• Woolworths workers strike

      Canterbury Woolworths supermarket workers joined thousands nationally who walked off the job for two hours on Tuesday.

    Christchurch

    Cora Torr with two of her grandchildren. Photo: Cartwright Creative Imagery

    What is a death doula?

    For the past year, ovarian cancer has been shoving Christchurch grandmother Cora Torr, 61, towards life's exit door.

    National

    Lake Pūkaki. File photo

    Rain gives big boost to hydro lakes

    In mid-July, lake levels were at a near-record low in the South Island. Now, after persistent rain, they are above the 91-year average for the first time since early May.

    Districts

    A number of rural intersections like Charing Cross were supposed to get increased signage to...

    Poll: Brakes go on funding for roads

    Selwyn Mayor Sam Broughton has suggested increased fuel taxes and toll roads may be solutions to a lack of Government funding for Canterbury roads.

    Sport

    Life & Style

    Cora Torr with two of her grandchildren. Photo: Cartwright Creative Imagery

    What is a death doula?

    For the past year, ovarian cancer has been shoving Christchurch grandmother Cora Torr, 61, towards life's exit door.

     

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