Eagle chopper for youth crime crackdown
Police are using their Eagle helicopter to help them crack down on a recent increase in youth-related crime in Canterbury.
Christchurch
Coroner won't open inquiry into ice-skating death
Family of Christchurch teen who died at ice-skating rink angry coroner won't open inquiry
The parents of a 13-year-old Christchurch girl who died after hitting her head while skating at Alpine Ice are angry the coroner will not open an inquiry into her death.
Children suffer burns on daycare waterslide
Children suffer burns on daycare waterslide
A firefighter says a corrosive product had mistakenly been used instead of detergent on a makeshift waterslide at the childcare centre in Woolston.
Jetstar's new daily service takes off
Jetstar's new daily service takes off at Christchurch Airport
Jetstar is offering a new daily service from Christchurch to Hamilton.
Waterslide burns victims discharged from hospital
Christchurch waterslide burns victims discharged
Seven people including five children injured at a Christchurch kindergarten have been discharged from hospital.
Is creating a Christchurch Unitary Council a good idea?
Is creating a Christchurch Unitary Council a good idea?
Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger says the city council has concerns about the potential amalgamation of councils in the region.
Police investigating scrap metal theft
Police investigating scrap metal theft
Police want the public’s help to identify this person in relation to the theft of scrap metal from a Christchurch business.
Second arrest linked to dairy robbery
Second arrest linked to dairy robbery
Another youth has been arrested over the aggravated robbery of a Christchurch dairy, in which the owner was seriously hurt.
Christchurch terrorist likely to give evidence at appeal hearing
Christchurch terrorist likely to give evidence at appeal hearing
The white supremacist terrorist who murdered 51 people in the Christchurch terror attack is expected to give evidence in an attempt to overturn his conviction and life sentence.
Plan to upgrade mall
What do you think of the plan to upgrade New Brighton mall?
The community is being offered the chance to weigh in on the plan to upgrade New Brighton mall in Christchurch.
New stadium's first live show revealed
New stadium's first live show revealed
Six60 will join with Synthony to provide the first live music set at Christchurch's brand new One New Zealand Stadium in May next year.
Most popular library books this year
Most popular books at Christchurch libraries this year
Readers often turned to stories of wartime resilience, high-stakes thrillers and immersive fantasy, based on this year’s borrowing figures from Christchurch libraries.
'No political agenda': Principal on mouldy meals controversy
'No political agenda': Principal on mouldy meals controversy
A Christchurch principal has denied there was a "political agenda" behind speaking publicly about mouldy meals that were served to children.
Smart watches offer family violence victims 'sense of protection'
Smart watches offer family violence victims 'sense of protection'
A smart watch that doubles as an alarm for women at risk of family violence is helping to reduce police callouts in Christchurch.
Teen selected for prestigious 'ballet Olympics'
15-year-old selected for prestigious 'ballet Olympics'
When Christchurch teenager Tamison Soppet found out she had been selected as a candidate for Switzerland's prestigious Prix de Lausanne she jumped for joy.
Dairy robbery: 14-year-old arrested
Dairy robbery: 14-year-old arrested
An arrest has been made after a Christchurch dairy owner was stabbed during an aggravated robbery, police say.
Warning over harassment, bullying at yacht club
Warning over harassment, bullying at yacht club
Squabbling at a Lyttelton yacht club has forced it to send a warning to members about the ongoing poor behaviour.
Girl who ate a mouldy school meal now unwell
Girl who ate a mouldy school meal now unwell
The mother of a Christchurch schoolgirl who ate a mouldy school meal said she is now unwell.
Salvation Army store vandalised in burglary
Christchurch Salvation Army store vandalised in burglary
Jewellery was taken and a large glass door was smashed in an early morning burglary at the Salvation Army's Addington family store in Christchurch.
Data shows cost of living crisis far from over
Data shows cost of living crisis far from over
Food prices and power bills are climbing again after a brief period of stability. Dylan Smits reports.