'Don't give up': Communities in rural police shake-up warned to fight hard

Mayor emphasises non-financial benefits of local police in rural areas.

'No bigger trophy in New Zealand sport': The enduring magic of the Ranfurly Shield explained

Northland aim to reclaim the Ranfurly Shield after nearly 50 years.

Rob Penney confirms coaching future

The coach is looking forward to the new season and the Crusaders' new home.

'It took me 40 years and a house fire': The advice that drove Sir Michael Hill's success

Hill built a business from nothing to be one of the country's most successful brands.

'Incredibly distressing': Man, 36, charged with murder after woman's death in Christchurch

The woman was unresponsive when emergency services arrived, and died at the scene.

‘Pulling my son’s integrity apart’: Mum reacts to coroner’s call for law change after charity boxing death

Kain Parsons died on November 6, 2018, days after taking part in a charity boxing event.

How a ‘Dirty 30’ post-quake building was transformed into a modern masterpiece

The former Hunters and Collectors building has been transformed.

'Dearly loved' 21yo killed in Stewart Island hunting incident

Tribute paid to Jock Davies, who had battled leukemia as a teenager.

Could a lab blunder replace 1080 poison and solve NZ’s rabbit plague?

A non-deadly alternative to 1080 is being developed which leaves pests sterile.

Mike Thorpe: Are the Crusaders the world's most successful pro sports franchise of all time?

OPINION: Mike Thorpe argues the numbers suggest that they are.

'Harmful': Co-ed schools urge NZ Rugby to block exclusive boys’ first XV comp

Forty-three South Island co-ed principals have asked the national body to intervene.

Crusaders farewell 'temporary' home but will new stadium be ready for next season?

New stadium Te Kaha is expected to open in late April 2026.

The case for Year 14s to play First XV rugby

The debate over Year 14s playing school sports has reignited with Marlborough Boys'.

How a new stadium could affect Crusaders' perfect playoff record

The Crusaders have won all 30 home playoff games they have been involved in since 1998.

Inside Christchurch's long-overdue new $500m indoor sports facility

The project is a decade late and nearly triple the original budget.

‘The lost boys’: How to stop our young men falling behind at school

A collaboration of boys' schools aims to improve outcomes for young men.

On the bus: Behind the scenes of NZ’s greatest schoolboy rugby grudge match

The Christ's v CBHS game featured the highest score in the fixture's 133-year history.

On The Up: From foster care to own boss - how a teen mum defied the odds

At 36, Alicia McKay is an internationally successful consultant, author and speaker.

The little Kiwi girl who has beaten cancer – twice

Indi was diagnosed with a rare cancer called Ewing sarcoma in 2019.

First XV rugby shake-up: South Island boys' schools plot breakaway competition

Co-ed schools like St Andrew's College and Rangiora High are excluded from the proposal.

How Christchurch's new stadium is redefining event hospitality

Interest submissions for the stadium's offerings closed Friday and were ‘oversubscribed’.

ZZ Top stirs Christchurch as fans battle for front row

ZZ Top and George Thorogood kick off a three-leg New Zealand tour in Christchurch.

Born to be bad: George Thorogood on black influence, white critics and singing the blues

Mike Thorpe speaks to the music legend and his 50-year career ahead of his NZ gigs.

Police goal of 500 extra officers by November unlikely

A new police campus in Albany will start training recruits on June 30.

'Nothing was going to stop me': Pioneer who built ski resort from scratch sells up

Peter Foote started building Mt Dobson Ski Area with a $2000 bulldozer.

Third venomous snake washes up: How storms are driving sea snakes to NZ shores

The snake was dead when it was discovered.

First XV rankings: Will there be a shift in the southern power balance?

Some unlikely names are looking to upset the usual big names. Mike Thorpe reports.

Slip drama: Front of new property collapses in heavy rain, residents flee

The slip blocked Cressy Terrace, making it impassable for vehicles.

On The Up: Christchurch builders rally to support St John with charity house project

Around 30 companies are supporting the charity project.

Aerial photos reveal extent of Selwyn flooding as state of emergency continues

Christchurch Airport recorded over 80mm of rain in 24 hours.

Richie McCaw stand? Debate over who will be honoured at new stadium

Naming rights for stands at the new Christchurch covered stadium are still available.