New building consents: How the major regions compare, and why Wellington is lagging
New stock not coming online to the same degree as other cities a 'cause for concern'.
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'Pretty upsetting': Cat shot in eye, owner wants answers
Eddy has lost vision in his eye, most likely permanently, after the shooting.
Alleged drink driver found asleep in overturned car
The driver recorded a breath-alcohol level of 1392mcg, police say.
Christchurch mayor standing by reduced seating decision for multi-use arena
She joined Canterbury Mornings with John McDonald on Newstalk ZB at 10am.
Thousands sign petition over Christchurch stadium cutback
The council voted last week to reduce the capacity of the stadium to 25,000 seats.
SDHB putting patients at risk - report
One Dunedin Hospital ward was regularly understaffed by 20 per cent or more.
Man suffered in agony after knee surgery
Painful post-operative infection went untreated due to nursing shortage.
Christchurch family crowing after finally bagging Tony the rooster
Tony the rooster was set to rule the roost but is now up for adoption at the SPCA.
Person injured after crashing into power pole in Christchurch
Emergency services were called to the incident on Dyers Pass Rd at about 10.30am.
Death of Christchurch mum of four: Police inquiries ongoing
Heather Foote was found with critical injuries at her Port Hills Rd home on Monday.
'Reign of terror': Girlfriend bashed outside police station
Just metres from help, the woman was punched repeatedly in the face and head.
'It's not on': New Christchurch Hospital car park building still waiting on consent
The New Zealand Nurses Organisation says It's taken too long.
Extension granted for dumping items destroyed in West Coast flooding
Free dumping was expected to end on Thursday but will now end on Sunday.
Gangs of the Mainland: 'Prospect for violence real' as patch numbers surge in Canterbury
Gang numbers surging upward in NZ - and soon the South Island chapters could be warring.
Five new MIQ Covid cases, WHO staffer's NZ mercy dash from Fiji
The flight with the seriously-ill WHO worker on board will land in Auckland today.
'Significant demand': Youth hub expected to ease pressure on Christchurch mental health services
Construction on the hub will begin after an additional $2.5 million from Government.
Woman found at property with critical injuries dies in hospital
The woman was rushed to hospital just before 1pm on Tuesday.
Taco Bell hints at new store opening in NZ
Mexican-styled food chain hints broadly at a new restaurant in southern city.
Coupland's mince and cheese ranked among NZ's best pies
The Christchurch-based business took out gold in the commercial wholesale category.
'Hopelessly inadequate': Driver in crash that killed 28-year-old avoids jail
The crash happened in Scotland St, Central Otago, on December 13 last year.
Building consents in Christchurch up 12%
However, residential property listings continue to remain low in the Garden City.
Woman in critical condition after serious incident at Christchurch property
Police are investigating after a woman was found critically injured in Christchurch.
Sir Russell Coutts' fight over water for private golf course not finished yet
His recent resource consent victory has been appealed to the Environment Court.
'Can feel the love from here': Wonderful but exhausting journey for Fairweather
It was a pretty impressive couple of days for the 17-year-old Kavanagh College head girl.
About 80 high-security prisoners to be sent to Otago
A significant number of high security prisoners to be moved to Otago Corrections Facility.
'Dominant issue': Councils at odds over new rules for Airbnbs
Councils and iwi working on a new combined plan to cover the whole West Coast.
Calamity brothers: Pair jailed after gun mishap and bus crash
Brothers' spree resulted in an associate dropped off at hospital with a shotgun wound.
Wild weather: Roads still closed, thunderstorms possible in south
MetService is predicting a front will move across the lower South Island this evening.
Covid vaccine clinics staying open to 10pm as CDHB ramps up roll-out
The CDHB estimates vaccinations will increase to 37,000 a week by the end of August.
Moving on up: Flat that last sold for $30k could fetch $500,000
Property last came on the market in 1981.
Home detention for eighth drink-driving conviction
The man was sentenced to four months' home detention and 10 months' supervision.
Record numbers turn-out at ski slopes
A lot of Australians have reportedly taken to the slopes.