Decision on burial ground to be made soon
What might happen to a historic Māori burial ground on Christchurch red zone land may be known on Tuesday.
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Power cuts as heavy wind, rain hits South Island
Power cuts as heavy wind, rain hits South Island
The Canterbury high country and lakes and rivers south of Arthur's Pass are under orange strong wind and heavy rain warnings.
No body, no parole: Should it be law?
No body, no parole: Should it be law?
The brother of Christchurch murder victim Michael McGrath is backing a law that would ensure convicted murderers remain behind bars if they refuse to reveal the location of their victim’s body.
'If you can’t see pull over', fire chief warns
'If you can’t see pull over', fire chief warns
A Canterbury fire chief says a spate of serious crashes is a stark reminder of how dangerous sunstrike can be to motorists.
Westlife to play Wolfbrook Arena
Westlife to play Wolfbrook Arena
Irish pop group Westlife will return to NZ for the first time in 20 years and are set to play in Christchurch as part of their 25th anniversary tour.
More businesses reporting AI identity fraud - report
More businesses reporting AI identity fraud - report
Christchurch-founded document workflow provider Lumin said sophisticated impersonation technology has reached new heights, with 90 percent of organisations concerned about being vulnerable to AI-powered fraud.
Relief as debris cleared from squatters' site
Relief as debris cleared from squatters' site on Worcester St
An abandoned central Christchurch property plagued by squatters, rubbish and vermin has finally been cleared, bringing relief to frustrated neighbours.
Body found near where Kiwi monk went missing
Body found near Scottish island where Kiwi monk went missing, police inform his family in Christchurch
A body has been found in the water near a remote Scottish island where a former Christchurch man disappeared last month.
Man in white SUV sought in relation to fatal crash
Man in white SUV sought in relation to fatal crash
Police want to speak to a man in a white SUV who left the scene of a fatal crash in Christchurch last Monday before emergency services arrived.
'It's not an attractive job'
'Sense of hopelessness': Christchurch doctor wouldn't recommend anyone become a GP
A Christchurch-based doctor no longer advises medical students to become a GP as "it's not an attractive job" anymore.
Noah's mission to gain his independence
Noah's mission to gain his independence after accident left him paralysed
A young man paralysed from the chest down in an accident earlier this year says he's focusing on the positives after spending months in Burwood Hospital's Spinal Unit.
'Huge' amount of rain on the way
Balmy morning for Christchurch as 'huge' amount of rain on way for South Island
Up to 400mm of rain could hit parts of the South Island as the second of two weather systems bears down on the country.
Crusaders horses spotted at new stadium
Crusaders horses spotted at new stadium
The Crusaders match-day horses have had their first gallop inside Christchurch's new stadium.
'Much more than a postal service'
'Much more than a postal service': Residents fight to save community hub
A Christchurch book and post shop with a difference is set to close, devastating staff and customers who say it is a vital part of their community.
Canterbury player claims $500k Lotto win
Canterbury player claims $500k Lotto win
Players from Canterbury and Otago each won $500,000 with Lotto First Division in Wednesday night’s draw.
TikTok star faces rape charge
TikTok star faces rape charge after alleged assault in Christchurch
A United States musician and social media star has been accused of rape, sexual violation and strangulation after an alleged incident at the Canterbury University rugby clubrooms.
Dunedin beats Christchurch for disposable income
Dunedin beats Christchurch for disposable income
Dunedin has come out ahead of Christchurch in a ranking of disposable income for the five main New Zealand cities.
Kart club's last chance to find a new home
Kart club's last chance to find a new home
Christchurch City Council is being urged to back a multimillion-dollar plan to relocate the Christchurch Kart Club after decades of delays.
Keys taken in Hanmer used in Christchurch burglary
Keys taken in Hanmer used in Christchurch burglary
A teenager's crime spree in Canterbury included taking keys from a car in Hanmer Springs and using them to burgle a house in Christchurch the same night, police say.
Time to clean up the city’s waterways
Time to clean up Christchurch’s waterways
The annual Mother of All Clean Ups will take place the day before Mother’s Day, and volunteers are needed to help remove rubbish from Christchurch’s waterways.