Air NZ cancels about 120 flights after border reopening plan delayed
Air New Zealand has cancelled about 120 flights after the government announced there would be a delay to the phased reopening of international borders.
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Temporary changes to busy intersection
Traffic light fault behind changes to busy Christchurch intersection
The speed limit has been lowered at a busy Christchurch intersection due to a cable fault causing significant problems with the traffic lights.
Tears flow at airport as families reunited
Tears flow as families reunited at Christchurch Airport
Four generations of the Edwards family - including baby Leo who was born under lockdown - were reunited for the first time in months at Christchurch Airport yesterday.
Therapy dogs in terminal for pats and cuddles
Therapy dogs land at Christchurch Airport for pats and cuddles
New Zealand's first "airpawt ambassadors" will begin their duties at Christchurch Airport.
KiwiRail suspends some services until mid-2022
Coastal Pacific scenic service suspended until borders reopen
The Coastal Pacific train service between Picton and Christchurch will not restart until international travellers return.
Plane left on tarmac as pair refuse to wear masks
Air NZ plane to Chch stranded on tarmac for 30min as pair refuse to wear masks
An Air New Zealand flight from Nelson to Christchurch was left sitting on the tarmac for half an hour while staff negotiated with two passengers refusing to put on masks.
Jetstar's huge Christmas deal
Jetstar's huge Christmas deal: Auckland to Christchurch from $22
Jetstar is spreading the Christmas cheer with a massive annual festive deal, including domestic flights to Christchurch from $22 one way.
Bus services reduced due to driver shortage
'Concerning for weekday commuters': Christchurch bus services to be reduced
Commuters in Christchurch are urged to check their bus timetables before several services move to reduced timetables next week.
DOC mandates Covid vaccines in huts and campsites
DOC mandates Covid vaccines in huts and campsites
From December 15, all hikers over the age of 12 will have to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 to stay in Department of Conservation accommodation and campsites.
Stranded Kiwis eager to return as MIQ restrictions ease
Stranded Kiwis eager to return as MIQ restrictions ease
Stuck for months in a motorhome in Queensland, Sue Norton and her husband have finally booked themselves "on the first flight into Christchurch".
Sky-high demand for quarantine-free flight
Sky-high demand for quarantine-free Christchurch-Brisbane charter flight
A travel agent organised a second charter flight between Christchurch and Brisbane after being inundated with people desperate to cross the Tasman.
'Better than a hotel in Christchurch': Getting home the hard way
'Better than a hotel in Christchurch': Getting home the hard way
Two Wanaka men who could not win the MIQ lottery arrived in the South Island this week after spending days sailing across the Tasman.
Covid comes to Downton: Where face masks are more regal
Covid comes to Downton: Where face masks are more regal
If upstairs, downstairs drama is what defines the classic country pile, Otahuna Lodge near Christchurch is no exception.
Interislander ferry suffers second mechanical issue in as many weeks
Interislander ferry suffers second mechanical issue in as many weeks
Interislander's Aratere ferry has suffered another mechanical issue after returning from dry dock work in Sydney.
Vax proof or negative test to fly Air NZ
Air NZ brings in vax or negative test rule
Air New Zealand says all domestic passengers will need to be fully Covid-19 vaccinated or produce a negative test result from the middle of next month.
Death trap fear for main arterial route
'It’s the most deficient road': Death trap fear for main Christchurch arterial route
One of the Christchurch’s most congested rush-hour routes has been revealed as a likely death trap - and a bid is being made to make it safer.
Aucklanders in Queenstown before Christmas?
Aucklanders in Queenstown before Christmas?
Aucklanders in Queenstown before Christmas, Australians here early next year, with the rest of the world following on their heels.
Call for pre-departure tests after Blenheim case
Call for pre-departure Covid-19 tests for travel to South Island
A Covid-19 modeller thinks the government should make it a requirement for those travelling to the South Island to first provide a negative test result.
One-way South Island bubble leaves airlines feeling deflated
One-way South Island bubble leaves airlines feeling deflated
Opinion: The mood around the one-way travel bubble between the South Island and Australia is a little deflated, writes Thomas Bywater.
6m waves as Cook Strait ferries cancelled
6m waves as Cook Strait ferries cancelled
The southerly blast that blew through Christchurch on Wednesday is causing 6m waves in the Cook Strait, cancelling ferry sailings.