Weekend weather: Fog disrupts Christchurch flights, heavy rain and thunderstorm warnings for North Island

Fog in Chch that affected or forced cancellation of more than 40 flights has now cleared.

Angela Blackmoore murder: Pair sentenced to life imprisonment over killing of young Christchurch mother

Angela Blackmoore was murdered while her 2-year-old slept in their home.

House catches fire in Papanui, Christchurch

The house was "totally involved" in fire when firefighters arrived.

New Zealand A&P Agricultural Show cancelled this year

Organisers of the A&P show in Christchurch say it's not financially viable.

Christchurch police searching for person who pointed laser at rescue chopper

Police believe a laser was shone briefly at a helicopter landing at CHCH Hospital.

Christchurch King Cobras attack: Senior member found guilty after three men assaulted outside bar

One of the victims suffered a fractured skull in the alleged attack outside a gay bar.

Christchurch house price record smashed for second time in a matter of weeks

Scarborough Hill is the new centre of wealth in the city.

Parents outraged after crisis nurse accuses suicidal teen of ‘game-playing’ and ‘manipulation’

Health NZ then sent legal letter accusing distressed teen of 'uncalled for aggression'.

Football Ferns v Thailand: Live updates

Live updates from Apollo Projects Stadium.

Christchurch sports centre director Mark Cini admits forgery amounting to $180,000 from sports grants

Mark Cini created 26 false documents and transferred the money into his account.

Christchurch terror attack ‘hero’ Abdul Aziz in court for alleged assault

Abdul Aziz Wahazadah denies the assault and will go to trial.

Pou whenua that overlooked Lyttelton Harbour stolen over Easter weekend

The marker post, Ōrongomai, is shaped like a taringa.

Christchurch man accused of sexually assaulting daughter and niece during childhood

The woman said she began to think 'this is how he shows me what love is'.

Christchurch King Cobras attack: Man who suffered fractured skull has no memory of assault

One of the victims suffered a fractured skull in the alleged attack outside a gay bar.

Māori sculpture overlooking Lyttelton Harbour stolen

The 1.5m, 60kg carving was stolen sometime over Easter weekend.

Christchurch kindergarten shut down as police dog tracks suspected burglar

The Merivale kindy was locked down for 25 minutes.

Why did the Iwi Chairs Forum walk out on the national anti-racism plan?

Walk out doesn't mean shut out as iwi prepared to come back to the table.

New names floated for Christchurch street and park on site of historic Marylands School abuses

The city council is working with survivors on suggested names.

Christchurch paraglider hospitalised with serious injuries

The paraglider was injured after a fall on Sunday morning.

Football Ferns v Thailand result: New Zealand score four to beat Thailand in friendly

The Football Ferns were too good for Thailand in Christchurch.

Chiefs Manawa names experienced team for Super Rugby match against Matatū

Charmaine Smith sits second on the Super Rugby Aupiki competition table for lineouts won.