Latest from Christchurch

Mum allegedly 'extremely' over the limit on school run

Police had a local checkpoint operating when they say mum was over the limit.

A person in serious condition after three-vehicle in Flaxton

The road is currently closed while the scene is being cleared

New Zealand 'uniquely suited' as launchpad for zero-emission flights, say Airbus

Feasibility study identifies New Zealand is a frontrunner for hydrogen powered flight

'I cried': Kiwi McDonald’s manager named as top one per cent globally

The Rolleston branch also has won New Zealand McDonald’s branch of the year.

Cops scour new areas in hunt for missing real estate agent

Yanfei Bao was last seen alive on July 19.

Mama Hooch rapists: Family business collapses, more than $235k owed

The father has left New Zealand owing more than $235K.

Young person injured, two in custody after fleeing police and crashing

It follows a similar accident two weeks ago when a motorcyclist died.

Number of gang members breaching home detention increased 60 per cent in six years

National says the figures are representative of a system "that has got the balance wrong".

Support for Lauren Dickason grows - protest planned ahead of sentencing

She admitted smothering Liané, 6, and 2-year-old twins Maya and Karla.

Supreme Court reduces sentence for man who bashed sex worker with a rock, then fatally stabbed her

He went to the Supreme Court seeking to have his life sentence overturned.

Long Covid clinic in Christchurch to close

The Christchurch clinic will shut up shop after a short, five-month run.

Cup Day: Tickets on sale for biggest day on Canterbury's social calendar

Huge crowds expected for the glitz, glamour and excitement of Cup Day.

Kids as young as 8 involved in virtual car theft rings, police say

A total of 59 cars were stolen over one weekend in Christchurch earlier this month.

'We're pretty excited': Canterbury moving NPC match to the country

Horses have been hoofed out before the first game of rugby at the ground in a decade-plus.

Uni student hid mental anguish from parents, died first day back after holiday

Coroner releases findings into death of university student found in dorm room by staff.

Election 2023: Nats way ahead in Ilam, denting TOP's chances

The Opportunities Party's hopes of entering Parliament have been dealt a blow by a poll.

Hunt for Yanfei Bao: Police prepare fresh searches in Greenpark area

The man accused of kidnapping and murdering Bao was due back in court on Friday.

K-Fry competition heats up: Korean fried chicken chain coming to NZ

Fast-food retailer plans to open 18 stores around NZ.