Latest Christchurch news
Uber adds new ride option for Kiwis in Asia-Pacific first
Uber Big Boot launches today in 11 New Zealand cities, offering 500L boot space.
NZ lagging behind most comparable countries on space spending
NZ has one operational spaceport at Mahia; UK is developing six.
Stadium opens as $219m Cathedral project stalls, square remains empty
The heart of Christchurch becomes a stadium in place of the untouched cathedral project.
'Worst nightmare': Dramatic footage shows man cheating death after car smashes into shop
Mayank Patel was in the Allenton Fresh Supermarket on his own when a car smashed into it.
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Ten Lotto players win nearly $24k each – find out where the tickets were sold
First Division Powerball was not struck and will roll over to $10 million on Saturday.
Two by Twos: More people come forward to police with abuse allegations
Police say more people have reported allegations of sexual abuse within secretive church.
Bryce Wilkinson: Nicola Willis faces uphill Budget battle with fiscal deficits
OPINION: This year's Budget needs to cut ineffective spending and increase income.
'Crisis': Labour's new tech spokesman on the digital challenge
Reuben Davidson criticises funding cuts in science and innovation.
'Bittersweet': Pike River widow on permanent memorial plans
DoC is working with families of the victims on the memorial.
Lotto Powerball: Has tonight’s draw made you $8 million richer?
Several lucky players have snagged prizes this evening.
'Mastermind' jailed 11+ years for $11m drug syndicate in Christchurch
The drug ring's "mastermind" received an 11-year prison sentence in Christchurch.
Super Rugby teams: All Blacks return for top-of-table clash
All the ins-and-outs ahead of the 13th round of the Super Rugby Pacific season.
'Considerable havoc': Man banned from running a business for life
Michael Le Roy has repeatedly caused environmental harm.
'Largest portfolio' – $600m+ deal for seven NZ hotels to be sold
Hotels in Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown are to be sold.
Oldest living All Black Bill McCaw dies
Bill McCaw played five tests and 27 games for the All Blacks.
Police, NZ Customs seize 25kg worth of cocaine valued at $9 million
Police and customs received information about the importation through Lyttleton Port.
‘Picked the right person for the job’: Ex-NZ police chief confirmed as Victoria’s top cop
Mike Bush was NZ's Police Commissioner from 2014 until 2020.
'Momentum is real': TRENZ puts Rotorua in global spotlight
About 1200 delegates, including 340 travel buyers from 26 countries, will attend.
Ten people treated after large Christchurch two-storey house blaze
Emergency services were called around 8am.
Second airline to fly between Auckland and Perth, Qantas revives non-stop route
Kiwis can book seats on the newly announced flights from today.
Ex-NZ police chief Mike Bush lands top Australian cop job
Bush was NZ's Commissioner of police from 2014 until 2020.
Red cards, red flags: The All Blacks' challenges in Razor's second year – Gregor Paul
OPINION: Scott Robertson faces pressure to improve the All Blacks' 71% win ratio.
Property Insider: What could the future hold for ex-Auckland Star site? Architects explain champion Te Arai home design
'Somebody, please build something here – anything' debate on a site empty for 36 years.
Weka ride: Hitchhiking bird's unexpected journey sparks DoC reminder
A weka hitched a 300km ride to Christchurch in a ute.
Police officer's push at pro-Palestine protest unjustified, police watchdog finds
The protest happened outside a restaurant where National MPs were dining.
'Amazing': Rural community unites to save chooks from flooding
'You reminded us what the power of the rural farming community really means.'
'Not a lot of clarity': AI policy guidance divides education sector
The Education Minister doesn't believe the Ministry is giving great guidance.