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ChristchurchSeptember 8

‘Unexplained’ death brings back memories of nearby police standoff with escaped prisoner

Christchurch police are still treating the death of a man in Sydenham on Sunday afternoon as unexplained.
    ‘Unexplained’ death brings back memories of nearby police standoff with escaped prisoner
    ‘Unexplained’ death brings back memories of nearby police standoff with escaped prisoner
    ChristchurchSeptember 8

    Firefighters, farmers brace for trouble as El Niño looms

    One of the strongest El Niño events on record is expected to impact Canterbury over summer, putting emergency services, councils and farmers on alert for a hotter, drier season.
    Raphael Franks
    Firefighters, farmers brace for trouble as El Niño looms
    Firefighters, farmers brace for trouble as El Niño looms
    ChristchurchSeptember 7

    Canterbury and Kiwis league great dies

    The rugby league community is mourning the death of former Kiwis and Canterbury representative Jim Fisher.
    Canterbury and Kiwis league great dies
    Canterbury and Kiwis league great dies
    ChristchurchSeptember 7

    Gas smell caused office building evacuation

    A central Christchurch office building had to be evacuated on Monday after a strong gas smell was reported.
    Gas smell caused office building evacuation
    Gas smell caused office building evacuation
    ChristchurchSeptember 7

    Petition aims to convince NZ Post to 'pause' closures

    A Christchurch man fighting to stop the closure of NZ Post's suburban postal services says the community should have been consulted.
    RNZ
    Petition aims to convince NZ Post to 'pause' closures
    Petition aims to convince NZ Post to 'pause' closures
    ChristchurchSeptember 7

    Bringing academia to the people — and the pubs

    Fancy a lecture in a bar? That is what patrons will get when 20 boffins from Canterbury University host talks on topics ranging from microplastics and volcanic eruptions to the impact of AI on human creativity.
    Raphael Franks
    Bringing academia to the people — and the pubs
    Bringing academia to the people — and the pubs
    ChristchurchSeptember 7

    Beer bottle tested for burglars’ DNA after break-ins

    Burglars who downed a beer during a break-in at a Christchurch heritage park could find it is their undoing.
    Kees Chalmers
    Beer bottle tested for burglars’ DNA after break-ins
    Beer bottle tested for burglars’ DNA after break-ins
    ChristchurchSeptember 6

    Sudden death in Sydenham

    Police are investigating the unexplained death of a man in the Christchurch suburb of Sydenham.
    Sudden death in Sydenham
    Sudden death in Sydenham
    ChristchurchSeptember 6

    Fatal crash caused by distressed speeding mum high on meth, coroner rules

    An unlicensed driver high on meth and speeding with her baby in the car crashed into another motorist, killing herself and the other driver, a coroner has found.
    Fatal crash caused by distressed speeding mum high on meth, coroner rules
    Fatal crash caused by distressed speeding mum high on meth, coroner rules
    ChristchurchSeptember 3

    Nurse made every day count after motor neuron disease diagnosis

    Long-time Christchurch nurse Anna Swain has left an astounding legacy now her battle with motor neuron disease has ended at age 59, her daughter says.
    Raphael Franks
    Nurse made every day count after motor neuron disease diagnosis
    Nurse made every day count after motor neuron disease diagnosis
    ChristchurchSeptember 3

    Community sport taking centre stage at stadium

    ​Christchurch’s One New Zealand Stadium has played host to a number of premium sporting fixtures, but it has also emerged as a new hub for community sport.
    Sam Coughlan
    Community sport taking centre stage at stadium
    Community sport taking centre stage at stadium
    ChristchurchSeptember 3

    Physio helped ex-mayor find his way back

    Former Christchurch mayor Garry Moore says physiotherapists gave him the hope to keep going after a stroke in 2024 left him unable to use his left arm.
    Physio helped ex-mayor find his way back
    Physio helped ex-mayor find his way back
    ChristchurchSeptember 2

    ‘Young people are drinking less and less often’: Alcohol consumption at record lows

    Hospitality businesses in Christchurch have pointed to changing habits among young people as a factor amid record low levels of alcohol consumption.
    ‘Young people are drinking less and less often’: Alcohol consumption at record lows
    ‘Young people are drinking less and less often’: Alcohol consumption at record lows
    ChristchurchSeptember 2

    No gas leak at primary school

    Emergency services were called to the primary school, in the suburb of Beckenham, about 12.35pm.
    RNZ
    No gas leak at primary school
    No gas leak at primary school
    ChristchurchSeptember 1

    Christchurch cafe to serve up country’s priciest coffee at $100 a cup

    A central Christchurch cafe will add a coffee to the menu what could be the country’s most expensive at $99.99 a cup.
    Christchurch cafe to serve up country’s priciest coffee at $100 a cup
    Christchurch cafe to serve up country’s priciest coffee at $100 a cup
    ChristchurchSeptember 1

