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$50 million budget blowout revealed as costs continue to rise.
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Further court action possible for 'shocking' landlords ordered to pay 'vulnerable' tenants $38,000
MBIE considers further legal action in 'shocking' case of RTA-breaching Chch landlords.
Opinion: Christchurch council flying the flag for the overthinkers and the paranoid
OPINION: Sumner must get its flagpole back.
Hamish Clark: No one should have to pay full rates to endure Christchurch's foul-smelling stench
OPINION: No quick fix to stink in East Christchurch.
'Swamp gas' detected at damaged Christchurch wastewater plant
Tests have detected hydrogen sulfide and odorous methyl mercaptan in the area.
'Not good enough': Frustrated resident wants flooding issues fixed
Wayne Rollinson has outlined his frustrations to the local community board.
Christchurch council sued by owners of badly designed building
The building owners have filed High Court proceedings against the council.
'Incompetent': Christchurch engineer loses registration over failed building design
Engineer ordered to be removed from the register of chartered professional engineers.
Frank Film: Is Christchurch still the Garden City?
Frank Film looks at whether Christchurch is still actively earning its brand, or simply paying lip service. Video / Frank Film
Sloppy builders may be contributing to building inspection delays
Expert says NZ still has builders that are not at the appropriate standard.
'Absurd delays': Builders threaten to bypass council approval due to delays
Some builders are threatening to bypass council inspections due to 'absurd' delays.
Asbestos fibres in drinking water prompts call for better monitoring
Christchurch City Council says there is no cause for alarm.
Dunedin protesters issued ultimatum, Chch group remain in red zone
Dunedin City Council tells protesters in the Octagon to leave by Monday or be trespassed.
Cathedral roof removed as rebuild work starts
Project director Keith Paterson says It's a pivotal milestone in the rebuild project.
Islamic Call to Prayer to be broadcast on radio for mosque attacks anniversary
There is no public service today at the request of the bereaved families.
Packing up: Anti-mandate protesters leaving central Christchurch
The group was told they had until Thursday to leave.
Anti-mandate protesters in Christchurch agree to leave by Thursday
A large number of protesters have been at the square since February 14.
Security officer attacked by dogs: 'I didn't think I was going to get out of there'
Judge orders destruction of the two animals.
Big Brother is watching: The rise and rise of CCTV in New Zealand
Estimates of 200,000 to 400,000 CCTV cameras now in NZ.
Parking wardens assaulted with scooters, told 'I hope you die'
Some regions experience significant increase in attacks.
Anti Covid lockdown group hit with $14,000 council bill for Chch protests
The bill is to cover costs incurred during three protests last year.
'My idea of bringing some love': Wizard wants to run for local mayor
The Wizard says he will run for Christchurch mayor in next year's local body elections.
Child dies at Christchurch swimming pool
A distraught woman shouted 'that's my baby' as the child was pulled from the water.
Christchurch council boss' salary now more than $500,000 after pay rise
The council signed off on the new salary at a meeting on Thursday.
Kiwi scientist's bacteria-based water filter could hold answer to clean waterways
The system is low-cost and compact.
Christchurch's New Year Eve's Party cancelled thanks to Covid 19
Christchurch cancels New Year Party, Christmas in the Park and Kite Day.
Rental so mouldy child developed heart disease - landlord fined $38,000
Christchurch house "inhabitable", causes child to suffer serious heart condition
Wizard of NZ to continue duties without pay after contract cancelled
Wizard's $16,000 council contract torn up.
Chch council would opt-out of Three Waters reform in current model - report
Councillors have approved feedback for the Government on the proposed reforms.
New $300m Halswell mini-town centre gets consent
Pool, gym, cinemas, apartments, supermarket, childcare and housing planned for site.
Increased seating at planned Canterbury arena will cost $50m - report
Council will tomorrow consider a notice of motion to increase seating to 30,000.
Christchurch stadium row shock: Decision to slash capacity to be revisited
The council decision to reduce the stadium's capacity has divided the city.
Fears remnants of former quarry is seeping into city's water supplies
The Christchurch City Council is investigating following the allegations.
Christchurch mayor standing by reduced seating decision for multi-use arena
She joined Canterbury Mornings with John McDonald on Newstalk ZB at 10am.