Chch man dumps insurance after 'ridiculous' sea surge assessment
A Christchurch man has ditched his home insurance after his premiums went up by more than 30 percent a year - or by $1000 - based on new risk pricing.
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Help needed after woman's 'disappearance'
Help needed after Christchurch woman's 'disappearance'
Police investigating the disappearance of a 39-year-old Christchurch woman who has not been seen since August have made a fresh appeal for help from the public.
Childcare centre reopens after kids suffered burns
Christchurch childcare centre reopens after kids suffered chemical burns
Five children taken to hospital after suffering chemical burns at a Christchurch childcare centre last week have returned to the kindergarten today.
Halswell road works project under way
Halswell road works project under way
A major road works project which aims to help children get to and from school more safely has started in Christchurch's fast-growing suburb.
Parakiore finally arrives after decade of costly delays
Parakiore finally arrives after decade of costly delays
Parakiore - the largest recreation and sports centre in NZ - will finally open on December 17. Reporter Dylan Smits looks back at the $500m facility’s history of cost blowouts and opening delays.
Beachside tribute for trailblazer
Beachside tribute for trailblazer
A pioneering Christchurch figure in women’s sport has been honoured on the one-year anniversary of her death.
National prize for kids sports project
National prize for kids sports project
A community-driven project to help Christchurch children play sports by recycling gear has been recognised nationally.
Financial advisor’s licence cancelled
Financial advisor’s licence cancelled
A Christchurch-based financial adviser who obtained more than $42,000 in commission by deliberately misleading clients over insurance policy applications has had his licence cancelled.
Family effort driving Special Olympics dream
Family effort driving Special Olympics dream
Jacob Lowson is gearing up for the biggest challenge of his sporting career.
Eagle chopper for youth crime crackdown
Eagle chopper for youth crime crackdown
Police are using their Eagle helicopter to help them crack down on a recent increase in youth-related crime in Canterbury.
Coroner won't open inquiry into ice-skating death
Family of Christchurch teen who died at ice-skating rink angry coroner won't open inquiry
The parents of a 13-year-old Christchurch girl who died after hitting her head while skating at Alpine Ice are angry the coroner will not open an inquiry into her death.
Children suffer burns on daycare waterslide
Children suffer burns on daycare waterslide
A firefighter says a corrosive product had mistakenly been used instead of detergent on a makeshift waterslide at the childcare centre in Woolston.
Jetstar's new daily service takes off
Jetstar's new daily service takes off at Christchurch Airport
Jetstar is offering a new daily service from Christchurch to Hamilton.
Rescue vehicles do the job in Ukraine
Rescue vehicles do the job in Ukraine
After two whirlwind trips to Ukraine, Christchurch man Matt Goodrick received the call he had been hoping for.
Waterslide burns victims discharged from hospital
Christchurch waterslide burns victims discharged
Seven people including five children injured at a Christchurch kindergarten have been discharged from hospital.
Well-earned honour as final whistle nears
Well-earned honour as final whistle nears
Claire Lewis has been a pillar of the Canterbury netball community for more than 40 years. Her decades of service have now been recognised with a Netball NZ award, fast-tracked as the 80-year-old may only have weeks to live.
Is creating a Christchurch Unitary Council a good idea?
Is creating a Christchurch Unitary Council a good idea?
Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger says the city council has concerns about the potential amalgamation of councils in the region.
Police investigating scrap metal theft
Police investigating scrap metal theft
Police want the public’s help to identify this person in relation to the theft of scrap metal from a Christchurch business.
Second arrest linked to dairy robbery
Second arrest linked to dairy robbery
Another youth has been arrested over the aggravated robbery of a Christchurch dairy, in which the owner was seriously hurt.
Christchurch terrorist likely to give evidence at appeal hearing
Christchurch terrorist likely to give evidence at appeal hearing
The white supremacist terrorist who murdered 51 people in the Christchurch terror attack is expected to give evidence in an attempt to overturn his conviction and life sentence.