Multi-million-dollar home surrounded by suburbia
Multi-million-dollar Chch home on 3.37ha section surrounded by suburbia
An award-winning trophy home in Christchurch has hit the market - and it is unlike anything else in the neighbourhood.
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Seymour admits regulations contribute to rates
'People are angry with you': Seymour admits regulations contribute to ‘enormous rate rises’
In his speech to local government leaders in Christchurch on Thursday, Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour says there is no policy for local government reform - yet.
120% rise in price of butter
120% rise in price of butter
The price of a block of butter is now 120% higher than it was 10 years ago, according to Stats NZ.
Bid to find dog that attacked 5-year-old
Bid to find dog that attacked 5-year-old
Anyone who may have seen a dog that attacked a 5-year-old near the Waipara River, north of Christchurch, on Tuesday is being asked to report the sighting.
$2m Lyttelton sport ground upgrade almost finished
$2m Lyttelton sport ground upgrade almost finished
A major revamp of the Lyttelton Recreation Grounds is almost finished.
Fraudster stays in NZ jail after parole denied
Fraudster stays in NZ jail after parole denied
A convicted British criminal who duped 21 elderly Kiwis into giving him $337,700 says he is now disgusted and embarrassed by his actions.
What to do if someone is covertly filming you?
Voyeurism: What to do if someone is covertly filming you?
Voyeurism has been in the news frequently over the last few weeks. While it is unclear how often people are recorded without their consent in intimate situations and settings, advances in digital cameras are likely making it more common.
Petition to four-lane SH1 grows
Petition to four-lane SH1 grows
A petition calling on the Government to reconsider four-laning State Highway 1 between Rolleston and Ashburton had over 465 signatures as of Thursday.
An uplifting journey for Carolyn
An uplifting journey for Carolyn
A couple of months ago, Rangiora resident Carolyn Burr started on an uplifting journey to help others.
Country living behind long life
Country living behind 100-year-old's long life
Good food, country living and hard work are the secrets behind reaching 100, says Canterbury centenarian Valmai Wilson.
Appeal for information about crash
Appeal for information about crash
Police are continuing to appeal for information from the public following a fatal crash in Canterbury that claimed the life of a person in a wheelchair.
Missing Canterbury man found
Missing Canterbury man found
Police have found a missing man after an appeal for information from the public.
Scott Robertson makes changes for All Blacks test
Scott Robertson makes changes for All Blacks test
Scott Robertson's team has a heavy Chiefs influence for the game against France in Hamilton on Saturday, with Damian McKenzie starting in place of an injured Beauden Barrett.
Keeping young people on the right track
Keeping young people on the right track
After his two young cousins were killed in a car crash on Summit Rd in Christchurch, Rob Fleming was motivated to help save lives.
Kids sleeping on chairs, family eats only rice
'They have no choice': Kids sleeping on chairs, family eats only rice to pay bills
Unaloto Latu's family is one of many caught in an alarming rise in poverty.
Call for road tax money to go back into region
Call for road tax money to go back into region
An Ashburton man wants more road taxes generated in Canterbury to be spent locally - and the South Island minister says he will look at the proposal.
Gallen quits after beating Sonny Bill
'Just so happy it's over': Paul Gallen quits all sport after beating Sonny Bill Williams
Sonny Bill Williams won't get a rematch after Paul Gallen announced his retirement from all sport following his split points boxing win over the former All Black.
Campylobacter hospitalisations rise
Researchers accused of scaremongering over campylobacter hospitalisation, death rates
Too many people are still ending up sick and in hospital from contaminated fresh chicken meat, public health professionals say.
More heavy rain on the way for Nelson Tasman
More heavy rain on the way for Nelson Tasman
Forecasters say more bad weather could bring significant rain to the waterlogged top of the South Island towards the end of this month and into August.
Erebus captain's daughter grateful for Chch offer
Erebus captain's daughter grateful for Chch offer but says national memorial belongs in Auckland
The eldest daughter of the Erebus' captain says she's grateful to Christchurch for offering to host a memorial, but still believes the national memorial should be in Auckland.