Former Shortland Street actor goes on hunger strike
Will Alexander is now in his second day of the zero-calorie hunger strike.
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What you need to know as Christchurch inquest resumes
The Christchurch mosque attack inquest will focus on why emergency doors didn't open.
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Inquest on Christchurch terror attack resumes, leader of search team remains hopeful and NZ Air Force ready to evacuate New Zealanders in New Caledonia. Video / AP / NZHerald
Airline boss brands parallel taxiway 'an unnecessary luxury'
The project is in the council's draft LTP but contingent on central government.
Drive to get horses microchipped in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle
Disappearance and death of horses during the storm highlighted the need for microchips.
21yo diagnosed with terminal cancer eager to help others spot symptoms
Dominique McShain began experiencing overwhelming fatigue at the start of the year.
$1b listed retail landlord Investore Property halves losses, outlook ‘soft’
The company developed a new $26.1 million Woolworths at Kaiapoi in the past year.
Murder charge dropped: Crown has no chance of conviction in case of fatal City Mission stabbing
The murder charge has been dropped because there is no chance of a conviction.
Four arrested over $70,000 worth of illicit drugs seized in Christchurch
Police seized MDMA, ketamine, LSD, cocaine, cannabis and steroids from four properties.
Christchurch man accused of running NZ's largest illegal lottery, generating more than $11m
The defendants appeared in the Christchurch District Court this afternoon.
Infamous murderer loses legal battle over NZ prison sex ban
The convicted child sex offender has challenged rules against sex in the treatment unit.
Man appears in court for possessing Christchurch terror attack video
Fifty-one people were killed by a terrorist gunman in Christchurch in 2019.
Mass resignation at city council holding company
The four directors resigned following asset management disagreements.
Half of Christchurch City Holdings board resign amid rift with council
Company controlling $5b in assets loses confidence in council’s ability.
Watch: 'Absolutely devastated': Honey company forced to destroy $2m worth of bee boxes
The destruction order came after American foulbrood disease was detected.
Gunman takes taxi to evade police; arrest made this morning
A 24-year-old man is due to appear in court today.
Popular camping ground facing closure gets possible lifeline
The beachside spot was given notice it would be closing down by July.
Christchurch school in lockdown as armed police surround house; reports of man with gun
One person has been taken to hospital.
'A pain in the butt with purpose': Scooter safari to cross Southern Alps
They’ll be covering the 250km from Christchurch to Hokitika - on 50cc mopeds.
Worker mistakenly overpaid $9k quits, reneges on repayment deal
He's now resumed repayments after the Employment Relations Authority got involved.
Pro-Palestine protester arrested after climbing onto Christchurch council roof
Police negotiators were called in to deal with the woman.
‘Totally saved my life’: Surfing legend saved by defibrillator
Until this year, there was no defibrillator at the surf school in Christchurch.
Mama Hooch sexual assaults: Police receive fresh complaints, survivor not surprised
Police said there had been three more complaints, but could not give details.
'Our angel': Mother of teenager killed in house fire pays tribute
'She always has been, and always will be, our angel. I was proud to be her mum.'
Emotional tributes left at scene of Burnham fire that killed teenage girl
Lizzy Marvin, 16, died after a fire ravaged a property on Toanui St.
'Third-world stuff': Crisis meeting held ahead of grid emergency as polar blast bears down
Friday promises NZ's coldest day of 2024 - and more frosty temperatures are due tonight.
Pharmacies investigated for allegedly giving unnecessary immunisations
At one pharmacy, elderly patients getting a flu shot were also given child vaccinations.
Jailed paedophile with 'above average' risk of reoffending released four years early
Matthew Kelly paid a woman to send him a video of herself abusing an infant.
The Arts Centre - A National Taonga - Frank Film 2024 Ep 1
Frank Film explores the story behind the proposed axing of Arts Centre funds in the Christchurch City Council’s draft long-term plan. Video / Frank Film
Creative support or commercial success – the Arts Centre caught in the middle
Frank Film explores the story behind the proposed axing of Arts Centre funds.
Alec McNab: Collegiate marks 50 years of football
1981 captain Ian Rogers has released his history of the sport at the school.
Concrete truck driver trapped after crash on road to Akaroa
Firefighters worked to free the driver after the crash this morning.
How US President Joe Biden cost NZ a second NRL team
How White House geo-politics spoiled plans for a Christchurch NRL team.
‘They felt I was portraying myself as Pākehā'
Mihi Sorensen has always had high expectations of herself.