Charges laid after fatal Sumner crash
Charges laid after fatal Sumner crash
Police have arrested and charged a 21-year-old man in relation to a fatal crash in Christchurch that killed multisport athlete Ian Huntsman.
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Police put the brakes on illegal chop-shop
Police put the brakes on illegal chop-shop near Christchurch
Canterbury police have crashed an alleged steal-and-strip operation, arresting a local business owner now accused of dismantling a multitude of stolen vehicles for parts to be shipped overseas.
The illegal Canterbury lottery that generated more than $11m
The illegal Canterbury lottery that generated more than $11m
A Canterbury man behind the country's biggest illegal lottery will not be going to jail but his punishment is yet to be determined.
ECan cuts back average rates rise to 2.4%
ECan cuts back average rates rise to 2.4%
Environment Canterbury hopes to "ease the burden" on ratepayers by reducing its average rates rise to 2.4%.
Rescue chopper service unveils new state-of-the-art simulator
Rescue chopper service unveils new state-of-the-art simulator
Christchurch is now home to one of the world’s most advanced rescue helicopter simulators, marking a major leap forward in aviation training for the region.
Funeral held for mum and daughter who died in fire
'Little beacon of shining light': Funeral held for three-year-old and mum who died in Christchurch house fire
Hundreds of people have farewelled a mother and her young daughter who were killed in a Christchurch house fire earlier this month.
Housing providers' interest in red-zoned land gauged
Housing providers' interest in red-zoned land gauged
A group that has long advocated for community use of quake-damaged red-zoned land in Christchurch says it'd be concerned by any moves to sell off parcels for housing.
Did Budget 2026 short-change the South Island?
Did Budget 2026 short-change the South Island?
South Islanders have broadly given Budget 2026 the thumbs up - though there are caveats.
'Predatory behaviour': Drug empire lands man in jail
'Predatory behaviour': Drug empire lands man in jail
Jamie Mannion sat atop a drug empire worth millions of dollars. Now he has been sentenced in the Christchurch District Court to 12 years in prison.
$42m Christchurch DHL centre set to open
$42m Christchurch DHL centre set to open
A new $42 million DHL facility at Christchurch Airport will be able to process up to 6500 inbound parcels an hour.
Meet Orana's new two-week-old zebra foal
Meet Orana's new two-week-old zebra foal
A two-week-old female zebra foal has made her debut at Orana Wildlife Park in Christchurch.
Fatal fire 'originated in one of the bedrooms'
Fatal fire 'originated in one of the bedrooms'
Police and Fire and Emergency NZ have determined the house fire on Whitehall St in Christchurch that killed a young mum and her daughter earlier this month was not suspicious.
Interior designer in running for major award
Christchurch interior designer in running for major award
A Christchurch interior designer has been shortlisted for a prestigious global design and architecture award.
Canterbury castle hits the market
Canterbury castle hits the market
A luxury "post-modern castle" in Canterbury that appeared on Grand Designs New Zealand in 2022 is on the market.
Bike jump area to stay in reserve for another year
Bike jump area to stay in reserve for another year
The trial of a bike jump area in a Christchurch City Council reserve has been extended for another year.
Where buyers, builders, experts and designers come together
Where buyers, builders, experts and designers come together
The Star Home Show delivers a powerful opportunity for businesses to connect directly with motivated buyers – all under one roof.
90yo kept in wetsuit, locked in dark, filthy room before death
90yo kept in wetsuit, locked in dark, filthy room before death
The findings of Health NZ's independent review into the support and care of a neglected, elderly Christchurch father has highlighted systematic issues and gaps.
Crusaders coach unhappy news of exit leaked
Crusaders coach unhappy news of exit leaked
Rob Penney made little effort to hide his frustration after news of his exit as Crusaders head coach leaked prematurely as he fronted media.
Rally Canterbury entries confirmed
Rally Canterbury entries confirmed
A total of 29 entries have been received for the second round of the New Zealand Rally Championship in Canterbury on Sunday.
Labour, National won't commit to cathedral rebuild
Labour, National won't commit to Christ Church Cathedral rebuild
The two main political parties are not committing any further funding towards the rebuild of the earthquake-damaged Christ Church Cathedral.