Chch court told of man's ‘campaign of violence and terror’
A mother was in tears as she shut her eyes and blocked her ears in when a man’s campaign of terror over her family was revealed in Christchurch court.
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'Parent Boost' visa aims to bring families together
'Parent Boost' visa aims to bring families together
Parents of NZ citizens and residents will be able to access visas, with the govt announcing a programme it says will bring families together.
Clinical director retires
Clinical director retires
After 42 years working at Christchurch Hospital, John O'Donnell says it still feels like he just started yesterday.
Blues and Brumbies join Chiefs in semifinals
Blues and Brumbies join Chiefs in semifinals
The Blues have kept alive their title defence with a last-gasp 20-19 victory over the Chiefs and the ACT Brumbies beat the Hurricanes to complete the Super Rugby Pacific semi-final line-up.
Oamaru businesses get makeover
Oamaru businesses get makeover
Three Oamaru businesses have had a makeover as part of a city-centre revitalisation project.
Canterbury highways reopen after snow
Canterbury highways reopen after snow
Two state highways affected by heavy snow in Canterbury have reopened, with more snow set to fall on the Lewis Pass overnight.
Council's housing plan knocked back
Council's housing plan knocked back
Christchurch's mayor Phil Mauger says the plans have been a huge undertaking and the result doesn't feel like the best outcome. But others are welcoming the certainty of the move.
Search and rescue dog trainer recognised
Search and rescue dog trainer recognised
There are many ways to serve a community - and Cantabrian Ron Ealam has been doing it for the last few decades at least with trusty dogs at his side.
One dead after serious crash in Templeton
One dead after serious crash in Templeton
One person has died and another is in a moderate condition after a serious crash involving three vehicles in Templeton.
School cashes in on buttery bullion
Canterbury school cashes in on buttery bullion
A primary school in Canterbury has turned to the buttery bullion instead of fundraising favourites like chocolate or cookies.
Crusaders smash finals dream for Waratahs
Crusaders smash finals dream for Waratahs
Coach Dan McKellar has questioned his side's commitment after watching the NSW Waratahs' finals hopes all but evaporate in a 48-33 loss to the Crusaders.
Fire rips through Dunedin homeless camp
Fire rips through Dunedin homeless camp
A fire which destroyed tents at the Oval homeless camp this morning appears to have started in a flue before spreading.
When will Christchurch get its heart back?
When will Christchurch get its heart back?
Fourteen years on from the damaging earthquakes, Christchurch city prepares to open a first-class stadium while the Cathedral sits unfinished in an empty Square.
Rain eases in flood-hit Canterbury
Rain eases in flood-hit Canterbury
Selwyn remains under a state of emergency, as the district council monitors river levels and other issues following yesterday's heavy rain.
From boxing to rugby league - and now the beautiful game
From boxing to rugby league - and now the beautiful game
Sports journo Sam Coughlan has been in the boxing ring, trained with champion rugby league team Hornby Panthers and now he reports on his session with Christchurch United.
Convicted killer Mark Lundy out next month
Convicted killer Mark Lundy out next month
Convicted double-murderer Mark Lundy will be released from prison next month.
Ute found after crash detection device alerted
Ute found after crash detection device alerted
Fire and Emergency staff were called to a crash near Timaru after being notified by an automatic crash detection device.
West Otago pulls farmers back south
West Otago pulls farmers back south
After more than 20 years, Canterbury couple Jason and Tracey McDonald are returning to farm in the South after buying a sheep and beef property in West Otago.
Police stop referring people to Destiny Church programmes
Police stop referring people to Destiny Church programmes
Police have stopped referring people to Destiny Church's Man Up and Legacy programmes after members had disrupted a number of events at the Auckland Pride Festival.
Selwyn drug bust: 4 in court, 'multiple others' charged
Selwyn drug bust: 4 in court, 'multiple others' charged
Four people are set to be sentenced in court and "multiple others" have been charged following a drug bust in Canterbury.