Latest from Christchurch

CTV building collapse: Design company owner's oversight of inexperienced engineer 'virtually non-existent'

Complaint upheld against boss of company behind design of ill-fated CTV building in Chch.

'Fantastic development opportunity': Head Hunters gang pad sells for bargain $378k

The former Head Hunters pad was listed as a ‘desirable corner site’.

‘Can I invoice a deer?’: Christchurch locals question who foots the bill for rampage

Wild deer on the loose in suburban Christchurch damaged vehicles and houses.

Judith Collins reveals details of ‘red-tape cutting’ space strategy

New policy announced at Christchurch summit will be implemented by the end of 2025.

Port Hills blaze started on private property, Fenz report reveals

Blaze scorched 700ha, forced evacuations, and prompted a major firefighting effort.

Space summit protestors

Protestors outside the New Zealand Aerospace Summit 2024 at the Te Pae Convention Centre in Christchurch. Video / NZ Herald

'Fright of my life': Mob of runaway deer cause havoc in Christchurch suburb

The animals damaged a vehicle, fences and galloped through backyards.

Hawke's Bay community rallies to send Napier students to space camp in Canterbury

Students impacted by Actura liquidation treated to trip to space camp in Christchurch.

Man used 10 identities, including a dead person’s, in Covid wage subsidy fraud

He made 14 applications for over $65,000 in Covid wage subsidy payments.

'We all miss him': Mum-of-four on losing husband to blood cancer

Every day eight New Zealanders are diagnosed with a form of blood cancer.

Chris Gayle reveals he got confidence boost from facing Black Caps

'I was just pretty much always dominant against New Zealand.'

'Tragically catastrophic': Teen who caused fatal crash escapes conviction, name suppressed

No conviction for Christchurch teen who killed a woman and injured four others in crash.

Inquiries under way after man taken to Christchurch Hospital with critical injuries

It is not yet confirmed how the man became so badly injured.

A life shaped by crime: Desensitised burglar back behind bars

Judge says Edward Davis' remorse and regret 'may be aligned with apprehension'.

Christchurch rape trial: Jury retires to consider verdicts after six weeks of evidence

Former footballer denies accusations at High Court trial in Christchurch.

Aucklanders brace for gales, hail, cold temperatures, possible blackouts; snow falls in Chch

A major highway in the South Island has been closed to due snow and ice.

Logging truck crash leaves one dead west of Nelson

The road is expected to remain closed for some time.

SPCA rehomes large number of rats from Whanganui home

Some rats travelled via ferry to Christchurch in a custom-built, air-conditioned vehicle.