Christchurch could impose curfew on alcohol sales
Christchurch City Council could stop people buying alcohol from bottle shops and supermarkets after 9pm under new local alcohol policy proposals.
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Hercules on public display
Hercules on public display from April 11-15
The C-130H Hercules (NZ7001), affectionately known as Charles by RNZAF personnel, will be opened up for public viewings from April 11-15 at the Air Force Museum in Christchurch.
Irish dancer aims for top 25 finish at world champs
Irish dancer aims for top 25 finish at world champs
Hillmorton High School student Luke Street will compete in three events at his third Irish dance world championships in Dublin this month.
Chch industrial fire will take some time to put out
Chch industrial fire will take some time to put out
Two fire crews remained at an industrial warehouse in Christchurch overnight, monitoring what Fire and Emergency NZ described as a deep-seated fire.
Finalists named for Sport Canterbury awards
Finalists named for Sport Canterbury awards
Olympic gold medallists and rising stars are among the finalists in the upcoming Canterbury Sports Awards.
Severe wind watch for Banks Peninsula, 'mini tornado' hits town
Severe wind watch for Banks Peninsula, 'mini tornado' hits town
MetService has issued a severe wind watch for Banks Peninsula, while the North Island town of Levin has been hit with a "mini-tornado" which took down trees and lifted roofs this morning.
Opening salvoes in battle for council seat
Opening salvoes launched in battle for Christchurch council seat
Christchurch local body election hopeful Dave Dunlay has triggered the opening shots in what looks like a potentially testy fight for the Banks Peninsula Ward.
Car crash responsible for tsunami test failure
'Not acceptable': Car crash responsible for tsunami test failure
Planned testing of tsunami sirens along Christchurch's coast did not happen because the Auckland-based person responsible was dealing with a car crash outside their property at the time.
Church prepares for car boot sale
Church prepares for car boot sale
St Luke’s Yaldhurst church will host a car boot sale on Saturday to raise money for building maintenance.
Mapping project reveals seafloor details
Mapping project reveals details of seafloor around Banks Peninsula
The seafloor around Banks Peninsula can now be explored after the launch of a “first of its kind” project.
Could AI replace politicians?
Could AI replace politicians?
As society grapples with the risks and benefits of artificial intelligence, Environment Canterbury's deputy chair has asked whether it could actually replace politicians.
UC student builds multimillion-dollar property empire
UC student builds multimillion-dollar property empire
A Christchurch uni student with several property developments already under his belt is planning to ramp up his multimillion-dollar business empire.
Duo aiming to lead Cook Islands to victory
Aiming to lead Cook Islands to victory in Bali T20 tournament
Well-known Sumner cricket identity Dan Vann is heading to Indonesia this week as the head coach of the Cook Islands women’s team at the Bali Bash.
Thieves target scout hall heat pumps
Thieves target scout hall heat pumps
A Christchurch scout hall was burgled and vandalised over the weekend, causing about $10,000 in damage.
Music festival security guard sentenced
Music festival security guard sentenced for upskirt recordings of 40 women
Joseph Mosen secretly filmed up the skirts of dozens of women in shops and then did it again to concertgoers while working as a security guard at the Electric Avenue festival in Christchurch.
Man found guilty of abducting and raping stranger
Christchurch man found guilty of abducting and raping stranger he followed home
A Christchurch man has been found guilty of abducting and raping a drunk stranger he approached and followed home.
South Island to get a taste of winter
South Island to get a taste of winter
Cantabrians may be in for a taste of winter weather tomorrow, with strong winds, heavy rain and cooler temperatures in the forecast.
Failed tsunami siren test down to 'human error'
Failed tsunami siren test down to 'human error'
The failed tsunami siren test in Christchurch on Sunday morning has been put down to "human error".
28,000 'prohibited' heaters still a fire risk in NZ
28,000 'prohibited' heaters still a fire risk in NZ
People are being urged to check their bathrooms again to ensure they do not have a type of Serene heater that is a major fire risk.
Smoky haze over Christchurch
'Blocking the sun out': Smoky haze over Christchurch
Smoke from a large controlled burn-off in Christchurch has drifted across the city.