Argument over face masks turns violent in Christchurch
Tension is brewing at some bars due to Covid restrictions.
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Quake compo: Courts allow insurer to contact homeowners
Quake compo: Courts allow insurer to contact homeowners
New court rulings have confirmed insurers Southern Response can now directly contact 3000 quake-affected Canterbury homeowners about $300 million compensation owed to them.
'Days of Ice' festival postponed
Christchurch's 'Days of Ice' festival postponed
Plans to celebrate Christchurch’s status as an Antarctic gateway next month have been put on hold.
Bid to get bus fare discount for students
Campaign launched to get cheaper bus fares for Canterbury Uni students
The University of Canterbury Students’ Association has launched a petition to get support for a student bus fare discount.
Salvation Army opens another new facility in Belfast
Salvation Army opens another new facility in Belfast
The Salvation Army's new community centre in Belfast will open today near the new family store which was officially launched last month.
No-stopping zone set to improve traffic safety on busy street
No-stopping zone set to improve traffic safety on busy street
Residents in a Christchurch street have won a battle to make their area safer by introducing more parking restrictions.
Water contamination sites highlighted
Water contamination sites highlighted
Three areas have been highlighted as potential stormwater contamination sites around the Halswell and Heathcote rivers.
Councillors united against Three Waters reform
Christchurch city councillors united against Three Waters reform proposal
Christchurch councillors and Mayor Lianne Dalziel give their views on the Government’s planned reforms of the city's drinking, wastewater and stormwater networks.
Christchurch section sells for $10m
'Very satisfactory': Christchurch section sells for $10m
A former bowling club site in an upmarket north Christchurch suburb has sold for $10 million.
Knitters give babies a warm welcome
Knitters give babies a warm welcome
A group from Ferrymead Rotary have knitted almost 100 garments for babies born at Christchurch Women’s Hospital this year.
Rise in graffiti across parts of Christchurch
Rise in graffiti across parts of Christchurch
The Covid-19 lockdown contributed to a rise in graffiti in parts of Christchurch.
NZ Broadcasting School launches review after alleged incident
NZ Broadcasting School launches review after alleged incident
The school that trains New Zealand's top broadcasters has launched an external review after an "incident" at the tertiary provider.
One killed, one hospitalised after Port Hills crash
One killed, one hospitalised after Port Hills crash
One person has died in an early morning crash in Christchurch.
New Year's Eve event set to go ahead at Hagley
'It's been a roller coaster': New Year's Eve event set to go ahead at Hagley Park
The biggest New Year's Eve event in Christchurch is set to go ahead, in spite of uncertainty around the Covid-19 Delta outbreak.
Photographer back home after months of rehab
Wedding photographer back home after months of rehabilitation following helicopter crash
A Christchurch photographer seriously injured in a wedding day helicopter crash says she hopes to reunite with the couple and document their second wedding day.
Humpty falls to auctioneer’s hammer
Going, going, gone: Humpty falls to auctioneer’s hammer
The magical creatures and animals at ‘Brigadoon’ in Redcliffs have disappeared after an auction to empty the property.
Bid to scuttle Phil Mauger’s quarry plan
Bid to scuttle Christchurch mayoral candidate Phil Mauger’s quarry plan
A residents' group has renewed an ambitious campaign to curb quarry operations in its area, including Maugers Mining Ltd which plans to start operating later this year.
Men offering $100 vaccines in Christchurch 'not legitimate'
Men offering $100 vaccines in Christchurch 'not legitimate'
A Christchurch man is sounding the alarm about two men going door-to-door pretending to be from the Ministry of Health offering Covid vaccines for $100.
Inside the controversial old North Beach Zoo
'Beautiful mix of terror and excitement': Inside the controversial old North Beach Zoo
Do you remember the old mini zoo on Beach Rd in Christchurch? It was home to some exotic animals, like a mysterious crocodile in a glass case, before it closed in 1996.
First godwits touch down at estuary
First godwits touch down at Christchurch estuary after marathon flight
The first godwits touched down in Christchurch this week after their exhausting 29,000km round trip to Alaska.