Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel calls time
Long-serving politician says she would have needed her late husband by her side.
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Light rail for Christchurch? It's possible, new report finds
'Each scenario has strengths and weaknesses,' mayor says.
Christchurch stadium: Settlement reached to buy last building standing in the way
Work on new 25,000-seater Canterbury multi-use arena has started.
Youth hub gets green light after agreement reached with neighbours
The facility will provide onsite, purpose-built accommodation to young people in need.
'Bicycles first, businesses and rebuild second': Economist slams council's strategies
The Christchurch City Council says the number of people cycling is increasing.
Major works on main Christchurch road and surrounding streets
Motorists warned to expect delays around Riccarton Rd area.
Jellie Park pool to close for six weeks
The pool is showing significant wear and tear with loose and broken tiles a safety issue.
Canterbury flooding: Impact of hundred-year rain revealed as skies finally clear
"A big clean up job lies ahead of us," PM Jacinda Ardern says.
Christchurch Foundation reduces reliance on ratepayer money
Running the foundation is estimated to cost $678,000 this year.
Christchurch City Council spending $40K on dog bark analysis
Council using machine learning to analyse barking in bid to save time on complaints.
Crippled: Behind the scenes of Christchurch's cathedral rebuild
Work on track for cathedral to be reinstated - by middle of 2027.
Museum row: 'Authoritarian' leadership claims expected to be discussed behind closed doors
Museum board says 'outstanding' director has its full support.
'Nothing changes': Current staff member of under-fire Canterbury Museum speaks out
Staff say museum's leadership "authoritarian" and "controlled by director".
'Overburdened, stressed': Museum staff allege 'authoritarian' management style
Long-serving director has full support of the museum board.
Christchurch to be lit up for Matariki
Zones within the central city and New Brighton will be lit up from June 25.
Christchurch's most deprived areas shown in new socio-economic data
Burwood, Riccarton and Spreydon have the highest level of socio-economic deprivation.
Quality of life ... which is NZ's sweetest spot?
Auckland, Tauranga, Hamilton, Porirua, Wellington, Hutt, Christchurch and Dunedin polled.
Christchurch Citizens' War Memorial on the move
The memorial will be slowly deconstructed in stages over the coming weeks.
'Not acceptable': review reveals how dead animals ended up in water reservoir
Three cases of water-borne diseases were reported by people who visited Akaroa.
Cock-a-doodle-don't! Rowdy urban rooster told to pull his neck in
Feathers ruffled after neighbours cry foul.
'New lease of life': Lancaster Park development begins
It is likely that sports games can be played there from early next year.
Councillor fined for digging trench to fix huge 'puddle'
The council then spent nearly $10,000 plugging the trench due to safety concerns.
Self-flying electric air taxi on display for first time in NZ
Wisk's air taxi will be on display at the Take Charge Christchurch event.
Fledgling cannabis company has wings clipped by NZX
Medical cannabis company with a chequered past "not suitable" for stock exchange listing.
Invercargill Mayor claims he was denied IT help by his own council
Council staff reject the claims the Mayor was denied one-on-one training.
Large blaze in Canterbury under control after engulfing 300 hectares
Emergency services were called to the fire near Broken River at about 12.45pm on Friday.
Akaroa boil water notice lifted after discovery of dead animals in reservoir
A Christchurch City Council spokesperson said water is now safe to drink.
Mosque attacks memorial: Low numbers at service, refunds for fees on 'free' tickets
Mayor 'incredibly moved by the addresses from representatives of the Muslim community'.
Young Nzer of the Year: Translation coordinator for mosque victims named as finalist
Zhiyan Basharati was born in a Kurdish refugee camp and came to New Zealand at age 11.
Christchurch mosque shootings: Ticketek charging booking fees for public national remembrance service
Ticketek charging booking fees for national remembrance service in Christchurch
'Expect a ticket': Cameras aim to catch dodgy parking
CCTV being installed in some parts of central Christchurch.
Bookings required for Christchurch mosque shootings anniversary service
Last year's national remembrance service was cancelled due to Covid-19.
Chris Lynch: Council-owned company's rebranding financially reckless in pandemic
OPINION: Vbase has announced it will now be known as 'Venues Ōtautahi.'
Christchurch council staff report ongoing issues: Survey
37 per cent of staff disagreed the council was open and transparent with information.