Boss of Christchurch’s last department store to step down after 11 years
Ballantynes has charged on while many of its counterparts have faltered in recent years.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromChristchurch
Christchurch Hospital staff affected by toxic fumes rise to 84
Industrial chemicals from painting at the nearby hospital tower was accidentally vented.
Hundreds of students quizzed after mass sickness outbreak at Canterbury Uni
Students were asked if they'd changed a nappy in the days leading up to the outbreak.
Hundreds of Canterbury uni students sick after possible food poisoning, queues at toilets
A resident believed the outbreak was caused by food poisoning.
Govt tightens payout criteria for on-sold quake homes in Christchurch
Seymour called it a 'full stop on the programme'.
NZ's top 100 'hottest' suburbs with most potential to grow in value revealed
Analysis by OneRoof finds which suburb has the most potential to grow.
The accidental Kiwi gardener and the rare flower that blooms once in a lifetime
Planted 40 years ago by a young gardener, a rare flower has finally bloomed.
'The firm’: NZ’s last great department store and its 170 years of retail success
How has New Zealand's oldest department store outlasted its competitors? One word: family.
Company director jailed over $1.6m tax fraud spent money on gambling, takeaways and liquor
Case involved PAYE of about 60 staff employed by business.
KiwiRail unveils new state-of-the-art, low emission trains
A total of 66 new locomotives are being built to update the old fleet.
Christchurch wildlife park buys International Antarctic Centre
The family-owned company aims to help boost the tourism sector.
Police appeal for help to find Christchurch teen missing for four days
Kaden has been missing since Saturday afternoon.
Car of accused murderer in Christchurch realtor's case tracked to same area as victim's phone
Yanfei Bao vanished in July last year and her remains were found in Christchurch.
More than 600 Kiwis took their own lives last year, new data shows
The overall rate per 100,000, on the other hand, remains unchanged.
'Heroes up close': Lessons the All Blacks could learn from the Kiwis
International rugby league hit Christchurch and left nobody disappointed.
World-first study reveals mental toll of March 15 mosque terror attacks
More than 60% of the survivors suffered from mental health conditions.
Watch: Video appears to show Yanfei Bao's accused killer buying spade on day she vanished
The man made a digging motion and appeared to have stains on his clothing.
CCTV allegedly shows Yanfei Bao's murder accused buying spade
Tingjun Cao seen making digging motion in video. Video / Stuff
'Trailblazing' - first private business wins building consenting accreditation
Able to process building consent applications and inspect buildings during construction.
Nissan that matched description of Yanfei Bao's car was 'weaving' over the road
The car was spotted weaving all over the road in the same area police found Yanfei Bao.
Dramatic house blaze being treated as suspicious, police say
A scene examination was completed at the St Martins property this morning.
James Fisher-Harris – the Kiwis enforcer and leader
An insight into the New Zealand rugby league leader they call 'Fish'.
Kiwi director reveals he was nearly fired by Stanley Kubrick for burning off movie star's eyebrows
'The smoke was so hot that it became a flamethrower!'
NZ records lowest Labour weekend road toll in over 10 years
The official holiday road toll period ended at 6am this morning.
Emergency services respond to Christchurch house fire
Nobody is believed to be inside the property.
'The barbecue savant': Inside the world of New Zealand's competitive BBQ circuit
Competitive BBQ is surging in popularity in NZ - and we already have a world champ.
Understrength Kiwis no match for Kangaroos
All the action as the Kiwis take on the Kangaroos in the Pacific Championships.
Tauranga marine precinct sale ‘unconscionable’, meeting told
The sale of Tauranga's marine precinct for $13.9m has angered fishing businesses.
'No room for complacency': More rain, wind and chilly days forecast
Holidaymakers are urged to drive to the conditions this long weekend.
Christchurch hopes for NRL expansion team put on ice
Hopes crushed after two South Island bids received letters from NRL bosses.
Yanfei Bao murder trial: Victim told friend she was being chased by man she rejected
The real estate agent was last seen heading to show a house to a prospective client.
Murder-accused appears in court; Christchurch victim can now be named
Police confirmed the pair knew each other.
Body in the boot homicide: Accused will stand trial in 2026
Richard Leman was found dead inside parked car at abandoned house.
Racing: Cambridge trainer planning for late dash
Stephen Marsh: 'I can see my fillies sitting just in behind them and charging late.'