Street art murals: A fantastic look for New Brighton
Gavin and Kylie Fantastic spent 18 months working on a way to brighten up the streets of a Christchurch seaside suburb.
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Two injured in crash on Waimakariri Bridge
Two injured in crash on Waimakariri Bridge
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Two people have been injured in a three-car crash this morning on a busy Canterbury highway.
Police recover unusual toy collection
Police recover unusual toy collection
Canterbury police are looking to return several unusual ornamental toys to their rightful owner.
Jail for second arson
Jail for second arson
It was quite unusual for a person to be convicted of arson twice, Judge Michael Crosbie said in sentencing a 40-year-old man.
Rare conifers planted in Botanic Gardens
Rare conifers planted in Botanic Gardens
A number of rare and endangered pine trees have been planted inside the Christchurch Botanic Gardens.
Mosque shooter's sentencing: Lawyer discusses precautions
Mosque shooter's sentencing: Lawyer discusses precautions
The news that the Christchurch mosque gunman has chosen to represent himself at sentencing next month is causing concern for survivors of the shootings.
Fixing roads leading to beachside suburb a priority
Fixing roads leading to beachside suburb a priority
Improving the roads leading into New Brighton has been identified as one of the Coastal-Burwood Community Board’s priorities for the remainder of the term.
Two taken to hospital after car crashes into power pole
Two taken to hospital after car crashes into power pole
A car has crashed into a power pole in Christchurch this morning after a collision with another vehicle.
'Band together': Brassy belters and ballads as town hall reopens
'Band together': Brassy belters and ballads as town hall reopens
Eager fans of the New Zealand Army Band queued for 90 minutes before the Christchurch Town Hall doors swung open on Sunday for the first show since the lockdown.
Mosque attack victim's brother offered emergency workers free meals
Mosque attack victim's brother offered emergency workers free meals
The brother of a Christchurch mosque attack victim offered free food last week for emergency service workers at his new restaurant to say thank you.
Contractors seek millions in compensation from council due to Covid
Contractors seek millions in compensation from council due to Covid
Disruption from the Covid-19 pandemic is resulting in contractors applying for millions of dollars in compensation from Christchurch City Council.
Teacher perfects artistry of photocopying
Teacher perfects artistry of photocopying
A Christchurch artist has given new life to a collection of exquisite wedding dresses - using a photocopier.
'Not disappointed': Mosque gunman's lawyers on sacking
'Not disappointed': Mosque gunman's lawyers on sacking
The lawyers who were acting for the Christchurch mosque gunman say they are "not disappointed" at being sacked ahead of next month's sentencing.
Money for historic Chch structures could be held back
Money for historic Chch structures could be held back
A total of $3.5 million taken away from Christchurch's Old Municipal Chambers for the financial year should not delay its restoration, the city council says.
Mosque gunman sacks lawyers
Mosque gunman sacks lawyers
The Christchurch mosque gunman has sacked his legal team in a shock move just a month out from next month's sentencing – and has now vowed to represent himself.
Early morning house fire treated as suspicious
Early morning house fire treated as suspicious
A house fire in Christchurch that spread through two properties on Monday morning is being treated as suspicious.
Man killed in Christchurch-Akaroa Rd crash named
Man killed in Christchurch-Akaroa Rd crash named
Police have named the man who died in a serious crash on Christchurch-Akaroa Rd earlier this month.
Study finds people phone family before fire brigade
Study finds people phone family before fire brigade
Cantabrians who have been in accidental house fires are being asked to take part in a new study.
VIDEO PREMIERE: Singer-songwriter Claudia Jardine's ‘Erase Me’
VIDEO PREMIERE: Singer-songwriter Claudia Jardine's ‘Erase Me’
Timaru-born, Christchurch-raised singer-songwriter Claudia Jardine has shared the video for ‘Erase Me’, the second single from her debut EP North.
Christchurch Central electorate debate next week
Christchurch Central electorate debate next week
The contest for the city’s most see-sawing electorate - the Christchurch Central seat - starts with a debate next week.