Latest Christchurch news
RSA expels former president for medal cheating
Bruce Blackburn has one month to consider an appeal after Rolleston RSA decision.
'We will track you down': Men arrested after illegal activities at car wreckers' yards
A 21-year-old from Upper Hutt and a 39-year-old from Christchurch were arrested.
Electric Avenue announces star-studded 2025 line-up
The festival is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a two-day gig and huge headliners.
‘I'll never get the time back’: Ex-rugby player lost everything to gambling
He took loans out, pawned precious items – and his family had no idea.
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Finders keepers: Couple fight to retain $232k of suspected drug money found in roof space
Police say the money is probably 'tainted' and should be handed to the Crown.
Serial shoplifter facing dozens of charges, $400 worth of chocolate among thefts
The 46-year-old woman faces more than 80 charges.
Waipara wildfire: Fears forecasted wind changes will cause further spread
All outdoor fires are now banned in Canterbury until next Monday.
Investigators seeking witnesses in Wellington plane fire
Dramatic video on social media showed the plane arriving with smoke billowing behind it.
'Extreme fire behaviour' threat: Waipara blaze doubles in size overnight
The blaze grew from 40ha to 85ha over 24 hours.
'A national shame': Lax enforcement over child support arrears slammed
A Christchurch mother has slammed a lack of enforcement over child support arrears.
JLL retirement village study: population up, companies adjust growth
Most older people do not live in such villages, even with 53,000 people there now.
Jarrod Gilbert: Comanchero bust shows drawback of banning patches
OPINION: Since arriving in NZ, the Comancheros have become public enemy number one.
Crayfish, heated cutlery, and Tourism New Zealand's $1.4m campaign bill
Fifty influencers flown to outdoor high country pop-up in the middle of winter. Why?
Memorial plaque honours Korean ski champs killed in Geraldine crash
Athletes and coaches travelling in convoy after training when tragedy struck.
Canterbury man charged after police car rammed twice
The man reversed his vehicle into the police car twice.
'Outstanding': Police Commissioner celebrates mass gang arrests
Every patched member of the Christchurch Comancheros chapter has been arrested.
Five teens arrested in Canterbury after vehicle theft spree, tunnel collision
Police say the driving could easily have resulted in someone being killed.
Retired Hamilton guide dog and 'reading buddy' wins title of NZ's 'Top Dog with a Job'
Greta’s calm presence and persona have been key in helping autistic children learn.
'Very large dent': Police say mass gang arrests have disrupted drug trade
Police arrest 18 men as part of an 8-month-long investigation.
Top of the table: Magpies' dream season start continues with victory over Canterbury
The Magpies scored four tries to hit the top of the NPC ladder.
Man found guilty of murdering Christchurch dog walker in fatal stabbing
The jury rejected Bailey Messervy's defence that he did not intend to kill Nigel Wilson.
Revealed: How much NZR will have to pay MacDonald after All Blacks exit
Contracted for four years as an assistant, Leon MacDonald is gone after five tests.
Preserving a 160-year legacy: What to expect from this year’s Christchurch Show
The new owners of the agricultural show have 90 days to pull together the iconic event.
Mum and dad film First XV final on iPhone, get 52,000 viewers
Mike Thorpe reports on the latest news from around the south.
Retired woman left with one leg shorter after hip surgery, takes on ACC alone
'Her everyday life has been hard: physically, emotionally, psychologically, financially.'
He broke his ankle against the All Blacks - now the Magpies are preparing to unleash him
From being stretchered off in the Rugby World Cup, to getting a chance with the Bay.
'The SAS of prisons': Inside NZ’s harshest unit from high-risk prisoners
Unit houses country's most challenging, complex prisoners.