Pair arrested, electrical goods recovered
Two people are facing charges after a slew of shoplifting and fraud incidents totalling $20,000 in Christchurch, police say.
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Canterbury ratepayers invest in lifeguards
Canterbury ratepayers invest in lifeguards
Lifeguards will have an extra 11 days on some Canterbury beaches this summer.
The Body Shop returns to South Island
The Body Shop returns to South Island
Ethical beauty brand The Body Shop has returned to the South Island with a new franchise owner.
Mental health charity boss steps down
Mental health charity boss Mike King steps down
The outspoken founder of the I Am Hope Foundation is stepping down from his chief executive duties and looking for a successor.
Kevin the giraffe's big journey
Kevin the giraffe's big journey
A curious and loving giraffe named Kevin is on a cross-country road trip, travelling from Christchurch's Orana Park to his new home at Hamilton Zoo.
Canterbury principals write open letter to Govt
Quality of education at risk: Canterbury principals write open letter to Govt
Primary school principals in Canterbury have written an open letter to Education Minister Erica Stanford expressing their concerns about further revisions to the English and maths curriculum.
Capturing new angles in the hood
Young photographers capture new angles in their hood
Pupils at two Canterbury schools have been exploring their neighbourhoods through the camera lens.
Invasive pest plant discovered on peninsula
Invasive needle grass pest plant discovered on peninsula
The invasive pest plant Chilean needle grass has been discovered on Banks Peninsula for the first time.
Mainfreight's net profit down 18.5%
'The first quarter was extremely tough': Mainfreight's net profit down 18.5% on previous year
But the global transport firm was continuing to open more warehouses, with its Christchurch and the planned Auckland sites examples of customer-driven demand.
Councillors set salaries at first meeting
Councillors set salaries at first meeting of new term
The new Selwyn District Council will have its first official meeting today since being sworn in last month - and a key item on the agenda is to decide how much councillors will get paid.
Israeli parliament advances Palestinian death penalty bill
Israeli parliament advances Palestinian death penalty bill
The Israeli parliament has advanced a bill that would mandate the death penalty for Palestinian militants convicted of killing Israeli citizens.
Toot for Tucker arrives in Lincoln tonight
Toot for Tucker arrives in Lincoln tonight
If you hear a lot of honking and sirens in Lincoln tonight, do not be alarmed - it is for a good cause.
Police ramp up manhunt for Wainoni shooter
'An isolated incident': Police ramp up manhunt for Wainoni shooter
Police say they are following strong leads in the search for those responsible for shooting at a Christchurch house and injuring a woman on Monday night.
Cops who exposed the McSkimming 'cover-up'
The senior cops who exposed the Jevon McSkimming police 'cover-up'
The IPCA found serious misconduct at the highest levels of police over how they handled accusations against Jevon McSkimming. It also commended the work of several police staff who stood up.
From underarm infamy to charity gold
Underarm infamy to charity gold for 'awful' beige kit
The retro beige cricket kit worn by former NZ cricket and rugby international Brian McKechnie during the infamous 1981 underarm incident has found a new home - and raised $22,000 for a good cause.
New mini golf course due to open soon
New mini golf course due to open soon
Ashburton's mayor can’t wait to play a round on the new 18-hole mini golf course when it opens at the EA Networks Centre on November 22.
What do the city's luxury homes sell for?
How much do Christchurch’s luxury homes sell for?
High-profile property developer Richard Peebles says his Fendalton mansion could set a sale record for the year at more than $10m. What were the other highest-priced Christchurch homes sold in 2025?
Police minister never saw McSkimming emails
Police minister never saw 36 emails containing allegations about Jevon McSkimming
The police minister says emails containing allegations about Jevon McSkimming's behaviour were kept from him by former commissioner Andrew Coster's office.
Murderer doesn't want to be released from jail
'I want to stay in jail': Why a Christchurch murderer doesn't want to be released
A man who strangled his ex-partner to death before dumping her body inside a wooden chest and nailing it shut says he doesn’t want to be released from jail.
The fashion and glamour of Cup Day
The fashion and glamour of Cup Day in Christchurch
Check out what people were wearing for the New Zealand Trotting Cup at Addington Racecourse in Christchurch on Tuesday.