Look who’s back! James Daniels' new bid for Christchurch council seat
James Daniels has thrust himself back into the political spotlight by making another bid for a city council seat in the October local body elections.
Dylan Smits
Voters buttons pushed by rates, potholes, e-scooters
Voters buttons pushed by rates, potholes, e-scooters
Ali Jones and Tony Simons were the first Christchurch City Council candidates to announce their election bids. Reporter Dylan Smits finds out how their campaigns are rolling.
Backlash over public holiday posts
Backlash over property developer's public holiday posts
High-profile Christchurch property developer Matthew Horncastle has stirred up controversy by criticising public holidays.
Uber no help over driver damage
Uber no help over driver damage
A Christchurch man wants to find the Uber Eats driver who knocked over a fence pillar at his property - but the company will not help.
Uber backs out of responsibility for damage
Watch: Uber backs out of responsibility for damage
A Christchurch man wants to find the Uber Eats driver who knocked over a fence pillar at his property - but the company will not help.
Bid for more rules around e-scooters
'Right now it’s a bit of a wild west': Bid to put more rules around e-scooters
Christchurch e-scooter users need for speed could be curbed if additional regulations get the green light.
Frustration grows in search for driver
Mum's frustration grows in search for alleged hit-and-run driver
A Christchurch mum is refusing to give up her fight to identify the driver who injured her son in a hit-and-run after intersection CCTV footage failed to identify the vehicle.
'Lovely' Ivy farewelled at 107
'Lovely' Ivy farewelled at 107
One of Christchurch’s oldest residents, Ivy Sutherland, has died aged 107.
Ngaire hanging up her apron after three decades
Ngaire hanging up her apron after three decades
It is 4am and Ngaire Alderson is starting work. Her 10-hour shift will see the 84-year-old make about 150 sandwiches at the Copenhagen Bakery in Christchurch.
Mum vents anger after son injured in hit-and-run
'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.
High school student injured in hit-and-run
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.