Plea to councillors to defy housing intensification rules
Residents groups across Christchurch have banded together to implore city councillors to defy the Government’s new housing intensification laws.
Chris Barclay
Harness racing chief criticises corruption inquiry
Christchurch-based harness racing chief criticises corruption inquiry
Harness Racing New Zealand’s top administrator has criticised the police investigation into corruption in the industry.
Australian title for Medbury School karter
11-year-old Christchurch driver accelerates towards goal of racing Supercars
Talented young Medbury School kart racer Zach Tucker has passed another career goal - winning overseas on his first attempt.
Sam MacDonald sets Beehive aside
Sam MacDonald sets Beehive aside
Sam MacDonald has placed his Parliamentary ambitions on hold to ideally broaden his local government experience following October’s Christchurch City Council elections.
'I do' photos wanted for Sign of the Takahe book
'I do' photos wanted for Sign of the Takahe book
If you, your parents, relatives or friends have ever been photographed raising a glass at the Sign of the Takahe, the image could end up in a new book about the Cashmere venue.
Mayoral bid hits Covid snag
David Meates' mayoral bid hits Covid snag
David Meates has had good reason for keeping a low profile this week - the Christchurch mayoral candidate is battling his first bout of Covid-19.
City councillor eyes Brownlee’s former seat
Christchurch city councillor eyes Brownlee’s former seat
A key advisor to Phil Mauger’s mayoral campaign is pondering whether to try and wrestle back the traditionally safe National seat of Ilam from Labour at next year’s general election.
Mission to recognise the fallen
Chch man’s mission to recognise the fallen
Terry McLaughlin began walking every row of Sydenham Cemetery before Christmas on a mission - to find the fallen soldiers like Private Patrick Fahey.
Arm wrestle looms over council-owned assets
Political powerplays: Arm wrestle looms over future of Christchurch City Council assets
The future of Christchurch’s council-owned assets could be a key election issue as aspiring mayor Phil Mauger forms an 'independent' team to look into revenue-generating options.
TV doctor to stand for city council seat
TV doctor to stand for Christchurch City Council seat
Former Shortland St actor Kip Denton is making a bid to become a Christchurch city councillor.
A long life with a bit of good luck
A long life with a bit of good luck
Jack Hassell was born in India almost a century ago. The former WW2 soldier, who now lives in Beckenham, recounts his interesting life in the lead-up to his 100th birthday later this month.
A long life with a bit of good luck
Christchurch centenarian Jack Hassell: A long life with a bit of good luck
Jack Hassell was born in India almost a century ago. The former WW2 soldier, who now lives in Beckenham, recounts his interesting life in the lead-up to his 100th birthday later this month.
Independent stands against his former party
Independent stands against his former party in key Christchurch election battleground
One candidate has used Labour as a flag of convenience, the other is a devotee of the late Norman Kirk - now both are eyeing up a seat at the Christchurch City Council table.
Tough tests loom for Marist Albion
Tough tests loom for Marist Albion
Marist Albion must overcome teams they haven’t beaten during their Christchurch Metro Premier club rugby title defence if they are to retain the crown, starting with perennial contenders Lincoln...
Search for Bertie continues
Search continues for Bertie the missing golden retriever
The search and appeal for sightings and information has widened - but no one has yet picked up Bertie’s scent.
Medbury School boy on track to race Supercars, F1
Medbury School boy on track to race Supercars, F1
There are untold twists and turns to come as aspiring 11-year-old Christchurch motorsport star, Zach Tucker, approaches the fast track to success.
Group sourcing funds to fight subdivision plan
Group sourcing funds for legal fight against Lincoln South subdivision
A residents’ group spearheading opposition to the controversial Lincoln South housing development has launched a Givealittle campaign to finance legal action.
Battling demons but still standing after 234km
Christchurch endurance test: Last man standing battles demons to cover 234km
Sam Harvey was running on adrenaline, undeterred by a weeping calloused wound on his big toe.
Have you seen Bertie?
Have you seen Bertie? Owner fears missing dog may have been stolen
Worried residents have been scouring a Redcliffs park for Bertie, the golden retriever who tore off after a rabbit on June 24 - and never returned.
Rugby league mainstays open new clubrooms
Rugby league mainstays open new clubrooms
Merv Whittaker helped fundraise to build Halswell rugby league’s now earthquake-doomed clubrooms back in the 1970s - so he was appropriately given the honour of opening its successor.