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.
Rebuild
Call for Selwyn councillors to reject big Lincoln housing plan
Call for Selwyn councillors to reject big Lincoln housing plan
Lincoln residents opposed to a controversial Carter Group plan to build 1710 homes on rural land are calling on Selwyn district councillors to reject a hearing commissioner’s recommendation.
Take a look inside 'The Grand'
Take a look inside 'The Grand'
After sitting empty for more than a decade, the doors to Christchurch's former Chief Post Office were opened to the public for the first time this week.
New stadium facing budget blow-out
Christchurch indoor stadium facing budget blow-out
Christchurch's new stadium Te Kaha could be facing a budget blow-out.
Community hub opens to the public
Community hub opens to the public
After six years of labour, perseverance and patience, a new community hub in South New Brighton has finally opened to the public.
Cycle lane plan for Lincoln hits snag
Cycle lane plan for Lincoln hits a road block
A $6m project to put cycle lanes along both sides of Lincoln’s main street, along with a reduced speed zone, will not go ahead this year as planned.
Call to look at light rail
Call to look at light rail between Christchurch and Selwyn district
A big property developer has waded into the Rolleston flyover debate, saying it is now time to look again at light rail into Christchurch.
Council sued by owners of badly designed building
Christchurch council sued by owners of badly designed building
Christchurch City Council is being sued by the owners of a badly flawed building whose engineer has been sanctioned.
Rolleston wastewater plant upgrade being fast-tracked
Rolleston wastewater plant upgrade being fast-tracked
A $100 million upgrade of the Pines Wastewater Treatment Plant at Rolleston will happen sooner than expected due to the district’s booming population.
Roading and transport regeneration projects funded
Roading and transport regeneration projects funded
A handful of projects in the Linwood area have been given the green light, meaning repairs and rebuilds can get under way this year.
Sir Ed Hillary's flag to be removed from cathedral
Sir Ed Hillary's flag to be retrieved from Christ Church Cathedral
Sir Edmund Hillary's New Zealand flag is set to be retrieved from the Christ Church Cathedral this week.
Builder nails apprentice challenge
Young builder nails Canterbury top apprentice challenge
Canterbury builder Dan Michael has been named the region’s top apprentice.
Proposal to shut primary birthing unit 'madness'
Midwives march: Proposal to close Christchurch primary birthing unit 'madness'
New mums and midwives have marched to St George's Hospital to hand-deliver a petition to save the maternity unit.
Staff leave city council building inspection team
Staff leave council building inspection team, demand outweighing capacity
Staffing issues may be playing a part in a growing backlog of building inspections in Christchurch.
End of an era for community hall
End of an era for community hall
The earthquake-damaged Centennial Hall at the corner of Sparks Rd and Lyttelton St in Spreydon is being demolished.
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.
Flyover options may include an underpass
Rolleston flyover options may include an underpass
Design engineers are investigating numerous roading configurations for Rolleston as they grapple with the perfect flyover design - which may even include an underpass.
Esplanade seats well past their 'use-by date'
Would you sit on this bench?: Esplanade seats well past their 'use-by date'
Collapsed, vandalised and of no use to anyone - the seating along the Esplanade in Sumner is in a "poor state".
Roof removal a milestone for cathedral
Roof removal a milestone in Christ Church Cathedral restoration
Construction workers hope to venture inside Christ Church Cathedral by Christmas for the first time since the 2011 earthquake.
Insurance fears over high building costs
Fears high building costs will leave homeowners with inadequate insurance
The rising cost of building materials may leave homeowners in the lurch as the risk of under-insurance in Christchurch grows.