New ZealandChristchurch events: What's on this summerPlenty on in Christchurch to keep the family busy.07 Jan 08:00 PM
New ZealandShock resignation: Christchurch city council chief executive steps downIt comes after behind-closed-doors talks last week.19 Nov 11:00 PM
OpinionStefan Speller: Tackling crime in the CBDOPINION: Stefan Speller asks what role councils should play in crime prevention.21 Aug 04:36 AM
New ZealandChristchurch Mayor's Commonwealth Games bid: 'I haven't had a rush of people'Ten months into the mayoralty, Phil Mauger has even more respect for his predecessor.10 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCalls for authorities to intervene over ‘local harmful cat feeder’Cat owners have tracked a woman leaving food they say is making their cats sick.04 Aug 07:50 PM
New ZealandBubbles bring more submissions: Council changes up budget consultationThe council won the “SuperEngaged” award for its Budget Tool.03 Aug 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careRetirement company's new village gains consent; ex Cabinet minister joins boardNew director has 'vast financial and economic skills and experience'.26 Jun 01:26 AM
CrimeAdults only: Tenant evicted after failing to mention her 'home-based business' involved sex workThe landlords recognised their apartment on a sexual services website.19 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandRetired house inspector faces $700k liability on decade-old reportA former house inspector could be liable for half of a $700,000 leaky home claim.17 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe town NZ forgot: Meet those refusing to leave the abandoned post-disaster zoneKurt Bayer reports on a stoic group who refuse to leave ‘paradise’.09 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Very sneaky': Neighbours feel caught out by new Kāinga Ora developmentsNeighbours of state housing developments want more say before councils give the nod.07 Jun 12:40 AM
New ZealandCompany convicted over ‘knackered’ wastewater treatment plantsUntreated wastewater, including human sewage, discharged from plants.11 May 06:55 PM
New ZealandChristchurch City Council doing well out out of hospital car parkingFines for infringements amount to tens of thousands of dollars.08 May 01:08 AM
New ZealandChristchurch superintendent defends police patrols as shop owners rallyThe city's top cop has rebuffed claims that police are 'letting the city down'.15 Feb 10:34 PM
New ZealandWoolston Village alcohol ban announcedThe ban was supported in a petition signed by 173 residents.14 Dec 11:51 PM
New ZealandChristchurch council’s CEO pockets another pay riseThe city council boss saw her salary jump 1.4 per cent a year ago.14 Dec 06:57 PM
New ZealandLeft and right leaning Christchurch councillors square off over asset salesDiscussions are over easing the burden on ratepayers.08 Dec 07:15 PM
OpinionAli Adams: Christchurch makes a giant leap in global start-up rankingsOPINION: Christchurch is an ideal place to locate for software and data.01 Dec 09:14 PM
New ZealandComplaint over Christchurch mayor's campaignPhil Mauger's camp is 'very confident' no rules were broken during the campaign.28 Nov 09:23 PM
New ZealandFocus: Officials give update on Pegasus beach blazeIncident Controller Colin Russell and Waimakariri District Mayor Dan Gordon on Blaze at Canterbury’s Pegasus Beach. Video / NZ HeraldWatch02 Nov 05:30 PM
OpinionJohn MacDonaldOpinion: What is the Christchurch City Council thinking?The council is planning to upgrade the streets around the new stadium.11 Oct 06:10 PM
New Zealand'Appetite for change': New mayors elected in most major centres in strong election for right-leaning candidatesTory Whanau's mayoral win in Wellington bucked a national trend of right-leaning mayors.08 Oct 05:25 AM
New ZealandOpinion: End of era for Christchurch mayor Lianne DalzielOPINION: Thirty-two years of service in central and local government comes to an end.05 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHousing intensification opponents call for 'bespoke approach' in ChristchurchThe city council is fighting back against new rules for housing density.22 Sep 09:45 PM
New ZealandFinancial risk of new Christchurch stadium sits with contractors - project bossThe Christchurch City Council in July voted to proceed with a fixed-price build contract.20 Sep 09:13 PM
New ZealandGerry Brownlee: Would Christchurch's flooding woes be better managed under new authority?Opinion: How would Edgeware Rd flooding be fixed under Three Waters?07 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandChristchurch flooding: Small-scale fixes, investment in infrastructure neededThis weeks flooding is a hint of what is to come.27 Jul 08:00 PM
BusinessBusiness and residents' confidence in Christchurch rising, but still low - reportPulse of Christchurch report finds a metaphorical "tale of two cities".19 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn MacDonaldJohn MacDonald: Why aren't Selwyn and Waimakariri councils helping pay for stadium?OPINION: How realistic is a fixed-price - four years out from delivery of the stadium.14 Jul 09:00 PM
New ZealandChristchurch Stadium: Singing submission echoes through council meetingJohn Lennon's 'Imagine' used in stadium submission.14 Jul 06:30 PM
OpinionHamish ClarkHamish Clark: Party time in Christchurch - Thank goodness the Stadium will be builtOPINION: Well done Christchurch - you truly are a Super City.14 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandDecision day for Te Kaha, no request for regional aid yetNeighbouring councils have been briefed but no request made for additional funding.13 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandExplainer: What's going on with the Christchurch stadium and why is it taking so longLike a dysfunctional family wedding, pricing and seating have been a sore spot.10 Jul 05:00 PM