The court was told how the former NZ police constable confronted an ex-colleague, and asked him "what the f*** are you smiling at?" before punching him multiple times in the face.

The family of French national, Antoine Richard, is appealing for more help as the search for the missing 21-year-old winery worker continues.

The public may not get a say on whether a large 700-800 home subdivision on 126ha of farmland in Canterbury goes ahead.

The 2025/26 Waimakariri Nature Photo competition has been won by Christchurch photographer Ellie Morgan.

Mike Le Petit has had a profound effect on the structure and future of radio in Canterbury and across NZ.

New All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has picked his assistants: Tana Umaga, Neil Barnes and Mike Blair, who will join incumbent Jason Ryan.

Brendon McCullum will continue as England's head coach in all three formats, despite the team's lacklustre performances and lingering questions about their dressing-room culture. Ben Stokes will remain as test captain.

A Christchurch concert date has been added to Split Enz's national tour at the start of May.

Canterbury pensioner Carl Petersen will soon be sporting a new look after his hair and beard are shaved off for the first time in 40 years to raise money for people living with blood cancer.