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ChristchurchOctober 25

Extra cost sees community project stopped in its tracks

An $8300 development contribution has delayed the construction of a Christchurch community's bike pump track.
Kees Chalmers
Extra cost sees community project stopped in its tracks
Extra cost sees community project stopped in its tracks
ChristchurchOctober 24

Southern Motorway on-ramp reopens after crash that left motorcyclist critically injured

The Halswell Junction on-ramp on Christchurch’s Southern Motorway has reopened following an earlier crash.
Southern Motorway on-ramp reopens after crash that left motorcyclist critically injured
Southern Motorway on-ramp reopens after crash that left motorcyclist critically injured
ChristchurchOctober 24

Pauline Parker, of infamous Christchurch ‘Heavenly Creatures’ case, dies aged 88

One of the killers behind one of New Zealand's most infamous murders has died in Scotland.
Pauline Parker, of infamous Christchurch ‘Heavenly Creatures’ case, dies aged 88
Pauline Parker, of infamous Christchurch ‘Heavenly Creatures’ case, dies aged 88
ChristchurchOctober 24

Building a more sustainable future from pieces of the past

Christchurch man Rob Neville has spent more than 25 years working on construction sites and has become all too familiar with the amount of material wasted by the industry.
Kees Chalmers
Building a more sustainable future from pieces of the past
Building a more sustainable future from pieces of the past
ChristchurchOctober 23

Students target Rubik’s Cube world record

A group of Canterbury University engineering students may have built one of the world’s fastest Rubik’s Cube-solving robots.
Students target Rubik’s Cube world record
Students target Rubik’s Cube world record
ChristchurchOctober 23

Learner driver sent to prison for fatal crash

A Christchurch 21-year-old has been sentenced to prison for dangerous driving that caused death and failing to stop or ascertain the injuries of a man he hit on Evans Pass Rd.
Learner driver sent to prison for fatal crash
Learner driver sent to prison for fatal crash
ChristchurchOctober 23

'Come at me then': Taser fails to bring down man brandishing knife at police

A police Taser had no effect on a Christchurch man when he reached for a beer bottle and threw it at a female officer, injuring her while he appeared to be laughing.
By Al Williams, Open Justice reporter
'Come at me then': Taser fails to bring down man brandishing knife at police
'Come at me then': Taser fails to bring down man brandishing knife at police
ChristchurchOctober 23

Labour weekend weather: Canterbury set to hit 28C

MetService has forecasted a high of 28C for Canterbury on Saturday, and 28C for Hastings and 27C for Napier on Labour Day.
Labour weekend weather: Canterbury set to hit 28C
Labour weekend weather: Canterbury set to hit 28C
ChristchurchOctober 23

Councillor’s election post: ‘Thought-provoking artwork’ or ‘maybe a bit much’?

A Christchurch city councillor is standing by his decision to share a sexually suggestive post on social media encouraging people to enrol to vote.
Raphael Franks
Councillor’s election post: ‘Thought-provoking artwork’ or ‘maybe a bit much’?
Councillor’s election post: ‘Thought-provoking artwork’ or ‘maybe a bit much’?
ChristchurchOctober 23

Woman who died after she was found sleeping on beach had been evicted from flat

A 54-year-old Christchurch woman who died a week after she was found cold and alone on a freezing New Brighton beach had been evicted from her home just weeks earlier.
Geoff Sloan
Woman who died after she was found sleeping on beach had been evicted from flat
Woman who died after she was found sleeping on beach had been evicted from flat
North CanterburyOctober 23

Candidates highlight food security during Canterbury election debate

Election candidates have debated the role councils play in ensuring food security during an election event in Canterbury.
David Hill
Candidates highlight food security during Canterbury election debate
Candidates highlight food security during Canterbury election debate
SelwynOctober 23

Mayor casts deciding vote on Selwyn speed limit changes

Selwyn's Mayor had to cast a deciding vote for the first time to approve a package of speed-limit changes across the district.
Jonathan Leask, Local Democracy reporter
Mayor casts deciding vote on Selwyn speed limit changes
Mayor casts deciding vote on Selwyn speed limit changes
SelwynOctober 23

Speeding drivers put on notice in Canterbury district

Police will be out in force targeting speeding drivers in a Canterbury district for the next six weeks.
Speeding drivers put on notice in Canterbury district
Speeding drivers put on notice in Canterbury district
ChristchurchOctober 23

New Brougham St bridge set to open soon

A major upgrade of Brougham St in Christchurch is moving into its second stage, with a new pedestrian and cycle bridge due to open next month.
New Brougham St bridge set to open soon
New Brougham St bridge set to open soon
ChristchurchOctober 22

