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Motu Move has been launched in Christchurch. Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon

New public transport ticketing system rolled out in Christchurch

The first stage of the new $1.4b public transport national ticketing system, Motu Move, has been launched in Christchurch.

Changing deputy mayors 'common practice' - Mauger

Mayor Phil Mauger appointed Papanui Ward city councillor Victoria Henstock as deputy mayor. Photo...

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.

Doctor who missed bowel cancer to apologise

Doctor who missed bowel cancer diagnosis to apologise to woman's family

A woman who visited doctors after suffering “horrendous stomach pains” for years only discovered she had bowel cancer through a follow-up appointment for an unrelated melanoma.

Outdoor swimming pools open across the city

Christchurch City Council's five outdoor summer swimming pools and eight paddling pools will open this weekend.

Should the city council sell this car park?

The city council-owned Lichfield Street car park. Photo: CCC

Lichfield St car park: Should the city council sell it or not?

Christchurch residents can give their feedback on whether the city council-owned Lichfield St car park should be sold or not.

Buildings that 'drift' less perform better in quakes

Santiago Pujol. Photo: University of Canterbury

Buildings that 'drift' less perform better in quakes

In a Taiwan warehouse, researchers hit a button and a five-storey, steel-and-concrete box begins to buck and sway, showing a Canterbury professor how a multi-storey building commonly constructed in NZ might behave in a large quake.

Football-focused study wins over students

Students from Ao Tawhiti's football academy spend three days a week at the Christchurch United...

Football-focused study wins over students

“It’s not about what the teachers want, it’s about what the students are asking for.” That is the guiding philosophy behind a one-of-a-kind football institute in Christchurch.

Person fined for burning trash on beach

A video posted to social media showed the fire on Dorie Beach near Rakaia, Canterbury. Photo:...

Person fined for burning trash on Canterbury beach after fisherman dobbed them in

A Canterbury fisherman complained to authorities after filming a man dumping trash on the beach and setting it alight.

Students' sporting achievements on show at awards

The Zonta Club of Christchurch South has held its secondary school sports awards at the Hornby Club to celebrate students’ sporting success.

Aucklanders flock to Chch for cheaper housing

The latest migration figures show Canterbury is now the fastest-growing region in New Zealand - and real estate agents are seeing the effects of the population surge.

Relatives of decorated nurse sought by army

Relatives of decorated nurse, forgotten servicemen sought by army

A highly decorated war nurse and four servicemen lie in unmarked graves in Christchurch. Now Terry McLaughlin is looking for their relatives so they can be honoured with headstones.

MP calls out Government's social housing blunder

The Government said social housing was planned for Lyttelton, instead of Lyttleton St, Somerfield...

MP calls out Government's social housing blunder

The Government made an error in its announcement of social housing development in Christchurch, confusing Lyttelton with Lyttelton St.

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.

Linwood hip hop crew claim world title

Linwood hip hop crew's 'roller-coaster ride' to the top

A Christchurch hip hop crew has stepped up to win a prestigious world title in Europe, beating the back-to-back champions from Belgium.

Dogs banned from estuary after rule changes

Dogs banned from Chch estuary, wetland and riverbank

Dogs are now banned from Christchurch's Avon Heathcote Estuary, including the beach around Southshore Spit Reserve and near Shag Rock, as well as parts of Styx Mill Conservation Reserve.

Stokes at 'full tilt' during club cricket training

Stokes at 'full tilt' during Christchurch club cricket training session

It is every aspiring cricketer’s dream to be able to foot it with the best, and Christchurch club players got the opportunity to do just that with England captain Ben Stokes.