New ZealandConsents debacle: Chief steps downChristchurch council boss Tony Marryatt has taken leave over the building consents debacle as an urgent inquiry is launched to see if any buildings are dangerous.03 Jul 07:22 AM
New ZealandCouncil's consents put people at risk - IANZChristchurch City Council had its building consents accreditation removed because it was granting consents that could potentially put people and property at risk, International Accreditation New Zealand says.03 Jul 01:05 AM
New ZealandVictim dead before being set alightA Canterbury dairy farmer who was brutally murdered was dead before his body was set on fire, a court has heard.02 Jul 03:49 AM
New ZealandMan killed in south Canterbury crash namedPolice have named the man who died in a collision between a four-wheel drive vehicle and a truck and trailer unit in south Canterbury at the weekend.01 Jul 07:16 PM
New ZealandMurder accused: 'Don't lie, man'A man accused of murdering Canterbury dairy farmer sounded shocked when a friend told him the farmer had been found dead, saying, "Don't lie, man," a court has heard.01 Jul 01:05 AM
New ZealandRed zone cordon liftedThe final cordon around Christchurch's quake-damaged city centre was lifted today, bringing to an end the Defence Force's longest-ever domestic deployment.30 Jun 06:35 AM
New ZealandMan killed by hedge trimmer namedPolice have named the Culverden man killed in a freak hedge trimming accident in North Canterbury earlier today.27 Jun 04:11 AM
New ZealandGovt announces Chch rebuild fundingThe Government will pay $2.9 billion towards Christchurch city centre's $4.8 billion post-earthquake big ticket blueprint projects, it's been announced today.27 Jun 01:04 AM
New ZealandMurder-accused got 'angry really fast'A man accused of murdering Canterbury dairy farmer used to get "angry really fast'' when he was drunk, a court heard today.26 Jun 11:40 PM
New ZealandAccused blame each otherA dairy farmer was brutally murdered after an eight-month affair and the two men accused of the killing blame each other, a court heard today.25 Jun 07:28 AM
New ZealandCanterbury schools praised post-quake responseCanterbury schools and early childhood centres have been praised in a report for how they dealt with the Canterbury earthquakes.24 Jun 06:15 AM
New ZealandChch rebuild: Who picks up the tab?The results of crunch talks over who pays for what in Christchurch city centre's post-earthquake blueprint projects will remain secret until next week.19 Jun 11:30 PM
New ZealandSanctions after 'all-in brawl' at rugbyThree south canterbury rugby players and a spectator have been sanctioned after an on-field scuffle turned into an "all-in brawl" involving more than 20 people on Saturday.12 Jun 08:01 PM
New ZealandConsent deadline for Chch CouncilChristchurch City Council has been given a fortnight to speed up its consenting process, or power to grant consents will be taken away from it by the Government.12 Jun 06:29 AM
New ZealandElectric blanket sparks Canterbury house fireA smouldering electric blanket filled a bedroom with smoke before it burst into flames at a Canterbury house yesterday.11 Jun 08:44 PM
TravelTasman Glacier: Let your fear slideMustering the slightest courage will pay off on the pristine slopes of Tasman Glacier.06 Jun 11:00 PM
HealthcareStock Takes: Research shortfallEbos Group's $1.1 billion acquisition of Australian firm Symbion this week again highlighted an ongoing issue with getting independent research on NZX-listed companies.30 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandHome invasion victim had just moved inA woman held at gunpoint in her rural Canterbury home had only recently moved in before the attack by three armed men.30 May 06:20 AM
New ZealandDemand for free law service skyrocketsPost-earthquake demand for free legal service at Community Law Canterbury has skyrocketed, making the legal centre the biggest of its kind in the country.23 May 11:13 PM
New ZealandStudents still fleeing quake campusMore Canterbury high school leavers are moving south to the University of Otago, with the fallout from the earthquakes continuing to play a part in where people choose to study.20 May 11:15 PM
New ZealandCanterbury professor to receive Einstein MedalA Canterbury astrophysicist will fly to Europe next week to be presented with the Einstein Medal from the Albert Einstein Society.15 May 10:52 PM
