Star News

Tragedies spur footballer's fundraising effort

Christchurch footballer Isaac Malpass has mapped out a pre-season with an added motivational factor - raising funds for a ball boy at his beloved Burwood AFC who has leukaemia.
Muscle Car Madness

Rangiora is preparing to host one of the largest automotive events in New Zealand this weekend.
Best salmon season in a decade

Rakaia River salmon anglers are revelling in what they say is the best season for a decade.

Omicron case flew from Chch to Auckland - passengers urged to get tested

Omicron case flew from Chch to Auckland - passengers urged to get tested

All passengers on a flight from Christchurch-Auckland on Sunday are urged to get tested after a positive Omicron case was on the plane.
Supermarkets warn of potential purchase limits

Supermarkets warn of potential purchase limits

A major supermarket chain is warning shoppers could soon see purchase limits on some stock to ration goods and prevent panic buying ahead of Omicron getting widespread in the community.
Uproar over toppled trees

Uproar over toppled trees

Up to 220 trees and shrubs have been cut down at a large Christchurch property on Main South Rd in a bid to maximise the sale price.

Christchurch

Otago Museum communicator leaves with a bang

After 20 years of hard work, dedication and - most importantly - fun, Otago Museum has said goodbye to a much-loved employee, who is moving to Christchurch for love.

Kiwi chicks take flight

Kiwi chicks take flight

Three kiwi chicks got their first taste of flight when they were relocated from Christchurch to their new home on Motuara Island this week.
Wild flowers planted at Hagley Park to attract bees

Wild flowers planted at Hagley Park to attract bees

A corner of North Hagley Park has been planted with wildflowers to help boost Christchurch’s bee population.
Baby names you weren’t allowed in 2021

Baby names you weren’t allowed in 2021

King, Prince and Saint made the list of declined baby names in NZ during 2021.

National

How to prepare for an Omicron outbreak

As NZ prepares for Omicron in the community, here are some ways to have your household and support networks ready.

Supermarkets warn of potential purchase limits

Supermarkets warn of potential purchase limits

A major supermarket chain is warning shoppers could soon see purchase limits on some stock to ration goods and prevent panic buying ahead of Omicron getting widespread in the community.
Man in court over alleged Mike Hosking text

Threat against Mike Hosking: Man in court for alleged violent text against Newstalk ZB host

A man has appeared in court charged with threatening grievous bodily harm against breakfast radio host Mike Hosking.
Daredevils skateboard down volcano road

Watch: Kiwi daredevils skateboard down volcano road

A pair of Kiwi daredevils have recorded themselves travelling at speeds of nearly 100km/h down Mt Ruapehu.

Districts

Section sales hot property

Covid-19 uncertainty is creating a building boom in North Canterbury.

Waitaki firm gets centre naming rights

Waitaki firm gets centre naming rights

Network Waitaki is putting its power behind Oamaru’s new indoor sport and event centre project.
Vacancies force changes to some hospital services

Vacancies force changes to some hospital services

A rising number of nursing vacancies is putting pressure on Ashburton Hospital staff.
One treated for smoke inhalation after Kirwee house fire

One treated for smoke inhalation after Kirwee house fire

One person was treated for possible smoke inhalation at the scene of a house fire in the Selwyn district this morning.

Sport

Greater Hornby Residents Association's Ross Houliston in front of the 1974 Commonwealth Games...

Games logo back on Hornby grandstand

The navy and red logo was a staple of Christchurch’s 1974 Commonwealth Games.

The new Novak: Surfing great locked out of Australia

The new Novak: Surfing great locked out of Australia

Surfing legend Kelly Slater won't be able to enter Australia for upcoming events because he refuses to be vaccinated for Covid-19, according to reports.
Black Caps tour to Australia postponed

Black Caps tour to Australia postponed

The Black Caps' tour of Australia, initially scheduled for January 24-February 9, has been postponed until further notice, due to the lack of certainty over when the squad will be able to return to...
Adams assists to break up fight

Adams assists to break up fight

Steven Adams has once again shown why he is considered to be one of the strongest - and most likeable - players in the NBA.

Life & Style

Meat Loaf had a career spanning six decades, and sold more than 100 million albums worldwide....

Meat Loaf dies at 74

Meat Loaf, the US rock star who rose to global fame with his "Bat Out of Hell" album, has died at the age of 74.

Oyster and Food Festival loss another big blow to tourism

Oyster and Food Festival loss another big blow to tourism

The South Island has seen another major event cancelled by Covid-19 - the Bluff Oyster and Food Festival.
Daredevils skateboard down volcano road

Watch: Kiwi daredevils skateboard down volcano road

A pair of Kiwi daredevils have recorded themselves travelling at speeds of nearly 100km/h down Mt Ruapehu.
Kiwi chicks take flight

Kiwi chicks take flight

Three kiwi chicks got their first taste of flight when they were relocated from Christchurch to their new home on Motuara Island this week.

World

A man gets a Pfizer jab in Vienna. Roughly 72% of Austria's population is fully vaccinated...

Austria set to make Covid jabs compulsory

Austria's lower house of parliament has passed a bill making Covid jabs compulsory for adults as of February 1, bringing the nation closer to introducing the first such sweeping vaccine mandate in the EU.

The reasons Aussie court ruled against Djokovic

The reasons Aussie court ruled against Djokovic

An Australian court says it dismissed Novak Djokovic's challenge to his visa cancellation as the minister who revoked it reasonably believed the tennis superstar, who isn't vaccinated against Covid, may be a risk to the community.
Australia passes two million Covid cases

Australia passes two million Covid cases

While it took almost two years to reach one million Covid cases, it has taken just 10 days for Australia to record its second million Covid-19 cases, due to rising Omicron infections.
The new Novak: Surfing great locked out of Australia

The new Novak: Surfing great locked out of Australia

Surfing legend Kelly Slater won't be able to enter Australia for upcoming events because he refuses to be vaccinated for Covid-19, according to reports.