Park seeks new capital
The cash-strapped adventure park is seeking $10m from its backers to help broaden its appeal.
Riot put Central Otago pub on map
From royal visits to riots, 6 o'clock swills and gun-slinging antics - Lake Hawea Hotel's history is wild.
No rest for Black Caps on Boxing Day
Sri Lanka's last Boxing Day test experience against the Black Caps in Christchurch didn't go well at all.
Mission lunch brings people together
Almost 130 pavs, 150 puddings, and 400kg of ham was served up at the Christchurch City Mission's Christmas lunch.
Four people in hospital after crash
Four people still in hospital after a three-car crash in Christchurch on Christmas Eve.
Transport plan comes with cost warning
Everyone who needs to has now approved Christchurch's big public transport plan.
Man saw wife's fatal crash
A husband was just metres behind his wife when she drove off the side of a steep Canterbury road.
Christmas at the zoo
Kea tackle a Christmas wreath and a cheetah battles a box during Orana Park's Christmas tradition.
Critical after Xmas morning crash
One person is in a "stable but serious" condition after early morning crash near Christchurch.
Wasp Wipeout donations hit $7000
2:28 PM Members of the public are giving big in the fight against invasive wasps.
'Terror and loss' in house fire
2:09 PM Support is being provided for an Oamaru family who lost their home following a fire in North Otago.
Bus interchange costs Govt
There have been talks of transferring the Christchurch bus interchange from the Crown to the city council. In the meantime, the taxpayer pays.
Who will own the red zone?
Christchurch's vast residential red zone, where 7000 homes once stood, has an uncertain future.
Communal living for city site
A non-profit group is promising to build cheaper homes on a failed central Christchurch anchor project site.
Quake lawyer denies conflict
Lawyer for prominent quake claims service insists he acted in clients' best interests.
Quake advocates face conflict case
Law firm and "no-win, no-fee" quake claims champion accused of having conflict of interest.
A government's balancing act
OPINION: Governments should hold some sway over us, but also not impede our right to free choice.
The year this Kiwi didn't fly
OPINION: Scientist Shaun Hendy cut out flying - and saved 18 tonnes in carbon emissions.
Mussel Inn saved from 'dire' council threat
A judge has rebuffed the local council and saved the holiday trading of a well-known restaurant in Golden Bay.
ECan aware of Overseer's snags
ECan knows the drawbacks of the Overseer farm management system, outlined by Simon Upton.
Terrible Talk terminated
Self-proclaimed tech entrepreneur Albi Whale's Terrible Talk goes into liquidation.
Bus interchange costs Govt
There have been talks of transferring the Christchurch bus interchange from the Crown to the city council. In the meantime, the taxpayer pays.
Boult destroys Sri Lanka
Trent Boult delivers a spell for the ages, taking 6-4 in space of 15 balls to put Black Caps in charge.
Black Caps wary of Mathews
Sri Lanka all-rounder the "big wicket" for NZ after he carried his bat on a day 14 wickets fell.
Southee plays lone hand for NZ
Black Caps seamer hits his second highest test score before causing havoc with the new ball.
Sports venue allowed to expand
A Russian businessman's Christchurch sports park will get an indoor stadium, courts and more pitches.
The two Black Caps under pressure
Jeet Raval and Colin de Grandhomme must step up in the second test against Sri Lanka.
Lime scooters, library, boost crowds
With new shops, a new library and Lime scooters drawing people in, Christchurch's recovering city centre was busier than ever on Boxing Day.
What's open on Xmas Day
Want to escape your family - or give them some new memories this Christmas? Here's what's open in Christchurch.
Marlon Williams is NZ's pin-up
I've talked to several women and at least one man who looked like they needed a cold shower at the mere mention of his name.