'Just appalling': Mum vents anger after son injured in hit-and-run
A Christchurch mother is frustrated by a lack of communication from police after her son was injured in a hit-and-run.
Dylan Smits
High school student injured in hit-and-run
Frustrated mum wants answers after son injured in hit-and-run
A Christchurch mother is frustrated by a lack of communication from police after her son was injured in a hit-and-run.
Grower bids farewell to flowers
Flower farm on the market after more than 75 years of family ownership
A picturesque 1.6ha Christchurch flower farm has been put on the market, ending more than 75 years of family ownership.
Five generations come together
Five generations come together in special moment for family
From great-great to brand new - the Calender-Kennedy-Caldwell family gathering in Christchurch had five times the charm.
Ali Jones boosts profile ahead of election run
Ali Jones boosts profile ahead of election run
Christchurch deputy mayor Pauline Cotter says a billboard ad featuring her city council election rival Ali Jones is "pretty obvious electioneering".
Business shocked by $566k internet bill
Business shocked by $566k internet bill
What would you do if you got a $566,000 internet bill for just two months usage? That was the predicament for the owner of a Christchurch business.
Crossing decision mired in boundary bureaucracy
Crossing decision mired in boundary bureaucracy
What was meant to be a simple decision to approve a Christchurch pedestrian crossing near Hagley Park and speed humps was anything but straightforward. Reporter Dylan Smits finds out what happened.
Shock $566k data bill for two months
Shock $566k data bill for two months
What would you do if you got a $566,000 internet bill for just two months usage? That was the predicament for the owner of a Christchurch business.
Firefighter remembered for his 'optimism'
Firefighter who died after brain cancer battle remembered for his 'ridiculous optimism'
The Christchurch firefighting community is mourning the loss of a 31-year-old fireman who has left behind a young family.
Security guard stood down after street party
Security guard stood down after Christchurch street party cut short
A security guard has been stood down from work after allegations he assaulted patrons at a Christchurch street party gone wrong.
Security guard stood down after street party
Security guard stood down after Chch street party cut short
A security guard has been stood down from work after allegations he assaulted patrons at a Christchurch street party gone wrong.
Stroke an unexpected detour for ex-mayor
Stroke an unexpected detour for 'full-on' former mayor Garry Moore
Even active, healthy people can have strokes as former Christchurch mayor Garry Moore knows all too well. Nearly a year on, the 74-year-old spoke for the first time about his road to recovery.
Postmaster's son revisits his childhood home
Postmaster's son revisits his childhood home
When Alan Jamieson’s father served as Sumner’s postmaster in the 1950s and 1960s, his family lived in the post office itself.
The road to re-election
The mayor, the challenges and the road to re-election
Mayor Phil Mauger has been in office for 877 days and wants to lead Christchurch for another 1321. But how does he plan to overcome voter dissatisfaction with rates rises and fend off an election challenge?
How much does it cost to run for mayor?
How much does it cost to run for mayor?
Running a mayoral campaign takes more than spirit and good ideas. The two major Christchurch candidates will need tens of thousands of dollars to be competitive and get their message out.
Push to end postal voting in local elections
Poll: Push to end postal voting in local elections
Councils are calling for a major change to the way local body elections are held. So would you prefer to vote by post, in person, or online?
Dark sky bid for Banks Peninsula
Banks Peninsula dark sky bid needs your support
Akaroa Stargazing owner Luca Devescovi wants to turn down the lights on Banks Peninsula - but he needs public backing.
Airbnb owners not being held to account
Airbnb owners not being held to account
Many Airbnb owners in Christchurch are operating without consents due to a lack of enforcement.
From library saviour to community advocate
From library saviour to community advocate: Is the Chch mayoralty next?
Christchurch mayoral candidate Sara Templeton says political ambitions can be sparked by the most humble of goals. She talks to reporter Dylan Smits.
Wrong number nightmare finally over
Wrong number nightmare finally over
Jan Sione’s Ticketek nightmare has finally ended after her cellphone number was removed from the company’s contact details on Google.