Rescue vehicles do the job in Ukraine
Rescue vehicles do the job in Ukraine
After two whirlwind trips to Ukraine, Christchurch man Matt Goodrick received the call he had been hoping for.
Dylan Smits
Parakiore finally arrives after decade of costly delays
Parakiore finally arrives after decade of costly delays
Parakiore - the largest recreation and sports centre in NZ - will finally open on December 17. Reporter Dylan Smits looks back at the $500m facility’s history of cost blowouts and opening delays.
Data shows cost of living crisis far from over
Data shows cost of living crisis far from over
Food prices and power bills are climbing again after a brief period of stability. Dylan Smits reports.
Union leaders warn of delays as port restructure bites
Union leaders warn of delays as port restructure bites
Lyttelton Port Company has admitted its controversial job restructuring is causing delays for container ships.
Rider trapped on chairlift
Rider late for work after being trapped on Christchurch Adventure Park chairlift
When William Chambers went for a bike ride last week, he did not expect to get stuck on the Christchurch Adventure Park chairlift for about two hours after it broke down.
Vow to reopen after fire claims shop, home
Vow to reopen after fire claims shop, home
Patricia Hailes has become a Christchurch community treasure over the past five years, offering near-free books, clothes and other secondhand items at her 20c Shop.
Vow to reopen after blaze claims home and shop
Vow to reopen after blaze claims home and shop
Patricia Hailes has become a Christchurch community treasure over the past five years, offering near-free books, clothes and other secondhand items at her 20c Shop.
What do the city's luxury homes sell for?
How much do Christchurch’s luxury homes sell for?
High-profile property developer Richard Peebles says his Fendalton mansion could set a sale record for the year at more than $10m. What were the other highest-priced Christchurch homes sold in 2025?
Changing deputy mayors 'common practice' - Mauger
Changing deputy mayors 'common practice' - Mauger
Mayor Phil Mauger is remaining tight-lipped about why he chose a new deputy, rather than retaining Innes Ward city councillor Pauline Cotter in the role.
Gough promises to donate $100k director income soon
Gough promises to donate $100k director income soon
Former Christchurch city councillor James Gough says he will likely make the overdue donation of his nearly $100,000 in directorship earnings in the next few weeks.
Taking steps to shake the shame after surgery
Taking steps to shake the shame after surgery
Only a month ago 38-year-old Christchurch father Jeremy Keen felt disgusted to look at his body.
Finding strength and growing confidence with every step
Finding strength and growing confidence with every step
Only a month ago 38-year-old Christchurch father Jeremy Keen felt disgusted to look at his body.
Residents divided over fireworks display
'PC and moan brigade': Residents divided over fireworks display
A lively debate was sparked by a Diwali fireworks display in Christchurch as the season for pyrotechnic celebrations begins.
Passionate complainer takes step into the establishment
Passionate complainer takes step into the establishment
Cody Cooper sent in so many Snap Send Solve requests a senior Christchurch City Council staffer suggested permanently banning him from the system.
Can Mike Davidson do both jobs?
Can Mike Davidson do both jobs?
Can new Green Party MP Mike Davidson do his job in Parliament and still be a Christchurch community board member?
The $6b ratepayer treasure chest
Will Chch's $6b ratepayer treasure chest stay in public ownership?
Reporter Dylan Smits looks at the future of Christchurch’s ratepayer-owned assets after the local body election.
Night market forced to move again
Night market forced to move again after more unfair competition claims
The Christchurch Night Market will relocate for a second time due to complaints from nearby food outlets about unfair competition.
New approach credited for drop in ram-raids
New approach credited for drop in ram-raids
Ram-raids dominated headlines in Canterbury and fuelled public outrage at their peak in 2022 and 2023 - but what has caused the sharp decline since then?
Tony and Monster winging it until pets allowed
Tony and Monster winging it until pets allowed onboard buses
Tony Church is legally blind and almost every day he takes 2-year-old budgie Monster on the bus in Christchurch.
Quake research offers future strategies
Quake research offers future strategies
After witnessing the ground shift during the 2011 Christchurch earthquake, Erin McEwan set out to help landowners better understand how quakes affect rivers and flood risks.