Fire restrictions lifted in Canterbury
Fire restrictions lifted in Canterbury
Enough rain has fallen for fire restrictions to be lifted in Canterbury, officials say.
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Repeat offender an 'absolute menace' - judge
Repeat offender an 'absolute menace' - judge
A man who appeared via video link from a Christchurch court has been described as a menace to the community after he repeatedly phoned a woman and made sex noises, and sent her videos of himself performing sex acts.
Former All Black takes over Muscle Car Madness
Former All Black takes over Muscle Car Madness
Muscle Car Madness this weekend will be Craig Stare’s last hoorah as the man-in-charge of organising the world-renowned event in North Canterbury.
The conductor who will lead the choir home
The conductor who will lead the choir back to Christ Church Cathedral
After more than a decade as a music conductor in Christchurch, United States expat John Linker reflects on life at the cardboard cathedral and his hopes for the future. Dylan Smits reports
Pedestrian seriously hurt in Riccarton Ave crash
Pedestrian seriously hurt in Riccarton Ave crash
A person is in a serious condition after being struck by a car in central Christchurch this evening.
Long awaited traffic lights turned on
Long awaited traffic lights turned on
After years of waiting, the traffic lights at one of Christchurch's most notorious intersections are finally being switched on this week.
Aggravated robbery reported at Moorhouse Ave business
Aggravated robbery reported at Moorhouse Ave business
Police were called after two armed people threatened staff at a Christchurch commercial premises early on Thursday morning.
Solomon Airlines to start new Chch route
Solomon Airlines to start new Christchurch route
Solomon Airlines has announced more flights for 2026, including a new twice-weekly connection between Christchurch and Port Vila.
Park corner sprouts into community garden
Christchurch park corner sprouts into community garden
A previously dark and neglected corner park in Addington has been transformed into the city’s newest community garden.
Warning not to approach wanted men
Warning not to approach wanted men
Christchurch police are appealing to the public for help locating two wanted men who should not be approached if seen.
E-scooter rider seriously hurt in Linwood
E-scooter rider seriously hurt in Linwood
There has been another serious crash involving an e-scooter in Christchurch.
Derelict house a neighbourhood nightmare
Rats, rubbish and ruin: Derelict house becomes a neighbourhood nightmare
Modern and expensive homes line the streets of a Christchurch subdivision, but this one sticks out like a sore thumb.
E-scooter rider hit and killed by train in Addington
E-scooter rider hit and killed by train in Addington
An e-scooter rider has died after being struck by a train in the Christchurch suburb of Addington early today.
'Big-little city' lures in Auckland buyers
'Big-little city' lures in Auckland buyers
Auckland first-home buyers and other out-of-towners continue to be lured to Christchurch as property values grow at a faster rate than other main centres.
Firefighters put out blaze at Christchurch Hospital
Firefighters put out blaze at Christchurch Hospital
Firefighters have extinguished a fire at Christchurch Hospital.
Naked man arrested after standoff with police
Naked man arrested after standoff with police
A four-hour standoff involving up to 20 police officers on Tuesday ended with the arrest of a man for burglary and unlawfully being on a property in Addington.
Bitches' Box performance will be barking mad
Bitches' Box performance will be barking mad
Lyttelton resident Emma Newborn and comedy partner Amelia Dunbar’s quirky 10-minute sketch about a pair of rural canines has since been turned into a national touring hit show with a feature film on the way.
Food Truck Alley will now be held monthly
Food Truck Alley will now be held monthly
Diminishing visitor numbers are behind a Christchurch weekend food market’s decision to go monthly.
Swiss national sentenced after fatal crash
Swiss national sentenced after fatal Canterbury crash
A Swiss man cried in court as he was sentenced for careless driving after a fatal head-on crash in Canterbury.
Visitor numbers growing
Visitor numbers growing
Free-spending Aussies are leading the charge as an influx of tourists arriving in Christchurch spend their overseas currency on South Island attractions.