'Swamp gas' detected at damaged Christchurch wastewater plant
Tests have detected hydrogen sulfide and odorous methyl mercaptan in the area.
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'Not good enough': Frustrated resident wants flooding issues fixed
Wayne Rollinson has outlined his frustrations to the local community board.
Christchurch council sued by owners of badly designed building
The building owners have filed High Court proceedings against the council.
Canterbury house prices still rising, may escape downturn
The average property value in the region grew 2.9 per cent this quarter.
'Urgent' gang laws, unused for decades, deemed a failure - research
Some of the introduced offences haven't been used in more than 20 years.
Shocking gun statistics as gang warfare and firearms violence erupt
'These are real people, these are real families devastated.'
New Zealand's best live music venues for NZ Music Month
Here are ten live music venues in Aotearoa that are definitely not to be missed.
Driver thrown from car in fatal crash: Police appeal for help as investigation continues
Initial indications are southbound car crossed centre line, colliding with northbound car.
New kids on the block: Hollywood star scores waterfront NZ location for burger chain
Superstar brothers' burger outlet is moving into the site of a former well-known eatery.
'Safe and sensible': The schools sticking with mask mandates
Some schools join doctors' and scientists' call for classroom mask mandate over winter.
Police accused of being 'heavy-handed' post-March 15 guns crackdown
Lawyer claims police "hysterical" after Chch attacks in use of warrantless searches.
Paraglider taken to hospital after Christchurch cliff rescue
The paraglider had been "picked up by the wind" and landed partway down a cliff.
Driveway explosion leaves man with burns to 70 per cent of his body
He has been in a critical but stable condition in intensive care.
Lianne Dalziel: No quick fix for wastewater treatment plant stench
The awful smell has had a massive impact on residents.
Violent extremism: White supremacism biggest source of illegal content online - DIA report
Twitter and video site BitChute the platforms with the most content investigated.
'Sickening, foul' stench from wastewater plant angers residents
On the worst days, one resident says she can't sleep or open windows.
Sir Ed Hillary's flag to be retrieved from Christ Church Cathedral
The flag was presented to the cathedral by Hillary in December 1958.
Crews battle 'fully involved' fire at two-storey house
The fire broke out on Hansons Lane in Christchurch at 6am.
Odorous organics plant may be moved after years of complaints
Residents have been pleading with the council for years to do something about the smell.
One person seriously injured in crash between motorcycle and car
Road users are asked to follow directions of emergency services after Christchurch crash.
Christchurch's traffic infringement hotspots revealed
The number of speeding tickets issued has increased.
Port worker deaths: Call for inquiry
Two deaths in less than a week - one in Auckland and one in Lyttelton.
Fraudster's $18k crime spree hit brothels, sex worker, hotels
Benjamin Langley conned victims into thinking payments had been made.
Anzac weekend: Traffic building, crash blocking SH1, mixed weather bag
Traffic is building across the country as many take to the road for the long weekend.
Greyhound put down after being trampled by other dogs in race
The incident caused a catastrophic injury to the dog's right front leg.
'Lovely' young ambulance officer dedicated life to others, parents say
22-year-old Sean Dickey was killed in a crash on Tuesday.
Two more dead Hector's dolphins found on South Island beaches
It makes 14 of the species found dead in the South Island since November.
22yo killed in crash was St John ambulance officer
The crash in Aidanfield, Christchurch, involved a vehicle and two motorcycles.
West Coast mystery: Police appeal for help after body found
The woman was found by a member of the public at the base of a bluff.
DHB staff urged not to get complacent as Covid cases begin to drop
Covid cases in Canterbury had plateaued at around 1000 over the past few days.
Salesman's 'subterfuge' slated by judge: Manager ordered to pay back $732k
Smiths City salesman circumvented staff purchasing policy to buy flooring and on-sell.
Brewing company founder and developer Alasdair Cassels dies
Christchurch businessman owned the Tannery and founded the Cassels Brewing Co.
Is Christchurch still the Garden City?
The title is over 100 years old, and dates back to 1906.