First-home buyer loan scheme shaken up in budget
Housing Minister and Wigram MP Megan Woods says Budget 2022 will help more people get onto the property ladder by funding about 7000 extra first home grants and 2500 more first home loans every year.
Home and Gardening
'Dead or dying' pines not a good look
'Dead or dying' pine trees not a good look for Christchurch seaside suburb
A Sumner resident says a group of "dead or dying" Norfolk pines have become an unwelcome eyesore in the seaside suburb.
Korean pavilion for quarry park
New pavilion at Halswell Quarry Park to remember Korean War veterans
A new pavilion to be built at Halswell Quarry Park will include plaques dedicated to Canterbury's Korean War veterans.
New life for old barn
New life for old barn
Work is under way to convert a derelict 1870s South Island farm building into a function and wedding venue.
Britten Stables sale price revealed
Britten Stables sold for $7.85m - more than $4m above RV
The Christchurch house that once belonged to renowned inventor John Britten fetched close to $8m late last year, it can now be revealed.
Sir Bob Parker's apartment sells for $1.12m
Former Christchurch mayor Sir Bob Parker's apartment sells for $1.12m
Former Christchurch Mayor Sir Bob Parker's quirky inner-city apartment has been sold at auction today.
Court action possible for 'shocking' landlords
Further court action possible for 'shocking' landlords ordered to pay $38k
A Christchurch couple ordered to pay $40k after a child living at their "uninhabitable" and "unsanitary" property contracted rheumatic heart disease may face further legal action after failing to hand over a single cent.
Sir Bob's quirky city apartment up for sale
Sir Bob Parker's quirky city apartment up for sale
Former Christchurch Mayor Sir Bob Parker's quirky inner-city apartment is up for sale.
Big rates rise looms for homeowners
Big rates rise looms for some Canterbury homeowners
Rates are set to rise by an average of 6 per cent in the Selwyn district on July 1 - but the increase will be more for many urban dwellers.
Hidden gems to open their doors
Hidden gems to open their doors in Christchurch
The city's "most exceptional works of architecture" will be opened up for the public to explore this weekend.
DIY coffins a popular option to check out
DIY coffins become popular option to check out in Christchurch
As the cost of living - and dying - increases, more and more people are opting to design and make their own coffins.
Selwyn joins $1m club
Selwyn joins $1 million club as property values keep rising
The average value of a house in Selwyn has climbed past $1 million, out-performing Christchurch and every other district in Canterbury.
Queenstown Lakes property value tops $90 billion
Queenstown Lakes property value tops $90 billion
Queenstown Lakes District property, including land, is worth more than $90 billion as valuations sky rocket in the region.
Airbnb lashes out at council housing rule change
Airbnb lashes out at Christchurch housing rule changes
Airbnb has called new home sharing regulations in Christchurch restrictive and outdated.
Tenants from hell ordered to pay landlord $10k
Tenants from hell: Landlord wins big payout over meth use, trail of destruction
A landlord has won the upper-end of compensation after two meth-using tenants left a trail of destruction to her property and were ruled to have abandoned the home early.
Bid to bring native birds back to Riccarton area
Bid to bring native birds back to Riccarton area
A project has been launched to bring more native birds and other species to the Riccarton area.
More people gardening and foraging as costs rise
More people gardening and foraging in Canterbury as living costs rise
Foraging, community commons and backyard veggie gardens are on the rise across Christchurch.
Renters face record-breaking rises
Renters face record-breaking rises
The cost of renting a home in Canterbury has increased by 9 per cent a week.
Homestead to be restored to former glory
Majestic South Island homestead to be restored to former glory
One of the South Island's most spectacular homesteads - with its eight bedrooms, two kitchens, snooker room, large parlours and a colourful past - will be restored to its full glory.
Median house price hits record $890k in Selwyn
Median house price hits record $890k in Selwyn
Selwyn has reached a new record high median house price – $890,000.