Airline steps in to take over Blenheim-Christchurch flights
Originair has announced it will start flying from Blenheim to Christchurch seven days a week from October 19.
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Sheep dies after being caught in scrap wire
'Heartbreaking': Sheep dies after being caught in scrap wire
A piece of scrap wire on the beach in Christchurch has led to the death of a sheep with two lambs.
Pool complex to close for most of next year
Christchurch pool complex to close for most of next year
Jellie Park Recreation and Sport Centre is set to close next year for maintenance and strengthening work.
Man found dead at Rockpool Bar
Man found dead at Rockpool Bar after 'medical event'
A man has been found dead at a Christchurch bar about two hours after he had asked to use the bathroom.
Testing out the trapdoor hydroslide
Testing out the trapdoor hydroslide
The first test ride of the 'Looping Rocket' hydroslide has taken place at Christchurch’s new Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre.
Man jailed after sexually assaulting woman
Christchurch man jailed after sexually assaulting woman during home invasion
A woman who answered an early morning knock at her door was met by a stranger who forced his way into her home and sexually assaulted her.
Chopper used to catch fleeing driver
Chopper, road spikes used to catch fleeing driver
A police helicopter was used to help chase down a driver who fled after having his vehicle's tyres spiked in Christchurch.
Plan to catch boy racers on camera
Plan to catch boy racers on camera
A portable CCTV camera is being proposed in an effort to deter boy racers.
Half a metre from disaster
Couple half a metre from disaster after crash
Driving to the conditions saved a couple from a 100-metre drop after rolling their vehicle on a Banks Peninsula road.
Stolen sculpture could soar again
Stolen sculpture could soar again
Plans are accelerating to replace the stolen Llew Summers sculpture at a Christchurch community centre.
Residents claim win in battle over festival hours
'Great news': Neighbours claim win in battle to reduce festival hours
Residents of Christchurch's Bottle Lake are claiming a win after organisers of a New Year's music festival are understood to have reduced the finishing time and noise levels.
State Highway 1 roundabout rumours valid
State Highway 1 roundabout rumours valid
Roundabout rumours have been going around in Rakaia. And NZTA has this week verified plans are being made to add one to SH1.
New plan to reopen cathedral
New plan to reopen Christ Church Cathedral revealed
A new plan to rebuild Christ Church Cathedral in stages could see the landmark central city building reopened by the end of 2030.
Drug-driver avoids jail after double-fatal crash
'I cry every day': Mother describes her grief as drug-driver avoids jail after fatal crash
The mother of a teenager killed when Kyan Stack drove under the influence of drugs has told a Christchurch court about the pain and suffering he caused their family.
Outpouring of support for critically injured teen
Critically injured teenager in induced coma at Christchurch Hospital
A critically injured Southland teenager remains in a medically induced coma at Christchurch Hospital as support around him grows.
Helping to grow the next generation of leaders
Helping to grow the next generation of leaders
A group of year 13 students from Shirley Boys' High School have graduated from the police cultural leadership and recruitment programme.
Festival fans angry, frustrated and ticketless
Electric Avenue fans angry, frustrated and ticketless
Music fans scrambling for tickets to Christchurch's Electric Avenue festival have vented their anger and frustration at missing out after pre-sale systems were not up to scratch.
Whitebait part of wetland plan
Whitebait part of wetland plan
A significant whitebait spawning ground will be part of a restored major wetland in the eastern part of Christchurch.
Family lose their 8-year-old son to cancer
'He shed his light on the world': Christchurch family lose their 8-year-old son to cancer
A Christchurch family has farewelled their 8-year-old son after he lost his battle against a rare and aggressive form of cancer.
Jetstar announces new Christchurch routes
Jetstar announces new Christchurch routes
Jetstar is increasing the number of flights linking Auckland to Christchurch and Dunedin, as well as three trans-Tasman routes.