Christchurch school in lockdown as armed police surround house; reports of man with gun
One person has been taken to hospital.
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'A pain in the butt with purpose': Scooter safari to cross Southern Alps
They’ll be covering the 250km from Christchurch to Hokitika - on 50cc mopeds.
Worker mistakenly overpaid $9k quits, reneges on repayment deal
He's now resumed repayments after the Employment Relations Authority got involved.
Pro-Palestine protester arrested after climbing onto Christchurch council roof
Police negotiators were called in to deal with the woman.
‘Totally saved my life’: Surfing legend saved by defibrillator
Until this year, there was no defibrillator at the surf school in Christchurch.
Mama Hooch sexual assaults: Police receive fresh complaints, survivor not surprised
Police said there had been three more complaints, but could not give details.
'Our angel': Mother of teenager killed in house fire pays tribute
'She always has been, and always will be, our angel. I was proud to be her mum.'
Emotional tributes left at scene of Burnham fire that killed teenage girl
Lizzy Marvin, 16, died after a fire ravaged a property on Toanui St.
'Third-world stuff': Crisis meeting held ahead of grid emergency as polar blast bears down
Friday promises NZ's coldest day of 2024 - and more frosty temperatures are due tonight.
Pharmacies investigated for allegedly giving unnecessary immunisations
At one pharmacy, elderly patients getting a flu shot were also given child vaccinations.
Jailed paedophile with 'above average' risk of reoffending released four years early
Matthew Kelly paid a woman to send him a video of herself abusing an infant.
The Arts Centre - A National Taonga - Frank Film 2024 Ep 1
Frank Film explores the story behind the proposed axing of Arts Centre funds in the Christchurch City Council’s draft long-term plan. Video / Frank Film
Creative support or commercial success – the Arts Centre caught in the middle
Frank Film explores the story behind the proposed axing of Arts Centre funds.
Alec McNab: Collegiate marks 50 years of football
1981 captain Ian Rogers has released his history of the sport at the school.
Concrete truck driver trapped after crash on road to Akaroa
Firefighters worked to free the driver after the crash this morning.
How US President Joe Biden cost NZ a second NRL team
How White House geo-politics spoiled plans for a Christchurch NRL team.
‘They felt I was portraying myself as Pākehā'
Mihi Sorensen has always had high expectations of herself.
Big events, bright spotlight: Christchurch lines up for the big dance
The major events industry is worth about $700m a year - Christchurch is back in the game.
Half the country’s junior doctors to strike for 25 hours
Te Whatu Ora says emergency departments will remain open.
Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki leads trans protest in Christchurch
Angry scenes as Tamaki's group was met by a counter-protest.
‘Ignorant woman:’ Lawyer’s comments to judge earn him suspension
He claimed a judge was sexist and labelled the court a "vagina court".
‘My life denied’: The cost of cancer treatment delays - a special investigation
Big read: How one woman was caught in a scandal of overwhelmed cancer services.
Business Hub: new Naylor Love chief executive Bruno Goedeke
'After a few weeks, we decided we needed to move' - Goedeke on coming to NZ.
Comancheros-linked mother wins reprieve from deportation
Deportation liability notice 'almost certain' if discharge without conviction refused.
Arrest: Armed police respond to reports of assault on Christchurch road
Several people were seen in handcuffs at the scene.
Power list: 20 busiest residential builders - who's up, who's down?
Most businesses built fewer homes, yet modular builder HouseMe's completions skyrocketed.
Progress on Te Kaha arena in Christchurch
The near-$700m stadium will be opened by April 2026. Video / Christchurch City Council
Public transport subsidies are ending. Here’s how much fares will rise
How much more you pay will depend on where you live.
Move over beach season, we're here for NZ's best gardens
For a natural escape, head to one of NZ's stunning gardens
Kiwi model Zoe Brock disgusted by decision to overturn Weinstein's rape conviction
Women still face misogyny - she's been called a 'Harvey Weinstein reject', Zoe Brock says.
Not murder: US cop who shot NZ man dead during mental health 'crisis' cleared of serious charges
Former deputy found guilty of reckless endangerment after 2022 shooting in Colorado.
Business Hub: New Mitre 10 chairman: why global retail giants visited this month
'This is about galvanising the membership and Mitre 10 being a co-operative' - Smith
Crusaders steamroll Rebels in ominous performance
Crusaders' unlikely run to the playoffs had to start this week if it was ever going to.