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Christchurch
Christchurch
July 24
Farmer answers police call to rescue elderly fisherman
Rescuers had grave concerns for an elderly fisherman stranded on a cold night near Lake Tekapo.
Christchurch
July 24
Push back on port proposal
Former Christchurch radio personality Gary McCormick is leading a charge to block the Lyttelton tunnel to protest against DP World’s bid to take over Lyttelton Port.
Kees Chalmers
Christchurch
July 24
Grand final rivalry renewed at One NZ Stadium
One day shy of a year on from their last grand final meeting, heavyweights Linwood and Marist Albion will lock horns again on Sunday in club rugby’s showpiece event at One New Zealand Stadium.
Sam Coughlan
Christchurch
July 24
‘If I was 40 years younger I’d have had a go at them’
Two suspected burglars fled a Canterbury property after the elderly homeowner discovered them in his backyard.
Geoff Sloan
Christchurch
July 23
Fancy some free fish and chips?
Fancy a free feed of fish and chips on your way to work in Christchurch on Monday morning?
Geoff Sloan
Christchurch
July 23
Deal signed to upgrade Christchurch Men’s Prison
The redevelopment of Christchurch Men’s Prison is due to start later this year after a public-private partnership was signed between the government and a construction company consortium.
Christchurch
July 23
Manhunt under way after person attacked on Avon River
Police are trying to find three men who attacked a person while they were fishing in a Christchurch river.
Christchurch
July 23
Transformation of Press Lane
Press Lane was once the main thoroughfare between Cathedral Square and Gloucester St, a sometimes dangerous spot after dark, with a few hiding places for people to lurk.
Christchurch
July 23
Christchurch student dies while on holiday in France
A Christchurch woman has died from a cardiac arrest while on holiday with her mother in France.
National
July 23
Police prioritised sportsman's career over sexual assault complainant
A police sexual assault investigation into a young man with a "promising" sporting career was so flawed that the case has been re-opened, with the officer in charge of the case also under investigation.
Christchurch
July 23
Big year for dog shelter
Christchurch City Council’s dog shelter has adopted out 70 dogs and helped another 35 go to dog rescue organisations over the past year.
Christchurch
July 23
Tenant leaves Christchurch townhouse in ‘state of disarray’
A tenant of an inner-city townhouse who left behind piles of beer bottles, rotten food, rubbish, and his immigration papers has been ordered to pay more than $11,000 to his landlords after abandoning the property.
Raphael Frank
Christchurch
July 22
17-year-old arrested after dairy ram raid
Police have arrested a teenager after an alleged ram raid a Christchurch dairy.
Christchurch
July 22
World Supercross Championship coming to Christchurch stadium
The FIM World Supercross Championship will make its New Zealand debut at One New Zealand Stadium in December.
Christchurch
July 22
Brodie McAlister to lead Canterbury in NPC
Brodie McAlister will be captain of the 2026 Canterbury NPC team, with the homegrown hooker set to lead the reigning national champions into a new era at One NZ Stadium.
Kees Chalmers
Christchurch
July 22
Petition against extra funds for quake-damaged cathedral
More than 18,600 people are calling for the Christchurch City Council to reverse its plan to spend an extra $15m on the quake-damaged cathedral.
Christchurch
July 22
Fire-damaged South New Brighton home back on the market
A burnt-out Christchurch property is on the market for the third time in more than a year after a mortgagee specialist was forced to step in.
Christchurch
July 22
'Pretty inconvenient': Copper pipes stolen from Riccarton league club
Thieves made off with the copper pipes and shower heads from a rugby league club in Riccarton after ripping the fittings from the wall.
By Raphael Franks
Christchurch
July 21
Cigarettes targeted in ram raid
Two Christchurch businesses were broken into early on Wednesday morning.
Canterbury
July 21
Did they really do that? Cantabrians quests for records
Cantabrians have long been known for their staunchness and determination, maybe that’s why so many world record attempts have been made in the region.
Geoff Sloan
Christchurch
July 20
Abandoned hall makes way for 450-bed student village
The demolition of one of Christchurch’s most notorious abandoned landmarks is well under way.
By Geoff Sloan
Christchurch
July 20
Taking your best mate on the coffee, shopping run
Reporter Geoff Sloan looks at the growing trend of Christchurch dog owners taking their four-legged companions on retail runs.
Geoff Sloan
Canterbury
July 20
Demand for free bikes hit record high
Demand for free bikes has hit a record high, with one community workshop giving away 170 bicycles so far this year as more people look to cut transport costs.
By Geoff Sloan
Canterbury
July 20
Police take down Christchurch gang members
"Every member of the Christchurch chapter of the Comancheros Motorcycle Club" has now been convicted following a major investigation into multi-million-dollar drug trafficking operation.
Christchurch
July 20
Landmark 120-year-old redwood felled after decade of decline
A towering 120 year-old redwood tree which has welcomed generations of pupils to a Christchurch school has been cut down, ending more than a century as one of Merivale’s most recognisable landmarks.
By Geoff Sloan
Christchurch
July 17
'He has taken my childhood away': Christchurch man jailed for child sex abuse
A Christchurch man who held great respect within his community abused three girls who have suffered long-lasting trauma.
Christchurch
July 17
Remembering the life of Ann Jolliffe
A celebration of the life of the late former Banks Peninsula district councillor and Lyttelton Mt Herbert Community Board chair, Ann Jolliffe, will be held next week.
Christchurch
July 17
Strictly Sumner back on the dance floor
Strictly Sumner will return after a decade to raise money for the new modern sports pavilion that will replace the much-loved but ageing facility at St Leonards Square.
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