Bomb scare outside Christchurch Central Police Station
A busy Christchurch street was closed this morning and a vehicle cordoned off after a bomb scare near the central city police station.
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$15k bill to connect to sewage system
Canterbury couple surprised by $15,000 bill to connect to sewage system
Amy Tennant and her partner are building a house in Darfield - but she never expected to receive an almost $15,000 bill to connect to the sewage network.
Doctor sobs on the stand at Podmore inquest
Doctor sobs on the stand at inquest into Olivia Podmore's death
An inquest into the suspected suicide of Canterbury cyclist Olivia Podmore has heard she was burned out and treated for severe anxiety and depression three months before her death.
Mayor calls for more 'frugal' approach
'Some councillors just think that money falls out of the sky' - Mayor Phil Mauger
Rising rates have prompted frustrated Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger to appeal for a more 'frugal' approach to council spending.
Bryan Adams adds second Wolfbrook Arena show
Bryan Adams adds second Christchurch show to tour
Award-winning Canadian rock musician Bryan Adams has added another Christchurch show to his So Happy It Hurts tour after his first concert sold out.
Ex-St Bede's staffer facing more sex charges
Ex-St Bede's College staff member facing more sex charges
More charges of historical sexual offending have been laid against a former staff member of a Christchurch boys' school after another three students have come forward.
Symphony showcases harbour’s soundtrack
Symphony showcases Lyttelton Harbour's soundtrack
Our environment makes its own music, says sound artist Dr Jo Burzynska, the creator of a subaquatic symphony in Lyttelton Harbour.
No action taken over Podmore bullying claims
Olivia Podmore bullying claims: Ex-Cycling NZ boss saw 'no tangible value' in taking action
The former head of Cycling NZ told Olivia Podmore that he saw "no tangible value" in pursuing disciplinary action against those alleged to have harmed her.
Shoebox Christmas gift project team up
Shoebox Christmas gift project team up
Lyttelton Community House has teamed up with a national charity to brighten Christmas for those living in hardship.
Taxi drivers’ airport toilet dilemma
Taxi drivers' Christchurch Airport toilet dilemma
The taxi queue isn’t the only thing backed up at a Christchurch Airport car park.
Adventure park gears up for Crankworx series
Christchurch Adventure Park gears up for Crankworx series
Christchurch residents will finally get to see world-class mountain bike racing on the Port Hills in February when the Crankworx Summer Series starts.
How a family’s plea for help unravelled
How a family’s plea to Oranga Tamariki for help with their son unravelled
A family living in fear of their young son's increasingly dangerous behaviour asked Oranga Tamariki for support. Instead, the ministry turned its focus on his mum.
Landscaper's dream home up for grabs
Canterbury landscaper's dream home up for grabs
Simonetta Ferrari was lazily reading the newspaper on a Sunday 22 years ago when a Canterbury property listing ad caught her eye.
Chch lawyer dies while mountain climbing
Chch lawyer dies while mountain climbing
Well-known Christchurch barrister Lee Lee Heah has died while mountain climbing in Australia.
Foodstuffs to fight for merger
Foodstuffs to keep fighting to merge North and South Island cooperatives
Foodstuffs will continue fighting to merge its North and South Island cooperatives beyond the outcome of its appeal against the decision to block the plan.
'Clown' arrested after pointing laser at chopper
'Clown' arrested after pointing laser at chopper
The pilot was returning to base after completing a hospital transfer in Christchurch when the cockpit was struck by the laser light.
Video footage of serious 'unprovoked assault' sought
Video footage of serious 'unprovoked assault' sought
Police investigating a serious assault at a Christchurch service station want anyone with information or video footage of the incident to come forward.
Man charged with arson after Chch fires
60-year-old charged with arson after Christchurch fires
A Christchurch man has been charged after four fires were lit over one night in the Woolston area.
Big crowd gathers at Bridge of Remembrance to protest treaty bill
Big crowd gathers at Bridge of Remembrance to protest treaty bill
About 200 people gathered at Christchurch's Bridge of Remembrance on Tuesday to protest the Treaty Principles Bill.
Yanfei Bao murder-accused bought one-way ticket
Yanfei Bao murder-accused bought one-way ticket to China days after disappearance
The man accused of murdering Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei Bao bought a one-way ticket to China days after her disappearance, a court has heard.