Opposition to golf course-to-housing proposal tees off
A proposal to convert a North Canterbury golf course into housing has not been accepted into the Fast-track…
‘Six zeroes took a while to compute’ says new Lotto millionaire
A Christchurch woman says she was “light-headed and in a bit of shock” after learning she’d been carrying…
Toxic gas from rotting fish waste nearly killed two workers on fishing boat
Two people almost died and three others were injured after being exposed to toxic gas from decomposing fish…
Opening date revealed for the country’s longest suspension bridge
The Department of Conservation has revealed the opening date for a replacement suspension bridge spanning a whopping 189m…
‘Hard landing’: Light plane on its roof after Canterbury crash
A small aircraft has crashed upon landing and ended up in its roof in rural Canterbury this morning.…
Police dog nabs man after alleged $200k copper theft in Canterbury
A man’s alleged theft of $200k of copper cabling ended in a foot chase after he rammed a…
Every Christchurch Comanchero convicted after drug bust operation
An entire Comancheros chapter has been convicted and police say its Christchurch presence effectively ended after an operation…
Business booms for Ashburton mechanic as SH1 potholes frustrate motorists
What has become a costly headache for motorists is proving to be good for business for one Ashburton…
Private investors sought to save significant Christchurch heritage site
Private investors are being asked to help save one of Christchurch’s most significant heritage sites. The restoration of…
She had a transplant, ended up on the streets, and died aged 47
Tormented by transience, Caitlin McDonald’s life was as fragile and fleeting as the butterflies she saved from the…
Key route south of Kaikōura reopened after being ‘eaten away’
State Highway 1 south of Kaikōura has reopened, following last week’s closure from the damages of torrential rain…
‘Absolute cluster’: Mayor defends discouraging Tekapo visitors amid snowfall
The Mackenzie District mayor is standing by a social media post urging visitors to reconsider visiting Tekapo over…