Mechanical issue forces flight to divert to Christchurch
An Air New Zealand flight from Auckland to Wellington was diverted to Christchurch this morning because of mechanical issues.
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Burglar confined at home made drug deals by text
Christchurch burglar confined at home made drug deals by text
A man with a criminal history 21 pages long made 51 drug deals by text message in the space of three months while confined at home on a monitoring bracelet.
Canterbury toddler killed by curtain cord
Canterbury toddler killed by curtain cord
Another young child has been strangled by a curtain cord, three years on from a coroner calling for strict regulations to prevent such deaths.
Bad drivers held to account by cyclists
Cyclists film red light runners to name and shame bad drivers
Videos of Christchurch motorists running red lights and performing other dangerous manoeuvres are being posted online by fed-up cyclists.
Concert helps schoolhouse restoration
Concert helps schoolhouse restoration
Two visiting choristers from England performed as part of a classical concert at Rapaki Marae, to raise money for the restoration of the old Rapaki schoolhouse.
Norman Kirk's Tongan tapa cloth unveiled
Norman Kirk's Tongan tapa cloth unveiled on 50th anniversary of his funeral
A Tongan tapa cloth presented to former prime minister Norman Kirk has come out of storage and been put on display.
Car wrecker sting in Christchurch, Wellington
Car wrecker sting in Christchurch, Wellington
Two men have been arrested over the processing of stolen cars by wreckers in Christchurch and Upper Hutt.
Muslim group: Govt cost-cutting 'leaving country open to terrorism'
Muslim group: Govt cost-cutting 'leaving country open to terrorism'
The Federation of Islamic Associations says the government must reconsider deprioritising and defunding much of the country's national security framework.
Long-awaited pathway to sea under way
Long-awaited pathway to sea under way
Work is progressing on the first phase of Christchurch’s long-awaited 'City to Sea' Pathway.
Canterbury and Otago set to reignite rivalry
'Battle of the South Island': Canterbury and Otago reignite rivalry
The NPC is heating up in the South Island ahead of this weekend's derby between Canterbury and Otago at Forsyth Barr Stadium.
More people reading The Star
Nielsen survey shows the number of people reading The Star is on the rise
The latest Nielsen survey shows a 4.8 per cent rise in the number of people reading The Star - while The Press' readership has plummeted by 20 per cent.
Chch bucks trend as NZ property values fall
Christchurch bucks trend as property values fall across NZ
Property prices in Christchurch have risen significantly compared to pre-Covid levels with the median now sitting at $686,806.
Comancheros emblem removed from gang HQ
Christchurch Comancheros emblem removed from gang HQ after major drug bust
The Comancheros insignia has been removed from their Christchurch pad after police arrested 18 men linked to the gang as part of Operation Avon.
SH73 closures planned to clear rockfall
SH73 Arthur’s Pass set to close from Monday to clear rockfall
The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi will start clearing the roof of the Rock Shelter on State Highway 73 between Arthur’s Pass Village and Otira from Monday.
Couple find $232k in ceiling of their house
Chch couple find $232,000 in ceiling of their house - but can they keep it?
A young Christchurch couple bought a house and found $232,000 hidden in the roof space. Should they be allowed to keep it?
Bid to keep the art of bell-ringing alive
Cathedral group on a mission to keep the fading art of bell-ringing alive
A group of Christchurch musicians are on a mission to make sure the age-old art of bell-ringing doesn't fade into the background.
Police investigating death in Spreydon
Police investigating death in Spreydon
Police are investigating a death in the Christchurch suburb of Spreydon.
Councillors told not to pursue Comm Games
Chch councillors told not to put more money into Commonwealth Games dream
Christchurch City Council has been told not to spend any more money investigating the possibility of hosting the Commonwealth Games.
Police treating child's death as 'unexplained'
Death of young child at Christchurch social housing complex 'unexplained'
The death of an infant in Christchurch on Wednesday afternoon is being treated as "unexplained".
The Prodigy to headline Electric Avenue
The Prodigy to headline Christchurch music festival
The Prodigy and Chase & Status will both deliver headline sets at Christchurch's Electric Avenue festival in February.