Latest from Canterbury

Rooftop views and ‘playful’ design: Inside Auckland’s new Radisson Red hotel

A soon-to-open rooftop bar will be Australasia’s largest outdoor rooftop venue.

Housing market softens in January as threat of rising rates looms

An economist warns that concern about rising interest rates may be a headwind.

Greenpeace protest targets revamped Rakaia salmon statue

This year's Rakaia salmon contest will run without anyone catching fish.

'He just worked things out': New museum dedicated to one of NZ's greatest minds

The central Christchurch museum opens on February 18 as a permanent tribute.

Can AI show remorse? Judge catches arsonist using AI to pen apology letters

The judge put Michae Win’s letter through ChatGPT software to test their authenticity.

‘Breaking that invisible line’: How do deaf concertgoers enjoy live music gigs?

At Ed Sheeran’s NZ shows, NZSL interpreters signed every lyric live.

Editorial: The fans are there but Super Rugby will need more than retro uniforms to get the crowds back

OPINION: New Blues boss Karl Budge is acutely aware of the challenge he has.

Fallen trees, power outages, travel disruption: Kiwis brace as overnight storm worsens

People are strongly urged to take this seriously and prepare now.

Northland teen’s standout effort wins top Blue Light life skills award

Blue Light has run these NZ Defence Force camps for 14 years nationwide.

Fran O’Sullivan: Willis gambles on fiscal credibility as National’s election trump card

OPINION: Nicola Willis has set a 2028-29 surplus goal and a 40% net debt track.

Eye surgeon who tried to kill landlord allowed back in Canterbury under strict watch

The Parole Board now allows Ian Dallison to live at his new Canterbury home.

Highlanders stun All Blacks-laden Crusaders in Joseph's fairy-tale opener

A 40m Cam Millar penalty in the dying minutes sealed the 25-23 upset.

Safety fears and $100-a-week bills: Why Health NZ parked its hospital fees plan

Leaked documents show staff warned 'market rate' fees would punish workers.

The return of the Black Foils: All you need to know ahead of SailGP Auckland

All you need to know ahead of SailGP’s second event in Auckland.

Bryce Win tackles Young Farmer final and wedding prep

Sixth-generation sheep and beef farmer goes for gold two weeks out from wedding day.

Retirement village to bear name of cricket legend Sir Richard Hadlee

He was born in Christchurch in 1951 and remains a proud and active Cantabrian.