Christchurch and Canterbury

New Zealand Post is proposing to close postal services in Waikuku Beach, Pegasus and Woodend, while opening a new agency in Ravenswood.

Canterbury communities fume over planned postal closures

Residents in the North Canterbury towns of Waikuku Beach and Pegasus have reacted to news New Zealand Post plans to close their postal agencies.

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Simon Pope, head of fair trading and product safety investigations, said the scheme promised users high payouts for completing basic digital tasks, such as rating and reviewing movies.

'Suspected pyramid scheme' operating in NZ probed

The Commerce Commission said it was probing SFCVIBE Rating after receiving two reported concerns about the scheme.

Tuesday 2:10pm

Food pantry break-in highlights rising strain as food costs climb

A burglary at a Christchurch food pantry has underscored growing financial pressure on families as food prices continue to rise.

Sun, Mar 29

Two injured after roof fire in Christchurch

FENZ said three crews attended the fire in Burnside this afternoon.

Sat, Mar 28

Four masked offenders entered a Hornby store last night.

Christchurch store worker's arm broken in robbery

The worker was attacked when four people wearing masks robbed a store in Hornby last night.

Sat, Mar 28

Canterbury communities fume over planned postal closures

Residents in the North Canterbury towns of Waikuku Beach and Pegasus have reacted to news New Zealand Post plans to close their postal agencies.

4:45pm

'Suspected pyramid scheme' operating in NZ probed

The Commerce Commission said it was probing SFCVIBE Rating after receiving two reported concerns about the scheme.

Tuesday 2:10pm

Food pantry break-in highlights rising strain as food costs climb

A burglary at a Christchurch food pantry has underscored growing financial pressure on families as food prices continue to rise.

Sun, Mar 29

Two injured after roof fire in Christchurch

FENZ said three crews attended the fire in Burnside this afternoon.

Sat, Mar 28

Christchurch store worker's arm broken in robbery

The worker was attacked when four people wearing masks robbed a store in Hornby last night.

Sat, Mar 28

Dan Carter, left. Phil Mauger, centre and PM Christopher Luxon, right, pose for photo in the new Christchurch stadium

Christchurch's new Te Kaha One New Zealand Stadium opens

The $683 million stadium is the last of the city's anchor projects intended to revitalise Christchurch after the earthquakes.

Fri, Mar 27

A thousand cannabis plants discovered in Christchurch operation

Police estimated value of the plants at around $1.1 million.

Fri, Mar 27

Kaitāia assesses damage as roads reopen across Northland

The clean-up has begun after a subtropical storm brought large downpours and strong winds to much for the country, with States of Emergency declared for the Far North District and Whangārei District.

Fri, Mar 27

Heinz Wattie’s has confirmed it will close four New Zealand operations, with around 300 jobs expected to be lost over the course of the year.

Heinz Wattie’s confirms closure of four NZ sites, about 300 jobs to go

The company will close manufacturing sites in Christchurch, Dunedin and Auckland, along with frozen packing lines in Hastings, following a company-wide consultation.

Fri, Mar 27

Images from Al Noor mosque in 2019. (File image).

Christchurch mosque terrorist's appeal costs nearly $500k so far

Legal aid and specialist court technology for Brenton Tarrant’s appeal have already cost hundreds of thousands of dollars, with final costs expected to rise.

Fri, Mar 27

A gravel section of Baynons Rd, near Baynons Brake.

'Totally unsuitable': Gravel trucks hit roads for Woodend Bypass

A small North Canterbury community says gravel trucks are pounding their narrow roads and causing safety concerns.

Thu, Mar 26

Tuira and his wife were scheduled to have their judge-alone trial in the High Court at Christchurch this week. File photo.

Religious leader charged with rape keeps identity suppressed

The 45-year-old appeared in the Christchurch District Court, charged with unlawful sexual connection, indecent assault, strangulation, and rape against four women.

Wed, Mar 25

Police at the scene of a stabbing in the Christchurch CBD on Thursday, March 19.

Man charged after woman stabbed in 'violent' Christchurch CBD assault

A 19-year-old is due to appear in court today.

Wed, Mar 25

A man sought by police in relation to a violent assault in the Christchurch CBD. (Source: NZ Police)

Man sought after woman stabbed in 'violent' Christchurch assault

The victim was taken to hospital, where she remains in a stable condition.

Tue, Mar 24

Max after being adopted into a loving new home. (Source: SPCA)

'Lack of empathy': Christchurch man broke cat's teeth with pliers

The man explained that Max had bitten him and he was afraid the cat would bite his daughter.

Tue, Mar 24

Man from religious organisation charged in Christchurch with rape

The 45-year-old was arrested after police received a "number of allegations" and now faces charges including unlawful sexual connection and strangulation.

Tue, Mar 24

A warning sign in Christchurch's red zone

Man dies trying to take copper from power transformer in Christchurch

Police described it as a "traumatic incident" for attending officers, who were being provided support.

Tue, Mar 24

With just 10 permanent residents, the Canterbury settlement has spent years securing consent and funding to fight coastal erosion.

As waves surge, tiny Canterbury community raises $200,000 for seawall

With just 10 permanent residents, the Canterbury settlement of Gore Bay has spent years securing consent and funding to fight coastal erosion.

Tue, Mar 24

Residents of Amberley Beach, around 35km north of Christchurch, were furious over the possible move.

Council proposes to move beach community amid sea level rise

The work underway at Amberley Beach, around 35km north of Christchurch, is quickly becoming a national test case.

Mon, Mar 23

Taxpayers invest $784K to new Rakaia River wetland to try lure salmon back

Hundreds of hectares of highland farmland are being retired as part of the effort to bolster the spawnery.

Sun, Mar 22

Robbie Williams believes Kiwi tattoo helped saved his life

When the English-singer and songwriter talks about the Māori ink of his arm, he doesn’t treat it like just another tattoo – he believes it helped keep him alive.

Sun, Mar 22