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Valentine’s Day sale: Cheap airfares to and from Chch

Jetstar has slashed the price of its one-way domestic and international fares to and from Christchurch for Valentine’s Day.

Elderly driver almost crashes into harbour

KiwiRail say a passenger removed cones blocking a loading ramp before stranding their vehicle...

Elderly driver almost crashes into harbour

A man's car was left teetering on the edge of a ramp over the harbour after he moved some cones and took a wrong turn after driving off the Interislander ferry.

New scooters have three-wheel appeal

A line of Ario e-scooters on Lincoln Rd. Photo: Geoff Sloan

Three-wheeled e-scooters land in Chch

Ario's new three-wheel scooters have hit the streets of Christchurch, replacing the Neuron e-scooter brand.

High winds prevent plane from landing

High winds prevent plane from landing in Chch

A flight between Auckland and Christchurch had an unexpected pit-stop in Dunedin after high winds prevented it from touching down in the Garden City.

Fuel spill on airport tarmac

Fuel spill on airport tarmac

Christchurch Airport is investigating how aviation fuel was spilled on the tarmac.

The hottest in travel for 2025

Travel expert Lonely Planet has announced its best travel destinations for 2025, including its top emerging travel trends revealed here.

Flight aborted after bird strike

Flight aborted after birds strike both engines at Chch Airport

An Air NZ flight was aborted moments before take-off in Christchurch on Monday morning after both engines were struck by birds.

Cook Strait ferry passengers face more disruptions

Cook Strait ferry passengers will face further disruptions on Monday after strong winds and huge swells canned sailings over the weekend.

Daytripping in your backyard

Daytripping destinations in Canterbury

There are many places in Canterbury to take the family for a day trip during the holidays - at little or no cost. Here's your guide to some of the best spots.

Engineering issue forces Air NZ plane back to Chch

Engineering issues forced an Air New Zealand plane to turn back to Christchurch on Sunday night.

New 'flagship bar' opens at airport

Portal is the airport’s new flagship bar and restaurant. Photo: Christchurch Airport

New 'flagship bar' opens at Christchurch Airport

Christchurch Airport has opened its new flagship bar and food court just in time for Christmas.

Chch-Dunedin passenger train to return

Chch-Dunedin passenger train to return

A passenger rail train from Christchurch to Dunedin will be revived next year for four days - and perhaps longer down the line if there is substantial interest.

Chch-Melbourne flight forced to turn back twice

A Qantas flight destined for Melbourne departed from - and returned to - Christchurch twice on Monday in what the airline says were unrelated events.

Whale of a time in Kaikōura

Stunning views travelling along the main coast road (SH1). PHOTOS: LACHLAN POOLE

Kombi road-tripping family's whale of a time in Kaikōura

Following the main coast road (SH1) south from Blenheim, you’ll reach what could be New Zealand’s most beautiful town, nestled where the mountains meet the sea.

Air NZ passenger describes 'rapid descent'

An Air New Zealand flight bound for Sydney was forced to divert to Auckland after engine problems...

'Rapid descent': Passenger describes moment Air NZ flight encountered problem

A passenger onboard an Air New Zealand flight to Sydney that experienced engine trouble says the plane made a rapid descent.

Airport security breach causes flight delays

Airport security breach causes flight delays

A security breach at Auckland Airport caused disruption for travellers across the country on Friday morning.

Major hotel operator returns to city

Major hotel operator returns to Christchurch

Millennium and Copthorne Hotels is returning to Christchurch for the first time since the earthquakes after agreeing to buy a multi-million dollar 67-room facility.