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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
    RugbyOctober 21

    All Blacks back in red and black for NPC final

    All Blacks Chay Fihaki and George Bell will return to Canterbury’s lineup on Monday as the red-and-blacks chase consecutive NPC titles.
    Sam Coughlan
    All Blacks back in red and black for NPC final
    All Blacks back in red and black for NPC final
    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
    CricketOctober 21

    Black Caps plot downfall of 'incredible' India teen at Hagley Oval

    The Black Caps have done their homework on India prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and expect the home conditions in Christchurch will be a challenge for the 15-year-old batting sensation.
    Black Caps plot downfall of 'incredible' India teen at Hagley Oval
    Black Caps plot downfall of 'incredible' India teen at Hagley Oval
    ChristchurchOctober 20

    Emergency services radio system to go live in Canterbury first

    A new communications system being built for police, ambulance and firefighters is expected to go live in Canterbury first and then all regions by 2028.
    Emergency services radio system to go live in Canterbury first
    Emergency services radio system to go live in Canterbury first
    ChristchurchOctober 20

    New naming rights sponsor for Hagley Oval

    The Ara Institute of Canterbury has signed a major new sponsorship deal which includes naming rights at the Hagley Oval cricket ground.
    New naming rights sponsor for Hagley Oval
    New naming rights sponsor for Hagley Oval
    ChristchurchOctober 20

    Major award for Christchurch Airport

    It has been named the best large airport in New Zealand for 2026.
    Major award for Christchurch Airport
    Major award for Christchurch Airport
    ChristchurchOctober 20

    Thousands call for review of Selwyn's water pricing

    A Selwyn councillor says water charges in Canterbury could reach a point where people simply cannot afford to pay them, as thousands call for the district's pricing system to be reviewed.
    Thousands call for review of Selwyn's water pricing
    Thousands call for review of Selwyn's water pricing
    ChristchurchOctober 20

    The impact of AI ads on the election campaign

    The AI generation of fear-based messages is finding an audience in this year's election campaign, a University of Canterbury professor of digital marketing says.
    The impact of AI ads on the election campaign
    The impact of AI ads on the election campaign
    ChristchurchOctober 20

    Meet the architect who designed Christchurch’s new $80m Catholic cathedral

    When Christchurch architect Joseph Hampton was a boy, he stood and looked in awe at St Peter's Basilica in Rome.
    RNZ
    Meet the architect who designed Christchurch’s new $80m Catholic cathedral
    Meet the architect who designed Christchurch’s new $80m Catholic cathedral
    ChristchurchOctober 20

    Number plate monitoring trial to crack down on freedom campers

    Automatic number plate monitoring will be used in Christchurch this summer as part of a trial to monitor freedom campers.
    Number plate monitoring trial to crack down on freedom campers
    Number plate monitoring trial to crack down on freedom campers
    ChristchurchOctober 20

    Board game idea brought to life

    Christchurch pair Minami Yoshida and Chris Wang have spent hundreds of hours perfecting their first board game - and now they are ready to roll the dice on its success.
    Board game idea brought to life
    Board game idea brought to life
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