A judge has told a Christchurch man, who burned his father's house after abusing methamphetamine, that he was lucky to be alive.

A disability advocate is dismayed that a prominent rugby player would treat disabled toilets with such little respect.

A Geraldine man led police on a 50km chase past schools and busy roads.

Jucy's Christchurch-based pod-style hotel is in demand ahead of its November opening.

A wealthy Christchurch businessman and his mistress-turned-partner should not have kept their name secret, says the Court of Appeal.

A police officer called out to a Christchurch home last night was allegedly assaulted by a man with a screwdriver.

A businessman's former mistress has again been denied an attempt to claim a share of his multi-million dollar divorce payment.

A woman student died at the university's halls of residence on Saturday night.

Gabrielle Stuart looked at what five years of belt-tightening for the CDHB could look like for the community.

As consultation opens on an oil and gas drilling plan, some city councillors are now questioning if the Government will listen to what they say.

The sudden death of a "bright, wonderful student" at a University of Canterbury halls of residence has left students and staff in shock.

The woman died at Rochester and Rutherford Hall on Ilam Rd in Christchurch.

This will be a good weekend to check out the museum or cuddle up with a book as heavy showers and thunderstorms are forecast for parts of the country.

Could this millionaire toddler be the luckiest kid in Christchurch?

Too much screen use is taking its toll on young people's eyes, with children as young as five having to get treatment, Canterbury optometrists say.

A miscount from Hockey New Zealand means the Ramesh Patel Shield will head to Midlands after spending just a week with Canterbury Hockey.

It's not only the little guy who struggles with EQC and insurance companies over earthquake repairs. Former mayor Garry Moore battles on too.

More charges laid after Christchurch rampage.

Shareholders have approved the second stage of a major South Canterbury irrigation scheme.

A Canterbury man who allegedly assaulted a 3-month old baby has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

Almost 700 Christchurch drivers have been given warnings for illegally driving or planning to drive for Uber.

Drug detection dogs patrolling domestic terminals are a step closer to becoming a reality.

An exodus of workers is becoming a problem for major infrastructure projects in Christchurch, with less than 3 months until SCIRT wraps up.

Orana Wildlife Park at McLeans Island turned 40 on Sunday. Bridget Rutherford looks back on the park's history.

Paralympian Sophie Pascoe arrived home to Christchurch to find the words "Welcome home Sophi" sprayed across the road.

A wallet containing $1290 has been returned to it owner.

A joint campaign has come under fire from their opponents claiming it puts their independence in question.

The tourist who said New Zealand should be renamed "Nazi Zealand" faces more charges.

Lianne Dalziel and John Minto went head to head in the first mayoral debate on CTV, but it became clear during the debate that they could be great pals.

A former city councillor during the Sir Hamish Hay era is making a bid to return to local politics. Gabrielle Stuart reports.