Memoirs of an 'old theatre cat'
After 70 years in Christchurch theatre, there's nothing amateur about Peter Simmonds.
The true cost of a burglary spike
Three victims speak out as Christchurch's burglary rate hits 20 a day.
Guard bashed by teen murderer
An 18-year-old punched a Corrections officer twice in the head while on remand in custody for murder.
Beware the voting 'youthquake'
OPINION: Young voters are flexing previously-unused muscle. It could lead to disaster.
Game went 'seriously wrong'
Punches were reportedly thrown at a match between two Chch high school teams.
Mourning mother forgives
Minetta Oxley misses her son "every single day", but doesn't blame the driver of the van that killed him.
Attempted abduction probe in Chch
A man in an "expensive red car" allegedly grabbed a 9-year-old girl, who managed to escape into a hotel.
Little Lyford booms after the quake
There's a silver lining in almost every cloud, says ski field founder.
Rebuilt house made daughter sick
Friends compliment the Roberts family on their new house, but the tidy aesthetics hide a grim story.
Silence over performing arts precinct
A veil of silence shrouds a major central Christchurch rebuild project.
Rents drop further in Christchurch
Tenants are making the best of falling rents in Christchurch, with the city's average rent now $363.
Cera review? Let's have 'a chat'
Former rebuild minister Gerry Brownlee questioned the need to audit Cera's performance. The report proved damning.
My son started to die in front of me
OPINION: Watching my son choking shook me out of my complacency, writes Duncan Garner.
Should Middle Earth embrace the middle finger?
OPINION: The sea of single digit salutes that greeted United States Secretary of State Rex Tillerson showcases the Kiwi skill of naughty protest.
Gerry Brownlee's diplomacy masterclass
SATIRE: Listen in as the Dear Leader schools his going-rogue Foreign Minister on how to talk like a diplomat.
Information delays are inexcusable
OPINION: The Christchurch City Council has been stonewalling over rebuild information.
Beauty retailers demand high-profile spots
International beauty outlets are leasing more property, driven by demand for physical stores.
National Portrait - Simon Challies, the retiring aged care boss
Simon Challies heads a $4.9b business but Parkinson's has forced an early retirement.
Little Lyford booms after the quake
There's a silver lining in almost every cloud, says ski field founder.
Club wants new national park
New national park promoted as club pushes conservation in election year.
Rebuilt house made daughter sick
Friends compliment the Roberts family on their new house, but the tidy aesthetics hide a grim story.
Game went 'seriously wrong'
Punches were reportedly thrown at a match between two Christchurch high school teams.
Saints seal spot in NBL final
Wellington Saints overpower Canterbury Rams to book place in NBL final.
Temalisi regains spark
Tactix haven't had much to be excited about in 2017, but Temalisi Fakahokotau has been a rare positive.
Premiership lead grows
Slowly but surely the leading contender is wearing down his premiership rivals.
The quietly charming life of an 'old theatre cat'
After 70 years in Christchurch theatre, there's nothing amateur about Peter Simmonds.
Compassion defined Murray Thacker
Lifetime of collection leaves indelible mark on both the landscape of Banks Peninsula and anyone who met "the unofficial mayor of Okains Bay".
What's on in Christchurch this Week
Music, art and theatre dominate the week's highlights around the city.
