A man who grabbed his partner by the throat, shaking her until she lost control of her bladder, has lost his appeal against his sentence in the High Court at Christchurch.
A Canterbury University consumer behaviourist describes how supermarkets try to make us spend more money - and offers a few tips on how to resist them.
The Darfield Ukulele Group, or 'Dugs' as they like to be known, have staged a free concert at their local library, to help celebrate New Zealand music month.
After her treatment in Christchurch was unsuccessful, 12-year-old cancer sufferer Meila Davis was recommended for a potentially life-saving drug that would cost about $200k. But Health New Zealand has denied her access to it.
Christchurch Paralympic athlete Will Stedman feels his gold medal-winning 400m race at the world championships in Japan on Sunday was close to the perfect performance.
Demand for aggregate since the Christchurch earthquakes has led to Fletcher Construction's decision to try and build another quarry near Burnham much earlier than expected.
A builder who helped repair Al Noor Mosque after the Christchurch terror attack says the lock on the main prayer room's emergency door may have created chaos and confusion during the shooting.
Deputy Mayor Pauline Cotter says the new chair of Christchurch City Council's investment company will have to get its underperforming companies back on track.