Dilapidated home on the market
One of Christchurch’s most dilapidated homes on the market
A once grand home overlooking Christchurch is being sold "as is, where is" after sitting derelict for about 10 years.
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Charges laid after attempted car-jacking
Charges laid after attempted car-jacking
Four people were taken into custody after an attempted car-jacking in Christchurch on Tuesday night.
Manager, customer assaulted at op shop
Manager, customer assaulted at op shop
A store manager and customer were attacked at one of Hato Hone St John's Christchurch op shops on Tuesday afternoon.
Crusaders great facing bankruptcy application
Crusaders great facing bankruptcy application
A former Crusaders great is the subject of a bankruptcy application in Christchurch.
Tallest building to be built since the quakes
Tallest building to be built since the quakes
Prolific Christchurch developer Williams Corporation has unveiled its plans for a new 10-storey tower in the central city.
Teen arrested after joyride in stolen car
Teen arrested after joyride in stolen car
Police have arrested a teenager after road spikes had to be used to stop a stolen vehicle that was being taken for a joyride through Christchurch.
Christchurch to Rarotonga flights start
Christchurch to Rarotonga flights start
A midwinter holiday break is being made easier for South Island passengers on a new flight direct from Christchurch to Rarotonga.
25km swim to raise money for water safety
25km swim to raise money for water safety
Christchurch swimming pool lifeguard Lewis Elliott is all about keeping Kiwis safe in the water.
Bee species buzzes into city
Bee species buzzes into Christchurch 65 years after it was last seen
An Australian visitor that has been missing from Christchurch for 65 years may prove an asset in local gardens and farms.
Council votes to contribute $15m to cathedral
Council votes to contribute $15m to cathedral
Christchurch city councillors have voted to put another $15 million of ratepayer money into restoring Christ Church Cathedral.
Find out more about the Lincoln Rd works
Business owners, residents' chance to find out more about road works project
Information sessions are being held for residents and business operators ahead of the major works starting on Lincoln Rd in Christchurch.
Police worried man was planning terror attack
Police worried man killed in stand-off was planning terror attack, inquest told
Police feared a Christchurch man who died after a stand-off was planning a terror attack of the scale of the mosque shootings, an inquest has heard.
Humbling experience for silver bandsman
Humbling experience for silver bandsman
New Brighton musician Errol Miller has just been awarded a rare 80-year bandsman pin by his peers.
Man attempted to stalk, bribe victim from jail
Man attempted to stalk and bribe Christchurch woman from jail
Thian Britten tried to bribe a woman he assaulted from behind bars, telling her he would buy her a car if she lied about what happened.
Driver charged over alleged hit-and-run
Driver charged over alleged hit-and-run
A man has been charged after a pedestrian was injured in an alleged hit-and-run in central Christchurch.
Safety warning for Springs Rd drivers
Road surface prompts safety warning for Springs Rd drivers
Motorists are being warned to take care on a busy Canterbury road because of a slippery road surface.
'Super parents' of the bird world
'Super parents' Nacho and Trixie become super breeders
A pair of critically endangered Christchurch parakeets have earned their title of "super parents" of the bird world after bringing 55 chicks into the world to contribute to the survival of their species.
Giant sunfish found on beach
'Holy moses': Giant sunfish found on Canterbury beach
Finding a 2.5m sunfish washed up on the shore at Lake Ellesmere was an "unbelievable experience" for two Canterbury fishermen.
Anti-Muslim extremism worst in 20 years, leaders say
Anti-Muslim extremism worst in 20 years, leaders say
A Christchurch community leader is urgently seeking a meeting with the prime minister over what he described as an "unprecedented" escalation in threats against mosques and Muslim communities nationwide.
Residents to air concerns over golf course sale
Residents to air their concerns at meeting over Pegasus golf course sale
Many North Canterbury residents are still reeling after hearing the Pegasus golf course has been sold to a Christchurch-based property developer which aims to cut it up for housing.