Carter kicks the first goal at new stadium
Crusaders legend Dan Carter, Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger and PM Christopher Luxon were among the crowd that gathered to open the city's new stadium on Friday morning.
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Community fed up with quake-damaged eyesore
Community fed up with quake-damaged eyesore
Weeds, overgrown vegetation and creepers climb around this abandoned Christchurch homestead, which one neighbour says appears to be at risk of "further collapse".
Feedback sought for 1000-home rezone
Feedback sought on plan to rezone land for 1000-home development
About 1000 more homes could be built in Rolleston if a rezoning request is approved.
Family farm turned into subdivision
'Beautiful land': Family farm becomes 419-home subdivision
Two Canterbury sisters have mixed emotions as their family farm is turned into a large housing estate.
Intersection upgrade draws complaints
Intersection upgrade draws complaints
A busy Christchurch intersection has finally got its multi-million dollar upgrade. But there are already complaints about the number of right turning arrows it has.
Public service planned to mark quake anniversary
Public service planned to mark quake anniversary
A public memorial service will be held in Christchurch this month to mark the 15th anniversary of the February 22, 2011, earthquake.
Work to start on cycleway extension
Work to start on cycleway extension
Motorists are being warned to expect delays when work on the next section of Christchurch's South Express Cycleway starts next week.
Wait for new classroom after demolition
School waiting for new classroom after old block demolished
There is uncertainty about when a 1950s two-storey classroom block at Ashburton Intermediate School will be replaced after it was demolished this month.
Businesses feeling the pain
'It is really bad': Businesses feeling the pain of roadworks
Some businesses are worried they may not survive long enough to see Lincoln’s new town centre completed.
Strategy needed to stop urban sprawl
'Unmanaged growth': Strategy needed to stop urban sprawl
Selwyn's rapid expansion shows no sign of easing, prompting growing concerns about the way development is reshaping the Canterbury district.
Sheraton milestone a sight for sore eyes
Sheraton milestone a sight for sore eyes
The window panels are being installed this week at one of Christchurch's most well-known hotels, which has been sitting derelict since the earthquakes.
Bequest paves the way for tennis club’s rebuild
Late member’s bequest paves the way for tennis club’s long-awaited rebuild
An inheritance from a late Redcliffs Tennis Club member is set to transform its ageing clubrooms.
Creative dream for derelict stables site
Creative dream for derelict stables site
A plan to turn an abandoned historic Lyttelton building into a haven for artists is taking shape.
Shops demolished to make way for new building
Shops demolished to make way for new building
Demolition work is under way at the Sparrows clothing store in central Ashburton to make way for a new commercial building.
New Regent St to be extended
New Regent St to be extended after $1.985m land deal
Pedestrian access from New Regent St is set to be extended through to the Ōtakaro Avon River promenade after Christchurch City Council purchased land from the Catholic Diocese for almost $2 million.
Parakiore set to open after decade of costly delays
Parakiore set to open after decade of costly delays
Christchurch's Parakiore - the largest recreation and sports centre in NZ - will open on December 17. Reporter Dylan Smits looks back at the $500m facility’s history of cost blowouts and opening delays.
Parakiore finally arrives after decade of costly delays
Parakiore finally arrives after decade of costly delays
Parakiore - the largest recreation and sports centre in NZ - will finally open on December 17. Reporter Dylan Smits looks back at the $500m facility’s history of cost blowouts and opening delays.
City withdraws from more housing intensification
Christchurch opts out of more housing intensification
Christchurch’s bid to opt out of further housing intensification standards has been accepted by the Government.
Buildings that 'drift' less perform better in quakes
Buildings that 'drift' less perform better in quakes
In a Taiwan warehouse, researchers hit a button and a five-storey, steel-and-concrete box begins to buck and sway, showing a Canterbury professor how a multi-storey building commonly constructed in NZ might behave in a large quake.
Major milestones at new stadium
Major milestones at new Christchurch stadium
With only six months until Christchurch’s new stadium opens its doors, the roof has now been finished and the landscaping is moving ahead.