Electronic speed sign trial on hold across city
Electronic speed sign trial on hold across city
The trial programme to install electronic signs across Christchurch that tell motorists how fast they’re going has been put on hold.
Harrowing CCTV footage show Kiwis' near misses with trains
Harrowing CCTV footage released by Kiwirail shows Kiwis' near misses with trains as the organisation campaigns for Rail Safety Week.
Lessons learnt from house fires: Family escaped two accidental blazes
Not many people are lucky enough to say their family has escaped two accidental house fires - but Christchurch woman Rachel Thomas can.
It's twins! Coast Breakfast host Sam Wallace shares life changing news
Coast Breakfast host Sam Wallace has announced some exciting news on air this morning.
Why Scott Robertson didn't breakdance after Crusaders victory
Why Scott Robertson didn't breakdance after Crusaders victory
Over the past four years, Crusaders fans have grown accustomed to coach Scott Robertson dancing after his team wins a competition.Ben Stokes heading home to Christchurch for family reasons
Ben Stokes heading home to Christchurch for family reasons
England star all-rounder Ben Stokes will miss the rest of the ongoing test series against Pakistan as he prepares to travel to Christchurch to be with his family.
Christchurch
Electronic speed sign trial on hold across city
The trial programme to install electronic signs across Christchurch that tell motorists how fast they’re going has been put on hold.
How a Chch race track bagged $10.5m from Provincial Growth Fund
How a Chch race track bagged $10.5m from Provincial Growth Fund
The Provincial Growth Fund is bankrolling a horse-racing track in the middle of Christchurch to the tune of $10.5 million, despite officials saying the project doesn't meet the fund's criteria.Well-known publican comes out of retirement
Well-known publican comes out of retirement
One of Canterbury’s best known publicans is about to get back into the game.One seriously injured after crash at Pages Rd intersection
One seriously injured after crash at Pages Rd intersection
One person was seriously injured in a two-car crash in Christchurch this morning.
National
Alleged headbutter turns up at hospital with teeth marks on forehead
An alleged offender turned up at hospital with teeth marks in his forehead after a teenager was headbutted and lost two teeth in an assault over the weekend.
Man arrested after 320km round-trip to break into isolation facility
Man arrested after 320km round-trip to break into isolation facility
A man allegedly forced his way through a fence into a Covid-19 managed isolation facility and had a conversation with a person who had returned from overseas.No new Covid cases, 101 days without virus in community
No new Covid cases, 101 days without virus in community
There are no new Covid-19 cases today, the Ministry of Health says.'Should be shot in the head': Shocking threat over Labour T-shirt
'Should be shot in the head': Shocking threat over Labour T-shirt
Vandalism and threats have marred campaigning efforts in the South at the weekend.
Districts
Marlborough 'lollipop' parking meters cashed in, headed to Ashburton
Some of Blenheim's bruised and battered old lollipop parking meters are set for a swansong further south after being saved from the scrap heap.
Two Canterbury Lotto players nab second division wins
Two Canterbury Lotto players nab second division wins
Two lucky Canterbury Lotto players each won second division prizes in Saturday night’s draw.Men arrested in Amberley after burglaries
Men arrested in Amberley after burglaries
Police have arrested two people in relation to a burglary at a North Canterbury commercial premise earlier this month.Dismay over loss of 500 river trees
Dismay over loss of 500 river trees
The felling of 500 trees in the Ashley Rakahuri Regional Park has left some visitors to the area shocked and disappointed.
Sport
Morikawa wins PGA Championship to claim first major
US golfer Collin Morikawa has secured a two-shot victory in the PGA Championship in only the second major start of his career.
Disaster finish for Ko after losing five-shot lead
Disaster finish for Ko after losing five-shot lead
Lydia Ko's title drought goes on, having blown a golden opportunity at the Marathon Classic on the LPGA Tour.Why Scott Robertson didn't breakdance after Crusaders victory
Why Scott Robertson didn't breakdance after Crusaders victory
Over the past four years, Crusaders fans have grown accustomed to coach Scott Robertson dancing after his team wins a competition.Ben Stokes heading home to Christchurch for family reasons
Ben Stokes heading home to Christchurch for family reasons
England star all-rounder Ben Stokes will miss the rest of the ongoing test series against Pakistan as he prepares to travel to Christchurch to be with his family.
Life & Style
Lessons learnt from house fires: Family escaped two accidental blazes
Not many people are lucky enough to say their family has escaped two accidental house fires - but Christchurch woman Rachel Thomas can.
Harrowing CCTV footage show Kiwis' near misses with trains
Harrowing CCTV footage show Kiwis' near misses with trains
Harrowing CCTV footage released by Kiwirail shows Kiwis' near misses with trains as the organisation campaigns for Rail Safety Week.Purrfect match: Cat-based dating app launches
Purrfect match: Cat-based dating app launches
If you're tired of falling for people only to find out they're not a cat person, then this new dating app might be for you.Mum livid daughter changes unusual name
Mum outraged after daughter changes spelling of unusual name
A woman who changed her name after the unusual spelling caused her a headache as an adult says the move has caused a rift between her and her mother.
World
'My dream to have my face on Mount Rushmore': Trump
A White House official has reportedly made discreet inquiries into the possibility of Donald Trump's image being carved into Mount Rushmore.
Victoria's deadliest day: Almost 20 Covid deaths announced
Victoria's deadliest day: Almost 20 Covid deaths announced
Victoria has yet again recorded its deadliest day of the pandemic with 19 deaths and 322 new cases.Air India crash: 'I don't want to fly again'
Air India crash: 'I don't want to fly again'
Seated on the last row of the plane, Muhammed Junaid sensed something was amiss when Air India Express flight IX 1344 was jerked around by strong winds as it approached the city of Kozhikode.Beirut blast: Protesters storm ministry buildings
Beirut blast: Protesters storm ministry buildings
Lebanese protesters have stormed government ministries in Beirut and trashed the offices of the Association of Lebanese Banks as shots rang out in angry demonstrations over this week's devastating explosion.
