Amber Allott

Police still looking for mystery driver after fatal cyclist crash

The driver of a white hatchback, who police say wasn’t directly involved, could have vital information about the crash.

Oct 12 26October 12, 2026

Article at thepress.co.nz

Fans complain of sweltering heat in Christchurch stadium during Sunday's NPC rugby

Some fans gave up and left before the women’s Farah Palmer Cup final, after the stadium got uncomfortably hot.

Oct 11 26October 11, 2026

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EV rush and broken holiday plans as Cantabrians feel petrol price pain at the pump

An expert says NZ is experiencing a perfect storm of factors, which are driving petrol prices to new highs.

Oct 07 26October 07, 2026

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Prominent Canterbury anti-vax doctor ordered to pay $87,000 in over ‘misleading’ STI videos

The disciplinary tribunal said if Sam Bailey hadn’t already had her registration cancelled, they would have done it again.

Oct 06 26October 06, 2026

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Derelict 150-year-old Christchurch cottage demolished two years after losing heritage protections

The property had been in a state of disrepair for some time, with an estimated repair bill of $1.6 million.

Oct 05 26October 05, 2026

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Kingmakers’ debate: How minor party leaders propose solving Christchurch’s ED woes

Party leaders showed plenty of appetite for top-of-the-cliff approaches to solving issues in NZ’s emergency departments, but shied away from hiring commitments.

Oct 01 26October 01, 2026

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Liquidators launch court action against directors of solar firm, which owes creditors $476m

SolarZero had been one of the country’s largest solar power providers before its 2024 liquidation.

Oct 01 26October 01, 2026

Article at thepress.co.nz

NZ's coastal cities are sinking – but pausing groundwater extraction could save them, new study says

One Christchurch suburb is sinking by about 10mm per year, researchers say.

Sep 30 26September 30, 2026

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Wheel clamping company ordered into liquidation, owing Inland Revenue nearly $800,000

The company had been accused of predatory and cowboy clamping in the past.

Sep 24 26September 24, 2026

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‘Like winning Lotto’: Model train club lands perpetual payout from late couple’s $60m trust

A $60 million trust has created a new source of funding for 14 local organisations, for the foreseeable future.

Sep 23 26September 23, 2026

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‘Hostile’ coffee cart owner who declared it a ‘private club’ breached Food Act, judge says

A judge says the owner’s submissions had “elements of Sovereign ideology”.

Sep 16 26September 16, 2026

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Bust amusement firm among 31,000 businesses owing $460m to IRD over Covid-era loans

Inland Revenue data showed 151,600 loans were granted to 129,243 customers under the Covid-19 small business cashflow loan scheme, but as of July this year 31,000 customers were in default.

Sep 15 26September 15, 2026

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Historic villas opposite the Arts Centre could be saved after all

The developer who deemed the houses irreparable is exploring the possibility of saving the heritage buildings.

Sep 15 26September 15, 2026

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Son ‘trying to earn his father’s admiration’ helped in $1.4m chop shop operation

The young man’s charges related to 71 stolen vehicles, over two years.

Sep 12 26September 12, 2026

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Christchurch’s Orana Wildlife Park faces ‘dire’ $4.1m funding hole

New Zealand’s only open range zoo, which will celebrate its 50th anniversary this month, needs to raise $4.1m or its cash reserves will run dry by March.

Sep 11 26September 11, 2026

Article at thepress.co.nz

‘Prolific’ petrol thief who used stolen number plates to fund drug habit jailed

The man faced 23 theft charges relating to petrol drive-offs, as well as others for possessing stolen number plates.

Sep 09 26September 09, 2026

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Last of three ‘grinches’ who stole courier van days before Christmas sentenced

A farmer gave chase after a trio of thieves stole a courier van packed with Christmas presents.

Sep 02 26September 02, 2026

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The Christchurch Hospital workers clocking 30,000 steps a day

They’re the “magic” behind-the-scenes that clinicians say keep the hospital from coming to a grinding halt

Aug 19 26August 19, 2026

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Work begins on $800m Christchurch Men’s Prison redevelopment

The major project is set to deliver hundreds of new high-security and specialist mental health beds by 2030.

Aug 14 26August 14, 2026

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Proposed demolition of three ‘defining’ villas another blow to Christchurch character, opponents say

But the company applying for the demolition says the buildings are too damaged to repair.

Aug 07 26August 07, 2026

Article at thepress.co.nz

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