Man killed in Christchurch house fire named
Police have named the man who died in a boarding house fire in Christchurch on Monday.
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On mission after losing daughters in crash
Dad on mission after losing daughters in Christchurch crash
Reality has hit Jason Alexander. He can't stop crying. He has barely slept. He can't "unsee" the images of his dead daughters.
Chch woman claims to have found shards of glass in toothpaste
Chch woman claims to have found shards of glass in toothpaste
A Christchurch woman claims she found glass in her toothpaste.
Plan to take Ice Cream Charlie nationwide
Plan to take Ice Cream Charlie nationwide
Iconic Christchurch business Ice Cream Charlie may soon go nationwide.
Gold stickers to be handed out during wheelie bin spot checks
Gold stickers to be handed out during wheelie bin spot checks
A team will begin spot checking the contents of yellow wheelie bins in Christchurch next week in a bid to improve people’s understanding of what can be put out for recycling.
Christchurch man purchases three properties by 25
Christchurch man purchases three properties by 25
A young Christchurch man whose goals morphed from racking up centuries in cricket to scoring big in the property market says his story shows it's still possible to live the dream of home ownership.
Body found in search for missing kayaker
Body found in search for missing kayaker
A body has been found in the search for a kayaker missing on Lake Ellesmere, near Christchurch.
Fewer burglaries over the holidays after major police initiative
Fewer burglaries over the holidays after major police initiative
A major police initiative has put a big dent into the number of burglaries committed in Canterbury over the holiday period.
Police identify rock throwing serial window smashers
Police identify rock throwing serial window smashers
Police have identified two alleged offenders they believe threw rocks through the windows of multiple homes in Christchurch late last year.
Chch company to launch rocket-propelled space plane from Oamaru
Chch company to launch rocket-propelled space plane from Oamaru
Flights into space could be taking off from Oamaru Airport as early as this year.
ECan boss to keep close eye on water bottling companies
ECan boss to keep close eye on water bottling companies
Environment Canterbury chairwoman Jenny Hughey is seeking advice over companies bottling water.
No alcohol ban for Hagley Park fireworks display
No alcohol ban for Hagley Park fireworks display
The fireworks display in Hagley Park will remain free of alcohol restrictions - only a month after a booze-fuelled Christmas in the Park led to several assaults.
$10k reward to recover pawn shop's stolen jewellery
$10k reward to recover pawn shop's stolen jewellery
The owner of a Christchurch pawn shop hit in an aggravated robbery is offering a $10,000 reward for the recovery of stolen jewellery.
Young driver charged after police chase over Port Hills
Young driver charged after police chase over Port Hills
A youth has been charged after leading police on an early morning pursuit over the Port Hills.
Large scrub fire in Canterbury
Large scrub fire in Canterbury
A tractor and mower started a large scrub fire near a Canterbury township on Wednesday afternoon.
Historic Lyttelton tug boat returns for harbour cruises
Historic Lyttelton tug boat returns for harbour cruises
An iconic piece of Christchurch's history is back up and running around Lyttelton Harbour.
Kayaker named who went missing on Lake Ellesmere
Kayaker named who went missing on Lake Ellesmere
The kayaker who went missing on Lake Ellesmere and has been presumed dead has been named.
More security for pounamu sculpture once it's back on display
More security for pounamu sculpture once it's back on display
A 50cm pounamu sculpture stolen from the Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa will go back on display - but with more security.
Festival to bring community gardens together
Festival to bring community gardens together
Christchurch's 32 community gardens will be on display during a garden festival in March.
Armed police respond to shooting in Christchurch
Armed police respond to shooting in Christchurch
Armed police have swarmed a street in south Christchurch after reports of a shooting at a vehicle.