Two charges against Christchurch soldier dropped
Two of the charges against a Christchurch soldier accused of taking sexual videos without consent have been dropped.
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New Brighton bottle stores to stay open
New Brighton bottle stores to stay open
Two New Brighton liquor stores within 300 metres of each other must abide by strict conditions - but will stay open.
'It's about holding the authorities to account'
Families seek answers after Hillmorton patient killed woman with axe
A cousin of an elderly mental health patient who murdered a pensioner at her Christchurch home believes more could have been done to ensure the man was supported in the community.
Support young people before they go on a benefit
'Here’s a solution': Support Canterbury's young people before they go on a benefit - mayors
Two Canterbury mayors say the Government shouldn't tamper with their youth job programme.
High standard for photo competition - judge
High standard for photo competition - judge
Members of the Ashburton Photographic Society submitted a wide range of quality pics for their recent photojournalism competition.
Former All Black turns eye to top cricketers
Chch-based former All Black turns eye to top cricketers
Christchurch-based former All Black Daryl Gibson will take up a high performance role with New Zealand Cricket.
Nimble needles create for others
Nimble needles create for others
Knitters will descend on Chertsey Cafe or Ashburton Public Library for World Knit in Public Day on June 14.
City2Surf fundraising still making waves for families
City2Surf fundraising still making waves for families
It has been three months since the annual CORDE City2Surf, but the Home & Family Charitable Trust says the event’s impact is still being felt in the community.
Toot'n'Croon turns 20
Toot'n'Croon turns 20
Canterbury band Toot'n'Croon will celebrate their 20th anniversary on Saturday night.
Bold choice wins speech competition
Bold choice wins speech competition
A young contestant in the Rotary Club of Rangiora’s annual Primary School Speech competition won the judges over with a bold choice.
Air NZ trialling Starlink internet on domestic flights
Air NZ trialling Starlink internet on domestic flights
Air New Zealand has started trialling wireless internet on a domestic plane using Starlink satellites.
New public transport ticketing system delayed again
New public transport ticketing system delayed again
Fresh delays have hit the roll-out of the national public transport ticketing system.
Mental health patient sentenced to life in jail
Christchurch mental health patient sentenced to life in jail for axe murder
An elderly mental health patient who murdered a pensioner at her Christchurch home says he is "extremely sorry that I've done what I did" - but does not recall doing it.
Pedestrian dies after crash on State Highway 8
Pedestrian dies after crash on State Highway 8
Police have confirmed a person died after being hit by a car on State Highway 8 near Roxburgh on Monday night.
Mum accused of causing crash that killed son deemed not guilty
Mum accused of causing crash that killed son deemed not guilty
A South Island mother who allegedly used methamphetamine before causing a crash that killed her 7-year-old son has been deemed not guilty.
Camping ban reinforced
Camping ban reinforced at 'unique' Canterbury spot
A scenic Canterbury picnic spot will keep its camping ban, much to the disappointment of some locals.
Prime Minister's 'worthies' insult concerns scientists
Prime Minister's 'worthies' insult concerns scientists
A British scientist says it's worrying Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has dismissed him and other climate scientists as "worthies" for raising concerns about plans to lower NZ's methane emissions target.
Myths about your pets
Myths about your pets
What does it really mean when your dog wags its tail? Why do they sometimes like to eat poo? Animal behaviourist Dr Zazie Todd answers some of the curly pet questions.
Fog disrupts flights
Fog disrupts flights
Several flights into and out of Christchurch Airport were either cancelled or delayed this morning.
Large diesel spill at Chch prison
Large diesel spill at Chch prison may have affected neighbouring water supplies
About 14,000 litres of diesel has leached into the ground at Christchurch Men's Prison after the hatch of a fuel tank was left open.