One person critical after motorbike crash
One person critical after motorbike crash
Emergency services are responding to a single motorbike crash on Christchurch's Akaroa Rd near Bayleys Rd, Birdlings Flat.
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On the tail of the city’s endangered lizards
On the tail of Christchurch’s endangered lizards
As the self-proclaimed ‘lizard lady’, city council herpetologist Chris McClure’s job is not your average 9 to 5.
Stroke an unexpected detour for ex-mayor
Stroke an unexpected detour for 'full-on' former mayor Garry Moore
Even active, healthy people can have strokes as former Christchurch mayor Garry Moore knows all too well. Nearly a year on, the 74-year-old spoke for the first time about his road to recovery.
Poll: Do you want to see more police foot patrols
Poll: Do you want to see more police foot patrols in Christchurch?
Green MP Tamatha Paul has doubled down on her comments that a "visible police presence" makes people feel "on edge". Do you think we need more police foot patrols in Christchurch?
World's first uphill zipline opens in Christchurch
World's first uphill zipline opens in Christchurch
Christchurch Adventure Park has opened a new ride called 'The Rush', which is being hailed as an industry breakthrough.
Dog saves owner from fire
'He said there’s a fire, get out now’: Dog saves owner from burning house
A Christchurch man will be forever grateful to his dog Moose who woke him during a fire.
Man charged with murder in Tyrone Munns case
Man charged with murder in Tyrone Munns case
A 29-year-old man has been charged with murder in relation to the alleged homicide of Tyrone Munns, police say.
Satisfaction with council services on the rise
Satisfaction with council services on the rise
Christchurch City Council's annual residents' survey has found an increasing number of people are "satisfied" with the services it provides.
21,443 red light runners
'Fines woefully inadequate': 21,443 red light runners at Christchurch intersections
21,443: That’s how many red light runners were detected at five Christchurch intersections during 2024.
Nappy-wearing offender sentenced
Nappy-wearing offender sentenced in Christchurch
A man who created fake social media accounts so he could contact young mothers went on to make disturbing comments about their children and posted images of himself dressed as a baby in soiled nappies.
ECan under pressure to raise bus fares
ECan under pressure to raise bus fares
Environment Canterbury continues to push back against the Government's pressure to increase bus fares.
Bike racks on buses to get daytime reprieve
Bike racks on buses to get daytime reprieve
The ban on Canterbury buses using bus bike racks could soon be at an end - at least during the daytime.
Hydrogen fuel cell truck hits the road
Hydrogen fuel cell truck hits the road
A new hydrogen fuel cell truck built by a Rolleston company will be launched on Thursday as part of an effort to reduce emissions from the transport sector.
Taking care of kids teeth for 50 years
Taking care of kids teeth for 50 years
Well-known dental therapist Vivian Harris has retired after 50 years of looking after children's teeth in Christchurch.
Fog disrupts flights
Fog disrupts flights at Christchurch Airport
Several flights into and out of Christchurch Airport have been cancelled or delayed this morning due to fog.
Devastated family thought house was in the bag
Devastated family thought house was in the bag
The sale of a Christchurch bungalow had everything - excitement, joy and heartbreaking tears following a dramatic turn of events that no one in the auction room could have predicted.
No-one in wheelhouse when trawler hit rocks
Fishing boat smashed into rocks when no-one in the wheelhouse
A fishing boat smashed into rocks off Banks Peninsula after sharply turning towards the shore while its wheelhouse was empty.
Postmaster's son revisits his childhood home
Postmaster's son revisits his childhood home
When Alan Jamieson’s father served as Sumner’s postmaster in the 1950s and 1960s, his family lived in the post office itself.
Chch homicide investigation: Vehicle sightings sought
Chch homicide investigation: Vehicle sightings sought
Police are seeking sightings of a vehicle of interest as part of a homicide investigation into the death of Tyrone Munns.
Student charged after scissor attack
Haeata student charged after scissor attack on teachers
A student has been excluded and is now facing several criminal charges after he used a pair of scissors to assault two teachers at a Christchurch school.