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Sasha Crawford. Photo: Supplied via Adam Burns

'Unsympathetic': Young Cantabrian speaks out about mental health services

A youth councillor who attempted to take her own life has spoken out about the mental health system, saying it is desperately outdated and shows no signs of improving.

Fines soon for speeding drivers

Fines soon for drivers in Rolleston's new 30km/h zone

A police blitz found dozens of drivers breaking the new 30km/h speed limit on Tennyson St.

Life sentence for man who killed ex-wife's partner

Niraj Nilesh Prasad was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his wife's new partner....

Life sentence for man who killed ex-wife's new partner in hammer attack

Niraj Nilesh Prasad will serve more than 18 years in prison for a rage-fuelled hammer attack on his ex-wife's new partner at his Christchurch home last year.

Big weekend for Canterbury Rowing Club

160th anniversary celebration: Big weekend for Canterbury Rowing Club

Canterbury Rowing Club members will finally be able to celebrate the club's 160th anniversary this weekend.

Missing teenage girl found 'safe and well'

Burwood teenager Madaysha has been located safe and well. Photo: Police

Missing teenage girl found 'safe and well'

A 14-year-old Christchurch girl who went missing a week ago has been found safe and well.

Prasad on bail when he killed wife's new partner

Hammer attack murderer was on bail when he killed wife's new partner

When Niraj Nilesh Prasad bludgeoned Faiz Ali to death with a hammer in Christchurch, he was on bail, subject to a protection order and a trespass notice.

Yabba dabba doo time on safari fundraiser

Fred Flintstone Flintmobile gears up for yabba dabba doo time on safari fundraiser

Yabba dabba doo will echo through the Southern Alps on Saturday as a Canterbury teacher aide rides her modified 50cc Yamaha in the Scooter Safari.

Colombians face lengthy wait for trial

Some of the items found in the bust. Photo: George Heard

Cocaine smuggling bust: Colombians deny charges, face lengthy wait for trial

A trial date was set in the High Court at Christchurch today for a group accused of being involved in a South American drug smuggling ring that allegedly brought 50kg of cocaine into NZ.

Studio's new game a global hit

Neil Reynolds says Digital Confectioners has two new projects already in development. Photo:...

Christchurch studio's new online game plays to huge global audience

About 260,000 people around the world log in every day to play a new online video game developed by Christchurch studio Digital Confectioners.

Last chance to vote for hospital mural design

Vote for the young artist whom you think should create a mural on the youth outpatient building at The Princess Margaret Hospital.

Covid-19: 1165 new cases, two deaths in Canterbury

There are 1165 new cases of Covid-19 in Canterbury today and another two virus-related deaths have been reported in the region.

Card traders enjoy lucrative market

Christchurch card traders benefit from lucrative online global market

Business is booming at Christchurch trading card shops thanks to a popular NZ fantasy game. Sam Smith, who runs Sydenham's FAB Armory, explains how he recently sold two cards for $35k each.

Hundreds of lightning strikes, monster waves as wild weather hits

Hundreds of lightning strikes, monster waves as wild weather hits

Severe weather and freezing conditions are on the way with the overnight temperature set to drop to 0 deg C in Christchurch and -4 at Aoraki/Mt Cook.

Halswell Quarry plaques go missing

Plaques of friendship between Christchurch and Japan stolen from quarry

Two commemorative plaques at Halswell Quarry appear to have been stolen, leaving the community that looks after the area frustrated and confused.

Wildlife flee pungent wastewater plant

Wildlife flee pungent Christchurch wastewater plant

The birds have winged it, humans want to leave and even the midges appear to have flown away from the foul-smelling wastewater plant in east Christchurch.