Aircraft held on tarmac after lightning strikes at airport
Another weather blast in Christchurch on Wednesday afternoon saw lightning strikes around the airport which led to aircraft being held on the tarmac.
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Alleged cop shooter's bid at 'suicide by police'
Alleged cop shooter's bid at 'suicide by police'
A fleeing driver accused of trying to shoot dead police officers today claimed he was goading police into shooting him dead in a desperate suicide attempt.
Canterbury man killed in rockfall named
Canterbury man killed in rockfall named
Police have released the name of the Canterbury man who died after his vehicle was struck by a falling boulder near Murchison.
Police abandon chase in North Canterbury
Police abandon chase in North Canterbury
A police pursuit was abandoned in North Canterbury on Wednesday morning.
Huge feedback on controversial plan to light up Hagley Oval
Huge feedback on controversial plan to light up Hagley Oval
The proposal to build six permanent lights at Christchurch's Hagley Oval has received a record-breaking number of submissions.
Road works to stop during busy Christmas shopping period
Road works to stop during busy Christmas shopping period
Riccarton Rd retailers will get a break over Christmas from the road works which have been taking place since the start of the year.
$110k upgrade for community centre
$110k upgrade for community centre
The popular Templeton Community Centre is due for a spruce up over summer.
Another storm on the way
Another storm on the way
More wild weather is set to hit Christchurch on Wednesday as parts of the city continue to recover from the tornado and hailstorm which struck two days ago.
Man jailed after first Christchurch strangulation prosecution
Man jailed after first Christchurch strangulation prosecution
A 32-year-old Christchurch man has been jailed for threatening to kill his ex-partner while he squeezed her neck in a headlock.
Your views wanted on plan to fix sea wall
Your views wanted on plan to fix sea wall
Members of the public only have a few days left to provide feedback on the planned repairs to the Beach Rd sea wall in Akaroa.
Women dehydrating themselves due to no toilets at work
Women dehydrating themselves due to no toilets at work
Some South Island women working in transport industries are dehydrating themselves because they can't access a toilet at work, says a union.
Election boundary shake up on cards for Canterbury
Election boundary shake up on cards for Canterbury
A number of changes have been proposed for Canterbury's electoral boundaries.
Lockdown lifted at Canterbury Work and Income offices
Lockdown lifted at Canterbury Work and Income offices
Ministry of Social Development offices across Canterbury were in lockdown after an "alleged threat" was made to staff.
Axe-wielding man arrested for computer store break-in
Axe-wielding man arrested for computer store break-in
A man who used an axe to break into a computer store in Rangiora on the day of the owner's wife's funeral has been arrested.
Christchurch terror plotter back in custody
Christchurch terror plotter back in custody
A troubled youngster who's been closely watched by authorities ever since he was caught plotting a 2017 terror attack in Christchurch is back behind bars.
Lack of funding forces centre to cut lunches for children
Lack of funding forces centre to cut lunches for children
A low decile early childhood centre in Christchurch is set to stop providing lunches to its children due to what it says is insufficient Government funding.
Local board joins fight against bottle shop
Local board joins fight against bottle shop
The bid to stop a liquor store from opening in Christchurch may get a boost from the local community board.
Mum 'overwhelmed' by kind act at New World
Mum 'overwhelmed' by kind act at New World
When a busy mum was struggling with her shopping, a couple of good Samaritans stepped in to help.
Asbestos clean up continues after tornado
Asbestos clean up continues after tornado
Contractors are continuing to clean up asbestos debris covering Brisbane St near central Christchurch after a tornado ripped through the area on Monday.
Passengers stranded after Jetstar flight misses runway deadline
Passengers stranded after Jetstar flight misses runway deadline
Hundreds of Jetstar passengers face a surprise two-day stay in Christchurch after their flight from Sydney to Auckland was diverted at the last minute.