Lifetime by the waves for 'father of surf club'
'Father of the surf club': A lifetime by the waves in Waimairi
Curiosity can sometimes lead to trouble - but for Christchurch surf club patron John Hughes it started a lifelong passion.
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Eateries fold with $2.54m debt
Christchurch eateries fold with $2.54m debt
A Christchurch takeaway and restaurant business with sushi outlets under the Hachi Hachi brand has folded while owing staff holiday pay and a hefty tax bill.
Rape-accused could not recall meeting victim
'Girls do stupid stuff': Accused man cites jealousy in Christchurch rape trial
A man accused of abducting and raping a drunk stranger he followed home in Christchurch initially claimed he could not recall meeting the woman when probed by police.
Dahlia grower's 'labour of love'
Canterbury dahlia grower's pick-your-own patch brings families 'buckets of happiness'
If you ask Canterbury dahlia devotee Vanessa Robinson to pick her favourite flower variety - you might be surprised to hear her say 'Pooh'.
Police search properties as part of murder probe
Police search properties as part of murder probe
Police raided several properties in Christchurch on Friday morning as part of their ongoing investigation into the murder of Tyrone Munns.
The day a strange metal sphere fell from space
'Really bizarre': The day a strange metal sphere fell from space in Canterbury
Exactly 53 years ago, a ball of fire with a long tail was seen falling from the sky in Canterbury. Soon after it appeared a strange metal sphere was found in a field near Ashburton.
Police concerns dismissed by CBHS headmaster
CBHS headmaster dismissed police concerns about incident - former detective
A headmaster dismissed police concerns about an incident at a Christchurch high school, a former detective has told the Employment Relations Authority.
Security guard stood down after street party
Security guard stood down after Chch street party cut short
A security guard has been stood down from work after allegations he assaulted patrons at a Christchurch street party gone wrong.
Fears of flooding as downpour hits
Fears of flooding as downpour hits
There are concerns about flooding as an "atmospheric river" brings heavy rain to parts of the South Island.
Company specialising in hydrogen fuel tech
Revenue set to double for Chch company specialising in hydrogen fuel tech
A Christchurch company leading the way in zero-emission transition technologies is about to build hydrogen fuel stations - firstly in Invercargill and then in its home city.
Archery club to stay in domain
Christchurch Archery Club signs new lease to stay in domain
After battling the prospect of eviction from its long-term home in Rawhiti Domain, the Christchurch Archery Club has finally secured a new 33-year lease.
Two people airlifted to hospital after crash
Two people airlifted to hospital after crash
Two people have been airlifted to Christchurch Hospital in a serious condition after a car crashed down a bank this morning.
Planned pedestrian crossing 'a bit of a joke'
Planned Deans Ave pedestrian crossing 'a bit of a joke'
A proposed pedestrian crossing to get people across a busy Christchurch road and into Hagley Park has become "a bit of a joke", after two community boards voted for different plans at a joint meeting.
Elevating street art to new heights
12-storey mural elevates street art to new heights in Christchurch
It took over three weeks to create using 250 litres of paint and 200 spray cans - but it was worth the effort to bring NZ's tallest mural to life on the wall of a Christchurch hotel.
Lawyer grills rape complainant
Lawyer grills rape complainant, suggests she consented during memory blackout
A woman who claims she was raped by a man she did not know after a night of heavy drinking in Christchurch has been accused of acting out of character by having consensual sex with a stranger.
Direct flights to Cairns take off
New direct flights from Christchurch to Cairns take off
The first of Jetstar's new direct flights from Christchurch to Cairns took off this week.
Bidding war over junk-filled Chch home
'Someone’s junk is another man’s treasure': Bidding war over rubbish-filled home
A South New Brighton house overflowing with junk became a magnet for developers and bargain hunters when it was auctioned off in Christchurch.
70 jobs gone as Body Shop NZ stores close
Dozens of jobs lost as Body Shop NZ stores close
The Body Shop New Zealand has been placed into liquidation, with all stores now closed and about 70 jobs gone.
Supermarket distribution centre lease approved
Lease approved to expand supermarket chain's Chch distribution centre
The Overseas Investment Office has approved a major supermarket chain's bid to lease a 10.5ha site in Christchurch to expand its South Island distribution centre.
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