Band rotunda dome back in its rightful place
The dome was carefully craned back onto the rotunda on Tuesday morning.
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'Horrifically tone-deaf': Council grapples with new planning rules
The new rules would increase building heights and scrap car-parking requirements.
Rising sea levels: Chch council agrees to start adaption planning
About 25,000 properties will be exposed to coastal flooding over the next 100 years.
Calls for cuts to neighbourhood BBQ funding ignored
A further $24,631.24 has been allocated towards barbecues across Christchurch.
'Vapefree' public spaces being considered in Christchurch
Fifteen other councils have already included vaping in their smokefree policies.
Major changes in Riccarton to make room for cycleway
The South Express is part of a network of major cycleways.
$480 million proposal for Christchurch red zone land
It would introduce 28 different projects aimed at connecting people and nature.
Cathedral Square land lease to be discussed for cathedral reinstatement
The land would be required for up to ten years for "construction purposes".
New Zealand's 'first electric plane' launched in Christchurch
The plane is a battery-electric two-seat light sport aircraft.
Common garden plant wreaking havoc in Lyttelton Harbour
Spur valerian, a cottage garden plant with pink, magenta or white flowers, is spreading.
Chch church buys back social units sold decades ago
The 10 units were in desperate need of upgrading.
Popular beach car park closes to weekend freedom campers
The move is in response to complaints from the community.
Bottle Lake Forest guardian fearful of more suspicious fires
Seven fires were deliberately lit in the area in just under a month.
150k boost to help keep Christchurch Arts Centre open
The grant will come from the council's Metropolitan Discretionary Response Fund.
3m diving board placed next to Avon River
"The Pool" is an installation from artist Natalie Guy.
30-tonne frame installed at Christ Church Cathedral site
There was a flurry of activity on the site today.
Ratepayer money loaned to develop 10-court sports centre at Nga Puna Wai
The centre was granted a lease to be built at the city council's Nga Puna Wai hub.
New cost to reinstate Christ Church Cathedral skyrockets
Work to stabilise the structure is now under way.
More than 1450 Christchurch residents on final warning for poor recycling
The Christchurch City Council has been carrying out checks on the contents of the bins.
Christchurch freedom camping rules up for discussion tomorrow
A review will start into the bylaw which has been in place since 2015.
Speeds in a Christchurch suburb may be reduced
Residents are being asked to share their views on a draft plan to reduce the speed limits.
Central city roads to partially close for good due to new arena
The city council is preparing the site for the new arena due to be open in 2024.
Community housing strategy could change to accommodate forecast increase in need
Research forecast a 62 per cent increase in people needing social housing by 2048.
tsunami warning sirens could be upgraded as noise does not meet national standard
The Christchurch City Council is looking at options to make them compliant.
Council spent $611k to relocate lizards from work site
Christchurch City Council explains the costly process of relocating endangered lizards.
Christchurch Mayor to Aucklanders: Bring your businesses down here
Lianne Dalziel sat down with Chris Lynch on his Newstalk ZB show this morning.
Designs for $35.7m Hornby Centre approved
The new centre will meet recreational needs of growing southwest Christchurch suburbs.
Ratepayers fork out $611k to protect rare lizards
Blow out of budget for Christchurch City Council project.
'Third-world': Chch residents call for urgent fix to Brooklands street
Some residents say their land is "worth nothing" because of problems with the road.
'Ridiculous': New, partly sealed Christchurch cycleway an obstacle course
A local said it would have been better to have no cycle lane at all.
Watch: 'East side eyesores' - the derelict properties of eastern Christchurch
Residents complained of squatters, rubbish, vermin, and, in some cases, faeces.
It was toppled almost 10 years ago. Inside the rebuild of Christchurch's famous cathedral
The project is expected to take between seven and eight years.
Boys attacked in Christchurch park; mum says lack of CCTV 'absolutely disgusting'
The boys - 12 and 13 years old - were repeatedly punched in the head.