Kitchen Things goes into receivership
A national kitchen appliance chain with a Christchurch branch has gone into receivership because of weak consumer demand and tough competition.
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Shots fired at Wigram house
Appeal for information after shots fired at Wigram house
Christchurch police investigating an incident where shots were fired at a house in Wigram are appealing to the public for information.
High schools close as teachers go on strike
'Frustration starting to kick in': High schools close as teachers go on strike
Thousands of secondary school teachers are striking on Wednesday, over stalled collective agreement negotiations.
Mental health charity trying to help reluctant gun owners
Mental health charity trying to help reluctant gun owners
A former farmer has set up a charity to help firearm owners seek mental health support without fear of having their guns taken away.
Teen spends sixth night in police cell
Christchurch teen spends sixth night in police cell
A Christchurch mother is furious her 15-year-old son spent a sixth night being held in a police cell after he was arrested last Thursday.
Council picks preferred sites for Erebus memorial
Council picks preferred sites for Erebus memorial in Christchurch
Two sites in Christchurch have been chosen for a possible National Erebus Memorial following a vote by city councillors on Wednesday.
7.7kg of synthetic cannabis seized by police
7.7kg of synthetic cannabis seized during major Canterbury drug bust
Three people have been arrested after a major police operation in Christchurch on Wednesday morning targeting the manufacture and supply of synthetic cannabis.
Costly spike in vehicles hitting power poles
Costly spike in vehicles hitting power poles
An electricity distribution company is calling on drivers to take care on Canterbury's icy roads after a recent spike in vehicles hitting power poles.
Traffic light changes to Memorial Ave intersections
Traffic light changes to Memorial Ave intersections
Changes will be made to the traffic lights at three intersections on Memorial Ave in Christchurch in a bid to ease congestion linked to a nearby wastewater project.
Roof and facade almost finished at new stadium
Roof and facade almost finished at new stadium
The construction of One New Zealand Stadium in Christchurch is entering the homestretch.
1000 submissions on proposal to restructure Canterbury police
1000 submissions on proposal to restructure Canterbury police
Police have received about 1000 submissions, including petitions, on a controversial proposal to restructure Canterbury staffing.
School kids still waiting for permanent site
‘Leaks', 'mould' and sewage: Christchurch school kids still waiting for permanent site
A Christchurch school's almost 70-year-old repurposed buildings are doing their best to keep the bitter cold out. But signs of water damage are visible in one classroom, while parts of a wall are rotting away and the ceiling paint is peeling.
Chch murder conviction referred to Court of Appeal after 27 years
Chch murder conviction referred to Court of Appeal after 27 years
A watchdog looking into miscarriages of justice has referred Lon Reti's 1998 murder conviction to the Court of Appeal.
Person taken to hospital after chemical incident
Person taken to hospital after chemical incident
One person was taken to hospital after a suspected chlorine leak at a Christchurch industrial site.
At 103, bridge player knows all the tricks
At 103, Chch bridge player knows all the tricks
Margaret Coghill turned 103 in May, but she still keeps her mind sharp with a game of bridge in Christchurch every week.
Husband and wife team help the needy
Husband and wife team help the needy
Lawrence and Rachel Watson have volunteering in their blood - the couple have chalked up almost a decade of service between them at Christchurch City Mission.
Young entrepreneur working to help women in sport
Young Canterbury entrepreneur working to help women in sport
Canterbury's Molly Macpherson is on a mission to keep girls active through sport and change the culture around female participation as they grow up.
Two arrested after armed threats
Two arrested after armed threats in Christchurch
A 32-year-old man will appear in Christchurch District Court on Monday facing multiple charges following reports of threatening behaviour with a firearm in Shirley.
New organics processing plant approved
New organics processing plant in Christchurch approved
Approval has been granted for a new organics processing plant in Christchurch to replace Bromley's troubled, odorous composting site.
Planned protest march hampered by red tape
Planned protest march hampered by red tape
Marine protectors say their protest march against Lyttelton Port’s land reclamation is being delayed by “bureaucratic barriers”.