Amber Allott

Amber Allott | The Press August 19, 2026 • 6:00pm Copy Link Christchurch Hospital orderly Stu Grainger has been in the role about six years.

A review of New Zealand's dog control laws prompted by several “horrific attacks” is considering controls for specific dog types, which could include large powerful dogs banned overseas.

Comments A former New York Deli franchisee has been ordered into liquidation by the court, owing Inland Revenue nearly $350,000, as its other locations quietly shut up shop across the city.

Comments The number of retirement-aged Kiwis waiting for social housing is rising, as a Christchurch-based provider calls on the Government to act now to prevent a looming crisis.

A Christchurch man will have to pay nearly $4000in reparation and spend six months on home detention for his role in stealing a courier van and the packages inside days before Christmas.

Comments New Zealanders nearing retirement with few assets say they're struggling to find jobs and secure housing – leaving some facing the stark prospect of retiring into poverty.

A gardener has admitted growing cannabis and manufacturing two class A drugs, including a potent psychedelic, after a police raid on a quiet Christchurch cul-de-sac.

A man police described as one of Christchurch's most prolific petrol thieves has been jailed for 18 months.

Comments Christchurch's Orana Wildlife Park says it needs to raise $4.1 million this financial year or its cash reserves will run dry by next March.

A teenager “trying to earn his father's admiration” helped his dad run a $1.7 million chop shop operation, receiving stolen cars to order then sending parts abroad.