New ZealandAkaroa boil notice will lift by Easter holidays, say council officialsNew reservoirs could cost $2m-$3m.02 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Impacts on major projects in Christchurch costing council $6.5m72 per cent of the total claims by contractors of the projects have been finalised.01 Mar 06:48 PM
New ZealandChristchurch Foundation finances under the microscopeA review ordered by the Christchurch City Council criticised the Christchurch Foundation.24 Feb 12:38 AM
New ZealandBaxtor's legacy: One of quake's youngest victim rememberedChristchurch pauses to remember the 185 dead of the February 22 quake in 2011.22 Feb 04:08 AM
New ZealandAiling Sir Bob Parker's message to ChristchurchFormer Christchurch mayor Sir Bob Parker is attending the national memorial service.21 Feb 11:51 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandQuake anniversary: Why is Christchurch still broken?Ten years on from the February 22, 2011 the city's rebuild is ongoing.21 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiller quake: Sir John Key reflects on NZ's "darkest day"'If we've got this number wrong, I'll have to resign'.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandChristchurch quake 10th anniversary: Memorial service run-down releasedPrime Minister Jacinda Ardern will attend as will Governor-General Dame Patsy Reddy.18 Feb 09:51 PM
New ZealandHeavy water charges, rates rise on the cards for ChristchurchThe plan would aim to reduce the pressure being put on the city's water infrastructure.17 Feb 06:21 PM
New ZealandNever before seen quake photos to be released to mark 10th anniversaryThe online exhibition will go live on February 22.15 Feb 11:47 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Christchurch earthquake memorial to go ahead, for nowMonday will mark 10 years since the aftershock hit, killing 185 people.15 Feb 01:15 AM
New Zealand173m litres: Christchurch water restrictions eased after 25% drop in useThe restrictions came into place two weeks ago.31 Jan 07:13 PM
New ZealandFormer Christchurch mayor and TV host Sir Bob Parker suffers strokeSir Bob Parker had a life-threatening stroke last October and remains in hospital.29 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandChristchurch council calls on own companies to reduce pay gapA letter of expectation has gone out to its investment arm, Christchurch City Holdings.28 Jan 08:44 PM
New ZealandChris Lynch: Utopian thinking doesn't need to destroy small businessCycleways are back in the headlines this week.28 Jan 07:33 PM
New Zealand'Greedsters': Climate activists disrupt council meeting in protest against airport plansThe group is protesting the council's plans to build a new airport at Tarras.27 Jan 08:53 PM
New Zealand10th Christchurch quake anniversary to be shown across the worldThe national memorial service will be held from 12.30pm on February 22.26 Jan 11:13 PM
New Zealand'Annihilate our business': Owners shocked by Christchurch cycleway planThe cycleway will provide for trips in the Harewood, Bishopdale and Papanui suburbs.25 Jan 11:02 PM
New ZealandWater restrictions for Christchurch to ensure enough is kept for firefightingNo water can be used outdoors on any day between 3pm and 9pm.13 Jan 09:32 PM
New ZealandRockfall prompts closure of cave entrance on Christchurch's Sumner beachThe entrance to the well-known cave has been closed.17 Dec 09:07 PM
New ZealandElection expenses: SFO clears Christchurch mayorThe Serious Fraud Office launched a probe earlier this year.16 Dec 08:35 PM
New ZealandChristchurch mayor: Reinventing the country's second-largest urban centreGreater Christchurch is the fastest growing region outside of Auckland.15 Dec 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Disturbing': Lyttelton Port boss responds to scathing reviewThe chief executive described the review as 'sobering'.08 Dec 10:45 PM
New ZealandPort company review: Bullying, sexism, racism, homophobia97 people were interviewed, including current and former employees of Lyttelton Port Co.08 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandChristchurch council buys Red House for $2.5mThe council paid $2.5 million for the Red House at Takapūneke.08 Dec 04:33 AM
New ZealandCanterbury Museum in 'dire need of repair'The buildings leak, has cracks that let pests in, and is not insulated.07 Dec 02:02 AM
New ZealandThousands of dog complaints lodged with city council7613 complaints were made in relation to things including dogs barking and wandering.03 Dec 09:43 PM
New ZealandClimate activists stage 'die-in' over Tarras airport planChristchurch International Airport Ltd has bought 750ha at Tarras.02 Dec 09:35 PM
New Zealand'Demolition through neglect': Authorities slammed after fire at heritage buildingThe abandoned villa went up in flames shortly after 5.20am on Tuesday.01 Dec 06:32 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe state of Christchurch's roads 10 years after the quakes - and what about light rail?As new highway opens today, Herald investigates Christchurch's transport past and future.30 Nov 02:50 AM
New ZealandOdour on the east: Residents make case to move plantCity councillors are discussing a $17.5m plan to upgrade infamous source of the stench.24 Nov 09:18 PM
EnvironmentBromley odours still on councillors' agendaCouncil is confident it could 'reduce the odour to a level where it is not offensive'.19 Nov 10:46 PM
New ZealandChris Lynch on Christchurch water issues11.64 billion litres of water was lost last year due to leaky pipes in Christchurch.18 Nov 11:11 PM