Mother’s anguish over telling children of cancer battle
Mother’s anguish over telling children of cancer battle
Christchurch community board chairwoman Tori Peden was diagnosed with stage two bowel cancer four weeks into the level 4 lockdown.
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Memorial seat stolen before unveiling
Memorial seat stolen before unveiling
A new seat honouring two of the key players who helped improve the health of the Avon-Heathcote Estuary has been stolen.
Warm, dry winter on the cards - NIWA
Warm, dry winter on the cards - NIWA
Christchurch is in store for drier and somewhat warmer conditions than normal this winter.
Person in hospital after car takes out tree
Person in hospital after car takes out tree
A person has been taken to Christchurch Hospital with moderate injuries after crashing a car into a tree on Thursday morning.
Driver crashes, causes power outage then flees scene
Driver crashes, causes power outage then flees scene
A motorist crashed into a pole and caused a power cut in a Christchurch suburb before driving off into the night.
Serious assault in Christchurch suburb
Serious assault in Christchurch suburb
A person has been taken to Christchurch Hospital with facial injuries after a serious assault early this morning.
Suspicious vehicle fire being investigated
Suspicious vehicle fire being investigated
Police are investigating after a stolen vehicle was set alight near a rural Canterbury intersection on Wednesday.
Border restrictions likely to affect first cruise ship season for new berth
Border restrictions likely to affect first cruise ship season for new berth
LPC's new cruise berth was set to open in November, but whether the cruise ships can enter the country during the 2020-21 season will depend on border restrictions set out by the Government.
Spotlight put on airport boss over $896k salary
Spotlight put on airport boss over $896k salary
Questions are being raised over why Christchurch Airport boss Malcolm Johns is not cutting his almost $900,000 salary.
Skydiving plan for Sumner and maybe Hagley Park
Skydiving plan for Sumner and maybe Hagley Park
A plan is in the air to start skydiving above Sumner and maybe even Hagley Park.
UC looking at software that could catch cheating students
UC looking at software that could catch cheating students
Canterbury University may use software that could catch out cheating students as they sit their exams from home during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Covid-19: Which CEOs are taking pay cuts and which aren't?
Covid-19: Which CEOs are taking pay cuts and which aren't?
High-earning public figures are under the spotlight in NZ as people in the private sector lose jobs and face pay cuts. So which Canterbury public organisation leaders are cutting salaries and which are not?
Inspirational doctor farewelled
Inspirational doctor farewelled
Jane Nugent saw no boundaries when it came helping others.
It is just one of the qualities unlikely to be forgotten about the former Christchurch resident, who died suddenly at her home in Adelaide on April 25, aged 55.
Three 'sudden deaths' in past 24 hours - police
Three 'sudden deaths' in past 24 hours - police
Police have been called to three incidents involving sudden deaths in Christchurch over the past 24 hours.
Weather looking better than usual as Canterbury heads into winter
Weather looking better than usual as Canterbury heads into winter
Predictions show any cold snaps and frosts may be short-lived over the next three months.
One arrested and another on the run after armed home invasion
One arrested and another on the run after armed home invasion
Police have made one arrest and are on the hunt for another suspect after an alleged home invasion using wooden bats at a property in Christchurch yesterday.
Dog owners ignore advice to keep pooches on leads
Dog owners ignore advice to keep pooches on leads
Some dog owners are ignoring Ministry for Primary Industries' advice to keep their canines on a leash under all alert levels.
Canterbury moves to open fire season
Canterbury moves to open fire season
Canterbury will move to an open fire season from midnight on Saturday, but people are being asked to hold off lighting outdoor fires until after Alert Level 3.
Crochet Joe Exotic raises money for Orana Wildlife Park
Crochet Joe Exotic raises money for Orana Wildlife Park
So far, the doll has raised at least $255 towards Orana Wildlife Park.
Wanted man hands himself into police
Wanted man hands himself into police
Aston Wedgewood was wanted by police for several offences including assault and drug-related charges.