A close family member of a businessman who died worth $100m is expected to face drugs charges in Christchurch.

The fight for a better summer is going all the way to the Beehive.

A fully autonomous, driverless shuttle, which will carry up to 15 people, has been introduced at Christchurch Airport today.

A trial for a 15-seat autonomous shuttle is about to start at Christchurch Airport.

Police have serious concerns for a missing 25-year-old Christchurch woman who has not been seen for more than a week. Lydia Grace

A Christchurch Lotto player is $1million richer after winning tonight's First Division.

Bank staff in Christchurch were threatened with a firearm in an armed robbery in Christchurch this afternoon, police say.

Female teacher before tribunal on charges of forming inappropriate relationships with a male and at least one female students.

Kiwis have not been treated to the usual warm temperatures that January brings, with the mercury sitting lower than the same time last year.

Four pedestrians were robbed at gunpoint in the early hours of this morning.

Christchurch housing became more affordable in 2016, bucking the trend across New Zealand's housing markets.

Melanie Trebilco was caught during a routine stop last month, and blew a reading of 1157mcg.

A driver allegedly assaulted another driver after they were involved in a crash in Christchurch this afternoon.

Nearly 5000 people are now in the queue for social housing across the country.

There has been a two-car crash on Ilam Road in Christchurch, and photos taken at the scene showed one car flipped on its side.

Lamingtons and cheese rolls will be on the menu when New Zealand's Scott Base celebrates its 60th year this weekend.

The last of four charted flights packed with $50 million worth cherries, bound for Chinese New Year celebrations left yesterday.

Police are investigating after a bank robber pulled a gun on staff in Christchurch.

NZTA is prioritising clearing Lewis Pass, the main transport link between Picton and Christchurch since November's big earthquake.

Canterbury homeowners have been sent letters inviting them to join a class action lawsuit about allegedly substandard steel mesh.

Christchurch police are investigating two incidents in the city, the latest was when a man entered a tavern yesterday with a sawn-off shotgun.

Police appeal for a motorist who chased a hit-and-run vehicle to come forward.

A driver injured in a Christchurch crash was not wearing a seatbelt, police say.

Speeding car problems in Halswell could be on the rise.

A decision on whether Sumner's skate ramp can stay where it is, is expected to be made this week.

Police are investigating a burglary and arson that happened in a Christchurch bar yesterday morning.

Unionised resident doctors are reported to be working through the strike at some hospitals.

A Christchurch entrepreneur has denied reports of his confidential documents being dumped on a street.

Residents in parts of the country have been warned to brace for widespread flooding, slips and fast-rising rivers as a power-packed, mid-week weather system hits.

The city council is applying to Environment Canterbury to continue discharging untreated wastewater into the waterways and harbours in emergencies.