173m litres: Christchurch water restrictions eased after 25% drop in use
The restrictions came into place two weeks ago.
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63-year-old charged with arson over North Canterbury tyre fire
A large fire is blazing in Amberley, north of Christchurch
Chlorine leak at Christchurch flour mill
Crews are ventilating the area after isolating the leak in the system.
Wanted: 'Dangerous' Mongols gang member on the run from authorities
Police renew appeal for 'dangerous' Mongols gang member.
Waiheke wonder businesses: How they're thriving in the age of Covid
Three businesses on Waiheke Island are in growth mode despite Covid-19.
Former Christchurch mayor and TV host Sir Bob Parker suffers stroke
Sir Bob Parker had a life-threatening stroke last October and remains in hospital.
Mongrel Mob gang descends on Christchurch
Police say they are aware of the gang's gathering.
Lottery win leads to lifetime of memories for hairdresser
Jennifer Monk was living in Australia when she bought a lottery ticket with a $2 tip.
One seriously injured in two-car crash in South Canterbury
Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash at about 5.45am on Friday.
Christchurch council calls on own companies to reduce pay gap
A letter of expectation has gone out to its investment arm, Christchurch City Holdings.
Chris Lynch: Utopian thinking doesn't need to destroy small business
Cycleways are back in the headlines this week.
Southerly change brings dramatic drop in temperatures, snow
It comes after a wild wave of 36C heat in some areas.
Garden City gangland: How the Mongrel Mob is making a big push in the south
North Island members moving south, and bikies are descending on Christchurch this weekend.
Canterbury Country prepares for Hawke Cup defence
Country and Nelson both have strong squads for big match.
30 new social housing units open in Christchurch, 60 more to come
The site at 356-402 Brougham St was previously a large social housing complex
Lightning strikes logs causing fire in South Canterbury
Emergency services were called to the fire on Levels Valley Rd at about 12.30pm.
Singapore teenager caught planning to imitate Christchurch mosque attacks
The youth was planning to use a machete against Muslims at two Singapore mosques.
'Greedsters': Climate activists disrupt council meeting in protest against airport plans
The group is protesting the council's plans to build a new airport at Tarras.
$34,000 on foam: The real cost of fighting Lake Pukaki fire revealed
The 12-day blaze swept through almost 3500ha near Twizel.
Summer scorcher: Parts of South Island up to 36C
Blenheim hit 36.1C at 4pm, smashing its January temperature record set in 1972.
Man accused of arson after fire damages 105-year-old mansion
Owners 'devastated' by early-morning blaze.
Christchurch mayor responds to criticism of cycleway plan
The owners of the Copenhagen Bakery are unhappy with the loss of car parks.
10th Christchurch quake anniversary to be shown across the world
The national memorial service will be held from 12.30pm on February 22.
Pinched: Trike thieves strike
Police alert after specialised tricycle stolen from charity.
Akaroa bay closed after faecal bacteria found
The bacteria was found in a recent sample taken from Glen Bay.
Summer scorcher: Temperatures set to reach 36C in south this week
Temperatures could be 12C above Christchurch's average for this time of year.
Country cricket team's thrilling one wicket win against rivals
One bowler scored five wickets off of 30 runs to secure his team's win.
The companies dumping contaminants down the drain - and getting away with it
Some of New Zealand's biggest manufacturers and brands are repeat offenders.
Jet boat and trailer stolen after owner leaves to get tyre repaired
The driver left the boat and trailer on the side of the road after 12pm on Tuesday.
Boys' schools ask parents to pay more in voluntary donations
'Boys get the priority', says McAuley High School principal Jan Waelen.
Insider guide to Geraldine: Artist John Badcock
What to see and do in this peaceful and pretty South Canterbury town.