Two arrested after Christchurch raid uncovers $400k worth of meth
Taking the 1.2kg of meth off the street has prevented 'considerable harm', police say.
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Frank Film: Christchurch returns to its cycling city roots
Back to the Cyclopolis – Christchurch returns to its cycling city roots. Video / Frank Film
Frank Film: Back to the Cyclopolis – Christchurch returns to its cycling city roots
Ōtautahi Christchurch can now reclaim its former title of Cyclopolis.
Polar blast: Freezing conditions, heavy snowfall in South Island
An estimated 20cm to 40cm has fallen in some areas
'Extreme caution': Six youngsters still on youth justice facility roof
The six young people remained on the roof at the Wiri facility this morning.
$30k fraud for fake appointments; money spent on food and cigarettes
Sarah Morris fraudulently claimed 176 vouchers, obtaining $30k, from Te Whatu Ora.
The cheapest, most expensive gas stations in NZ on final day of tax discount
Tomorrow the price per litre will increase by around 29 cents.
Powerball $33.5 million prize draw: Lotto defends 30-minute wait time to check tickets
The money from Wednesday's draw was the third-largest jackpot to have been won.
Fresh Choice Merivale celebrate $33.5 million win
Owner of Fresh Choice Merivale, Craig Grant speaks about how the store is celebrating the winning $33.5 million lotto ticket. Video / George Heard
'Sweet and sour': Staff celebrate $33.5m Lotto ticket sale months after hold-up
The money from Wednesday's draw was the third-largest jackpot to have been won.
$3.2b landlord hit by outlook revision
'Change is due to the temporary decrease in our funds from operation/debt ratio.'
Patched over: Comancheros muscle in and take over gang pad
Aggressive move shakes up city’s underworld, while police monitor gang-linked tangi.
Winter holidays are coming: Eight top activities for the July school break
Indoor ideas to keep kids entertained over the holidays, from ice skating to curling
Citizen's arrest of robber foiled when cops said let him go
Mike Creedy saw four men running after a thief and 'took a few steps' to stop him.
Suspended Oranga Tamariki staff still paid two years after child facility closed
Child protection agency closed 10-bed Te Oranga care and protection house in June 2021.
Woman missing for eight weeks likely died within a day of last sighting, report finds
Shirley Warrington was found in dense bush eight weeks after she went missing.
Drugs and a shoebox full of cash: Gang chief gets 12 years in prison
Police op targeted gang's nationwide distribution of meth and other drugs.
Retirement company's new village gains consent; ex Cabinet minister joins board
New director has 'vast financial and economic skills and experience'.
Four youths brought down from roof of Oranga Tamariki facility
A group of youths have been on the roof of an Oranga Tamariki facility since yesterday.
Restaurant with no set opening hours or menu booming
'It’s very unique and he hasn’t put up prices since 2014.'
'Tour de force' in heritage restoration wins Property Council award
Sensitive refurbishment and amalgamation of the buildings takes prize.
Hello Foods receivership: Creditors claim $20m, liquidators called in
"We lost a lot of money."
Contagious patient's $62 Uber ride home: Hospital said no to free taxi
An RSV patient spent $62 on an Uber home after arriving at hospital in an ambulance.
Cathay chooses Christchurch for seasonal return but no free flights for South Island
Christchurch will be the airline’s first seasonal route since the pandemic.
No power in some households, high prices in others
Our most vulnerable and cash-strapped NZers are paying around 15 per cent more for power.
'Incredibly cruel': Investigation launched over intimate school video
A parent from one of the schools called the sharing of the video 'designed to shame'.
Married couple killed in triple-fatal crash had only recently moved to South Island
Donna Young and her husband Christopher Young were killed in the triple-fatal crash.
‘Traumatic’: Five killed in 'horrendous' crashes on Canterbury roads
Police are investigating the scene of the crash on Main North Rd, Sefton.
NZ's biggest builders: The contenders with $100m-plus workloads
They're nipping at the heels of the biggest operators.
Frank Film: All roads lead home for musician Adam McGrath
The film takes a deep dive into McGrath's musical journey.
Retired house inspector faces $700k liability on decade-old report
A former house inspector could be liable for half of a $700,000 leaky home claim.
Two people confirmed dead after car, school bus crash in rural Canterbury
St John is treating several patients, people in the car have been injured, police say.
Real estate agent fined over cracked wall, $84k fix
Agent with unblemished record received information about concern with the wall.