'Overpowering stench': Financial support for residents living close to damaged wastewater treatment plant
Power bills are up for fans and dehumidifiers instead of opening windows to pong.
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Opinion: James Shaw is toast and his emissions plan a dog's breakfast
OPINION: Economics has won the day over the environment, John MacDonald writes.
Lianne Dalziel: Greater Christchurch partners with Government to avoid growing pains
It is the fastest-growing urban area outside of Auckland.
Opinion: Is winning-at-all-cost really worth it?
That is the question that a lot of us will be asking today, writes John MacDonald.
'It's not good': Christchurch convenience store targeted in ram-raid, burglary
It follows a ram-raid at a dairy in Halswell on Friday.
The big stink: Anger grows as nauseating stench hangs over city
"It hits you right in the face."
Hate speech law work in progress, Faafoi says
The Act Party claims the laws will 'create a divided and hateful society'.
Woman, 62, hits health worker after 21-hour wait in ED
Emails reveal concerns in NZ's busiest emergency departments.
Bye bye blue sky: Cloud rolls in after bluebird week
Few weather worries for most, but rain warning issued for one part of the country.
Tribesmen MC gang associate admits 'logistics' role in meth dealing operation
His jobs included counting $10,000 bundles of cash and booking travel.
Residents push for more action on Christchurch stench, will meet tonight
A fire ripped through the Christchurch Wastewater Treatment Plant in November.
Ministry defends exemption process after ICU nurse goes unpaid
Carlos Molina waited eight weeks, with no income, for a medical exemption.
New Akaroa wharf design gets green light
Following a tender process, detailed design work will begin.
31-year-old appears in court after Christchurch man critically injured
A man has appeared in court after a serious assault in Christchurch overnight
Smell from damaged wastewater plant could get worse as clean up begins
Since a fire last year, residents across the city have been subject to a horrendous smell.
New lower speed limits between Christchurch and Akaroa
The changes will come into force in late July/early August.
'Comedy of errors': Christchurch residents desperate to raise the flag again
After years of back-and-forth, the council is reviewing its flag policy.
Hamish Clark: Christchurch Stadium - We can't stop now, build it no matter what the cost
It will be money well spent and a real asset for Christchurch.
Marquee match-up: North Canterbury to host U19 basketball nationals
Tournament will be first time NCBA hosts nationals.
John MacDonald: Memo to council - 'Please don't press pause on stadium'
$50 million budget blowout revealed as costs continue to rise.
Demio bandits: Children as young as 10 behind spate of car thefts
Nineteen Mazda Demios stolen in one city - in just one weekend.
'Great surprise': Rare glimpse of humpback whale near Akaroa Harbour
Humpback whales are not often seen near the harbour.
Opinion: Restoring respect is key to reducing crime
The latest Government announcement's a $600 million ambulance at the bottom of a cliff.
Delays on major Canterbury alpine pass for next 10 weeks
A retaining wall is being repaired from today, until early July.
Learning to walk: What's behind our first steps?
'It's amazing. From such a helpless little baby, in one year what you can achieve.'
'Impossible process': Travel declarations a headache for overseas trophy hunters
Travellers arriving in NZ are "wound up - just about in tears".
Further court action possible for 'shocking' landlords ordered to pay 'vulnerable' tenants $38,000
MBIE considers further legal action in 'shocking' case of RTA-breaching Chch landlords.
Named: Man charged with murder of carer was her boarder
The killing shocked the quiet Christchurch street on which she lived.
Hopes rural crime phone app will counter 'extensive under reporting'
A police survey revealed rural crime was largely unreported nationally.
Christchurch Hospital staff punched, spat on, sworn at and sexually harassed
Patients taking their frustration out on the very people they have asked for help.
Opinion: Christchurch council flying the flag for the overthinkers and the paranoid
OPINION: Sumner must get its flagpole back.
Hamish Clark: No one should have to pay full rates to endure Christchurch's foul-smelling stench
OPINION: No quick fix to stink in East Christchurch.
'I don't want to live my life in pain': Why Aleisha had a hysterectomy at age 22
"I didn't feel believed and felt like doctors thought I was over-exaggerating."
Terror probe confirmed: Focus on Chch gunman's early radicalisation
Spotlight also on how terrorist got gun licence - and if he was a lone wolf.