Christchurch could impose curfew on alcohol sales
Christchurch City Council could stop people buying alcohol from bottle shops and supermarkets after 9pm under new local alcohol policy proposals.
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Second bridge signed off
Second Ashburton bridge signed off
An agreement is now in place to manage the construction of the second Ashburton bridge and connecting road as one project.
Hercules on public display
Hercules on public display from April 11-15
The C-130H Hercules (NZ7001), affectionately known as Charles by RNZAF personnel, will be opened up for public viewings from April 11-15 at the Air Force Museum in Christchurch.
Do more rugby players need a sabbatical?
Do more rugby players need a sabbatical?
Crusaders and All Blacks hooker Codie Taylor returned to rugby refreshed after a six-month sabbatical last year and hopes more of his teammates can benefit from time away from the coal-face.
Labour MP David Parker resigns from Parliament
Labour MP David Parker resigns from Parliament
Roxburgh-born and Dunedin-raised Labour MP David Parker has resigned from Parliament.
Car crash responsible for tsunami test failure
'Not acceptable': Car crash responsible for tsunami test failure
Planned testing of tsunami sirens along Christchurch's coast did not happen because the Auckland-based person responsible was dealing with a car crash outside their property at the time.
Skyla to join the Mighty 11s
Skyla to join the Mighty 11s
Young Canterbury BMX rider Skyla Hansen has been selected in the Mighty 11s New Zealand test team to compete in Sydney in May.
Grateful for a second chance at life
'I realised how much stress I was under': Grateful for a second chance at life
The chances of surviving cardiac arrest are just 11 per cent, the latest data shows, so 66-year-old Cantabrian David Bishop counts himself among the lucky ones.
Comedy night to raise money for rowing club
'Something light-hearted': Comedy night to raise money for rowing club
Three amateur Canterbury comedians are putting aside their day jobs to join forces in a bid to raise money for a good cause on Saturday night.
Could AI replace politicians?
Could AI replace politicians?
As society grapples with the risks and benefits of artificial intelligence, Environment Canterbury's deputy chair has asked whether it could actually replace politicians.
Roof 'smouldering' for hours before fire service called
Roof 'smouldering' for hours before fire service called
A roof fire in North Otago was likely smouldering for hours undetected before crews were alerted, a Fire and Emergency NZ spokesman says.
PM condemns 'trade war' aftermath of Trump tariffs
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon condemns 'trade war' aftermath of Trump tariffs
NZ Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has made his strongest condemnation yet of US President Donald Trump's tariffs, denouncing a shift away from agreed rules and the risk of a global trade war.
UC student builds multimillion-dollar property empire
UC student builds multimillion-dollar property empire
A Christchurch uni student with several property developments already under his belt is planning to ramp up his multimillion-dollar business empire.
Council defends Lake Hood closure
Canterbury council defends Lake Hood closure
Ashburton District Council chief executive Hamish Riach has defended the decision to close Lake Hood.
Finalists named for Sport Canterbury awards
Finalists named for Sport Canterbury awards
Olympic gold medallists and rising stars are among the finalists in the upcoming Canterbury Sports Awards.
Severe wind watch for Banks Peninsula, 'mini tornado' hits town
Severe wind watch for Banks Peninsula, 'mini tornado' hits town
MetService has issued a severe wind watch for Banks Peninsula, while the North Island town of Levin has been hit with a "mini-tornado" which took down trees and lifted roofs this morning.
Man found guilty of abducting and raping stranger
Christchurch man found guilty of abducting and raping stranger he followed home
A Christchurch man has been found guilty of abducting and raping a drunk stranger he approached and followed home.
Failed tsunami siren test down to 'human error'
Failed tsunami siren test down to 'human error'
The failed tsunami siren test in Christchurch on Sunday morning has been put down to "human error".
Gary Stead stepping down as ODI and T20 coach
Gary Stead stepping down as New Zealand's ODI and T20 coach
Cantabrian Gary Stead is standing down from his role as the Black Caps white ball coach - but is still to decide if he'll remain in charge of the test side.
'Well-intentioned actions' lead to chaotic labour
'Well-intentioned actions' lead to chaotic labour
A mother birthed her baby into chaos after staff at a South Island hospital dismissed her cultural wishes.