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Convicted sex offender Matthew Kelly was recalled to prison just four months after being released...

Sex offender recalled to prison after watching music videos featuring children

A Christchurch sex offender who raped a teenager in a park and paid another woman to video herself abusing an infant has been recalled to prison after watching music videos featuring children and conspiring with another sexual predator.

Tsunami siren test marks end of daylight saving

Christchurch coastal residents are being warned to expect a tsunami siren test on Sunday.

CBHS headmaster claims he was victim of bullying

Susan Mowat says she was unfairly dismissed by Christchurch Boys' High School in 2019. Photo:...

Christchurch Boys' High headmaster claims he was victim of bullying

A Christchurch school headmaster has wiped tears from his eyes and claimed he was the victim of bullying while giving evidence at an Employment Relations Authority hearing.

Poll: Does Chch need congestion charges?

Poll: Does Christchurch need congestion charges?

Would you support the introduction of congestion charges during rush hour on busy roads in Christchurch?

Call for dedicated pickleball courts

Canterbury club wants city council to help pay for new pickleball courts

The Canterbury Pickleball Club has approached Christchurch City Council for funding to help build dedicated courts - and say they'll have to turn new members away without them.

Aerospace centre puts business case to Government

Tāwhaki's runway and hangar on Kaitorete Spit south of Christchurch. Photo: Supplied / Tāwhaki...

Aerospace centre puts business case to Government

The National Aerospace Centre south of Christchurch, which has struggled to get customers, has sent its new business case to officials.

Person dies in Little River crash

Person dies in Little River crash

One person has died and another is in a critical condition following a crash near Christchurch.

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.

Pharmacist hangs up his lab coat

Long-serving pharmacist Warwick Kerr has retired after 30 years at St Martin’s Pharmacy. PHOTO:...

Pharmacist hangs up his lab coat after three decades of dispensing 'empathy and compassion'

It is the end of an era for Christchurch pharmacy owner Warwick Kerr after 30 years of dispensing vital medicines and vaccines in the community.

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

Wiria Mohamadi (centre) in the Christchurch District Court. Photo: Al Williams

'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'

Vanessa Robinson with her dahlias. Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon

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 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

The Yurt Party on New Regent St was marred by allegations of violence from attendees and a...

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

There are concerns about flooding as an "atmospheric river" brings heavy rain to parts of the South Island.

Company specialising in hydrogen fuel tech

Fabrum co-founders Hugh Reynolds, left, and Christopher Boyle at their Christchurch headquarters....

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

Archers practice at Rawhiti Domain. Photo: Amy Riach

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.

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