Rock thrown through MP's car window
Rock thrown through Canterbury MP's car window
A Canterbury MP was "pretty disappointed" to discover his car had been vandalised.
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The $6b ratepayer treasure chest
Will Chch's $6b ratepayer treasure chest stay in public ownership?
Reporter Dylan Smits looks at the future of Christchurch’s ratepayer-owned assets after the local body election.
Tony and Monster winging it until pets allowed
Tony and Monster winging it until pets allowed onboard buses
Tony Church is legally blind and almost every day he takes 2-year-old budgie Monster on the bus in Christchurch.
Night market forced to move again
Night market forced to move again after more unfair competition claims
The Christchurch Night Market will relocate for a second time due to complaints from nearby food outlets about unfair competition.
Power cuts as high winds batter South Island
Power cuts as high winds batter South Island
Power was cut to hundreds of homes in Christchurch and Selwyn overnight as high winds knocked over trees and damaged lines.
School offers uniforms, stationery to boost attendance
School offers uniforms, stationery to boost attendance
Parents at a Christchurch school are being offered financial incentives if their children meet attendance targets.
Rare blue whale sighting in Akaroa Harbour
Rare blue whale sighting in Akaroa Harbour
A blue whale has been spotted in Akaroa Harbour for the first time in several years.
Rehoming requests soar
Rehoming requests soar as financial hardship takes a toll
The rising cost of living is forcing some Christchurch pet owners to give up animals they can no longer afford to care for.
Prisoners stranded after van breaks down
Prisoners stranded after van breaks down
A prisoner escort vehicle carrying four inmates from Greymouth to Christchurch broke down last week, resulting in a nearly three-hour wait for a replacement vehicle.
Businesses targeted in early morning crime spree
Businesses targeted in early morning crime spree
Several Christchurch businesses have been targeted in a string of early morning break-ins across the city.
Originair starts flying out of Christchurch
Originair starts flying out of Christchurch
Small airline Originair is operating new weekday and Sunday flights connecting Blenheim and Christchurch.
How Nigel Latta helped people after the quakes
'Special person': How Nigel Latta helped people after the Chch quakes
Former Detective Senior Sergeant Neil Holden recalls his experience following the 2011 Christchurch earthquake with acclaimed Kiwi psychologist Nigel Latta who died last month.
Taxpayers put millions into flood defences
Taxpayers put millions into Canterbury flood defences
Canterbury is set to get $21.5m in Government co-funding to fast-track nine priority river protection projects.
New approach credited for drop in ram-raids
New approach credited for drop in ram-raids
Ram-raids dominated headlines in Canterbury and fuelled public outrage at their peak in 2022 and 2023 - but what has caused the sharp decline since then?
Widow wants tougher penalties for drink-drivers
Methven widow wants tougher penalties for repeat drink-drivers
The widow of a Canterbury man killed in a crash says it's ridiculous the drunk and disqualified driver responsible was behind the wheel after being convicted of drink-driving that day.
'I need closure': Young woman confronts abuser during sentencing
'I need closure': Young woman confronts abuser during sentencing
A young Canterbury woman has addressed an older man who sexually violated her, telling him through tears how his actions continue to haunt her.
Cyclist critical after crash in Sydenham
Cyclist critical after crash in Sydenham
A cyclist has been taken to hospital in a critical condition after a collision with a car in central Christchurch this afternoon.
Art auction banner mystery
Art auction banner mystery: Woman comes forward to help police with investigation
The woman police say may be able to help with the investigation into the theft and willful damage of a Christchurch art auction's banners has come forward.
Canterbury whitebaiters given the thumbs up
Canterbury whitebaiters given the thumbs up
Department of Conservation rangers joined forces with police, the Waimakariri District Council and Christchurch City Council to patrol local whitebaiting spots last week.
Cyclist feared he would never walk again after hit-and-run
Cyclist feared he would never walk again after hit-and-run
A Christchurch cyclist who was badly injured and "left for dead" in a violent hit-and-run is calling for better behaviour from drivers, urging them to share the road with bikes.