Trump poem wins NZ contest
"America, aw whit ye dain?! How could ye choose a clueless wain ti lead yir country?"
Visitor's lucky escape
Onlookers thought the woman was dead after a tree came crashing down over her.
SH1 use hopes rise
Vans stranded since Nov quake have been saved after repairs to road, which may open sooner than expected.
Alleged bank robber refused bail
Man charged with the armed robbery of two Kiwibank branches is being held in custody.
Controversial plan approved
2:05 PM Drinking a Cobb & Co 'traffic light' on a deck at the Dunedin Railway Station may be a step closer.
Two suspicious fires in Halswell
1:57 PM Two suspicious fires early on Friday morning are being investigated in Christchurch.
Bye LV, welcome Base
"This is really where I always wanted to be, in the harbour of fashion retail," Base owner says.
Plan to develop 'heart' of city
Christchurch has an opportunity to transform Cathedral Square into a centre reminiscent of those in Europe.
Historic mill gets $900,000 council grant
Another attempt is being made to buy a run-down, earthquake-damaged historic flour mill in Christchurch.
EQC taken to High Court
EQC may be short-changing Christchurch homeowners, according to two insurance companies.
Kaikoura recovery smoother than Christchurch
Former Christchurch City Council boss Jane Parfitt is helping with Kaikoura's recovery.
First steps into the residential red zone
OPINION: Time to weigh in on the outline for the residential red zone, even if it is just 'a plan for a plan'.
Room for both memorials
OPINION: We need a place where politicians can gather each February 22 and show off "sincere" faces they've been practicing in the mirror at home.
Mental health services feel the pressure
Conditions at Princess Margaret Hospital are said to be depressing and inadequate.
The dark side of school leadership
OPINION: The politics of education are just as, if not more, dynamic and challenging as any workplace environment you care to name.
Is New Zealand citizenship for sale?
OPINION: Did Silicon Valley billionaire Peter Thiel qualify for New Zealand citizenship thanks to $3.7 billion of "exceptional circumstances"?
First steps into the residential red zone
OPINION: Time to weigh in on the outline for the residential red zone, even if it is just 'a plan for a plan'.
World's 'insulting' window signs
High-end fashion brand World's windows display are called "reductive and insulting".
Bye LV, welcome Base
"This is really where I always wanted to be, in the harbour of fashion retail," Base owner says.
Plan to develop 'heart' of city
Christchurch has an opportunity to transform Cathedral Square into a centre reminiscent of those in Europe.
Corey Peters collects silver in Italy
Corey Peters loses world champion title to Andrew Kurka of the United States.
Wanaka biathlete to race at junior worlds
Australian team support is helping keep Louis Jones' dreams of Olympic glory alive.
Step up the 'Moody shuffle'
"Normally, I don't bust out my dance moves until after a few beers," 112kg All Blacks prop says.
Crusaders lend a hand
Crusaders players offer a smile, a sausage and a skillful helping hand in rural Canterbury.
Popera star's inspired comeback
Russian-born singer Yulia returns to the recording studio after 10 years away from the spotlight.
Lyttelton Harbour is nature's playground
A volcanic hissy fit created this 15km-long, 44-square-kilometre natural wonder for humans to marvel at.
Back on firm footing
Unassuming building uses light and space to create a modern environment for a Christchurch law firm.
What's on in Christchurch this week
As one regular summer fixture comes to an end, a couple of old favourites begin.