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Mum of four endured 'years of abuse'

Mum-of-four endured 'years of abuse' before murder-suicide

The death of a woman who moved to Christchurch in a failed bid to get away from her abusive partner is a "tragic example" of NZ's intimate partner violence epidemic, a Coroner says.

Pre-loved leggings donated to netballers

600 pairs of pre-loved leggings donated to netball players

Six hundred pairs of pre-loved leggings have been donated to the Christchurch Netball Centre and other local sports clubs.

Body of missing swimmer found

Body of missing swimmer found at Christchurch beach

The body of a teenage swimmer who went missing off Southshore beach in Christchurch yesterday has been found by a member of the public.

New Brighton hot pools to close for two months

A popular hot pool complex in Christchurch will be closed for about two months from February 17.

About 20 assaults around mall in six months

About 20 assaults reported around Eastgate Mall in six months

About 20 assaults have been reported around a Christchurch shopping mall over the past six months with a violent pack of teenage girls allegedly terrorising "vulnerable kids".

Man arrested after dog attack

The video footage shows the man kicking the dog several times. Photo: Supplied

Man arrested after Rolleston dog attack

A man has been arrested in Rolleston after a distressing incident in which a dog was violently attacked.

Lawyer to run for Heathcote city council seat

Sumner lawyer Ian Kearney is making a bid for a seat at the Christchurch City Council table in the October local body elections.

Last chance to see rare Atlas comet

Last chance to see rare Atlas comet over Canterbury

A once-in-a-lifetime comet may still be spotted over New Zealand for just a few more days this week.

Person lucky to escape burning house

Occupant lucky to escape burning house in St Albans

The sole occupant of a Christchurch property is lucky to be alive after waking up in the early hours of Monday morning to find the house on fire.

Christchurch house prices fall by 7%

Christchurch house prices fall by 7%

Property prices in Christchurch have not dropped as sharply as they have in most other NZ centres where a "deep and prolonged" downturn is giving buyers much more power in the market.

Family teams up for Coast to Coast

Russell Prince and Lewis Blay will race on the same team in the Kathmandu Coast to Coast race....

Inspiring family team-up for Coast to Coast race

Christchurch 15-year-old Lewis Blay will take on next month's Kathmandu Coast to Coast race with three generations of his family on the team.

Podmore inquest to resume in April

Olivia Podmore died in August 2021. Photo: Dianne Manson / RNZ Composite

Podmore inquest to resume in Christchurch after lengthy delay

The inquest into the death of former Olympic cyclist Olivia Podmore will resume in April following an abrupt halt to proceedings late last year.

Easing traffic woes a high priority for 2025

Easing traffic congestion is high on the agenda for the Greater Hornby Residents Association....

Easing Hornby's traffic woes a high priority for 2025

Finding a safe fix to ease the traffic flow through Hornby is a key priority for the Greater Hornby Residents Association this year.

Long wait for housing ends in move to Chch

After several years of being homeless in Dunedin, this Syrian refugee family (from left): Ali, 6,...

Long wait for housing ends in move to Christchurch

A large homeless family sent to Dunedin as refugees from Syria have found a home in Christchurch after multiple dire housing situations in Otago.

Stolen Ballantynes plaques to be replaced

The bronze plaques for victims of the 1947 Ballantynes fire were stolen from the Ruru Lawn...

Stolen Ballantynes plaques to be replaced

Some of the plaques commemorating one of Christchurch’s worst tragedies - the 1947 Ballantynes fire - that were stolen from a Bromley cemetery over the weekend will be replaced.

Why quit a $500k-a-year real estate job?

It was 2018, Mike Harvey's infant daughter was seriously unwell in hospital in Christchurch. That is when he says he walked away from earning $500,000 a year as a real estate salesperson.