Teen accused of killing pensioner named
Teen accused of killing pensioner named
Name suppression has lapsed for a teenager who appeared in the High Court at Christchurch on Friday charged with murder.
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Parklands killer is convicted murderer's nephew
Man who murdered Parklands mum is the nephew of a convicted killer
The man jailed for killing a Christchurch mother in front of her children in July last year is the nephew of a convicted murderer, it has been revealed.
No sewage on beaches, community leader warns
Council told plan to pump sewage into ocean cannot lead to beach pollution
A community leader has urged Christchurch City Council to avoid any chance of sewage washing up on beaches.
Cool down after the City2Surf
Cool down after the City2Surf with an exclusive two-for-one pool deal
Take the opportunity to cool down after the FreshChoice City2Surf on Sunday, March 15, with a special two-for-one deal at selected Christchurch swimming pools.
Couple can keep $40k of $230k find
Christchurch couple can keep $40k of $230k found in ceiling
A Christchurch couple who found more than $230,000 in the ceiling of their home will be allowed to keep $40,000 of it.
Families fight to stop terrorist giving evidence
Victims' families battle to stop Christchurch terrorist giving evidence at inquest
The families of the victims of the 2019 Christchurch mosque attacks are continuing their fight to stop the terrorist from giving evidence at the coronial inquest into their loved ones' deaths.
Friends use pond water in losing battle against house fire
Friends use pond water in losing battle against house fire
'S**t, I hope he's not inside' was the immediate thought John Hill had when he went to drop some tomatoes off at his friend’s house found it engulfed in flames.
High-risk sex offender to remain in secure facility
High-risk sex offender to remain in secure facility
An ultra-high-risk sex offender who has been living in a Christchurch Men’s Prison residence for more than nine years will remain in a secure facility after failing to convince the courts he can be safely managed in the community.
Funeral for police officer who had rare blood cancer
Funeral for police officer who had rare blood cancer
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday for a Christchurch police detective who died from a rare form of blood cancer.
Man accused of trying to solicit teens
'You can earn some money': Name suppression for man accused of trying to solicit sexual favours from teens
The identity of a Christchurch man accused of trying to solicit sexual favours from three teenage girls will remain secret for now.
Councillor wants to create protest-free zones
Councillor wants to create protest-free zones
Protesting could be banned from some parts of Christchurch if a city councillor gets his way.
Woman who underwent NZ's first open heart surgery dies
Woman who underwent NZ's first open heart surgery dies
The first person to get open heart surgery in New Zealand, Christchurch resident Helen Harris, has died aged 78.
Questions over sewage discharge plan
Questions over Christchurch's sewage ocean discharge plan
Christchurch City Council is meeting with ECan today to discuss how sewage will be treated before being pumped into the ocean under a new plan to reduce the putrid stench coming from Bromley's damaged treatment plant.
Debbie's final chequered flag
Final chequered flag after a life in the fast lane
Debbie Chapman’s love of speed started on the Huntsbury hills in Christchurch long before she ever climbed into a race car.
Red zone homeless community grows
'We're not bad people': What's it like to live in a growing red zone homeless community?
At Wetlands Grove in the Christchurch red zone, a homeless community of about 40 people and their pets has formed over the past 18 months.
River sniffs out drugs at prison
River sniffs out 'truly remarkable find' at Christchurch prison
A prison detector dog has been rewarded for stopping a range of illegal drugs and other contraband material from getting into a Christchurch jail.
Railway man 'lost for words' on TV
Railway man 'lost for words' during surprise TV interview
It takes a lot to render Harry Andrew speechless but that was exactly the case before he appeared on TVNZ's Seven Sharp.
Start-up companies gravitate to city
Start-up companies gravitate to city
A Ministry of Awesome initiative is turning Christchurch into a launching pad for business start-ups.
Fly direct from Chch to Perth
Fly direct from Chch to Perth
South Island travellers will be able to fly directly to Perth from Christchurch Airport later this year.
Foundation to close after 32 years
Christchurch foundation to close after 32 years
The Sumner Ferrymead Foundation will close after 32 years of supporting Christchurch community organisations.