Safety measures approved for Tennyson St - but no zebra crossing
Safety measures approved for Tennyson St - but no zebra crossing
Several changes have been approved for Christchurch's busy Tennyson St in a bid to improve the safety of pedestrians.
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School's quake rebuild a step closer to completion
School's quake rebuild a step closer to completion
A Christchurch intermediate school has opened three new classroom buildings and a state-of-the-art STEAM unit.
First humans enter cathedral since 2011
First humans enter Christ Church Cathedral since 2011
The first humans to enter Christ Church Cathedral since search and rescue teams went in after the 2011 earthquake have captured their experience on camera.
Helping to plant 8000 trees a year at reserve
Mt Pleasant man helping to plant 8000 trees a year at Drayton Reserve
For Mt Pleasant environmentalist Dave Bryce, 74, one of the secrets to living a healthier, longer life is getting down in the dirt.
Grant to combat break ins and vandalism
Grant to combat break ins and vandalism
Funding to cover costs of security equipment in the former red zone means a Christchurch community group can get some long awaited projects under way.
Top diplomat signs emergency management agreement
Top diplomat signs emergency management co-operation agreement
A top United States diplomat who was in Christchurch when the February 2011 quake struck has signed a co-operation agreement between the NZ and US emergency management agencies.
Businesses form group to fight roading plan
Canterbury businesses form group to fight roading plan
Businesses along Jones Rd in Rolleston are forming an action group to fight the town’s proposed overbridge plans.
Safety concerns over removal of passing bays
Removal of passing bays on Dyers Pass worries road users
Concerns have been raised about the safety of Dyers Pass Rd once the major road works under way are finished.
Brazen building site thieves risking lives
'Surprised we didn’t turn up and find a dead body': Brazen building site thieves risking lives
Thieves breaking into Canterbury building sites are risking their lives for as little as a few hundred dollars of scrap metal.
Hornby High students instigate bid to make road safer
Hornby High students instigate bid to make road safer
The city council is proposing changes to a busy Christchurch road in response to concerns raised by Hornby High School students.
Is the Taiora QE2 pool too cold?
Is the Taiora QE2 pool too cold?
A poll has shown a majority of people think the pool temperature at Taiora QE2 in east Christchurch is too cold.
Frustration mounts over subdivision exit issues
Evacuation concerns: Frustration mounts over subdivision exit issues
Leaving the Prestons Park subdivision can be a frustrating experience for motorists.
Chapel moved to New Brighton
Chapel moved to New Brighton
A shell-shaped award-winning chapel has been restored and moved next to the hot pools in New Brighton.
Symbolic gate finds fitting new home
Symbolic gate finds fitting new home
A symbolic Japanese gate once located by the main stand at Riccarton Racecourse is being moved to Halswell Quarry Park.
Move to rule out road repairs 'frustrating'
'Makes no sense': Move to rule out road repairs in city's east 'frustrating'
Some of the most dilapidated streets in east Christchurch will not be repaired any time soon.
Rolleston flyover: Business may have to move
'Not happy about it': Business may be forced to move if flyover plan goes ahead
A business with purpose-built headquarters at Rolleston is faced with having to move if the flyover goes ahead as planned.
Many builders on verge of 'failure'
'Perfect storm': Many builders on verge of failure, say industry leaders
A Christchurch building supplies leader says some builders are days away from "hitting the wall because they just can't get materials".
Thriving wetland full of surprises
Thriving Christchurch wetland full of surprises
Dozens of rare native species, including spiders, beetles, bees and weta, have been discovered in a wetland next to the Avon-Heathcote Estuary.
Quake warning system could save lives
Quake warning system could save lives
Unlike other quake-prone countries, NZ doesn't have an earthquake early warning system - so is it about time we invest in one?
Road extension costs rise $5.7m
Road extension costs rise $5.7m
The cost of constructing an extension to Halswell Junction Rd has increased by $5.7 million.
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