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Firefighters, police and other search and rescue crews at work on the collapsed and burning CTV...

CTV building designer says he faced 'extreme prejudice'

The man whose company was responsible for designing the CTV building that collapsed in the February 2011 earthquake killing 115 people said he faced extreme “prejudice and bias” in the wake of the tragedy.

World-first trial of uncrewed aircraft a success

World-first trial of uncrewed aircraft over Banks Peninsula

In a world-first trial on Banks Peninsula, an uncrewed aircraft has safely flown into controlled airspace to fly among other piloted planes.

From the track to the ministry for 'Sallies' chaplain

Andrew McKerrow will start a new job at the North Canterbury Salvation Army after being involved...

From the track to the ministry for 'Sallies' chaplain

After being involved in the horse racing industry for more than 35 years, Christchurch Salvation Army chaplain Andrew McKerrow has changed tact.

Urumau Reserve fire risk 'getting beyond a joke’

Brian Lodge wants to know if the work at Urumau Reserve will be finished before the fire season.

Urumau Reserve fire risk 'getting beyond a joke’

Lyttelton residents want Christchurch City Council to tell them when work to reduce fire risk at a reserve will be finished.

Fire crews battle blaze in central city

Emergency services battled a blaze in central Christchurch. Photo: George Heard

Fire crews battle blaze in central Christchurch

Fire crews battled a large blaze at a building in central Christchurch last night.

'Gold-plated' coastal pathway officially opened

The first users of the Coastal Pathway set off. Photo: Geoff Sloan

'Gold-plated' coastal pathway officially opened

A 10-year wait for a coastal path along Christchurch's Estuary edge is over.

Slow start to Christmas tree season - grower

People queue up to buy their Christmas trees from Needle Fresh Christmas Trees. Photo: Supplied /...

'A lot quieter than normal': Cost of living means slow start to Christmas tree season

A North Canterbury Christmas tree grower, who sells Monterey pines in Papanui and Linwood, says it has been a slow start to the festive season.

New look for mall

Diggers work to create a pedestrian corridor into the mall from Hawke St. Photo: Geoff Sloan

New look for mall

Work is under way on some big changes to New Brighton mall.

'Significant rate rise' on the cards for Canterbury

'Significant rate rise' on the cards for Canterbury

A “significant rate rise” is on the cards for Canterbury - and one cause is central Government mandates, ECan's chairperson says.

Blackmoore trial: Dungeons and Dragons theory labelled 'ludicrous'

Angela Blackmoore of Christchurch was stabbed to death in her Wainoni home in 1995. Photo: Supplied

Blackmoore trial: Dungeons and Dragons theory labelled 'ludicrous'

Crown prosecutors in the Angela Blackmoore murder trial have described evidence against the pair of co-accused as "overwhelming".

Three women with Ehlers-Danlos die in three months

Three NZ women - including a Christchurch academic and mum of two - with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome have died within three months.

Lyal and Luther team up to detect narcotics

Fine pedigree: Lyal and Luther team up to detect narcotics

There were a couple of familiar faces from Canterbury - both human and canine - at a recent police drug detector dog graduation.

Traffic light arrow gets thumbs up

What do you think of the new turning arrow at the Amyes Rd/Goulding Ave/Shands Rd intersection?...

New traffic light arrow gets thumbs up at busy Hornby intersection

Motorists and pedestrians say they feel much safer since a right turning arrow was added to the traffic lights at a busy Hornby intersection. right turn

Chaotic St John leadership call played at inquest

Chaotic St John leadership call played at mosque attacks inquest

A call among senior St John staff amid the Christchurch terror attack has shown the confused and chaotic information being discussed to co-ordinate a response.

ECan seeks guidance on Ngāi Tahu representation

Tutehounuku Korako and Iaean Cranwell were elected by Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu as Environment...

ECan seeks guidance as Govt plans to scrap Ngāi Tahu representation

Feedback is being sought from Māori leaders on how to ensure a mana whenua voice, says Environment Canterbury chairperson Peter Scott.

Healing packs for sexual assault victims

Christchurch charity behind healing packs for victims of sexual abuse

The founder of Christchurch-based charity, NZ Gifts of Love and Strength, knows how long it can take to heal from the trauma of child sexual abuse.

Chess pawns guard Hornby Hub

Following a ram-raid earlier this year, pawn-shaped bollards have been installed at the Hub,...

Chess pawn bollards stand guard at Hornby Hub to stop ram-raiders

Giant chessboard pawns now guard the entrance to the Hub Hornby shopping centre in a bid to deter ram-raiders.

New song an ode to Sumner

New song an ode to Sumner and the Coastal Pathway

Christchurch musician Neville Barrie has written a catchy tune about Sumner to celebrate the past and look forward to its future.

Uninsurable beach house snapped up for $1.675m

The Beachville Rd property was marketed as a development opportunity and came with plans for a...

Uninsurable Redcliffs beach house snapped up for $1.675m after dream build abandoned

A Christchurch cottage surrounded by mansions, but deemed unworthy of its absolute beachfront location, has sold under the hammer for $1.675 million.

Raf Manji resigns from The Opportunities Party

Raf Manji quits The Opportunities Party after failing to win Ilam seat

The leader of The Opportunities Party Raf Manji is standing down from his role after failing to win the Ilam seat in the general election.

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