pumas believe Maradona backlash behind controversy

The Pumas believe historical offensive tweets by captain Pablo Matera were resurfaced by Argentina fans to sabotage the team because of a perceived lack of respect for the late Diego Maradona.

Pandemic prompts Black Stick's return to South Island farm life

Pandemic prompts Black Stick's return to South Island farm life

Tessa Jopp has committed to her hockey career, including seasons with the Black Sticks team, but was forced to reconsider her options earlier this year while living in Belgium.
First match under new lights at Hagley Oval

Date set for first match under new lights at Hagley Oval

A date has been set for the first official match under the new lights at Hagley Oval - and entry will be free.
Backlash grows over Pumas' Maradona tribute

Backlash grows over Pumas' Maradona tribute

The fallout over the Pumas' tribute to Diego Maradona has extended, with some Argentines saying they will boycott the side because of what they consider an inadequate homage to the late football great.

Life & Style

AI, retro pop music, dance and homour -

An immersive 3D art work that combines artificial intelligence with retro pop music will be at the Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū this summer.

First Hector's dolphin calves of the season

'A beautiful sight': First Hector's dolphin calves of the season spotted in Akaroa

The first calves of the Hector's dolphins' breeding season have been spotted in Akaroa Harbour.
Author's award attributed to volunteer work with children

Author's award attributed to volunteer work with children

A Christchurch retirement village resident and author believes decades of volunteer work helped her earn an award for outstanding service to children’s literature and literacy.
How a weighted blanket fixed my sleep

How a weighted blanket fixed my sleep

Could a weighted blanket filled with tiny glass beads be the answer to getting a better night's sleep? With nothing to lose, Bethany Reitsma decided to give one a go to try and fix my broken sleep schedule.

The UN's General Assembly has urged all countries to designate seafarers and other marine personnel as key workers after travel restrictions to combat Covid-19 have left hundreds of thousands stranded at sea for months.

Four dead after car ploughs into pedestrians

Four dead after car ploughs into pedestrians in Germany

Four people including a baby were killed and up to 15 injured when a speeding car ploughed into a pedestrian area in the western German city of Trier.
Pandemic fills ranks of extreme poverty worldwide

Pandemic fills ranks of extreme poverty worldwide

Covid-19 is pushing the number of people worldwide who need humanitarian assistance to survive to new highs the UN says, dramatically increasing the ranks of extreme poverty in just one year.
Aussie PM demands apology from China

Aussie PM demands apology from China over 'deeply offensive' image

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has demanded China apologise for a "deeply offensive" doctored image of an Australian soldier slitting the throat of an Afghan child.

Search form

Newspapers

Creative Services

Events

Magazines