Student charged after scissor attack
Haeata student charged after scissor attack on teachers
A student has been excluded and is now facing several criminal charges after he used a pair of scissors to assault two teachers at a Christchurch school.
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Landlord to pay $14k over unsafe Christchurch rental
Landlord to pay $14k over unsafe Christchurch rental
A Christchurch landlord must pay almost $14,000 for housing vulnerable tenants in unsafe and unlawful conditions.
Name suppression for man accused of Sydenham bomb threat
Name suppression for man accused of Sydenham bomb threat
A 70-year-old man who police say threatened to blow up a Christchurch community housing complex will remain behind bars and keep his name a secret for now.
The road to re-election
The mayor, the challenges and the road to re-election
Mayor Phil Mauger has been in office for 877 days and wants to lead Christchurch for another 1321. But how does he plan to overcome voter dissatisfaction with rates rises and fend off an election challenge?
Evacuations in Sydenham after threat made
Evacuations in Sydenham after threat made
A cordon is in place around a property and some neighbouring properties have been evacuated after a bomb threat was made in Sydenham.
Breaking Plates 'an unforgettable experience'
Review: Breaking Plates 'an unforgettable experience'
Set in the heart of Christchurch, Breaking Plates tells the captivating story of The Santorini Greek Restaurant, a beloved local institution where a fun-loving family creates an unforgettable experience every night.
Former TV presenter ordered to pay $148k
Former TVNZ presenter from Chch ordered to pay $148k over 'misleading' Covid videos
A former TVNZ presenter and doctor has been ordered to pay more than $148,000 after posting Covid-19 misinformation to her YouTube channel.
Poll: What should the punishment be for running a red light?
Poll: What should the punishment be for running a red light?
"Impatient" Christchurch motorists running red lights are putting themselves and other road users at risk. What do you think the penalty for running a red light should be?
Armed police raid house in Burnside
Armed police raid house in Burnside
The armed offenders' squad was called to a house in Christchurch on Thursday afternoon for a pre-planned search warrant.
Peters heckled by protesters at NZ First speech
Peters heckled by protesters at NZ First speech
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has been repeatedly heckled while delivering a State of the Nation speech in Christchurch.
Sydney mosque condemns 'Christchurch' threat
Sydney mosque condemns 'Christchurch' threat
"Truly disgusting" online comments calling for "Christchurch again" have been condemned as Australia's Islamic community demands greater protection.
Funeral held for NZ soldier killed in Ukraine
Funeral for NZ soldier killed in Ukraine to be held in Canterbury
Corporal Dominic Abelen will receive a private funeral in Canterbury on Friday after his body was returned from Ukraine.
Greenpark Huts owners protest looming eviction
Greenpark Huts owners protest looming eviction
The remaining Greenpark Huts residents say they have been warned by Ngāi Tahu to leave by June 30 - or be trespassed.
Moving company embraces technology
Christchurch moving company embraces technology
A Christchurch moving company has developed its own app so customers can pick live timeslots with fixed hourly rates.
Yacht refloated in Cass Bay
Yacht carrying 1000 litres of diesel refloated in Cass Bay
The yacht that sunk on its mooring in Cass Bay on Tuesday night has been successfully refloated.
Man avoids jail for sexual violation
Man avoids jail for sexual violation due to mental health issues
A Christchurch teen who was sexually violated during a sleepover at a friend’s house says she now needs medication to help her sleep and has suffered from nightmares and suicidal thoughts.
A night out on The Strip in 2000
A night out on The Strip in 2000
Big nights bar-hopping on Christchurch's The Strip have been brought to life in a digital collection of photographs, sparking memories of hen's parties, hot dogs and hangovers.
Family won’t return to home after horror crash
Family won’t return to home after horror crash
A Canterbury family "can’t sleep in the house again" after a car driven by an alleged drink driver smashed through the master bedroom wall early on Saturday morning.
Long recovery for motor racing driver after fiery crash
Long recovery for motor racing driver after fiery crash
A GivealIttle fund has been set up to raise money for a motor racing driver who was taken to Christchurch Hospital in a critical condition after a fiery crash.
India a key market for tourism growth
Canterbury eyes India as key market for tourism growth
Canterbury's tourism industry is setting its sights on India as it seeks to boost visitor numbers.