Articles by Emily Murphy
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Business
Easter trading laws won't stop businesses
Friday, 25 March 2016, 6:28amIt's no surprise a Christchurch gardening store that's flouted Easter trading laws for more than 20 years again will do so...
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National
Review of NZ water sports possible after kayaking deaths
Thursday, 24 March 2016, 5:17amA maritime law expert says a review of the water sports industry could be on the cards, now that the owner of a kayaking...
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Health
Study to examine link between anorexia and genetics
Tuesday, 22 March 2016, 5:38amA major study looking at the link between anorexia and genetics is underway, and around 400 New Zealanders' are expected...
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Emergency
Investigation launched into South Island fire
Friday, 11 March 2016, 5:53pmA full investigation's been launched into the fire which destroyed a home west of Christchurch yesterday. SEE ALSO: One house...
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Emergency
One house destroyed in Darfield fire
Thursday, 10 March 2016, 7:55pmUPDATED 9.36pm A skeleton crew will remain on standby overnight, to make sure a major fire west of Christchurch doesn't spread. The...
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Emergency
Seacliff shooting may be neighbourhood dispute
Wednesday, 9 March 2016, 5:34amSeacliff shooting may be neighbourhood dispute
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Emergency
Hanmer Springs blaze "under control"
Wednesday, 9 March 2016, 5:31amHanmer Springs blaze "under control"
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National
Canterbury IAG claimants vow legal action
Friday, 4 March 2016, 4:59amAfter five long years, a group of fed-up Canterbury claimants are vowing to take IAG to court. From today, earthquake claimants...
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National
CHCH jetpack company set to begin test flights
Wednesday, 2 March 2016, 5:47amIt will be like a scene from The Jetsons, only it won't be on TV. A Christchurch-based jet-pack making company is making...
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Business
Company collapse leaves more Cantabs in the lurch
Tuesday, 1 March 2016, 5:51amChristchurch homeowners have no way of knowing how long they'll be left in the lurch following the collapse of Stonewood...
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Crime
Trial of accused WINZ killer underway
Wednesday, 24 February 2016, 7:30amTrial of accused WINZ killer underway
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National
Hundreds turn out for Christchurch EQC protest
Sunday, 21 February 2016, 12:32pmHundreds turn out for Christchurch EQC protest
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National
Concerns raised over jetski use
Tuesday, 2 February 2016, 5:23amJet ski users are being urged to practice safe fun in the sun, following a spike in complaints in the Canterbury region. The...
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Business
Sales reps take 'intimidating' behaviour to Chch
Wednesday, 20 January 2016, 5:59amQuestionable door knocking techniques used by a company in Christchurch has worried the director enough to come to town. Residents...
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National
Cats vanish from Christchurch cattery
Thursday, 14 January 2016, 10:55amUPDATED 2.21pm: A Christchurch cattery is reportedly refusing to refund two families, despite losing their cats and offering...
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National
Chch divided over plans for new probation centre
Tuesday, 12 January 2016, 11:52amA new probation centre in Christchurch's east will be easily accessible to low-level offenders. That's part of the rationale...
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National
Canterbury SPCA struggling with kitten influx
Monday, 11 January 2016, 6:42amSPCA struggling with kitten influx
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Rural
Drought continues to hit Canterbury farmers
Monday, 11 January 2016, 5:38amA lack of supplementary feed is expected to hit farmers hard this winter, adding to the mix of problems already thrown up...
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National
Govt urged to step in as Auckland rent continues to rise
Wednesday, 6 January 2016, 12:13pmThe Government's been urged to step in, as rental costs in Auckland force vulnerable families to relocate elsewhere. The...
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National
Praise for property relationships act review
Tuesday, 1 December 2015, 2:51pmGovernment plans to review laws dictating how our property is divided when a marriage or relationship breaks up is being...
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Emergency
Opportunity for Fox recovery to continue
Thursday, 26 November 2015, 7:05amA window of opportunity for recovery teams at Fox Glacier this morning. A team of four has spent the night near the site...
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National
Weather continues to hinder Fox Glacier recovery mission
Tuesday, 24 November 2015, 5:34amWeather continues to hinder Fox Glacier recovery mission
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National
EQC head not convinced about insurance change proposal
Thursday, 12 November 2015, 2:37pmThe head of EQC isn't quite convinced by a proposal to change the way insurers handle claims, next time a disaster strikes. The...
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National
Man makes threat at Christchurch WINZ office
Thursday, 12 November 2015, 2:18pmA 22 year old man has been arrested after allegedly making a threat at Christchurch's New Brighton Work and Income office. The...
