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Christchurch baby boomers signing up to work in hospitality more than ever before
Christchurch has had the highest increase in over 50's signing up to work in hospitality.
Speeds in a Christchurch suburb may be reduced
Residents are being asked to share their views on a draft plan to reduce the speed limits.
Twizel tops funding to control wilding pines in Canterbury
$5 million has been funded for the project by Environment Canterbury.
11 Covid-infected seamen at Chch hotel, 14 more cases 'under investigation'
The crewmen have tested positive for Covid-19 just days after arriving in New Zealand.
Revealed: NZ Super Fund's largest tech investments, Facebook flop
After the mosque shootings, the $49 billion fund pressured social media platforms.
'I loved him more than ever': Wife watched heroic husband tackle mosque shooter on livestream
Naeem rushed at the gunman until he was within feet of the man.
South Island's biggest-ever P bust: Smuggler loses appeal
Nearly 40kg of methamphetamine worth $24m was smuggled to Christchurch from Mexico.
'Just glad we are all safe': Man speaks out after Mt Cook river crossing attempt goes bad
A group of people decide to attempt a river crossing in a truck.
Seal moved off Christchurch beach; 'a little thin and tired' but healthy
The seal is healthy with no visible injuries.
Oxford residents fight to keep fire siren going 24/7
A petition has been launched to keep the siren turned on overnight.
Antarctic stories come to life in Christchurch through audio tour
Scientists, artists, experts and locals all share their stories throughout the tour.
Former councillor not surprised Gerry Brownlee lost Ilam seat
Raf Manji says voters want their representative to be present.
Central city roads to partially close for good due to new arena
The city council is preparing the site for the new arena due to be open in 2024.
Farmers want Labour to govern alone - Fed Farmers
Mid Canterbury president David Clark said farmers are worried about the future.
Act may set up southern base
All members of the new caucus would be regular visitors to the south.
Chamber of Commerce calls on Govt to release economic plan
Businesses need predictability and stability, the chamber said.
Meet the 140kg Canterbury prop with ambitious fashion goals
Williams has been a stand-out performer and not just because of his monster frame.
Firearms incident in Christchurch: Police seeking witnesses after vehicle shot at
The alleged offenders left the area in a vehicle.
Towns on tenterhooks: Tourism's fight to survive on West Coast
Skydivers are among those now doing work for DoC to make ends meet.
Text messages result in convictions quashed for man found guilty of rape
He had been sentenced to five years' jail for the offending against the 13-year-old.
Alleged juror bias: Supreme Court throws out rapists' appeal, claim juror tainted verdict
The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal based on claims a juror knew rape-accused man
'Dangerous' man Mathew Kidman wanted by police
Matthew Kidman has a number of warrants for his arrest.
Ilam MP says the 'real work starts now'; New MPs discuss their victories
New Christchurch MP's joined Canterbury Mornings with Chris Lynch on Newstalk ZB.
Akaroa set to become adventure playground
Adventure tour operators are stepping up mountain and E-bike tours.
Community housing strategy could change to accommodate forecast increase in need
Research forecast a 62 per cent increase in people needing social housing by 2048.
Red-hot for sellers: Christchurch housing market continues to boom
No less than seven properties sold through Ray White auction campaigns this week.
Labour wins party vote in every South Island electorate
It is the first time this had happened since the MMP voting system was adopted.
Election 2020: Our diverse 40 new MPs
Who are they? They include our first African, Latin American and Sri Lankan MPs.
Waikato edge Canterbury with thrilling 90th minute win
Waikato have scored a try after fulltime to beat Canterbury in the Mitre 10 Cup.
House badly damaged after fire in Christchurch
Road blocks remain after three crews attended to the blaze.
National wins Selwyn but Labour comes closest since 1993
It is the closest Labour has been to winning the electorate since the 1993 election.
Labour's Sarah Pallett on being Ilam's new MP
She said the people of Ilam were clearly ready for a different style of MP.