Body found in Lake Rua
Body found in Christchurch lake
Updated 1.55 pm
Police have located the body of a man who was reported missing in a Christchurch lake on Sunday night.
'Lifelong fraudster' stole thousands from charity
'Lifelong fraudster' who stole thousands from Chch charity gets home detention
A Christchurch woman with dozens of dishonesty convictions stole thousands of dollars from a Pacific healthcare provider - then tried to blame it on a colleague.Students struggle to find work
Student applied for over 100 jobs 'without securing a single interview'
A 23-year-old student who has been looking for part-time and summer work for months with no luck says she is now putting her degree on hold to move back home to Christchurch.
Christchurch
Union leaders warn of delays as port restructure bites
Lyttelton Port Company has admitted its controversial job restructuring is causing delays for container ships.
Kiwis to play World Cup double-header at new stadium
Kiwis to play World Cup double-header at new stadium
Christchurch’s new 30,000-seat stadium will host a Kiwis league double-header during the IRL World Cup next year.Youths target businesses in ram-raid spree
Youths target dozen businesses in 90min ram-raid spree
Police are hunting for the youths who used stolen vehicles to commit a series of ram-raids at Christchurch shops and restaurants.Congestion fees for shipping containers
Global shipping giant slaps congestion fees on containers at Lyttelton Port
Shipping firm Maersk will add a US$200 congestion fee to its containers going through the Lyttelton Port from December 1.
National
Detective officer under investigation
A NZ detective with decades of experience is facing a criminal investigation for allegedly possessing objectionable material.
Cleaner's 'insane' find inside old chair cushion
Cleaner's 'insane' find inside old chair cushion
A cleaner tidying up some dusty old chairs at a property stumbled across $20,000 in an old plastic bag full of $100 notes.Cruise ship passenger presumed dead
Passenger on NZ-bound cruise ship presumed dead after going overboard
A Disney cruise on its way to New Zealand has been delayed after a man went overboard.Bandits rob train
Crunchie bar bandits rob train at gunpoint
Passengers aboard the Kingston Flyer were robbed at gunpoint by about 70 bandits hunting for gold when their train was stopped yesterday afternoon.
Districts
Witnesses sought to Timaru double-fatal crash
Police are seeking witnesses to a double-fatal crash near Timaru, and another separate crash which occurred nearby.
Viaduct collapse risk revealed
Viaduct collapse risk revealed
An engineer's report on the damage to the Tinwald Viaduct after a crash in June says another impact would heighten the risk of the bridge collapsing.Community patrols need your help
Community patrols need your help
North Canterbury community patrols are seeking more pairs of "eyes and ears" to help them support the police.Merv's big challenge
Merv's big challenge to set world record
Eighty-nine-year-old Cantabrian Merv Grewar is planning to break a world record.
Sport
Kiwis to play World Cup double-header at new stadium
Christchurch’s new 30,000-seat stadium will host a Kiwis league double-header during the IRL World Cup next year.
All Blacks wallop Wales
All Blacks wallop Wales
Winger Tom Rogers became the first Welshman to score a hat-trick of tries against the All Blacks, but his heroics were in vain as the visitors eased to a 52-26 victory.Scott Robertson explains mass All Black changes
Scott Robertson explains mass All Black changes
Scott Robertson has said that the All Blacks have had a "strong review" this week after their 33-19 loss to England on Sunday morning.Daryl Mitchell becomes world's No 1 ODI batter
Daryl Mitchell becomes world's No 1 ODI batter
Black Caps and Canterbury cricketer Daryl Mitchell is the new world No 1-ranked ODI batter.
Life & Style
Writers ruled out of NZ awards due to artificial intelligence book covers
Two books by distinguished authors have been ruled out of New Zealand's premier literary prize because their covers were generated with artificial intelligence.
Chch nipping at Auckland's fashionable heels
Christchurch nipping at Auckland's fashionable heels
The Garden City is emerging on the fashion scene as a real runway rival to Wellington and Auckland.US actress Diane Keaton dies
US actress Diane Keaton dies
Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton, famed for roles in Annie Hall, The Godfather films and First Wives Club, has died. She was 79.Are you paying for more internet speed than you need?
Are you paying for more internet speed than you need?
Research from comparison site NZ Compare has found that many older New Zealanders, in particular, are paying too much for broadband because they are not shopping around.
