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'Everyone here is so lovely': Why Christchurch is NZ's most prosperous city

Christchurch residents say the city is heading in the right direction after a regional economic report found Canterbury is outperforming the rest of the NZ in nearly every measure.

$10k to have dinner with the prime minister in Christchurch

$10,000 can buy you a chance to eat dinner with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon at the Christchurch Town Hall next month.

Farmers won't step in to save factory

Farmers won't step in to save Hornby Watties factory from closure

Arable farmers labouring under low grain returns and high fuel prices have ruled out a rescue bid for Wattie’s frozen pea and vegetable factory in Christchurch.

Call for 'Buy Kiwi Made' campaign amid factory closures

Industry leaders are calling for a new Buy Kiwi Made campaign as alarm bells sound over newly announced job losses at McCain Foods and Wattie's plan to close factories in Christchurch, Dunedin and Auckland.

Work under way to repair concert damage

Work under way at Canterbury domain to repair concert damage

Work has started to fix the damage at Lincoln Domain caused by the sold-out Selwyn Sounds concert on March 6.

Man from religious group faces sex charges in Christchurch

Man from religious group faces sex charges in Christchurch

Police have laid several serious charges against a man connected to a religious organisation with links around the Pacific.

‘Queen of Hospo’ raising the bar for safety

Karen Hattaway opened Manu Restaurant and Bar in Cambridge Tce in August 2024. It is a cultural...

‘Queen of Hospo’ raising the bar for safety on a night out

Award-winning restaurateur Karen Hattaway has returned to Christchurch with a mission – helping to make nights out in the city safer for women.

Whitelock brings pro athlete mentality to real estate career

Adam Whitelock at his desk in the Bayleys Sumner office. He believes his experience as a...

Whitelock brings pro athlete mentality to real estate career

Hard work has defined Adam Whitelock’s life – whether preparing to start in midfield for the Crusaders or helping someone buy their first home.

Christchurch man may have been taking copper when electrocuted

Superintendent Lane Todd said the incident was a reminder of the dangers of power infrastructure....

Christchurch man may have been taking copper when electrocuted

Christchurch police are investigating the electrocution of a man who is believed to have been attempting to take copper from a transformer.

Canterbury best‑performing regional economy

ASB said Canterbury secured its third quarterly win of 2025. Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon

Canterbury the best‑performing regional economy in NZ

ASB's latest data shows Canterbury leading NZ's regional growth, Auckland making strong gains, and Wellington slipping to the bottom of the rankings.

ECan issues abatement notice over ocean sewage discharge

ECan issues abatement notice over ocean sewage discharge

Christchurch City Council has received a please explain notice over sewage being discharged into the ocean around Banks Peninsula.

Mosque shooter clip leads teen into world of online violence

Ronndog Keefe appearing in the Napier District Court. Photo: Open Justice / Ric Stevens

Mosque shooter clip leads teen into world of online violence

A 15-second clip of the Christchurch mosque shooter's rampage led teenager Ronndog Keefe into the twisted world of violent and sexual extremist content online.

Residents want freedom campers gone

Residents want freedom camping to be prohibited from Robinsons Bay. PHOTO: John Curry

Residents want freedom campers gone

There appears to be no easy way to ban freedom campers from parking up on Banks Peninsula.

Man who tortured cat banned from owning pets

'Cruel in the extreme': Man who tortured cat banned from owning pets

A Christchurch man bought his partner a cat then subjected it to serious acts of cruelty, such as pulling its teeth out with pliers.

Trampoline park forced to close

The MoveX Trampoline and Ninja Park on Maces Rd in Bromley. Photo: Supplied

'Challenging economic times' force Christchurch trampoline park to close

A Christchurch indoor trampoline park has closed its doors after the company that runs it went into liquidation.

More people satisfied with council services

More people satisfied with Christchurch council services

Residents' satisfaction with Christchurch City Council is on the rise, but many people still want it to improve services and reduce rates rises.

Man who allegedly abducted young girl dies in prison

A man arrested and charged with allegedly abducting a 9-year-old girl in Christchurch last weekend has been found dead in prison.

Person critically injured in serious assault

A person with "critical injuries" has undergone surgery following a serious assault in North Canterbury on Thursday night.

$50m to double number of public EV chargers

Govt loans $50m to double the number of public EV chargers

The government is providing interest-free loans of $52.7 million to two companies to boost the number of EV public chargers in Christchurch and around NZ.

Who is susceptible to tattoo-ink induced blindness?

Tattoo ink has been linked to a rare condition that could impact eyesight. Photo: File image

Who is susceptible to tattoo-ink induced blindness?

The chances of a tattoo impacting your eyesight are razor-thin, but people with sarcoidosis, an inflammatory disease, might be more susceptible than others.

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