Fire at Christchurch park may have spread from beach

Firefighters were called to a large vegetation blaze at a Christchurch forest park on Thursday night.
Fire at Christchurch park may have spread from beach
Fire at Christchurch park may have spread from beach
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ChristchurchOctober 22

Hotel-inspired castle auctioned off for more than $1.3m

When James Robinson had friends over at his castle-like childhood home in Cashmere as a boy, “their eyes would be out on stalks”.
Raphael Franks
Hotel-inspired castle auctioned off for more than $1.3m
Hotel-inspired castle auctioned off for more than $1.3m
ChristchurchOctober 22

Jaffa-inspired treats bring back memories of Christchurch’s lost cinemas

For cinema owner Jeremy Stewart, the magic of going to the movies when he was young was not just about what was on the big screen — it was also about rolling Jaffas down the aisle.
Geoff Sloan
Jaffa-inspired treats bring back memories of Christchurch’s lost cinemas
Jaffa-inspired treats bring back memories of Christchurch’s lost cinemas
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ChristchurchOctober 22

‘I was crying. I was screaming. Please come back’: Heart attack hero steps up twice in a week

Less than a week after Sala Ahlbrandt was involved in saving a stranger’s life, she was caught in another drama — saving her husband.
Raphael Franks
‘I was crying. I was screaming. Please come back’: Heart attack hero steps up twice in a week
‘I was crying. I was screaming. Please come back’: Heart attack hero steps up twice in a week
ChristchurchOctober 22

Retailer criticised for posting CCTV video of elderly shoplifting suspect

Age Concern has slammed a retailer for posting CCTV footage on Facebook of an elderly customer allegedly shoplifting.
Raphael Franks
Retailer criticised for posting CCTV video of elderly shoplifting suspect
Retailer criticised for posting CCTV video of elderly shoplifting suspect
ChristchurchOctober 22

Election candidate's advertising bid backfires after poor parking

A political billboard trailer for Christchurch Central’s National candidate Dale Stephens was found parked on yellow lines and blocking a lane on busy Cranford St.
Raphael Franks
Election candidate's advertising bid backfires after poor parking
Election candidate's advertising bid backfires after poor parking
CanterburyOctober 22

One killed as car leaves road in Lewis Pass

One person has died in a crash on Lewis Pass Road on Thursday afternoon.
One killed as car leaves road in Lewis Pass
One killed as car leaves road in Lewis Pass
ChristchurchOctober 22

Second man charged over death of 21-year-old Christchurch dad

A second man has been charged in connection with the disappearance and death of 21-year-old Christchurch man Braydon Hepworth.
Second man charged over death of 21-year-old Christchurch dad
Second man charged over death of 21-year-old Christchurch dad
ChristchurchOctober 22

Cancerous chemical at centre of Christchurch callout revealed

Fire officials have revealed last week's callout to a Christchurch chemical company was sparked by the reported spill of 200 litres of a carcinogenic industrial degreaser.
Cancerous chemical at centre of Christchurch callout revealed
Cancerous chemical at centre of Christchurch callout revealed
CanterburyOctober 21

Rates cap could leave Canterbury roading projects high and dry

A rates cap could see major roading projects overlooked and infrastructure deteriorating, North Canterbury council leaders fear.
David Hill of Local Democracy Reporting
Rates cap could leave Canterbury roading projects high and dry
Rates cap could leave Canterbury roading projects high and dry
North CanterburyOctober 21

Praise for whitebaiters and beach users

The Waimakariri District Council says whitebaiters and beach users are doing their bit to keep beaches safe, clean and enjoyable for everyone.
Staff Reporter
Praise for whitebaiters and beach users
Praise for whitebaiters and beach users
North CanterburyOctober 21

Rough start to life for dog of the district

A rough start to life has had a dramatic turnaround for Lainey, a “bull breed” canine who has been named Waimakariri Dog of the District.
Shelley Topp
Rough start to life for dog of the district
Rough start to life for dog of the district
Mid CanterburyOctober 21

RSA pin-up girls pose for new calendar

Nine members of a Canterbury RSA's women’s section have become pin up girls.
Dellwyn Moylan
RSA pin-up girls pose for new calendar
RSA pin-up girls pose for new calendar
ChristchurchOctober 21

‘Consequences could be devastating’: Hundreds of 3D-printed guns seized in police raid

A large-scale, illegal 3D-printed firearms operation has been busted in Canterbury as police seized more than 300 guns during a raid on Tuesday.
‘Consequences could be devastating’: Hundreds of 3D-printed guns seized in police raid
‘Consequences could be devastating’: Hundreds of 3D-printed guns seized in police raid