Abuse survivors protest ACC eligibility change
A group of abuse survivors, accompanied by two horses, have marched into Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) offices in Christchurch.
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Video game reveals controversial character
Video game reveals controversial Christchurch character
The latest character in a popular tactical shooter video game has been portrayed as a NZ woman from Christchurch who was born on March 15, the day of the mosque terror attack.
Quake anniversary, music festival this weekend
Chch quake anniversary, music festival dominate weekend
Christchurch is set to have a busy weekend with a memorial service for the 14th anniversary of the February 22, 2011, earthquake and the Electric Avenue music festival.
High-profile journalists lose their jobs
High-profile journalists lose their jobs as NZME announces 30 job cuts
New Zealand Herald publisher NZME has told staff about 30 journalists will lose their jobs, with reports that some of the company's most senior reporters will be leaving.
Embrace challenges, says viral head boy cancer survivor
Embrace challenges, says viral head boy cancer survivor
Cancer survivor Jake Bailey is concerned young people are increasingly being shielded from experiencing the everyday challenges necessary to build resilience.
ED plea due to 'demand, not staffing'
ED plea due to 'demand, not staffing'
Unusual demand at Christchurch ED - not a staff shortage - led to the plea for patients to seek non-urgent medical treatment elsewhere, Health NZ says.
Sizzling science behind professor’s botanical barbecues
Sizzling science behind professor’s botanical barbecues
Name a plant and Lincoln University Associate Professor Tim Curran and his team have probably burnt it in the name of science.
Man sentenced for sexual abuse
Man jailed for raping and abusing Chch woman
A Christchurch woman who was repeatedly raped and sexually assaulted by a man over nine years has told him he took away her freedom and has left her living in fear.
'Severe' thunderstorm warning issued
'Severe' thunderstorm warning for Canterbury
Canterbury has been warned to expect possibly severe thunderstorms and large hailstones from 2pm to 9pm on Wednesday.
Auction date set for eccentric ark house
Auction date set for eccentric ark house
A distinctive Christchurch property - known as the ark house on Clifton Hill - is expected to attract international interest when it goes up for auction next month.
'Near miss' at railway crossing
'Near miss' at railway crossing
A motorist who drove over a Christchurch rail crossing as the barriers came down was lucky not to get hit by an approaching train.
NZDF takes council to court to ban noise complaints
NZDF takes council to court to ban noise complaints
The Defence Force has taken the Selwyn District Council to the Environment Court over its refusal to ban residents living near an army rifle range from complaining about its noise.
Cash discovery still unclaimed in Chch
Cash discovery still unclaimed in Chch
A “large amount” of money discovered in a Christchurch suburb in December has still not been claimed.
Swimming club hopes to take over running of pool
Swimming club hopes to take over running of Christchurch pool
The Wharenui Swimming Club hopes to take over the operation of the Wharenui pool from Christchurch City Council.
Workmates ‘sickened’ by pool offending
Workmates ‘sickened’ by Canterbury man's pool offending
A Canterbury businessman who spied on two naked children at a public pool has "sickened" his workmates.
NZ’s first electric fire truck unveiled at airport
NZ’s first electric fire truck unveiled at Chch Airport
The first electric fire truck in New Zealand started work at Christchurch Airport on Monday morning.
Residents prepare for final Hercules flyover
Wigram residents prepare for final Hercules flyover
The Royal New Zealand Air Force is warning a Christchurch neighbourhood to be ready for the roar of a low-flying C-130 Hercules.
Future of oak trees still uncertain
Future of Shirley oak trees still uncertain
Residents in Shirley are yet to get a definitive answer on the removal of 75-year-old oak trees after a community meeting last week.
Vicar 'devastated' after historic items stolen
Vicar 'devastated' after historic items stolen
The vicar of a Christchurch church is devastated historic items including silver chalices and a large eagle lectern have been stolen.
Disorder on prisoner transport flight to Christchurch
Disorder on prisoner transport flight to Christchurch
A plane transporting prisoners from Auckland to Christchurch was forced to turn around after one of those on board damaged an interior window.