Green gold: Grower jailed for converting historic bank into cannabis operation
Secret door in the pantry opened into five chambers housing a 'very high-quality' crop.
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Where is Ricky? Christchurch man missing since last month
Police are concerned about Ricky Hampton, whose whereabouts are unknown.
Where to eat, drink and stay in Akaroa
Picturesque but not at all sleepy, historic Akaroa is an ideal weekend getaway.
No place I'd rather be - making the move from Auckland to Christchurch a life changer
Super City: Reporter Anna Leask on why she returned after 12 years in Auckland.
The classic Canterbury roadie: Alpine Pacific Touring Route
Nine of New Zealand's most iconic roadies.
One killed in crash near Roxburgh in Central Otago
A person has died after a crash in State Highway 8, in Central Otago, this evening.
Storm hits South Island: 100km/h wind gusts, 500 homes lose power
Heavy rain expected to hit Canterbury, and will push flood protection works in the area.
Christchurch Central Fire station $12m rebuild almost finished
The Fire station replaces the one damaged in the earthquakes.
Family concerned for welfare of Christchurch man missing since July 7
Ani has links to the Sockburn, Addington and Spreydon areas.
'I'm not their mother': 'Cavalier' boss fined $22,000 after teen blinded in one eye
Censured employer also claimed PPE gear for staff was too expensive.
Man and dog rescued from ute submerged in Waimea River
The water was reported to be up over the bonnet and rising.
Opinion: NZ Rugby protect All Black brand, at what expense for the losing coach?
Why was Sunday's scheduled media conference cancelled? asks John MacDonald.
Mayor's 190km taxi ride: Shadbolt says deputy wrecked travel plans
The mayor's request for a rental car to travel to the LGNZ conference was denied.
Sizing up makes sense for Christchurch, says flamboyant local developer
"Why do we need three mayors and 30-something councillors when one council will do fine?"
Afterglow from eruption creating multi-coloured twilight above frozen continent
Afterglow from eruption creating multi-coloured twilight above frozen continent.
Opinion: Is it time to get rid of Ian Foster as All Blacks coach?
NZ winning rate is at its lowest in 25 years. How can Foster can stay?
Police investigating sudden death at Christchurch motel
The death occurred about 10.10am this morning.
South Island set to be battered by torrential rain, 140km/h winds
'This is likely to be a significant severe weather event,' MetService warns.
'Devastating betrayal': Woman stole $120k from employer to pay for gambling, cosmetic surgery
The offending was motivated by 'pure greed', the judge said.
'Don't die, I love you': Teen's desperate words to mate, 14, who had never driven before
A 14yo who had apparently not driven before died while sneaking a drive with his friend.
Questions raised on who will fund new Te Kaha stadium in Christchurch
Mayor Lianne Dalziel says there are a range of options to help fund the stadium.
New Zealand wakes to severe frost as temperature drops to -10C in south
Temperatures will then drop off overnight to be below freezing again on Sunday morning.
Remote-operated digger finishes cathedral clean-up a month early
The digger has been working inside the cathedral nave for the past 41 days.
Police hunt man after slew of indecent acts in Christchurch red zone
Four victims have reported incidents to police.
'I started shaking all over': Man scoops huge $1m scratchie prize
The man kept checking instructions on the ticket because he couldn't believe what he saw.
Dunedin not concerned by Christchurch stadium, contributions questioned
Reservations have resurfaced about a comparative lack of government support.
'Something's happened to mum': Son to dad on fatal stabbing; accused in court
The man charged with murdering Chch woman Laisa Waka Tunidau back in High Court
John MacDonald: Why aren't Selwyn and Waimakariri councils helping pay for stadium?
OPINION: How realistic is a fixed-price - four years out from delivery of the stadium.
Lincoln residents in fundraiser to fight subdivision
Residents claim township not equipped to handle expansion of this magnitude.
Christchurch Stadium: Singing submission echoes through council meeting
John Lennon's 'Imagine' used in stadium submission.
Public intervene during assault on police dog and handler
A man is due to appear in Christchurch District Court today.