First of three new Christchurch surf lifesaving clubrooms open by christmas
The foundations are being poured for New Brighton's new facility.
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Covid returns with a community case - PM says our testing system works
The new case visited the Colombo St Countdown in Christchurch on Sunday.
New community Covid-19 case - a staffer in managed isolation hotel
It ends 10 straight days of no community cases of the virus in New Zealand.
Costco outlines plans for two major stores in Kiwi cities
Costco has big expansion plans for Australasia.
Natural disaster insurance claims to be run by private insurers
There will be one point of contact for those who need to make a claim.
Ngai Tahu takes court action over South Island lakes and rivers
The papers were served on the Crown shortly after the Cabinet was announced.
New Christchurch hospital gets name, services starting this month
The new hospital will be the South Island's largest hospital building.
Foreign fishermen to be released from managed isolation starting tomorrow
The Ministry of Health made the announcement today.
UC lecturer forced to return home to the US in the era of Trump and Covid
Associate professor Amy Fletcher has been living in Christchurch since 1999.
Lake Ōhau fire: Family still has 'nightmares' of firestorm
The blaze destroyed 46 homes; the remains of about 20 per cent of those have been cleared.
Dunedin Airport bomb threat trial begins
The defendant is charged with taking a fake bomb into an airport security area last year.
Death crash tragedy: Wife tells of following behind before fatal smash
Popular barman died in the motorway on-ramp crash in late 2017.
Covid-19: Christchurch economy 'resilient' despite thousands out of work
Chief executive of Christchurch NZ, Joanna Norris, speaks to Chris Lynch.
Four injured, one critical, after crash in Lyttelton
Emergency services were called to the scene of the crash on Park Terrace at about 10.15am.
Homeowners win high court insurance battle decade after Christchurch quakes
Alan and Joan Sleight have been battling in court for more than three years.
Wanaka to Christchurch service takes off
The inaugural Sounds Air Wanaka to Christchurch service took off this morning.
Flying Doctor's launch new Christchurch aircraft as demand for service increases
The new plane was revealed at Christchurch Airport on Thursday.
Desperate bid to raise $10k for Christchurch boy's special trike
The Aranui boy was born with Prader-Willi syndrome.
Charity trail bike death, man named
Lindsay Roy, 52, was a drainage contractor and father to two teenagers.
$480 million proposal for Christchurch red zone land
It would introduce 28 different projects aimed at connecting people and nature.
'Husband, father, colleague, friend': Organisers mourn man killed in school fundraiser
Poor cellphone coverage hampered information from the crash sites.
A fizzer: Is this the end of Guy Fawkes night in New Zealand?
Palmerston North is the only NZ city having a free public fireworks display this year.
Cathedral Square land lease to be discussed for cathedral reinstatement
The land would be required for up to ten years for "construction purposes".
'Ghoulish': Why David Bain won't watch Black Hands TV drama
Long-time supporter Joe Karam says drama is 'at the expense of the Bain family'.
Historic sports bar blaze: Mystery fire cause revealed
Vast collection of Warriors league jerseys lost.
Referendum result too late for husband who died in agony
Christchurch mother-of-two Amanda Simpson is a staunch supporter of assisted dying.
Relegation risk: Canterbury's shocking season continues
Canterbury are at risk of being relegated from the Mitre 10 Cup Premiership
Staggering wait list for NZ Trotting Cup
Addington bosses say they can't allow more people on track for the NZ Trotting Cup day.
Person injured in car vs cyclist crash in Christchurch
A male has suffered moderate injuries.
Car set alight just before teen gets sinister message
The 16-year-old's 1991 Ford Laser was torched about 100m from his home.
Another fisherman Covid positive; cluster source identified
It's now been a week since a person was tested positive in the community.
Anti-water bottling group seeks public cash for court challenge
A legal challenge against water bottling practices needs financial support.
Research highlights poor language skills among Christchurch children
Screentime, time-poor households and poverty are all partly to blame.