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
New ZealandBand rotunda dome back in its rightful placeThe dome was carefully craned back onto the rotunda on Tuesday morning.16 Nov 09:33 PM
New Zealand'Horrifically tone-deaf': Council grapples with new planning rulesThe new rules would increase building heights and scrap car-parking requirements.11 Nov 03:37 AM
New ZealandRising sea levels: Chch council agrees to start adaption planningAbout 25,000 properties will be exposed to coastal flooding over the next 100 years.10 Nov 10:05 PM
New ZealandCalls for cuts to neighbourhood BBQ funding ignoredA further $24,631.24 has been allocated towards barbecues across Christchurch.09 Nov 11:51 PM
New Zealand'Vapefree' public spaces being considered in ChristchurchFifteen other councils have already included vaping in their smokefree policies.07 Nov 01:27 AM
New ZealandMajor changes in Riccarton to make room for cyclewayThe South Express is part of a network of major cycleways.02 Nov 09:30 PM
New Zealand$480 million proposal for Christchurch red zone landIt would introduce 28 different projects aimed at connecting people and nature.01 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandCathedral Square land lease to be discussed for cathedral reinstatementThe land would be required for up to ten years for "construction purposes".31 Oct 08:00 PM
New ZealandNew Zealand's 'first electric plane' launched in ChristchurchThe plane is a battery-electric two-seat light sport aircraft.29 Oct 08:00 PM
New ZealandCommon garden plant wreaking havoc in Lyttelton HarbourSpur valerian, a cottage garden plant with pink, magenta or white flowers, is spreading.26 Oct 08:53 PM
New ZealandChch church buys back social units sold decades agoThe 10 units were in desperate need of upgrading.26 Oct 12:37 AM
New ZealandPopular beach car park closes to weekend freedom campersThe move is in response to complaints from the community.25 Oct 07:42 PM
New ZealandBottle Lake Forest guardian fearful of more suspicious firesSeven fires were deliberately lit in the area in just under a month.22 Oct 07:40 PM
New Zealand150k boost to help keep Christchurch Arts Centre openThe grant will come from the council's Metropolitan Discretionary Response Fund.22 Oct 05:00 PM
New Zealand3m diving board placed next to Avon River"The Pool" is an installation from artist Natalie Guy.22 Oct 04:00 PM
