Heatwave warning issued for Christchurch
Unusually hot weather is on the way for Christchurch, with MetService warning of temperatures more than 4°C hotter than usual over the next two days.
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EB Games planning to close all stores in NZ
EB Games planning to close all stores in NZ
EB Games, which has outlets in Riccarton, Northlands, The Palms and Hornby, is proposing to shut down its NZ business and close all its stores, a letter sent to employees said.
Marine hotels offer new insights into harbour
'Marine hotels' offer new insights into health of Lyttelton Harbour
Deep beneath the surface of Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour, tiny invertebrates are offering vital clues about the marine environment’s health.
The most popular library books in 2025
What were Christchurch's most popular library books in 2025?
The most popular books at Christchurch libraries over the past year have been revealed.
Creative dream for derelict stables site
Creative dream for derelict stables site
A plan to turn an abandoned historic Lyttelton building into a haven for artists is taking shape.
Decades-long effort to rebuild WW2 Mosquito
Decades-long effort to rebuild WW2 Mosquito that saw action over Germany
For 26 years, Dag Guest has poured his time, skill and determination into restoring one of the rarest warbirds in existence - a WW2 de Havilland Mosquito 98.
Motorcyclist in critical condition after crash
Motorcyclist in critical condition after crash
A motorcyclist is in a critical condition after a serious crash that temporarily closed a section of State Highway 75 in Christchurch on Wednesday.
Bequest paves the way for tennis club’s rebuild
Late member’s bequest paves the way for tennis club’s long-awaited rebuild
An inheritance from a late Redcliffs Tennis Club member is set to transform its ageing clubrooms.
Frustrated resident videos 'speedsters'
Frustrated resident videos 'speedsters'
Evans Pass Rd in Christchurch is a race track for some, particularly cyclists and motorcyclists. Now three Sumner residents are trying to do something about it.
Brakes go on new cycle trail builds
Brakes go on new cycle trail builds
A long-forgotten DOC policy that has suddenly been reactivated is creating a headache for riders trying to make new trails.
Father and son open new supermarket
Father and son open new supermarket
Christchurch's newest supermaket, Kai Co, officially opened its doors on Wednesday.
Students nail it with kennel gifts for SPCA
Students nail it with kennel gifts for SPCA
Seven-month-old staffy-cross Manny and his canine pals at the Christchurch SPCA have a cool space to hang out while they wait for homes of their own, thanks to a donation from the Ara Institute of Canterbury.
Stay out of trouble in the water over summer
Stay out of trouble in the water over summer
Rips are the number one unseen danger on Christchurch beaches, warns lifeguard Olivia Courtney.
Govt boosts mental health funding
Govt boosts mental health funding
Christchurch community hub, The Loft, will receive funding from the government's Mental Health Innovation Fund for a new digital service to help an additional 200 people.
Bus lane bottleneck causing confusion
Bus lane bottleneck causing confusion for some drivers
How courteous are you when another motorist lane jumps to get up the queue of traffic quicker? That is the scenario being played out on a busy stretch of Halswell Rd as the carriageway gets a $60m upgrade.
The rich aunt, Wimbledon and the inventor husband
The rich aunt, Wimbledon and the inventor husband
Christchurch tennis player Marjorie Bain set sail on the trip of a lifetime in 1922, becoming the first woman to represent NZ at Wimbledon and spending a magical winter on continental Europe.
Bomb squad called to Fendalton street
Bomb squad called to Fendalton street
A Christchurch street was cordoned off on Monday morning after the bomb squad was called in when an "item of concern" was found.
Bid to find family members of Sunnyside patients buried in unmarked graves
Bid to find family members of Sunnyside patients buried in unmarked graves
Christchurch City Council wants to connect with family members of the hundreds of Sunnyside Hospital patients who died in care and were buried in unmarked graves.
Person injured after falling from Taylors Mistake cliff
Person injured after falling from Taylors Mistake cliff
A person was airlifted to hospital after falling off a cliff at Taylors Mistake in Christchurch.
Christchurch-based drug syndicate busted
Christchurch-based drug syndicate busted
Open Justice reporter Al Williams looks at an operation that exploited gaps in airport security, using commercial flights and tow trucks to move drugs and cash.