31-year-old appears in court after Christchurch man critically injured
A man has appeared in court after a serious assault in Christchurch overnight
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Smell from damaged wastewater plant could get worse as clean up begins
Since a fire last year, residents across the city have been subject to a horrendous smell.
New lower speed limits between Christchurch and Akaroa
The changes will come into force in late July/early August.
Free healthy food delivered to heart attack patients in new study
The project will look at whether it will be less expensive for the health system overall.
'Comedy of errors': Christchurch residents desperate to raise the flag again
After years of back-and-forth, the council is reviewing its flag policy.
Hamish Clark: Christchurch Stadium - We can't stop now, build it no matter what the cost
It will be money well spent and a real asset for Christchurch.
Former Christchurch mayor Sir Bob Parker's apartment sold
The "gritty, recklessly urbane warehouse accommodation" fetched $1,120,000.
Winds thwart Nasa's Wanaka balloon launch
Stadium-sized super pressure balloon prepared for an ascent to 33km above the Earth.
Rail line 'washed away' in heavy rain, repair work under way
Severe weather hit the area on Monday causing slips and road closures.
Zac Guildford charged with breaching intensive supervision before latest sentencing
The offending allegedly occurred before Guildford was sentenced earlier this year.
John MacDonald: Memo to council - 'Please don't press pause on stadium'
$50 million budget blowout revealed as costs continue to rise.
Demio bandits: Children as young as 10 behind spate of car thefts
Nineteen Mazda Demios stolen in one city - in just one weekend.
'Phenomenal' physios step in after rugby player fractures neck
"I don't think that everybody quite understands the impact that their help made."
Opinion: Restoring respect is key to reducing crime
The latest Government announcement's a $600 million ambulance at the bottom of a cliff.
Christchurch cyclists quick to sign-up for anti-theft register
More than 1200 cyclists have signed up in the three weeks since it began.
Delays on major Canterbury alpine pass for next 10 weeks
A retaining wall is being repaired from today, until early July.
Two people injured after serious crash on rural Canterbury road
The car appears to have rolled some distance.
Vehicle left upside down on busy roundabout after crash
Motorists are being urged to take care, as driver distraction is possible.
Learning to walk: What's behind our first steps?
'It's amazing. From such a helpless little baby, in one year what you can achieve.'
$562 million to fight gangs, guns and ram raiders: Law and order package announced
Announcement comes amid a climb in youth crime over the past month.
Further court action possible for 'shocking' landlords ordered to pay 'vulnerable' tenants $38,000
MBIE considers further legal action in 'shocking' case of RTA-breaching Chch landlords.
Opinion: Simon Henry has shown himself to be a complete turkey over Nadia Lim comments
OPINION: Why we are outraged on behalf of Nadia Lim.
Named: Man charged with murder of carer was her boarder
The killing shocked the quiet Christchurch street on which she lived.
One person injured in early morning house fire
Emergency services were called to the blaze in Invercargill just before 2.30am.
Christchurch Hospital staff punched, spat on, sworn at and sexually harassed
Patients taking their frustration out on the very people they have asked for help.
Lighting show, fireworks spectacular among winter events in Christchurch
Key events include Tirama Mai, a big fireworks show and the Go Live music festival.
Opinion: Christchurch council flying the flag for the overthinkers and the paranoid
OPINION: Sumner must get its flagpole back.
'Like an earthquake': Car crashes into sleeping man's bedroom
Emergency services were called to the incident in Richmond at about 3.50am.
Hamish Clark: No one should have to pay full rates to endure Christchurch's foul-smelling stench
OPINION: No quick fix to stink in East Christchurch.
Woman incited man's suicide with 'callous' texts
Judge says Charlotte Cole must have known her partner's vulnerability and acted on it.
Joseph Day was groomsman for his school mate last month
One month ago, two best mates celebrated one's wedding. Now the groom is in disbelief.
'I don't want to live my life in pain': Why Aleisha had a hysterectomy at age 22
"I didn't feel believed and felt like doctors thought I was over-exaggerating."
'Get pregnant, that'll fix your problems': Mum's endometriosis fight - for 20 years
Dallas was accused of being a drug seeker for repeatedly turning up to ED in pain.
Terror probe confirmed: Focus on Chch gunman's early radicalisation
Spotlight also on how terrorist got gun licence - and if he was a lone wolf.