Fire bosses concerned after seven fires in same Christchurch location
The last fire happened near Landfill Ave at about 5.15pm on Monday.
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Hot zone: Canterbury temperatures to skyrocket over long weekend
Temperatures could climb to 27 degrees by Sunday.
Gym could be saved at badly vandalised former school site
Damage at the old Shirley Boys High School is estimated at 3 million dollars.
Christchurch woman and six-year-old son racially abused; Race Relations Commissioner responds
Maryam Frozan and her son were accosted during the incident in a Hornby carpark.
Revealed: Why Valerie Adams dumped coach ahead of Tokyo Games, heading for Chch
Valerie Adams' coach Scott Goodman reveals why the pair are parting ways.
Person dies after boating incident in Kaiapoi, Canterbury
Police are looking at how a person came to die in an incident involving a boat.
Christchurch freedom camping rules up for discussion tomorrow
A review will start into the bylaw which has been in place since 2015.
Covid-positive fishing crew - case numbers increase
A total of 18 from the group have tested positive.
Teen found 'unresponsive' in vehicle dies in hospital
Police were called to the Rolleston scene at about 1:20am.
Down South: A vast expedition across earthquake country
Bruce Ansley's new book takes him to the South Island in search of the Alpine Fault.
Drought fears for South Canterbury farmers
NIWA's latest hotspot report showed the driest soils in the South Island.
Christchurch baby boomers signing up to work in hospitality more than ever before
Christchurch has had the highest increase in over 50's signing up to work in hospitality.
Speeds in a Christchurch suburb may be reduced
Residents are being asked to share their views on a draft plan to reduce the speed limits.
Twizel tops funding to control wilding pines in Canterbury
$5 million has been funded for the project by Environment Canterbury.
11 Covid-infected seamen at Chch hotel, 14 more cases 'under investigation'
The crewmen have tested positive for Covid-19 just days after arriving in New Zealand.
Revealed: NZ Super Fund's largest tech investments, Facebook flop
After the mosque shootings, the $49 billion fund pressured social media platforms.
'I loved him more than ever': Wife watched heroic husband tackle mosque shooter on livestream
Naeem rushed at the gunman until he was within feet of the man.
South Island's biggest-ever P bust: Smuggler loses appeal
Nearly 40kg of methamphetamine worth $24m was smuggled to Christchurch from Mexico.
'Just glad we are all safe': Man speaks out after Mt Cook river crossing attempt goes bad
A group of people decide to attempt a river crossing in a truck.
Seal moved off Christchurch beach; 'a little thin and tired' but healthy
The seal is healthy with no visible injuries.
Oxford residents fight to keep fire siren going 24/7
A petition has been launched to keep the siren turned on overnight.
Antarctic stories come to life in Christchurch through audio tour
Scientists, artists, experts and locals all share their stories throughout the tour.
Former councillor not surprised Gerry Brownlee lost Ilam seat
Raf Manji says voters want their representative to be present.
Central city roads to partially close for good due to new arena
The city council is preparing the site for the new arena due to be open in 2024.
Farmers want Labour to govern alone - Fed Farmers
Mid Canterbury president David Clark said farmers are worried about the future.
Act may set up southern base
All members of the new caucus would be regular visitors to the south.
Meet the 140kg Canterbury prop with ambitious fashion goals
Williams has been a stand-out performer and not just because of his monster frame.
Chamber of Commerce calls on Govt to release economic plan
Businesses need predictability and stability, the chamber said.
Firearms incident in Christchurch: Police seeking witnesses after vehicle shot at
The alleged offenders left the area in a vehicle.
Towns on tenterhooks: Tourism's fight to survive on West Coast
Skydivers are among those now doing work for DoC to make ends meet.
Text messages result in convictions quashed for man found guilty of rape
He had been sentenced to five years' jail for the offending against the 13-year-old.
Alleged juror bias: Supreme Court throws out rapists' appeal, claim juror tainted verdict
The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal based on claims a juror knew rape-accused man
'Dangerous' man Mathew Kidman wanted by police
Matthew Kidman has a number of warrants for his arrest.
Ilam MP says the 'real work starts now'; New MPs discuss their victories
New Christchurch MP's joined Canterbury Mornings with Chris Lynch on Newstalk ZB.