The battle to replace three-term Christchurch city councillor Andrew Turner is taking shape with a trio of candidates already vying to replace the outgoing deputy mayor.
Ilam MP Sarah Pallett’s non-appearance at a public forum where residents vented their frustrations over the Government’s controversial Three Waters reform has disappointed organisers.
An adopted Cantabrian who has documented the history of Lancaster Park wants Christchurch’s new stadium to pay homage to its illustrious predecessor through a museum.
His body swathed in bandages to cover skin grafts and ward off infection, Kevin Burney finally got to enjoy some fresh air as he continues to fight for his life in hospital.
A familiar foe may have effectively hung up his boots but Hornby will still face a significant thorn in their side when the CRL premiership holders face their arch-nemesis on Saturday.
A Racing Integrity Board hearing into allegations of animal cruelty by a leading Canterbury thoroughbred horse trainer is underway.
A Racing Integrity Board hearing into allegations of animal cruelty by a leading Canterbury thoroughbred horse trainer is underway.
Evidence suggests you never forget to ride a bike, but Samira Ahmed didn’t subscribe to that theory.
Shaylah Sayers' path to the track national champs inside Cycling NZ’s state-of-the-art velodrome started on a mountain bike trail in Bottle Lake Forest Park.
Although Super Rugby’s battle with the pandemic is documented daily, it is also having an impact at the grassroots level as the Christchurch Metro club season looms.
Lindsay Morton had to learn to walk again, step by step, after he was involved in a fatal crash on the outskirts of Rolleston.
Catherine Chu’s future as a Christchurch city councillor is uncertain, while some intriguing battles are set to play out at October’s local government elections as independent candidates emerge.
Established to care for war veterans, Rannerdale Village in Christchurch provided a safe haven for generations of armed forces personnel - until the facility became a casualty of the grim financial climate.
The New Brighton RSA has a battle on its hands after land it believed was reserved for car parking is now poised to be used for residential development.
A four-time Olympic cyclist from Lincoln has embraced his uphill battle since suffering a series of mysterious cardiac arrests - but you won't find him riding downhill anytime soon.
The digital billboard market is anything but static in Christchurch as advertisers target prime locations, prompting a road safety warning about the 'distractions'.
Rosemary George missed her mum’s 100th birthday in Northern Ireland due to the Covid pandemic - but she'll be there on June 1 when she turns 101.
Sparky is back in her happy place, romping around the Christchurch red zone after a carjacking and late night raid left her hungry, dehydrated and more than 300km from home.
Anti-apartheid protesters and rugby fans who supported the Springboks tour in 1981 are being sought to recount their memories for Christchurch school children.
A welcome occupation of Cranmer Square will not take place next month, with the traditional Anzac Day dawn service a casualty of the escalating Covid pandemic.