    Christchurch City Council's attempt to create abandoned shopping trolley map fails

    A Christchurch City Council attempt to create a map of hot spots for abandoned shopping trolleys has failed because staff could not obtain retailers' information about where the trolleys were dumped.
    Christchurch City Council's attempt to create abandoned shopping trolley map fails
    Christchurch City Council's attempt to create abandoned shopping trolley map fails
    ChristchurchAugust 31

    Anglican bishop to open cult awareness conference

    The South Island's first wahine Māori Anglican bishop will open a cult conference in Christchurch in October, as survivors and their supporters work to raise public awareness about the harm caused by coercive high-control groups.
    Anglican bishop to open cult awareness conference
    Anglican bishop to open cult awareness conference
    ChristchurchAugust 30

    Tree-damaged footpaths being repaired before busy summer

    The uneven footpath and outdoor dining areas on Akaroa’s main street are being repaired.
    Tree-damaged footpaths being repaired before busy summer
    Tree-damaged footpaths being repaired before busy summer
    ChristchurchAugust 30

    Landlord who rented garage for $150 a week ordered to pay tenant thousands in compensation

    A man who admitted he knew the garage on his Christchurch property could not legally be used as a home still rented it to a workmate after he "begged him" for a place to stay.
    Landlord who rented garage for $150 a week ordered to pay tenant thousands in compensation
    Landlord who rented garage for $150 a week ordered to pay tenant thousands in compensation
    ChristchurchAugust 30

    ‘Disappointed’ group of All Blacks fans told tickets for Springboks test didn't exist

    An All Blacks fan from Christchurch who missed out on A-grade seats at the test match against the Springboks in Cape Town over the weekend says he and his group were told their tickets did not exist.
    ‘Disappointed’ group of All Blacks fans told tickets for Springboks test didn't exist
    ‘Disappointed’ group of All Blacks fans told tickets for Springboks test didn't exist
    ChristchurchAugust 30

    Community leader worried homes in planned subdivision could become Airbnbs

    A Christchurch-based property developer’s application to build medium-density homes in Prebbleton has a community advocate fearing the township could lose its village feel.
    Daniel Alvey
    Community leader worried homes in planned subdivision could become Airbnbs
    Community leader worried homes in planned subdivision could become Airbnbs
    ChristchurchAugust 30

    Student side hustle grows into a business success story

    Six years ago, Christchurch entrepreneur Izzy Shearer was squeezing a dress-hire side business into her room in the university halls.
    By Honour Mitchell
    Student side hustle grows into a business success story
    Student side hustle grows into a business success story
    ChristchurchAugust 30

    Judge urges Christchurch dealership to make good after selling ‘dog of a vehicle’

    A woman fighting for justice over a faulty car has lost the legal battle, but earned praise from a judge who believed she had likely been “ripped off” by a Christchurch car dealership.
    Judge urges Christchurch dealership to make good after selling ‘dog of a vehicle’
    Judge urges Christchurch dealership to make good after selling ‘dog of a vehicle’
    ChristchurchAugust 29

    Flood prevention a top priority for weather-battered community

    Residents of a Canterbury township are calling for more work to be done to mitigate flooding in the village, along with other issues identified by the community.
    Kees Chalmers
    Flood prevention a top priority for weather-battered community
    Flood prevention a top priority for weather-battered community
    ChristchurchAugust 28

    Still hooked on books after six decades in the business

    David Cameron has survived earthquakes, tragedy and more than a few moves, and still finds himself happiest surrounded by books — even if his Canterbury property sometimes pays the price.
    By Raphael Franks
    Still hooked on books after six decades in the business
    Still hooked on books after six decades in the business
    ChristchurchAugust 28

    Teen to appear in court following dangerous motorcycle riding

    A 19-year-old man is due to appear in court this week after allegedly riding a motorcycle at more than three times the posted speed limit on the Christchurch Southern Motorway.
    Teen to appear in court following dangerous motorcycle riding
    Teen to appear in court following dangerous motorcycle riding
    ChristchurchAugust 28

    New look for the New City Hotel

    The restoration of the historic New City Hotel in Christchurch is due to finish early next year.
    Raphael Franks
    New look for the New City Hotel
    New look for the New City Hotel
    ChristchurchAugust 28

    Mike Pero ready to move on from his latest property venture

    Former Christchurch real estate guru Mike Pero is selling the Auckland lifestyle block he got after swapping a luxury holiday home in the Cook Islands.
    Mike Pero ready to move on from his latest property venture
    Mike Pero ready to move on from his latest property venture