Donations promised for speed camera initiative
Donations promised for speed camera initiative
Two people have each pledged $500 towards a portable speed camera to deter boy racers on Banks Peninsula.
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Is the horticulture industry 'crying out' for workers
Is the horticulture industry 'crying out' for workers
An 18-year-old Canterbury University student who is living at home and has been looking for a job since January says younger people don't want to go fruit picking.
Woman taken to hospital after serious assault
Woman taken to hospital after serious assault in Cathedral Square
Police are investigating after a woman was "seriously assaulted" in central Christchurch this morning.
Debts increase to $35m
Company linked to Christchurch property developer owes millions to creditors
Another business linked to Christchurch property developer Andrew Bendemski has folded, leaving a string of connected companies owing at least $35 million to creditors.
Bus shortage impacts elderly, disabled
'We are all stuck in our homes here': Bus shortage impacts elderly, disabled
An Aranui woman says a lack of bus routes through the Christchurch suburb is leaving elderly and disabled people stuck in their homes.
'Perplexing case': Information sought on unexplained death
'Perplexing case': Information sought on unexplained death
Police say the unexplained death of a man in Christchurch is a "perplexing case", as they appeal for information from the public.
Call to review airport regulation rejected
Call to review airport regulation rejected
Major NZ airports, including Christchurch, are breathing a collective sigh of relief after the Commerce Commission rejected a call to review regulation that requires them to act in the best interests of consumers.
Key council wards to determine balance of power
Key city council wards to determine balance of power in Christchurch
Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger has often come up short of the votes needed to achieve his priorities. If he's re-elected this weekend, who will need to win for him to gain a working majority on the city council?
$5m fine for casino
'Serious systemic deficiencies': $5m fine for Christchurch Casino
Christchurch Casino has been handed a $5m penalty for breaching its obligations under anti-money laundering and terrorism financing laws.
Christchurch actor sets sail for Gaza
Christchurch actor sets sail for Gaza
A fear of the unknown was front of mind for a Christchurch actor-turned-activist on board another humanitarian flotilla setting sail for the Gaza Strip.
Potential breakthrough in relation to man's death
Potential breakthrough in relation to 'unusual' Heathcote Valley death
Police have made a potential breakthrough in relation to the identity of a man who was found dead in Christchurch's Heathcote Valley more than two weeks ago.
Hospitality sector spending on the rise
Chch hospitality sector spending on the rise
The Christchurch hospitality sector is dining on a spending rise, suggesting pubs, cafes, restaurants and takeaway outlets are no longer still struggling.
Telling sports stories from the sidelines
Telling sports stories from the sidelines
At sports games across Christchurch, you’ll often spot people perched on the sidelines, camera in hand, capturing the action - usually for little or no financial reward. These are their stories.
Helicopter joins search for missing teen
Helicopter joins search for missing Christchurch teenager
The search for missing Christchurch teenager Marley continues, with police asking the public to stay away from Scarborough and Godley Head while a helicopter is operating.
Search finds no sign of missing teenager
'News no family wants to receive': Helicopter search fails to find missing teenager
The search for missing Christchurch 17-year-old Marley has now moved into a recovery phase, police say.
'Heart-breaking': Homeless leave church grounds
'Heart-breaking': Homeless leave church grounds
About 10 people had been living in a car park at Holy Trinity Avonside in Christchurch.
One person seriously hurt in assault
One person seriously hurt in assault
A person has been hospitalised after a serious assault in Christchurch on Saturday evening.
Dangerous overtaking manoeuvre on Ilam footpath
Dangerous overtaking manoeuvre on Ilam footpath
A flat deck truck driver who veered onto the footpath to get past a Christchurch kerbside recycling truck has been caught in the act.
'Perplexing case' of the dead pensioner
'Perplexing case' of the dead Beckenham pensioner
The man found dead at a Christchurch property on Saturday was a gun-collecting pensioner.
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