Heated debate in council chambers as rates rise decided
Heated debate in council chambers as rates rise decided
Political divisions across the council table were made clear on Friday as a rates increase was sent out for public consultation.
15 ways to enjoy the long weekend in Canterbury
Celebrate Queen’s Birthday weekend with a fun-filled day close to home.
Haul of stolen street signs found during level 2 police checks
Police checks on potential Covid-19 party rule-breakers has turned up something else – stolen street signs.
Family that created lockdown teddy bears release book for charity
Family that created lockdown teddy bears release book for charity
A family known for their creative teddy bear displays during the lockdown will release a book next week to raise money for Christchurch foodbanks.Seven straight days without a Covid case
Seven straight days without a Covid case
New Zealand has completed a full seven-day period with no new Covid-19 cases and only one active case remains.
Christchurch
Running for fitness becomes global goal
A Christchurch Hospital physiotherapist's desire to “lose a few pounds” after university has taken him all around the world one fast footstep at a time.
$60m funding boost for NZ libraries announced at Turanga
$60m funding boost for NZ libraries announced at Turanga
The government chose Christchurch's central library, Turanga, as the venue to announce a $60 million cash injection for NZ libraries on Friday.Fleeing motorist in court on drink driving, drugs and weapons charges
Fleeing motorist in court on drink driving, drugs and weapons charges
A motorist who fled police will appear in the Christchurch District Court court today accused of drink driving, drug offences and possession of a knife.Family that created lockdown teddy bears release book for charity
Family that created lockdown teddy bears release book for charity
A family known for their creative teddy bear displays during the lockdown will release a book next week to raise money for Christchurch foodbanks.
National
NZ has done 'incredibly well' in Covid fight - Robertson
Kiwis have been encouraged to enjoy a "normal" holiday weekend after seven straight days of no new Covid cases - and there is now just one active case in this country.
PM leaves wriggle room for early move to level 1
PM leaves wriggle room for early move to level 1
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has left the door ajar to move the country into alert level 1 in less than four weeks.Schoolgirl abduction report a false complaint, police tell principal
Schoolgirl abduction report a false complaint, police tell principal
An alleged abduction of a teenage girl did not happen, the principal of the girl's high school says.Seven straight days without a Covid case
Seven straight days without a Covid case
New Zealand has completed a full seven-day period with no new Covid-19 cases and only one active case remains.
Districts
Tinwald crash victim named
Police have named a man who died after a tractor and ute collided in the Canterbury town of Tinwald earlier this week.
Farmers supply mince to local foodbanks
Farmers supply mince to local foodbanks
Meat the Need founders Siobhan O’Malley and Wayne Langford have helped supply months’ worth of meat to foodbanks across Canterbury and the South Island.Whirlwind few months for bike shop owners
Whirlwind few months for bike shop owners
It’s been a whirlwind few months for Canterbury bike shop owners Paul and Monique Brake who are currently riding a wave of cycling resurgence.A&P Show will go on in Ashburton, for now
A&P Show will go on in Ashburton, for now
Organisers of the Ashburton A&P Show are ploughing ahead with planning for an annual show but keeping the budget in mind.
Sport
Black Caps, White Ferns set for Australian matches
Cricket Australia has announced a full schedule for the 2020-21 summer, including matches against the New Zealand men's and women's sides.
Welshman opens up about Justin Marshall rivalry
Welshman opens up about Justin Marshall rivalry
Former Wales halfback Mike Phillips has lifted the lid on his fierce rivalry with All Blacks and Crusaders great Justin Marshall.Canterbury rugby helping clubs, schools tackle Covid crisis
Canterbury rugby helping clubs, schools tackle Covid crisis
The Canterbury Rugby Football Union has waived some fees for clubs and schools this season to help them through the Covid-19 crisis.Dan Carter opens up about one of his biggest regrets
Dan Carter opens up about one of his biggest regrets
Dan Carter has opened up on one of the biggest mistakes he made during his career which may have contributed to the All Blacks' heartbreaking World Cup loss in 2007.
Life & Style
$60m funding boost for NZ libraries announced at Turanga
The government chose Christchurch's central library, Turanga, as the venue to announce a $60 million cash injection for NZ libraries on Friday.
15 ways to enjoy the long weekend in Canterbury
15 ways to enjoy the long weekend in Canterbury
Celebrate Queen’s Birthday weekend with a fun-filled day close to home.Christchurch-bred indie-rocker releases new single
Christchurch-bred indie-rocker releases new single
Christchurch-bred indie-rock musician Bridges has released the new single and lyric video Weightless Without, her first single from her upcoming debut EP.Secret sex scene in Harry Potter movie revealed
Harry Potter fans in shock after discovering secret sex scene in the Prisoner Of Azkaban
Harry Potter fans are reeling after discovering a secret sex scene in the Prisoner Of Azkaban movie.
World
'Extremely vicious': Two lions attack female zoo keeper
A female zookeeper has been airlifted to hospital after an "extremely vicious" attack by two lions inside a zoo enclosure on the New South Wales South Coast.
How did he get it? Fear after death of Aust's youngest Covid victim
How did he get it? Fear after death of Aust's youngest Covid victim
Driveways in a small Queensland town have been lit up to honour a man who died with coronavirus, as authorities try to work out how the virus reached the town.Medical gear washes up on beaches after containers lost
Medical gear washes up on beaches after containers lost
Medical face masks, shields and goggles are among items washing up on Sydney beaches after about 40 shipping containers fell off a cargo ship headed to Melbourne.Trump threatens to shut down social media firms
Trump threatens to shut down social media firms
US President Donald Trump has threatened to regulate or shut down social media companies for stifling conservative voices.
