20ha fire near Christchurch contained but not fully extinguished
Homes came under threat from a fire burning north of Christchurch last night after some of the city's residents fled another blaze earlier in the day.
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Wheels to Wings: Plans for major new cycleway revealed
Wheels to Wings: Plans for major new cycleway revealed
The design plans for the new Wheels to Wings – Papanui ki Waiwhetū cycleway in Christchurch have been released.
Scorching temperatures for South Island
Scorching temperatures for South Island
Keep your sunscreen and hats handy - parts of the South Island are in for a scorcher today.
Man arrested over theft of puppy
Man arrested in relation to theft of puppy outside Christchurch dairy
A 27-year-old man has been arrested in relation to the theft of a puppy from outside a Christchurch dairy earlier this month.
Layoff leads to new opportunity for resort woman
Layoff leads to new opportunity in Chch for successful resort businesswoman
After a successful business career in Queenstown, ex-Skyline Enterprises manager Maryann Geddes will move to Christchurch next month. She explains what’s behind the move.
Investigation continues after person found dead at Avonhead property
Investigation continues after person found dead at Avonhead property
Investigations are continuing into the death of a person in Christchurch over the weekend.
Cantabrians living with asthma, allergies face Covid stigma - study
Cantabrians living with asthma, allergies face Covid stigma - study
Health experts are concerned thousands of Cantabrians living with asthma or allergies such as hay fever may face stigma due to their symptoms being inadvertently confused with those of Covid-19.
Christchurch health caution with potential record high forecast
Christchurch health caution with potential record high forecast
Canterbury's medical officer of health is warning people in Christchurch to watch out for overheating, a condition that can be fatal, as temperatures soar.
Dog handler's 40 years in the field celebrated
Cop's run-in with the law stealing an apple led to lifelong career in police
Getting caught taking an apple off a tree in Christchurch as a young boy led to four decades of sniffing out the bad guys, illicit drugs and cash with man's best friend for a celebrated police officer.
Rod Stewart's antics in Christchurch
Aussie rocker Jimmy Barnes spills the beans on Rod Stewart's antics in Christchurch
In this extract from his new book, Australian rocker Jimmy Barnes tells about an eventful evening in Christchurch with Rod Stewart when Cold Chisel opened for him.
Exploring NZ at a ‘relaxed pace’
Exploring NZ at a ‘relaxed pace’
After seven years of escaping in their bus for the occasional weekend, recently retired Christchurch couple Allan and Cathy Luchford are loving having the time to explore the country at their leisure.
Man in court today over Christchurch house arson
Man charged with arson after historic Christchurch building 'significantly damaged' by fire
A 40-year-old man will appear in court today charged with arson after a fire at a historic Christchurch building.
Swastika on milk worker's overalls after Christchurch attack leads to sacking
Swastika on milk worker's overalls after Christchurch attack leads to sacking
A Christchurch milk factory worker will not get his job back after being sacked for drawing a swastika on his overalls in the days after the Christchurch mosque attack.
Owners 'truly devastated' after large house fire
Owners 'truly devastated' after large fire at 105-year-old Christchurch house
The owners of a 105-year-old house that was significantly damaged in an alleged deliberate fire in Christchurch say they are 'devastated'.
New parking restrictions at boat ramp
New parking restrictions at Banks Peninsula boat ramp after people flout rules
A boat shed owner says he has had enough of vehicles illegally parking at a Banks Peninsula boat ramp - and his persistent campaigning appears to be paying off.
Students fly high as college offers cirque aerial classes
Students fly high as college offers cirque aerial classes
A Christchurch girls' college is breaking new ground as the first school in Australasia to offer cirque aerial classes.
Anti-nuclear protesters kick-off celebrations
Anti-nuclear protesters kick-off global celebrations in Christchurch
A crowd gathered at New Brighton beach on Friday to mark the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons becoming international law.
Temperature set to hit 36 deg C in city this week
Temperature set to hit 36 deg C in city this week
Christchurch is in for some scorching highs early this week as a ridge of warm weather moves across the country.
Man charged over large cannabis operation
Man charged after large cannabis operation uncovered in Christchurch
A man has been charged after a police drug bust that uncovered a large cannabis operation in Christchurch yesterday.
Bid to raise $3m for hydrotherapy pool
Bid to raise $3m for hydrotherapy pool at a new Chch community centre
Lack of funding towards the addition of a hydrotherapy pool at a new Christchurch community centre isn’t stopping two groups from ensuring it still goes ahead.