Just when you thought it was safe to get out of the water, a shark has been spotted stalking the suburban streets of Christchurch.

The Hits has turned into Bruce FM for the day to announce the return of Bruce Springsteen to NZ on a very special date! Laura talks to Flynny about what he has planned for the 6th anniversary of the Canterbury quakes.

Christchurch man charged over alleged rape and kidnap.

A bar patron who was attacked by a knife-wielding robber at a Christchurch pub was saved by his wife who heard the scuffle from another room.

Parts of the country are experiencing balmy summer-like temperatures as the mercury soared above 20C at lunchtime today.

Police are hunting for two teenage burglars who robbed a Salvation Army food bank in Christchurch early yesterday morning.

A stellar line-up of A-list actors including Timothy Spall and Melanie Lynskey will arrive in Christchurch this week to begin filming on The Changeover.

A spokeswoman for St John said one person was taken to hospital by ambulance with serious injuries.

Developer Richard Peebles is looking to buy a block of central city land to turn into an International-style fresh food market.

Eleven-year-old Jesse George thought he was having a regular check up when his care worker Paul Graham came to his house, until he was given a letter.

When the average Canterbury child turns 5, they have had at least one tooth decayed, extracted or filled. Gabriel Stuart looks into why this happens.

Barriers have been installed in Sumner to stop Pokemon Go players driving up onto the footpath to play the popular game.

Police are hunting a man who pushed his way into a Christchurch couple's home with a knife on Thursday afternoon and demanded money.

Man sought over alleged gold fraud has flown to Vietnam, say police.

More than 3700 police staff have asked for work-related trauma counselling in the last five years - with a senior association figure

Police are seeking witnesses after a cyclist was knocked off her bike in Christchurch this morning.

A drug addict who stole a car from a Christchurch drugs rehab centre sobbed in the dock today as he was jailed on his daughter's first birthday.

A chronically ill burglary victim is making an emotional appeal for the return of prized possessions - her marijuana plants.

Richie McCaw won't be on the field at this year's Canterbury MPs v sports legends charity match - but he still plans to get behind it.

A $4.8m project to improve drinking water quality in north-west Christchurch could be sped up in the wake of the Havelock North gastro outbreak.

Growing colonies of pigeons in empty buildings such as the Cathedral are proving a potentially lethal problem for Christchurch pilots.

After four years of waiting, Rangiora finally has its Farmers back.

A teenager accused of raiding a Christchurch dairy armed with an axe has been granted bail today.

Six small earthquakes shook Christchurch yesterday, the final quake hitting shortly before 8pm. Geonet reported a "moderate" 3.7

COMMENT: Everyone knows Christchurch has been through a difficult time. Despite everything and despite what some people say the place can be really fun.

Christchurch has been rocked by two earthquakes within an hour of each other.

Eating processed foods with little nutritional value may be making us mad as well as sick, new research shows.

One person remains trapped in a vehicle and another has serious injuries after a crash in Christchurch tonight.

Christchurch police have concerns for the safety of 80-year-old Vernon Robertson who has been reported missing.

Sherlock and Berlin are four and eight year-old chocolate labradors. They are two of more than 4600 labradors in the city, the most popular dog breed this year.