UC nursing graduates ready to make a difference
The first UC Master of Health Sciences (Nursing) students are already making an impact in communities across New Zealand.
Christchurch
Apprentice earns spot in Supercars pit lane
Apprentice earns spot in Supercars pit lane
Canterbury agricultural technician apprentice Colby Monk will swap the farm paddocks for the Red Bull Ampol Racing pit lane at the inaugural Christchurch Supercars race this weekend.
Man linked to religious group pleads not guilty
45-year-old man connected to church pleads not guilty to rape, strangulation and sexual assault
A man linked to a religious organisation has appeared in the Christchurch District Court and pleaded not guilty to more than a dozen sexual charges.
Evolution of the annual Poppy Appeal Day
Evolution of the annual Poppy Appeal Day
Friday is the Royal NZ RSA's annual Poppy Appeal Day - and it will look a little different to previous years after the specialised machinery used to produce the original poppies in Christchurch was retired.
Late father's war medal awarded to family
Late father's war medal awarded to family posthumously
The family of a Canterbury navy signalman, who served in Greek territory during the 1940s, have received his military service medal posthumously.
Win tickets to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Win tickets to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at the Isaac Theatre Royal
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is the golden ticket musical to delight audiences in Christchruch from April 23 to May 9.
Emergency services hub plan scrapped
Planned emergency services hub in Rolleston scrapped
A planned emergency services hub in central Rolleston has been scrapped due to funding issues.
Petition started to keep Crusaders' horses
Petition started to keep Crusaders' horses at new stadium
A petition has been started to keep the Crusaders' match-day horses at Christchurch’s new central city stadium.
Big prizes up for grabs in short video competition
Big prizes up for grabs in short video competition
Organisers of the My China Story International Short Video Competition are seeking entries from Christchurch.
Arrest made after shop worker attacked
Arrest made after shop worker attacked in aggravated robberies
Police are not ruling out further arrests after a young person was charged in relation to two armed robberies at businesses in Christchurch last week.
Midwife censured for misconduct
Public has right to know what midwife charged with misconduct has done - tribunal
A Christchurch midwife caught up in a “perfect storm” of despair over her personal problems has been censured for using another midwife’s details to self-prescribe medication.
Crisis recovery café opens
Crisis recovery café opens
The South Island's first crisis recovery café has opened on Colombo St in Christchurch.
Free driver signing session for Supercars fans
Free driver signing session for Supercars fans
Supercars will mark its first-ever visit to the South Island with a free fan event in the central city on the eve of the inaugural ITM Christchurch Super 440.
Family's Toyota stolen for fourth time
End of the road: Canterbury family's Toyota stolen for fourth time
When Archna Tandon got a 4am phone call from Canterbury police to let her know her car had been stolen from outside their home again, it came as no surprise.
Restaurant break-in caught on camera
Restaurant break-in caught on camera
Three men caught on CCTV breaking into a Christchurch cafe then attempted to force their way into the ice cream parlour and takeaway shop next door.
Search for missing monk called off
Missing monk from Christchurch believed to be dead, search called off
The Diocese of Aberdeen believes the New Zealand monk who is missing on a remote Scottish island has died.
Crusaders' horses will not feature at new stadium
Crusaders' horses will not feature at new stadium
The Crusaders' mascot horses will not be part of the matchday experiences at One New Zealand Stadium.
Giant mural completed at Linwood Village
Giant mural completed at Linwood Village
A blank two-storey concrete wall in Christchurch's Linwood Village has been transformed into a vibrant new artwork.
Big screen, signing sessions at Super Rugby fan zone
Big screen, signing sessions at Super Rugby fan zone
The excitement of the first major event at Christchurch's new stadium will overflow into a new live fan zone area in the central city.
Airport's growth triggers strong travel season
Christchurch Airport's 'exceptional' growth triggers strong travel season
The South Island benefited from a buoyant summer travel season with international visitor numbers soaring at Christchurch Airport.