Mission to free magpie trapped on fire station tower
Firefighters in Christchurch are known for rescuing cats stuck up trees or ducklings trapped in drains - but how about a magpie stuck on a fire station siren tower?
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Diverse range of talent at buskers festival
Diverse range of talent at buskers festival
The World Buskers Festival will aim to showcase Christchurch's cultural diversity when it gets under way in January.
Outcry over location of new vape retailer
Outcry over location of new Chch vape retailer
South New Brighton nurse Kirsten Carey is calling for tighter regulations to control vape shops after one opened within 400m of a school and kindergarten.
Here’s what the new flyover will look like
Here is what the new Rolleston flyover will look like
More detailed designs have been released of what Rolleston’s road layout will look like when the flyover is complete.
Cancer survivor gives the gift of laughter
Cancer survivor gives the gift of laughter
A Canterbury man has thanked the volunteers and medical personnel who helped him recover from cancer by putting on a comedy skit.
Juicy Fest cancels NZ tour dates
Juicy Fest cancels NZ tour dates
The Juicy Fest RnB music festival has canned its New Zealand tour dates, including the Christchurch leg which was due to take place early next month.
New 'flagship bar' opens at airport
New 'flagship bar' opens at Christchurch Airport
Christchurch Airport has opened its new flagship bar and food court just in time for Christmas.
Townhouse with no kitchen sells for almost $3m
Christchurch townhouse with no kitchen sold for almost $3m
A new luxury townhouse in central Christchurch has sold for $2.98 million - but it doesn’t have a kitchen.
Flight turns back due to mechanical fault
Air NZ flight turns back to Chch after mechanical fault
An Air New Zealand flight from Christchurch to Auckland was turned around this afternoon after the aircraft experienced a hydraulic system issue.
Severe thunderstorms for Canterbury
Severe thunderstorms for Canterbury in lead up to wet Christmas
A severe thunderstorm watch is in place for parts of Canterbury on Monday evening, while Christmas Day is set to be wet but warm.
Self-defence course fighting for its future
Self-defence course fighting for its future
A personal safety and self-defence programme for women that started in Christchurch in 1979 is at risk of closing due to funding cuts.
UC scientists make 'dark energy' breakthrough
UC scientists 'dark energy' breakthrough has 'profound consequences'
Canterbury University cosmologists have released new research that suggests one of the universe's most mysterious concepts - dark energy - does not even exist.
Person dies at Canterbury workplace
Person dies at Canterbury workplace
One person has died following a workplace incident in Canterbury, police have confirmed.
Dad disabled car to stop son's 'illegal' driving
Dad disabled car to stop son's 'illegal' driving, sparking costly repair dispute
A father who worried his son was driving his friend’s car illegally, disabled it so it couldn’t be driven.
Families grateful to receive hampers
Food for Christmas and presents for the children: Families grateful to receive hampers
A Christchurch grandmother is now looking forward to Christmas Day after receiving a hamper of food and presents from a city mission.
Steak back on the menu for Renee
Steak back on the menu for Renee after jaw operation
Christchurch woman Renee Veal will soon be eating food she has not been able to enjoy for 11 years after she had life-changing jaw surgery this week.
Canterbury under total fire ban over Christmas
Canterbury under total fire ban over Christmas
All of Canterbury will be under a total fire ban from noon on Monday, December 23.
Firefighters save rabbit, baby hawk from flames
Firefighters save rabbit, baby hawk from flames
A sooty rabbit and distressed baby hawk were rescued from the approaching flames of a large scrub fire near Christchurch.
Missing woman and children located
Missing woman and children located
The woman and her two children reported missing earlier today in Christchurch have been located and are safe.
Counting the cost of injuries
Counting the cost of Canterbury's sporting injuries
More than 54,000 sporting injuries were referred to ACC in Canterbury this year. So which sports topped the list and how much did the claims cost?