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Hamish Clark: Party time in Christchurch - Thank goodness the Stadium will be built
OPINION: Well done Christchurch - you truly are a Super City.
Flood survivor trekked through swollen creeks for help
A 'miracle' the man made it to safety.
Man admits killing landlord, lover in her home after she tried to evict him
Man charged with murder of Chch carer Val Heaney pleads guilty to hockey stick killing.
Q&A: Does Christchurch really need a $683m stadium? Your questions answered
Head of news Hamish Clark answers your questions as stadium D-day nears.
Christchurch on a plate - the best spots to dine, drink and relax in the Garden City
Chch has some of the best restaurants and cafes in the country serving top-notch kai.
Opinion: Some of my best friends use cycleways but are they worth the money?
Data gathered over six years has found initial growth in cycleway usage hasn't continued.
Vehicle crashes into house in Christchurch
Emergency services were called to the crash in Papanui just before 9am.
Janice Gray has one last gig after lifetime on stage
Free Bus to God went live at the Christchurch Town Hall at the end of May.
John MacDonald: Stadium debacle a strong case for a Christchurch 'super city'
OPINION: It's time for Christchurch to consider what was done in Auckland in 2010.
Why Christchurch is the best place to live the Kiwi dream
Opinion: Christchurch is no longer a post-quake project. This is a city reborn.
Is Christchurch New Zealand's next super city?
Today Ōtautahi is no longer a post-earthquake project.
Exclusive: PM's terror expert hired - then quietly dropped
He was told he had the job - start day March 1. Then he was mentioned in a news story.
Man in serious condition after being shot in Rolleston
"Initial indications are that the incident involved people known to each other."
Love rival shooting: Seven months of obsession leaves victim needing a miracle
Krishan Dick-Karetai was jailed for nearly seven years last week.
Impact Awards nominee Kophie Su'a-Hulsbosch talks art and politics
Kophie Su'a-Hulsbosch says ""the world is depressing, but I'm positive about the future."
Opinion: Don't count your chickens, stadium fans
77 per cent of the 30,500 submissions were in favour of pushing on with the project.
Opinion: Owe Christchurch council money? Don't worry about paying
The council has waived $50,000 of protest traffic bills.
Mary-Jane Daly: Shaking off EQC's troubles
OPINION: Departing chair says Earthquake Commission has gained stability and resilience.
Opinion: Sockburn killing - The buck stops with you, minister
The man accused of killing Laisa Waka Tunidau in random attack was in mental health care.
Car driven through red light at 124km/h before fatal crash
Sunny Mikaiera Nepia has admitted his high-speed dangerous driving killed a woman.
Coroner confirms 2023 start for first phase of inquest into March 15 terror attacks
Victims hope for answers to lingering questions.
'Horrific, traumatic and random': Homicide investigation after woman dies in Christchurch stabbing
A 37-year-old man has been charged with murder after woman killed in random street attack.
Woman dies after potential stabbing on Christchurch street: 'It's quite chilling'
Ambulance teams were unable to save the woman.
Tirama Mai: Central Christchurch lit up with work of local artists
Cathedral Square and surrounding areas have been transformed with lighting installations.
Hamish Clark: Showtime in Christchurch as the nightlife returns
The painful memories of lockdowns and zero nightlife disappeared with live music.
Matariki and Midwinter at Scott Base: 'We've not seen sun since April'
'It can be challenging to keep high spirits so far away from the sun.'
Man charged with murdering Colombian woman back in court
The man charged with murdering Juliana Herrera has appeared in court again today
Organ Transplant: Demand for life-saving organs far outstrips supply
Organ donation can only be consented to by a deceased's family, not your driver's licence.
John MacDonald: Ian Foster is no match for Razor Robertson
OPINION: Razor is the best rugby coach in the world right now.
North Otago irrigation firm owes more than $50 million
Creditors meet today to decide the future of Kurow-Duntroon Irrigation Company Ltd.
Leeann Watson: Mandatory self-isolation periods for household contacts causing havoc across business sector
OPINION: The scheme is fundamentally flawed, and it's not being complied with.
Teen paralysed by rare disorder loses ACC battle
Poor medical advice from a nurse caused a 7-8 hour delay in getting treatment.