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Hospital trauma service made no difference

Christchurch Hospital is the largest trauma centre in the South Island. Photo: Geoff Sloan

Christchurch Hospital trauma service made no difference

A "minimally resourced" specialist trauma service at Christchurch Hospital failed to make any difference for patients in its first year, new research has found.

Concrete poured at new $32m library

Ōmōkihi is set to open in December 2026. Photo: CCC

52 truckloads of concrete poured at new $32m library

The first concrete has been poured at the new $32 million building to replace Christchurch's earthquake-damaged South Library.

Armed police called to incident in New Brighton

Two people were taken into custody after armed police were called to an altercation in east Christchurch on Thursday afternoon.

High school brings back uniforms for seniors

School uniforms will be compulsory for year 13s at Papanui High School in 2026. File photo

School brings back uniforms for seniors after decades without

Papanui High School is bringing back uniforms for senior students.

Guilty of possessing mosque attack videos

Armed police patrol the Al Noor Mosque following the shootings, while flowers are tidied on the...

Man found guilty of possessing mosque attack videos

A government employee has been found guilty of possessing footage of the 2019 Christchurch mosque attacks.

Man shot by police in stable condition

Chch man wounded by police in stable condition after surgery

A man wounded in a police shooting at a Christchurch house on Wednesday night is in a critical but stable condition in hospital after surgery.

Christchurch Hospital nurses set to strike on Friday

Nurses last went on strike for better staffing levels in July. Photo: RNZ/Calvin Samuel

Christchurch Hospital nurses set to strike on Friday

Nurses on three wards at Christchurch Hospital will walk off the job for two hours from 2pm on Friday to protest chronic staffing shortages.

Community 'devastated' after police shooting

Nate Light, friend of man critically shot by police in Christchurch, lays flowers down. Photo:...

Pastor says community 'devastated' after police shooting

The pastor of a church attended by a couple shot by police in Christchurch on Wednesday night says the incident is "heartbreaking".

Sausages recalled as they may contain glass

PNP Farms Butchery Angus beef sausages. Photo: Supplied / MPI

Sausages sold in Canterbury recalled as they may contain glass

The sausages, which have been recalled after an injury was reported, were sold at shops in Christchurch and Rangiora.

Smoke spotted on plane at airport

Smoke spotted on plane at Christchurch Airport

Emergency services were called after smoke was spotted on a plane at Christchurch Airport and a light aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing.

SH1 reopens after police raid gang pad

A previous raid at the Mongols MC's headquarters in Burnham. Photo: Geoff Sloan

SH1 reopens after police raid gang pad near Christchurch

A section of State Highway 1 was closed on Thursday morning as police reportedly raided a gang pad near Christchurch.

How do police officers respond when threatened?

Christchurch police shooting: How are officers trained to respond when they're threatened?

A former top police negotiator says the officer who shot and killed a woman brandishing a hunting knife in Christchurch would have had a split second to react in a "frightening" scenario.

Call for coronial reform after long wait

Poll: Call for coronial reform after long wait for findings

Fyfa Dawson’s family are calling for changes to the Coroner’s Court, saying the findings six years after she died have taken far too long.

From refugee to mini pastry empire

Serey Chum’s steak and cheese pie placed third out of more than 400 entries at the Bakels NZ Pie...

From refugee to mini pastry empire: Baker creating pies 'that inspire me’

Christchurch baker Serey Chum, 73, has built up a mini Canterbury pastry empire from humble beginnings - and earned high praise for his top-quality pies.

Quick draw for cleaner needles

University of Canterbury third-year student Jade Luxton’s Steerineedle hip holster sterilises...

Quick draw for cleaner needles

A holster worn on the hip which sterilises needles each time a farmer vaccinates cattle is the idea of a University of Canterbury student wanting to launch it after winding up her studies.

Tinā surpasses Whale Rider at box office

Sophie (Antonia Robertson) exchanges a look with her choir teacher Mareta (Anapela Polataivao) in...

'Huge milestone': Tinā surpasses Whale Rider at box office

Tinā follows a choir teacher who is grieving the death of her daughter in the February 22, 2011, Christchurch earthquake.

Courier company goes under owing over $1.2m

Christchurch courier company goes under owing over $1.2m

A Christchurch courier company has buckled under financial pressure, owing creditors more than $1.2 million and leaving staff out of pocket.

Customers vent banking concerns

About 15 people turned up at a meeting about the future of banking services in Ferrymead. Photo:...

Ferrymead customers vent banking concerns

Westpac Ferrymead customers have expressed concern over the proposed hours for new community banking services.

Quake-damaged hotel to become five-star Sheraton

A Christchurch hotel building that has sat empty in the central city since the earthquakes will soon become a five-star Sheraton hotel.

Couple describe moment they won $20.25m

'Complete disbelief': Christchurch couple describe moment they won $20.25m Lotto prize

A young Christchurch couple who won $20.25 million in Saturday’s Lotto Powerball draw say they are coming to terms with the life-changing event.

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