When my boss volunteered me for the run, I thought a couple of hikes in the hills would make for some great Instagrams. ...

Running club nightmares

One outing in my spandex completely negates the horrific things I did to my body all week.

Gloriavale charges laid

Gloriavale women and girls.

A member of the isolated religious community has been charged with sexual violation and indecent assault.

The minor party bloodbath video

8:45 PM  ANALYSIS: A future where Parliament is just Labour v National? It could be three years away.

Driver trapped after truck rolls

9:45 PM  The driver of a truck and trailer unit became trapped after crash north of Kaikoura.

Lani Hagaman battles on 

Rich lister's widow wants his name fully vindicated, but not revenge on ex-Labour leader.

Suspect beaten up behind bars

Several prisoners assaulted a man charged with Bradley Lomax's murder.

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Serious injuries after crash

Two people were injured, one seriously, after a single car crash south of Christchurch.

8:55 PM  Two people were injured, one seriously, after a crash south of Christchurch.

Hector's dolphin hearing risk

The pounding of driving piles into the seabed for a new Lyttelton wharf could affect dolphins' hearing, expert says.

Summer Starter run returns

YMCA's new street art show

The Rebuild

Heritage project ready to go

An artist's impression of the restored Public Trust building in central Christchurch.

The new owners who rescued Christchurch's old Public Trust building are close to starting work on renovations.

1600 delegates coming

The Piano in the performing arts precinct is another piece of the venue jigsaw puzzle for the conference.

With no convention centre built, Christchurch's largest post-quake conference required a venue "jigsaw"

How Chch's energy scheme works

Roger Sutton, left, recently unveiled the district energy scheme at the Pita Te Hori Centre with Christchurch Mayor ...

It was supposed to a "world-leading" response to the earthquakes and demolitions in Christchurch.

National in Chch: the same but different

The Anglican church voted to restore Christ Church Cathedral at a synod two weeks before election day. The Government ...

How will another National Government change things in Christchurch?

More residents needed in city

The Atlas Quarter apartments under construction in Welles St.

Christchurch has been warned it must speed up its central city population growth if new businesses are to survive.

Opinion

The minor party bloodbath video

David Seymour is likely to be out in the cold in Epsom next election.

ANALYSIS: A future where Parliament is just Labour v National? It could be three years away.

It pays to be neighbourly

Don't put your parking ticket beside your mobile phone. It magnetises it (the ticket) apparently.

It pays to be neighbourly, because you never know when you're going to need each other.

Economy needs political stability

ANZ chief economist Cameron Bagrie says the economy is "running below trend".

OPINION: If New Zealand has reached peaks in tourism and construction, is it time to worry about the economy?

National's 'dead cat' masterstroke

National finance spokesman Steven Joyce made a calculated play against Labour with his bogus claim of an $11.7b hole in ...

ANALYSIS: National's $11b Labour attack was a move straight out of a smelly, but successful, political playbook.

Labour's 'relentless positivity' naive

Jacinda Ardern's campaign strategy of "relentless positivity" was naive at best, if not deluded, writes Mike Yardley.

OPINION: Jacinda Ardern was extremely nice. But you also need mongrel and a killer instinct.

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Hagaman defamation suit heat still on

Lani Hagaman in the witness stand at the Wellington High Court, during defamation proceedings against Labour Party ...

Earl Hagaman's widow wants full vindication of her husband's name from a Court of Appeal ruling about when qualified privilege applies to politicians.

Profits are up at Lyttelton after earthquakes

Lyttelton Port's container wharf.

Lyttelton will pay a much bigger profit to Christchurch City than anticipated this year.

Car parking restrictions coming

Queenstown Lakes District Council proposed to build three new bus stops on Camp St, two near Shotover St roundabout.

"To make transport more efficient, economic and possibly more enjoyable, a behavioural change is required." Tony Pickard

China mail brings illegal seeds and bird nests

Love of the Asian delicacy bird nest soup has spawned illegal imports of the edible nests which have been falsely ...

Illegal imports of seeds and edible bird nests are a problem as online shopping feeds the growing flood of mail from China.

Heritage project ready to go

An artist's impression of the restored Public Trust building in central Christchurch.

The new owners who rescued Christchurch's old Public Trust building are close to starting work on renovations.

sport

Darling and Masoe North Otago 'legends'

North Otago's Ralph Darling  and Lemi Masoe Heartland Championship

Great mates Lemi Masoe and Ralph Darling are legends of North Otago Rugby.

Andrea Hewitt not finished yet

New Zealand's Andrea Hewitt had a mixed season and now looks towards the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

Cantabrian Andrea Hewitt's season is over, but she looks towards Commonwealth Games.

Morris, Kench players of year

Midfielder Sean Morris, pictured playing for Canterbury United last season, was named Mainland Football men's player of ...

 Sean Morris and Emma Kench take away top awards at Mainland Football's awards night.

Canterbury coach defects to Highlanders

Canterbury coach Glenn Delaney, right, chats with Luke Whitelock after a Mitre 10 Cup match this year. Delaney has ...

If Glenn Delaney was working elsewhere, he could be told to clear his desk and scuttle for the nearest exit.

Team NZ bringing America's Cup to Central Otago

The Wanaka Yacht Club will get sailing's version of a royal visit on October 16.

Wanaka and Queenstown yachting enthusiasts get to see the Auld Mug on October 16.

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Summer Starter run returns

Pull out your balloons, face paint and ribbons - costumes, furry friends and wheels are encouraged at the ASB Summer Starter.

Thousands of feet, paws and wheels will hit the streets of Christchurch again this year for the city's annual charity fun run.

Running club nightmares

When my boss volunteered me for the run, I thought a couple of hikes in the hills would make for some great Instagrams. ...

The great thing about exercising is that one outing in my spandex completely negates the horrific things I did to my body all week.

YMCA's new street art show

A Mount Maunganui mural by Irish street artist Fin Dac.

The Christchurch YMCA is going it alone with a new street art festival in December.

New artwork has environmental message

Graham Bennett, pictured here with an earlier installation, says his latest work highlights the crisis of the planet's ...

Graham Bennett's latest work is designed to confront visitors with the need to take responsibility for the state of our lakes, rivers and streams.

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